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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1996
Page
3
Meachum Paul Corvin 62 of Connellsville pleaded no contest to murdering two infants born to his daughter. He received two concurrent life sentences after leading police to the infant graves in Pennsylvania and Florida.
A thief used 24 black and white photocopies of $5 bills to steal $120 from a coin laundry change machine in Lower Southampton. Lt. Bill Wiegman said the machine appeared unsophisticated and the theft was found Saturday when a Fabric Care Center employee opened the unit for servicing and found the fake bills.
Workers pulled the body of stunt pilot Clarence Speal from tangled metal in a biplane submerged in the Ohio River. Speal had attempted a twisting loop with his wife and thousands watching when the wing collapsed and the craft plunged 300 feet nose first into the water, leaving a trail of smoke.
America West Airlines slashed cross country round trip prices to $200 in a fresh fare war matched by United American Delta and Trans World on routes they compete with America West. The deals require round trips three day advance purchase night travel and blackout dates including Nov 17-22 and Nov 30-Dec 2 with limited discounted seats.
Researchers at Maharishi University of Management and West Oakland Health Center report that Blacks aged 55 to 85 who meditated twice daily reduced high blood pressure, regardless of obesity, stress, or salt intake. The three month study involved 111 inner city participants in Oakland, with experts noting TM’s general effects and prompting questions about its advantage over other relaxation methods.
Washington AP reports Oregon Rep Wes Cooley ends his bid for re election amid GOP and Democrat pressure over war record claims and background questions. He cites risk of a liberal winner in district two and says he acted for constituents. Investigations probe his Korean War veteran status and his wife Rosemary’s eligibility for veterans survivor benefits.
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