Texas sheriff traps motorists in New Year road block scheme
Federal court records reveal Sheriff James C. Parker ran a road trap on U S 59 in San Jacinto County that arrested hundreds of motorists for marijuana or “improper” items. Detainees faced forced bonds, searches, and water tortures described in plea records. Parker resigned after pleading guilty. The scheme netted over 300000 in fines and led to a department shutdown. The case drew Civil Liberties Union commentary and community unease as state police replaced the sheriff’s deputies.
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New York Times Service
Houston
David Pavlicek
San Jacinto County
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Parker
San Jacinto
Texas
United States Attorney's Office
Gabrielle McDonald
U.S. 59
Louisiana
Shreveport
Robert E. Brumley
Decline in low tar cigarettes noted in FTC report
The FTC found six cigarettes with 0.5 milligrams or less tar, down from ten in 1981 tests, while 157 of 208 brands had 15 mg or less tar, up from 150. Nicotine at 1 mg or less rose to 145 of 208 brands. CO at 10 mg or less fell to 83. Industry comments suggest a possible plateau in low tar sales.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Consumer interest and tar nicotine levels in cigarettes
The FTC reports widening demand for low tar brands over the past seven to eight years with varying tar and nicotine contents. Menthol and filter varieties show lower nicotine, while Bull Durham and English Ovals display higher levels. Tests on 100 cigarettes from 50 regions in the United States were conducted from December 1981 to February 1982.
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Cambridge
Bull Durham
English Ovals
FTC
United States
Thunderbirds Rebuild Flight Team Makes Las Vegas Return
In Las Vegas Maj. Jim Latham pilots a reformed Thunderbirds squad in a 45 minute T-38 demonstration along Nellis Range. The flight showcases precision maneuvers at high speed before audiences from across the nation, highlighting endurance and training after a long hiatus.
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Thunderbird
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Tampa
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Air Force
Latham
Flint Hills
Kansas
Bob Fleer
Thunderbirds
Cigarette brand tests reveal tar nicotine and carbon monoxide levels
The FTC released milligram per cigarette test results for many brands and variants. Entries show brand names, pack types, lengths in millimeters, and measured tar nicotine and carbon monoxide contents.
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Federal Trade Commission
Barclay
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Belair
Benson & Hedges
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