Fifth Boat Disaster Hearings Reveal Lack of Life Preservers
Norfolk witnesses testified that Dixie Lee II passengers received no life preserver instructions before a Chesapeake Bay storm capsized the 42 foot boat. At least 11 to 13 people died. 14 rescued. Surviving baitboy Michael Shoop described radios incurring static as the storm hit. Capt. William Lewis died. two baitboys survived. A sister hearing aims to improve maritime safety though it does not assign liability. A $1 million civil suit was filed against the Dixie Lee II owners by survivor Vernice Norfleet.
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Norfolk
Dixie Lee
Coast Guard
Bait
Michael Shoop
Shoop
Hampton Roads
William Lewis
Lewis
Feadoff
Richard K. Simonds
U. S. District Court
Dixie Lee II
Vernice Norfleet
Harrison Boathouse, Inc
Faulty Fan May Trigger Ford Recall
Detroit officials accelerate probe after a 24 year old mechanic dies from injuries when a Ford engine cooling fan blade broke on a 1972 Torino. The incident underpins a possible recall of about 6.2 million Ford cars and light trucks, the second largest in history, with safety officials urging immediate action. Ford declined to provide information about the death while the investigation continues.
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Detroit
Ford
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Roger Keyes
Rockwood
Mich
Joan Claybrook
The
Traffic Safety Administration
Miller Aide Denies Dalton's Charges
In Richmond AP reporting, Miller campaign chief Walter Marston rejects Lt. Gov. Dalton's charge that Miller's gubernatorial bid is financially mismanaged. Dalton criticizes five percent staff pay cuts May 1 to June 15, while Miller touts staff contributions as morale boosts and leverage for finance officials amid fundraising pace. Dalton asserts Miller's finances are problematic, though Miller leads in primary fundraising with over 903,000 dollars.
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Richmond
Andrew Miller
Joh Dalton
Miller
Miller Camp
Dalton
Walter Marston
Marston
Finance Committee
Hotti
Virginia
Mills Godwin
Godwin
Howell
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Buffalo Evening News
Lindbergh
Raymond Digue Sr
Keyes
Ford Motor Co
Donald Murray
M & M Furn
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Fowler
Calvin Fowler
Danville
Bikini Thong
Pic-Way
Beer Lumber
Econ Rl
Thas d Crepe Sole
PicWay
Riverside DR. Monthru
Superior Real
Wickes National
Wickes MA Anoles
Wickes
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Boston Road
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