Smith wins Ray Lederer seat in 3rd District race
Smith, listed as both Republican and independent, wins the 3rd Congressional District seat vacated by Abscam convict Raymond Lederer. He defeats city Democratic Committee Chairman David Glancey as the Green allyged mayor. With 89 percent of precincts in, Smith has 26,393 votes 17,262 GOP and 9,131 independent for 52 percent. Glancey 21,694 42 percent.
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Glancey Narrowly Fails In 3rd District Race
In the race to Lederer’s seat Libertarian David Dorn won 337 votes and Charles Duncan of the Consumer Party 2,195. Glancey faced strong support from unions and money, but associates say Mayor Green’s backing was decisive. Former officials say the election tested Green’s political clout and its impact on Glancey.
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Israeli tanks enter south Lebanon near Chardali bridge
Palestinian sources report a column of 25 Israeli tanks with support troops moving toward the Chardali bridge in south Lebanon near Beaufort Castle. WAFA notes shelling of Rachidiyeh refugees and helicopter activity as tensions rise amid U N calls for an end to all armed attacks.
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Hyatt collapse lawsuits surge into courts after tragedy
Litigation climbs past 200 million across five suits with more expected. Kansas City plaintiff Miss Rhodes seeks 100 million punitive damages and 1 million against Hyatt Corp and Crown Center Redevelopment after injuries from the Hyatt Regency skywalk collapse. Rhodes remains in good condition Tuesday.
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New York mother and boyfriend charged in boy’s death
Julie Ness and Metin Arifoglu faced murder charges after allegedly beating 8 year old Michael Walden to death in a Bronx apartment. The boy, returned from a Connecticut foster home, suffered severe internal injuries from beatings said to have followed lies he told. Detectives found the child’s bruised body in a closet around 2 a.m. Tuesday.
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Julie Ness
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