Watson declines nomination to U S Court of Military Appeals
Former Rep. Albert W. Watson, a South Carolina Republican, says he did not solicit nor will he accept a post on the U S Court of Military Appeals. He accuses Northern liberal critics of racism and notes he lost his House seat amid a governor bid. Senate foes including Birch Bayh and Edward Kennedy are cited as opposing him.
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Man razes seven year project over tax hike in Michigan
Edward Koryto, 50, of Plainfield Township near Grand Rapids, tore down his 85 percent finished home after a $6,800 assessment increase. Officials valued the partially finished house at over $10,000, prompting protests and a reduced $900 appeal, with taxes rising sharply from about $250 yearly amid Michigan tax rules.
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Serling regrets Doom sday Flight script over airline extortion ties
Hollywood writer Rod Serling apologized for crafting the Doom sday Flight plot amid threats to Western Airlines Qantas and National Airlines. Extortion calls demanded payment. some pilots paid $585,000 before hoaxes were revealed. A related Alaska case had $25,000 paid and later recovered. Blair Fowler, 53, of McKeesport was killed in a separate crash on U S 937 Friday.
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