Judge clears 1980 X-cars of defect brakes in GM suit
The federal judge ruled that the government failed to prove 1980 X-cars had an unreasonable risk from defective brakes. The columnist recalls owning a Pontiac Phoenix, detailing failed brakes and near accidents, arguing the ruling reflects a broader trade deficit lesson.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Turkey
Pontiac
Jackson
Army of Engineers
General Motors
Bluefish bite five swimmers off Deerfield Beach coast
Hungry migrating bluefish about two feet long attacked swimmers near the Deerfield Beach pier as they fed on mullet. Five people were bitten last week with no serious injuries, authorities said. Lifeguards urged swimmers to avoid near shore waters during the feeding frenzy.
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Deerfield Beach
Fla
David Lambert
Lambert
Dyngus Day Celebrations Tap Polish Spirit in South Bend
In South Bend Indiana Dyngus Day brings a flood of kielbasa beer and polka as Polish Catholic communities celebrate a tradition dating to pagan spring rites. Rev Gene Kazmierczak calls it a unifying spirit while vendors prepare 5000 pounds of sausage and a polka band starts the day. Politicians use the occasion to court allies ahead of statewide campaigns.
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South Bend
Ind
Gene Kazmierczak
Poland
Kazmierczak
Bill Michalski
Michalski
Pagan
Polish National Alliance No
Ken Odynski
Last wild California condor captured for captive breeding program
The last wild California condor AC-9, a 7-year-old male, was netted at Bitter Creek Reserve near Bakersfield for a captive breeding effort. All 27 known condors are now in captivity, with 13 at Los Angeles Zoo and 13 at San Diego Wild Animal Park.
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Ventura
Calif
California
National Audubon Society
Bitter Creek National Wildlife Reserve
Bakersfield
Joseph Dowhan
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Condor Research Center
Dowhan
North America
Pacific
Canada
Mexico
Audubon Society
Congress
AC-9
San Diego Wild Animal Park
Los Angeles ‘Zoo
Santa Barbara Zoo
Audubon
Robert San George
San George
Peter Berle
Free Beach Concert Draws 60 000 at Pensacola Beach
Bruce Hornsby and The Range drew an estimated 60 000 fans to a free Pensacola Beach concert as part of a nine month tour. Police reported 34 arrests mostly for marijuana and 70 underage drinking citations. The event drew praise for crowd behavior despite ban debates.
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Bruce Hornsby
the Range
Pensacola Beach
Fla
Hornsby
Gulf of Mexico
Escambia County
Grady Albritton
Car Smuggling Boom in Paraguay Attracts Buyers
In ASUNCION Paraguay a thriving car market thrives on stolen Brazilian imports. Officials vow action amid widespread smuggling rings, with an estimated 800 to 1,000 cars entering monthly and about 34,000 legalized after amnesties. Dealers link theft to the Stroessner regime.
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Los Angeles Times
Senor
Paraguay
Alfredo Stroessner
Stroessner
Juan G. Granada
Miguel Carrizosa
South America
Miguel Maria Michelagnoli
Toyota
Humberto Rubin
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P.O
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Hearing Aid Service
Firestone
2Nd Ave
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St. Adalbert’s
Michael Wittkowski
Illinois
Wittkowski
Dino Pappas
Des Plaines
Fran
Tahiti
Australia
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Tink
FTD
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Ellis Boulevard
East 395
Center Pt. Rd
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Patty
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