Hilton Head Island Bridge Break Traps Resort Area
Gov. West declares emergency as James F. Byrnes Bridge is rammed by a barged pushed by Jax One. Repairs may take 7 to 10 days with 462 people moved on 68 trips for emergency access. Coast Guard probes possible charges while mainland access reduced and schools closed until fixed.
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Former Chicago officers cleared in kickback case face uncertain future
James Psichalinos 31 and two colleagues, James Gartner 36 and Eugene Manion 45, were found innocent of shaking down taverns for kickbacks amid a 61-officer indictment. The cases yielded 47 convictions, a dozen acquittals, and Manion hopes a May police board hearing could reinstate him. his family endured stress as he faced work scarcity and emotional support at home.
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Children Survive Plunge at Furman University
In Greenville South Carolina a 4 year old girl Angela Moroney survived a campus lake plunge after mouth to mouth resuscitation by campus police officer Burton Cook and Richard Brakefile. Her father James Allien Moraney 38 was found dead in the submerged car with nine feet of water. Brothers Lonnie 11 Dennis 8 Keith 8 escaped before the crash. The child was taken to a hospital in serious condition.
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Angela Moraney
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Burton Cook
Richard Brakefile
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End of Odd-Even Gas Rationing Moves Across States
The Associated Press notes the odd-even gasoline plan is being dropped or relaxed in South Carolina, DC, New Jersey, Connecticut, and a California county, with Oregon a notable holdout. Several states continue the system while others phase out the measure that aimed to limit purchases on certain days rather than overall consumption.
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District of Columbia
New Jersey
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California
Hospitals Seek Free Whisky For Medical Use In Charlotte
In Charlotte hospitals request the county supply 18 fifths of whisky for medicinal use. Presbyterian Hospital notes doctors may order whisky as a drug for patients. Whisky is used to treat skin ulcers when mixed with other compounds. The county ABC liquor board provides whisky from brands no longer stocked.
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Presbyterian Hospital
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ABC Liquor Board
Kleindienst Considers Guilty Plea in 1972 Hearings
Former Attorney General Richard G Kleindienst, via a lawyer, told prosecutors he will plead guilty to a misdemeanor related to his 1972 Senate testimony on the ITT case. A plea would likely avoid prison and disbarment in Arizona, per the Washington Post report citing sources.
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Kleindienst
Senate
Wagaingin Post
Arizona
Kias
Special Prosecutor
ITT
White House
Post
Leon
Kidnapped American Vice Consul Patterson Sealed Case
Disappearance of John Patterson, 31, vice consul for agrarian and cattle affairs in Hermosillo, kept secret five days after a ransom note signed by the People’s Revolutionary Army of Mexico claimed $500,000. U.S. officials say no ransom will be paid. Patterson’s wife has followed ransom instructions and received no word. Federal investigators, about 50 agents, and Nogales as the payment site are connected to the case. Patterson, a University of Michigan graduate, began his first foreign assignment less than three months ago.
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Alfonso Chardy
Associated Press
Hermosillo
Mexico
John Patterson
Patterson
United States
U.S
Mexico City
Washington
People’s Revolutionary Army of Mexico
Washington Star-News
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Nogales
Tucson
Ariz
Federal Security Board
FBI
University of Michigan
Columbia
First Lady to Attend Expo Opening in Spokane
Washington AP reports First Lady Pat Nixon will attend the May 4 opening of Expo 74 the world’s fair in Spokane Washington. The White House announced the engagement.
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Washington
Pat Nixon
Spokane
Wash
White House
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