North Won't Go to Prison for Iran Contra Convictions
UPI reports former White House aide Oliver North received a three year suspended sentence and 150000 dollar fine after pleading guilty to obstructing Congress destroying official records and taking an illegal gift. Judge Gesell ordered 800 hours of community service in DC to aid inner-city youths and imposed two years probation, arguing jail would harden his misconceptions. North, who vows to appeal, will remain free during the sentence and faces a maximum of ten years and 750000 dollars in possible penalties.
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Reagan OK after fall at Mexican ranch
Former president Ronald Reagan was hospitalized after his horse bucked on a rocky slope at a Mexican ranch but he sustained no serious injuries. Spokesman Mark Weinberg said Reagan, an experienced horseman, remained in excellent condition and joked the incident was his own private rodeo before returning to the ranch. Reagan planned to celebrate Nancy Reagan's birthday on Thursday before heading back to Los Angeles.
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Flag issue marks Fourth of July protests and memorials
Amid fireworks and Fourth of July ceremonies, the flag burning debate spurred public dissent at Supreme Court rulings. Across cities, upside down flags signaled distress, veterans and citizens protested, while Chinese democracy supporters honored Beijing victims. The Petunia Festival in Dixon showcased strong attendance and new attractions, with improved revenue and events like the Kamikaze ride and bumper cars drawing crowds.
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Petunia Festival Fireworks Draw Huge Crowd
Dixon notes overall event success as Kuhn cites strong turnout at the Petunia Festival beer garden with less beer consumed. Alumni leaders gathered for a reunion while Viet-Now wall memorialized July 4th. Courthouse lawn hosted hundreds searching for loved ones lost in action. Candlelight service described as touching. Craig Harrison called the fireworks finale spectacular, estimating 35,000 attendees as rockets lit the sky for about 40 minutes. a minor mishap near the river prompted crowd relocation.
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Dickson Sends July Fourth Greeting From Dickson USSR
A signed letter from Nikolai Kartamyshev Albion Brechalov and Vitaly Konzhukov to Dixon residents greets the American Revolution and praises US Soviet ties. It envisions twinned cities exchanges including student exchanges and journalist cultural contacts to strengthen relations and mutual understanding.
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Beier buys New Jersey firm and moves operation to Dixon
Beier and Company announced the acquisition of L. Ginsberg Co., a New Brunswick, New Jersey protection sleeve maker, and will relocate the operation to Dixon this month creating 10 to 15 new jobs. The L. Ginsberg division will operate as a Beier unit selling to wholesalers and growers while Beier continues retail sleeve sales. The Dixon facility will house expanded rail docks and will begin operations by end of July as machinery arrives next week. Beier aims to grow in Dixon and expand nationwide markets for floral sleeves and related products.
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