VA chief cites millions wasted in disability pay
The VA director Robert Nimmo says veterans with no loss of earning power receive ongoing disability payments for non disabling conditions. He calls for reforms to curb abuses while noting political hurdles and his pending resignation after a successor is confirmed.
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Robert Nimmo
House
Senate
Nimmo
Bob Macomber
Macomber
Veterans
Kaufman ousted from Saturday Night Live by viewers vote
NBC viewers voted Andy Kaufman off Saturday Night Live by a 195544 to 169186 margin in a live call in poll. The result ends Kaufman’s broadcasts on the NBC program while the phone vote generated about 364000 calls with a 50 cent fee per call.
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FBI arrests man in Illinois clinic operator kidnapping case
U S Springfield Illinois FBI agents arrested Wayne Allen Moore 18 of New Caney Texas and seek two other men in the August abduction of Dr Hector Zevallos 53 and his wife Rosalie Jean 45 from their Edwardsville home. The couple held over a week then released unharmed. A tape and rambling letters with biblical quotes and abortion references followed the kidnapping.
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New Caney
Texas
Ehrlichman Says Henry Peterson Likely Deep Throat Figure
Boston white house aide Ehrlichman stated Henry Petersen was probably the never-identified Deep Throat source in the Watergate affair. Petersen, former head of the DOJ criminal division, reportedly discussed Watergate details with Nixon. he declined comment when reached at home.
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Death penalty sought in Brooksville killer case
Tavares Florida prosecutors will ask a jury on Monday to recommend the death penalty for Robert Dale Henderson a 37 year old laborer who has claimed to have killed at least 12 people in five states Henderson was convicted Saturday of first degree murder in the shootings of three hitchhikers and led police to their bodies near Brooksville after his arrest
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Five Pelicans Found Mutilated in Dana Point Harbor
Five more pelicans with mutilated beaks were found in the Dana Point harbor on Sunday. This marks the second major wave of attacks on the wild seabirds since Oct. 15, bringing the total in Southern California to 18. Several birds were netted and taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment.
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Spy’s sale of secrets stalled SALT approval says Moynihan
Senator Moynihan told CBS that convicted spy Christopher Boyce sold top secret satellite surveillance documents to the Soviets damaging the U.S. system. He argued the breach helped drive Senate fears and contributed to the failure of the SALT treaty.
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America
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U.S
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Bolling in ICU After Cardiac Arrest in Port Chester
Rep. Richard Bolling, 66, remained in United Hospital's ICU in Port Chester after a Friday cardiac arrest caused by choking on lobster. A hospital spokeswoman said he is fully alert and has no brain damage, with doctors initially fearing worse.
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Richard Bolling
United Hospital
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Iraq claims sinking five tankers at Kharg Island
Iraq reports a combined air and naval strike sunk five unidentified tankers in the waiting area of Kharg Island Iran's main oil export terminal. Baghdad Radio quoted the claim while Kuwait shipping sources could not confirm and no vessel reports were available.
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Kuwait
Dissolution of Spain's New Force Party Declared
Blas Pinar, leader of Spain’s New Force Party, announced the party would be dissolved after losing its sole parliamentary seat in the October 28 elections won by the Socialists. He blamed abandonment by the church, the armed forces, industrialists, and institutions in a speech to about 2,000 members.
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Spain
New Force
Francisco Franco
Blas Pinar
Pope urges youths to reject Mafia ways
Pope John Paul II pleaded with Sicilian youths in Palermo to isolate and destroy the Mafia mentality and build a new society without violence and drugs. He urged dismissal of the omerta code and criticized crime waves, noting some passages were not delivered due to time. The papal visit to Sicily ends with a return to Rome.
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Sicily
John Paul II
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Mutt's dog rider faces court over cycle transport
Sheeba the dog wearing goggles rides on the gas tank with Sven Bos, who faces a municipal court charge of transporting an animal in a cruel manner. The SPCA opposes the rides and seeks a ruling on whether the practice violates state law.
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Dog Lovers Debate Sidecar Proposal for Safety
A discussion centers on protecting a dog while traveling. Proponents urge adding a sidecar to the vehicle to reduce risk, while critics express concern about feasibility and safety for the animal.
Dog owner faces court over open vehicle dog carriage
Bos faced a West Milford helmet ticket later dismissed in court. Altrath claims delaying postponements hinder justice while arguing for a sidecar to protect the dog Sheeba. He notes the law bans carrying a dog on an open vehicle, warning of potential crashes from gawkers.
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