Justice Meese receives farewell amid tributes at DOJ ceremony
A two hour farewell event at the Justice Department honored Attorney General Edwin Meese III with plaques and gifts while bypassing questions about the independent counsel's probe into his personal finances. Twenty one speakers spoke. Meese noted the event intruded on lunch hour as he kept remarks brief.
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Washington
Justice Department
Edwin Meese III
James C. McKay
Meese
Department
Navy bans topless dancers at base clubs for officers and sailors
The Navy on Thursday announced a ban on topless dancers and sexually oriented entertainment at base clubs for officers and sailors, aiming to curb abusive behavior toward women amid charges the service tolerates it.
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Navy
Washington
The
Weather forecast mix of sun and storms with 84 high
Today's high is forecast at 84 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun, warm and humid conditions and afternoon thunderstorms in some areas per Accu Weather. Tonight may bring an evening thunderstorm or clouds with a low near 69.
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Accu-Weather
Tax refunds released in Charleston under governor's order
The auditor's office, acting on orders from Gov. Arch Moore, released 9.7 million dollars in personal income tax refunds to 42,546 people. Moore had criticized a higher pending refunds estimate and said 6 to 8 million more would be released by month end. Adams, chief clerk, disputed claims of mismanagement and noted additional refunds and corporate refunds remain unpaid.
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Charleston
Arch Moore
Don Adams
Glen Gainer
Moore
Tax Department
Gainer
Adams
Moore unveils pilot program for welfare reform
Gov Arch Moore announced a two year pilot program titled self sufficiency through self employment to aid selected welfare recipients in Kanawha Jackson and Roane counties. Twenty participants may earn or borrow up to $10000 to start cottage industries while continuing benefits. Moore said the plan requires waivers from HHS and USDA and discussed it with President Reagan at the White House.
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Charleston
Arch Moore
Human Services
Reginia Lipscomb
Kanawha
Jackson
Roane
Lipscomb
Moore
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Reagan
White House
Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement rolled out
The Social Security Administration will mail free detailed annual statements showing estimated monthly retirement disability and survivor benefits. Anyone who paid Social Security taxes, is under 65, and not yet benefiting may request SSA-7004 by calling 1 800 937 2000. statements arrive in two to three weeks.
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Washington
Social Security Administration
Reagan
Social Security
Dorcas R. Hardy
Hardy
Jackson challenges sale of speech video at DNC
Former presidential hopeful Jesse Jackson testified that MPI Home Video profits from videotapes of his Democratic National Convention speech. He seeks a permanent ban on distribution, arguing the firm exploits his name and artistic talents.
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Chicago
Jesse Jackson
Jackson
MPI Home Video
Oak Forest
Vandals Paint Over Twenty Cars in Princeton
Princeton Police seek leads after at least 20 cars were sprayed with black paint early Thursday. Victims include a 1985 Pontiac owned by Dewey R Bailey and several Fords on Bluefield and Princeton Avenues. Officers Lt J J Weis and patrolmen W L Harmon L D Peters investigated reports and noted multiple vehicles damaged along both streets.
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Princeton
Mark Fleming
Butler Street
Bluefield Avenue
J.J. Weis
W.L. Harmon
L.D. Peters
Fleming
Pontiac
Dewey R. Bailey
Delilah Weiss
Princeton Avenue
Biaggi Convicted in Wedtech Racketeering Trial
Rep. Mario Biaggi, senior New York City Democrat, is found guilty on 15 felony counts in the Wedtech case. Co-defendants including Stanley Simon and Biaggi’s son are also convicted. Ethics committee to consider expulsion on Sept 7. Biaggi plans to appeal with sentencing set for Nov 18. He faces up to 40 years on racketeering counts, fines of about 7.4 million dollars, and asset forfeiture of 350 thousand. The trial traced a Bronx machine shop’s rise and bid-fueled political influence for defense contracts.
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New York
Mario Biaggi
New York City
Wedtech
Stanley Simon
Bronx
Biaggi
Richard
House of Representatives
Ethics Committee
Congress
Federal District Court
Manhattan
South Bronx
New River fish kill prompts trout stocking cancellation
A West Virginia Department of Natural Resources official confirms a fish kill in the New River. Virginia game officials also cancel fall trout stocking due to low stream levels, with many streams running dry or intermittent. Fisheries officials report the incident followed notices from area anglers in late July and survey work from Glen Lyn to Elgood.
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Virginia
Jim Dooley
DNR Wildlife Division
DNR
Dooley
Carol Vestal
Steve Vincent
Glen Lyn
Elgood
Mercer County
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