Suspect Admits $6 Million Theft in Jackson Case
In Indianapolis, Manuel Lee Robinson, 28, confessed to stealing about $6 million in three or four burglaries prior to Marjorie Jackson’s death. He claimed $1 million was left with friends and another $1 million in a girlfriend’s apartment. He implicated Howard Willard and ex-wife Marjorie Pollitt in the larger theft. Authorities recovered about $2 million across multiple states. federal indictments and bail were issued for Willard, Pollitt, and sister Robertina Harrell.
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Graduation Address Urges Courage to Challenge Tyrants
A speaker warns against domestic tyranny and demagogues guiding nations to despair. He urges graduates to seek truth, stay involved, defend free debate, and resist suppression, promising a better world if individuals pursue happiness and justice with courage. The message stresses education as invitation to lifelong questioning and action.
Antismoking Group Pushes FDA to Regulate Cigarettes
Action on Smoking and Health backed by the Surgeon General urged FDA to treat cigarettes as drugs or devices and require prescriptions. John Banzhaf argued widespread access fuels youth smoking, while FDA said it lacks jurisdiction though Congress has limited FDA involvement.
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Tremors Hit Turkish Iran Border Region Prompt No Casualties
Two moderate earthquakes struck near the Turkish Iranian border in Van Province and Shiraz, Iran, with authorities reporting no deaths. The first quake registered 5.5, followed by a 4.3 event, causing some injuries and damages but no fatalities per officials.
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Foster's Shoes Ad Seeks Comfort Shoes for All Ages
Footwear retailer promotes famous style and comfort shoes for men women and children. Advertises low prices and contact Ban 457-9674. Located at 119 North 3rd.
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Las Vegas Forecast Shows Mild Nights and Sunny Days
The Las Vegas forecast calls for mild nights and mostly sunny days through Saturday with southerly winds at 15 to 30 mph and a 10 percent rain chance. Today's high 89 and low 60, humidity around 55 percent. Sunrise is 5 27 a.m. and sunset 7 49 p.m.
Families Flee N C Flooding In Lumberton
More than 50 families evacuated as the Lumber River rose over its banks flooding homes and streets in Lumberton North Carolina. City Manager Tim Wood declared a state of emergency and called out the National Guard and Lumberton Rescue Squad to patrol the town while boats operated in flooded sections. The river topped 13.5 feet with crest expected near 15 feet Friday, the highest in 30 years, as four inches of rain fell since Wednesday and bridges in Robeson County closed from damage.
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Infighting at Del Webb Corp Heats Up Proxy Fight
Weeks of internal clash at Del E Webb Corp end Friday in Phoenix as Sinatra Shareholders Committee seeks Milton A. Rudin election to the board. Rudin would take office only after a San Francisco court ruling on a Webb management securities suit. Frank Sinatra and Rudin together hold about 8.8 percent of stock, with Harrison Reader as a committee member.
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Senate Approves Youth Jobs and Training Bill
The Senate backed a bill to create about 200000 youth jobs and training over 18 months with programs for outdoor conservation projects, community improvement work, and targeted aid for low income youths. It passed 80 to 3 and moves to conference.
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Deprogrammers Debate Breaker in Hare Krishna Case
Genny Ayers remains with deprogrammers after a Salt Lake Airport seizure. Hare Krishna spokesman Jagganath Suta says she has not been broken and the custody dispute heads to a June 1 hearing. Mother Genieve Ayers cites three weeks of rehabilitation at an undisclosed site. The deprogrammers linked include Joseph Alexander Jr. of Phoenix and Ohio.
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