Speed limit rise to 65 mph linked to higher interstate fatalities
Harvard CMU study for NHTSA finds average 15 percent rise in rural interstate deaths after states raised limits to 65 mph. Variations by state. some see declines. Non interstate fatalities rise due to speed spillover. enforcement and belt laws play a role.
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UFO sighting stirs Voronezh legends in Soviet press
Tass correspondent Vladimir Lebedev reported a UFO landed in Voronezh with tiny 13 foot aliens and a robot escort, citing about 10 local youths as sources. He did not witness the event, noting possible fantasy and belief among residents as per perestroika era mysticism. Scientists allegedly confirmed the landing with rock samples. discourse spread in schools and media.
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U S asserts Soviets still in Afghanistan despite withdrawal deadline
Washington officials say Soviet troops and advisers remain in Afghanistan possibly in combat roles despite a February 15 withdrawal pledge. They acknowledge continued Soviet support to the Afghan government and report some advisers may have handled Scud missiles, while the Times cites a confidential US memo.
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Kabul
Canadian gardener wins world pumpkin weight-off in New York
Gordon Thomson of Hemmingford Quebec dominates Collins New York event with a 755 pound giant pumpkin to win 3000 dollars and break the world record previously 671 pounds. Grower notes his lifelong passion for gardening and his plant care strategies.
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Wrightstown
N.J
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World Pumpkin Confederation
Waterman's Restaurant
Collins
Erie County
Ashton Permit Sparks Heated Village Meeting
Mayor Ray Forney threatened to move to Rochelle as tensions rose over a building permit for Jerry Williams to build a cement storage facility on Hicks Street. Residents pressed concerns about the alley near Forney's trucking business, while Forney claimed the alley is open and accused a resident of harassing him after a dispute over his trailers.
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Rochelle
Forney
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Williams
Hicks Street
Barb Ogden
Ogden
Caron International
Illinois assembly weighs abortion bill in veto session
At the Illinois State Capitol a veto-session debate opens over House Bill 574, seeking a viability test for pregnancies beyond 20 weeks, a second physician present for all abortions, and a ban in public hospitals. Pro-life and pro-choice groups clash as lawmakers weigh whether tax dollars fund abortions and if 20-week viability should dictate policy.
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Springfield
Ill
UPI
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House Senate
Ralph Rivera
Illinois Pro-Life Coalition
Betsy Brill
Illinois Pro-Choice Alliance
James Thompson
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