Pan Am 727 crash kills 151 in New Orleans area
A Pan Am Boeing 727 200 crashed and exploded after takeoff amid a thunderstorm near New Orleans killing 145 aboard and at least six on the ground. The disaster area stretched across several residential blocks with many bodies recovered and a seven block evacuation in effect.
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Cedar Rapids Attorney Peter Riley Found in Contempt
Cedar Rapids attorney Peter Riley was found in contempt of court and reprimanded by U.S. District Judge Edward McManus for missing his client’s sentencing on May 25 and May 27. Riley and his father Tom Riley filed an appeal to the Eighth Circuit, contending supervision of the conduct at issue.
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State asks Blue Cross to revise rates for employees
Des Moines reports the Iowa Insurance Committee urged Blue Cross Blue Shield to cut a 32 percent proposed rate increase for state employee health coverage. They asked lowering the inflation factor from 17 to about 10 percent to curb premium hikes while keeping the same coverage.
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Tragic Crash Kills 2 Year Old Near Center Point
A mother Lizzie 32 and her two year old son Danny Nichols died after a heavy rain rollover on Highway 150 north of Center Point. The boy was ejected and pronounced dead on arrival at St Luke’s Hospital. The mother was hospitalized for observation in fair condition. Deputies say the northbound car crossed the centerline and rolled after passing a southbound truck about 1:55 p.m. The father Kenneth and another child were in a nearby car.
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Index In the New When Some People Promise to Be On Time
The piece notes that punctual promises carry weight beyond mere words and reflect expectations about reliability. It emphasizes how timeliness links to trust and social pressure in modern life.
Beiruts Fierce Fighting Deepens as Syrians Refuse Guerrillas
Syria said it will not shelter the 6000 Palestinian guerrillas trapped in West Beirut as fighting with Israelis and Palestinians intensifies. PLO leaders warned of an all out invasion while peace talks falter and discussions on multinational peacekeepers proceed. In Gaza, Israeli authorities dismissed mayor Rashada Shawa amid protests against Israeli policy.
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