Briefs from Astoria and Indianapolis Highlight Local Crises and GM Strike
In Astoria a diner gunman killed himself amid a two site blast and glass injuries. Police have not identified the shooter. In Indianapolis GM metal stamping plant workers voted to approve a local contract ending a five day strike that halted pickups and SUVs. About 4,800 Janesville workers remained on separate local strike. In Smithtown scallop boats begin search for the last 2 percent of wreckage from TWA Flight 800, divers having retrieved 98 percent after three months.
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Sinatra still hospitalized with pinched nerve at Cedars-Sinai
Publicist says Frank Sinatra 80 remains under treatment for a pinched nerve and will be released in a few days. doctors confirm no heart ailment. Hospitalization began Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with no other conditions reported.
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Campaign trail sports oddities
A quirky look at unusual races on the ballot across the nation. Incumbent Lynne Plaskett in New Smyrna Beach recounts being levitated by space aliens who cured her cancer, while Elizabeth Michael in California mixes identity politics. Other names include Richard Petty seeking North Carolina secretary of state and Phil Willkie in Minnesota congressional race.
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Cabinet members may resign from Clinton second term
A Clinton administration official said four to six cabinet secretaries are expected to announce plans to resign this week as part of a not a major shake up. Potential departures include Perry Christopher Kantor Reno O Leary Pena Cisneros and Riley among others.
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Races map national trends in key states
The piece outlines pivotal races across Georgia Ohio North Carolina Florida Arkansas New Hampshire Arizona Washington and California. It notes Senate and gubernatorial contests shaping control of Congress and the presidency with candidates like Bob Dole Sam Nunn Jesse Helms Jeanne Shaheen Ross Perot and Gary Locke.
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Jones County Sheriff race endorsement from county attorney
The Jones County Attorney declares support for Republican Sheriff Allen Willman, citing his law enforcement expertise and leadership. He notes close collaboration with Willman during a decade as attorney and acknowledges rival candidate Mark Denniston as a respected friend with civil process knowledge.
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