Printed by Offoer Scott Claims Victory as GOP Leader
Washington AP report on Senate Republican leadership race with Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania gaining support as others back Howard Baker Jr. Hruska drops out, Baker seeks to unite conservatives and newcomers against Scott. Observers note seniority concerns and votes needed to replace the late Everett Dirksen.
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Arizona
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Texas
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Popular Leader in Mexico Dies at 59
MEXICO CITY AP report says former president Adolfo Lopez Mateos died at 59 after a long illness that left him nearly paralyzed for over two years. He led the country from 1968 to 1974, barred from a second term by the constitutional limit. He first fell ill in November 1965 and underwent brain aneurysm surgery, suffered a stroke on May 30, 1967, and spent time in a coma.
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Boston
Army checks out beef stew from mess halls
Pentagon sources confirm beef stew will be removed from U S military menus next year due to soldiers' declining demand and high cost per pound. Navy Captain James Warren notes stew was expensive for the return, with ground meats and burger options replacing it while preserving meat supply.
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Associated Press
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Police Clear Occupied London Mansion By CRARVILLE WATTS
Police evicted about 100 youths after a six day occupation of a vacant mansion near Hyde Park Corner. About 30 were held for assault threatening behavior theft and drug charges. 22 girls under 17 among 42 juveniles were taken from the house, many by distraught parents.
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Severe flooding blocks major Florida routes near Tallahassee
A storm-damaged network shuts U.S. 9 and State Road 2 while U.S. 98 along the Gulf remains the only major corridor. Tallahassee and surrounding counties Leon, Gadsden, and Liberty are off limits to heavy trucks. car traffic allowed.Rainfall totals reach 4.86 inches Sunday as highlands flood.
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Defense bill passes Senate route eyed for House vote
House Armed Services Chair L Mendel Rivers expects to push the $20 billion defense bill through the House next week after Senate approval. He plans to add about $1.4 billion for ships, aiming to bring the total to $21.347 billion. Critics forecast limited cuts, hoping for about 100 votes against the package.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Armed Services Committee
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Senate
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D-S.c
Armed Services Committee
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D-Mich
Nedzl
Nedzi
Mexico City jet crash saves passengers after landing on swamp
A Mexicana Airlines jet skidded while landing at Mexico City International Airport. Much of the aircraft came to rest in swampy ground at the runway end, and authorities said the terrain likely saved many lives as the crash killed over 40 people.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexicana Airlines
Teen fatally injured in I-40 crash near Henryetta Oklahoma
In Tulsa, AP reports Troy Mullen, 15, of Walnut Ridge Arkansas, was fatally injured Saturday when a car on Interstate 40 one mile west of Henryetta Oklahoma hit four guard rails and overturned.
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Okla
Troy Mullen
Walnut Ridge
Ark
Henryetta
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