McCarthy Runs Again to Shake Up Two Party System
Eugene McCarthy aged 72 enters this year’s presidential race on the Consumer Party ticket. He vows to disrupt Democrats and Republicans and aims to be on the ballot in at least 30 states. He criticizes both Bush and Dukakis and recalls his 1968 antiwar campaign.
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U.S. family size hits record low of 3.19 members
Census Bureau analysis shows the average family size fell to 3.19 as of March 1987 from 3.21 in 1986 and 3.76 in 1940 while average household size slipped to 2.66. Experts attribute the drop to the Baby Bust with more marriages producing fewer children and later births.
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Don Ameche Turns 80 In Private Birthday Note
Actor Don Ameche who won an Oscar for Cocoon remains private about his 80th birthday. Publicist Nick Stevens said Ameche rejected interviews and did not disclose how he spent the day. Ameche filmed Cocoon II in Florida and has a long career highlighted by The Story of Alexander Graham Bell.
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U S farm exports rise to multiyear high in March
USDA economists report March farm exports reached 14.8 million tons valued at 3.3 billion dollars, the strongest monthly showing since December 1984. Agriculture Secretary Lyng cites export strength and predicts 1986 sales near 33 billion with a possible 12 billion dollar farm surplus.
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Second nuclear pullout and teen slain in Israel
The brief item notes a second nuclear pullout development and reports a teenage death in Israel. It references a person named Jesse meeting a gang in the referenced section. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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City tightens grease cover rule at El Paso clubs
El Paso city council closed a loophole in a pornography ordinance after topless dancers used translucent grease and clear coverings to evade coverage rules. The amendment requires opaque coverings and restricts adult venues within 1,000 feet of homes, schools, churches, parks, or other adult businesses.
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Herbicide debate clouds drug war tool in spillover plan
Washington AP House subcommittee chair Rep Glenn English said Lilly and Co has not closed the door to using its tebuthiuron herbicide known as spike in a State Department coca eradication program. English noted Lilly objects to aerial testing without sufficient data and safety assurances while state officials urged rapid testing amid drug war pressure.
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Duarte cancer claim shocks El Salvador as Duarte fights cancer
Acting president Rodolfo Castillo Claramount said President Jose Napoleon Duarte is being treated in the United States for stomach and liver cancer and is on the verge of death. Duarte, 62, has been hospitalized at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, raising uncertainty as El Salvador endures war and economic decline with Duarte’s absence likely to ease or complicate matters.
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Weather forecast by zones in Douglas County
Zones 1 and 2: Tonight partly cloudy with lows around 50 northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s. Zones 3 and 6: Tonight partly cloudy with lows 50 to 55 and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday partly cloudy with highs around 70s. Zones 4, 5, 7, 8: Tonight partly cloudy with lows 55 to 60 and light to moderate winds. Friday partly cloudy with highs in the 70s to 80s. Zones 10 and 11: Tonight 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with lows near 60s and northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Friday partly cloudy with highs about 80. Zones 9 and 12: Tonight 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with low upper 50s and northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday partly cloudy with highs about 80. Zones 13, 14, 15, 16: Tonight 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with lows near 60 and north winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday partly cloudy with highs about 80. Zone 17: Tonight 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with lows near 60 and north winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday partly cloudy with highs in the 80s.
Clinton Lake Forecast and Readings Report
Weather outlook shows tonight partly cloudy with a 30 percent shower and thunderstorm chance and lows around 62. Friday sees partial clearing and a high near 80 with northeast to north winds 10 to 15 mph. Overnight low 61 with mostly clear skies and northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Official readings note a high 75 and low 65 today, with overnight low 62 and trace precipitation by 7 am. Lake data list 70 degree temperature, 875.63 feet level above msl, normal 875.5 feet.
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Weather eave What percentage of Canadians would prefer temperatures reported in degrees Fahrenheit?
The Associated Press reports on a survey showing Canadians preference for Fahrenheit temperature reporting. Findings indicate a notable portion favor Fahrenheit, reflecting cross border familiarity and practical usage in specific regions.
Genetic breakthrough: carp grown with rainbow trout gene
Shady Side Maryland reports scientists create a carp line by inserting a rainbow trout growth gene. The engineered carp grow up to 20 percent faster, marking a first American demonstration that cross species genes alter fish biology though environmental risks are noted.
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