Army Payroll System Lets Clerks Foul It
GAO warns Army civilian payroll system handles about 3 billion dollars yearly and could allow a single clerk to issue fraudulent checks for himself. Computers miscalculate pay and fail to detect errors such as 80 hours regular time plus overtime or pay at incorrect grade levels. Despite flaws, system was a Defense Department model in 1975 and payroll reforms are promised.
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Bloody Jungle Firefight Predicted In Coal Strike
Louisville AP reports law enforcement fears a bloody jungle firefight as armed security guards patrol near Stearns Coal Co mine in Daniel Boone National Forest Kentucky. The mine’s fence line prompts patrols with shotguns. officials warn that anyone outside the fence may be arrested. Miners deny armed patrols and say strikers have attacked guards, leaving many bullet holes on company buildings and guard posts.
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Huey Newton Pleads Not Guilty On Murder Charge
Huey Newton, 85, pleads not guilty to murder in the 1974 Oakland girl’s death and related charges. Court sets preliminary hearing for Sept 14, lowers bail from 100000 to 80000 after charges reduced from felonies to misdemeanors.
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Sam Andrews and the Worm Snack for Jubilee Appeal
London AP reports 14 year old Sam Andrews ate 10 boiled worms as part of Britain’s Silver Jubilee Appeal initiated April 24 by Prince Charles. He raised about $52.70 from schoolmates. The appeal has raised roughly £3.5 million and runs through year end, with a goal to match the 1934 total of £1.3 million in grants.
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