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Dixon Telegraph

Location

Dixon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1989

Page

6

Yippie founder Abbie Hoffman found dead at 52

Abbie Hoffman, famed Yippie founder and Chicago Seven defendant, was found dead at his Solebury Township home aged 52. Authorities noted no foul play, an autopsy ordered. he had recently appeared with Amy Carter and faced a drug conviction in 1973. Hoffman rose to notoriety protesting the CIA and Vietnam War, later living as a fugitive before surrendering in 1980 and serving a prison term.

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Oregonian first Megabucks Lotto America jackpot winner

Wesley Westlund 66 of Scappoose and his wife Lurene 73 won $10 million in Lotto America on their first ticket. They share the prize with two winners in the multi state game, splitting 20 annual checks of 200000 after tax. They plan to place most funds in trust for their five children.

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