Florida veto blocks parental notice abortion bill
Governor Lawton Chiles vetoed a bill requiring girls under 18 to provide 48 hours notice to parents before an abortion. He cited privacy rights under the state Constitution, noting the Florida Supreme Court already protects a minor's right to terminate pregnancy. Backers argued the bill only required notification, not parental consent.
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Armored truck crash spills cash in Tennessee fatality
A rural highway crash aboard an armored truck killed driver George Blanchard, 49, of Nashville, as the vehicle rolled four times and dumped cash across a field. Trooper Russell Humphreys said hundreds, tens, fifties, and coins were scattered while armed guard Steven Milliken, 23, escaped with minor injuries. About 10 officers recovered as much money as possible.
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Continental Airlines pilots approve five year contract
Continental Airlines pilots approve a five year contract in a deal that raises pay and benefits to industry standards and enhances job security. In the Northwest alliance 2,063 pilots voted for the contract while 1,066 opposed it. Mike Campbell, Continental’s vice president of labor relations, called negotiations tough and said the outcome is a win for pilots and the airline.
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Continental
Government haggles over price for JFK assassination footage
A government panel discusses value and terms for acquiring or licensing archival footage of the JFK assassination. Officials weigh preservation and use rights against public access and cost considerations.
Zapruder Film and Copyright Worth Millions in Kennedy Case
Abraham Zapruder pressed for a home film of the Kennedy assassination on November 22, 1963. The 26 second footage, a vital historical record, remains under Zapruder family ownership with a price tag of $18.5 million for film and rights. the Justice Department counters at $750,000 to $3 million and litigation potential looms. The family notes other Kennedy era artifacts have sold for substantial sums, underscoring the high stakes of this archival asset.
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Clinton extends ban on offshore drilling and protects oceans
President Clinton announced a 10-year extension of the moratorium on new oil and gas drilling off the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, with a permanent protection pledge for Monterey Bay and Channel Islands sanctuaries. He called for restoring fisheries, protecting habitats, and halting import sales of Atlantic swordfish under 33 pounds.
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