War hero turned addict seeks second chance
Oscar O Conner a highly decorated Green Beret captain who battled drug addiction after Vietnam learned he would receive four years probation for a house burglary. His attorney argued morphine on the battlefield triggered his addiction and he aims to rebuild his life as a car salesman while aiding narcotics rehabilitation and writing a memoir.
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Teton Dam damages mount in Idaho flood disaster
Idaho Falls reports a rising toll from the Teton Dam break as floodwaters, pesticides, and snakes threaten towns along the Upper Snake River Valley. Six dead, thousands evacuated, and 7,000 homes ruined amid widespread agricultural losses and federal disaster declaration.
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Hays weighs temporary step from House panel amid scandal
Rep Wayne Hays indicated he may resign temporarily as chairman of the House Administration Committee after a Polish American picnic. He avoided comments on the Elizabeth Ray sex scandal, saying a court order restricts discussion. He suggested any resignation would be only temporary and noted strong local support.
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Syrian army tanks push into Lebanon in major clash
Syrian forces move from Dahr el Baider toward Mdéeirij clashing with Moslem militiamen in the mountains near Beirut. Leftist Lebanese units say four Syrian tanks were destroyed and two captured as Beirut airport closes pending further notice.
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