Poindexter Sentenced To Six Months In Prison
Former National Security Adviser John Poindexter received a six month prison term from U.S. District Judge Harold Greene for lying about the Iran Contras. The judge called the act a breach of Congress and constitutional principles, while allowing Poindexter to remain free while appealing five felony convictions.
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Harold Greene
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Poindexter
National Security
U.S. District Court
Nolan Ryan Teaches No Hitters Against Athletics
Ageless Nolan Ryan pitched his sixth career no hitter for the Texas Rangers against the AL West leading Oakland Athletics. He struck out 14 batters as Texas won 5 to 0. Details on page 10.
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Texas Rangers
Oakland Athletics
Texas
Oakland
Pilot thanks crew after windshield blows out midflight
British Airways pilot Tim Lancaster praised the crew who saved him when the windshield blew out at 23 000 feet. Co pilot Alistair Atcheson performed a rapid descent and emergency landing as attendants clung to Lancaster’s ankles. He was treated for frostbite, broken bones and bruises at Southampton General Hospital.
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British Airways
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Alistair Atcheson
Lancaster
Southampton General Hospital
Media hoax duped Taylor romance and surgery claim
Los Angeles AP report says a bogus tale claimed Elizabeth Taylor was involved with a 23 year old man and had surgery over the weekend. An impersonator calling Chen Sam Associates fed the hoax to an AP reporter, then verified the lie by phone.
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Los Angeles
Elizabeth Taylor
Star
Taylor
Chen Sam
Sam
Ms. Flowers
There Are Plenty of Other the Sea Joke
A light hearted quip notes there are many fish in the sea but prices rise, humor suggesting costs in romance or choosing a partner. The line hints at financial considerations affecting dating choices with a playful tone.
Supreme Court strikes down federal flag desecration law
The Supreme Court 5-4 rule invalidates the federal ban on burning the flag, igniting a national debate over a constitutional amendment to shield Old Glory. President Bush pledges renewed push, while lawmakers weigh two thirds Senate House approval and state ratifications or a convention.
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Bush
Texas
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Oakley Sunglass Heists Hit Cedar Rapids Stores
Thieves target Oakley sunglasses valued around 70 to 100 dollars each, with more than 500 stolen this spring as cases lay bare. Detectives link thefts to selling in school parking lots, noting high demand and a pattern across local sports and bike shops.
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Jeff Burnham
Jazette
Armstrong’s
Cedar Rapids
Car City
Big Wheels
Bennett blames Satan for drug problem in U S
Federal drug czar William Bennett told 2,500 Southern Baptist leaders in New Orleans that drug abuse is a moral and spiritual battle. He called crack the devil, urged churches to expand prevention and treatment, and pushed for a moral revival while criticizing modernism and secular schooling.
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William Bennett
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National Drug Control Policy
Bush Administration
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