Jerry Lewis Telethon Sets $58.3 Million Pledge Record
The Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon raised $58.3 million nationwide for Muscular Dystrophy Association, a 37th annual telecast from CBS Television City in Los Angeles. Lewis, 76, appeared with Ed McMahon, Wayne Brady, Norm Crosby, Charo and Andy Williams, reaching a 21.5 hour program across about 200 stations.
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Washington trucking firm seeks bankruptcy protection
Consolidated Freightways Corp a 73 year old trucking company said it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and laying off 15 500 people nationwide The Vancouver company suffered losses and a Nasdaq delisting risk with a 463 million dollar revenue in the first quarter and 104 3 million in the previous year.
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Firefighters reunite for anniversary photo
The New York firefightersGeorge Johnson Dan McWilliams and Bill Eisengrein pose again in the same order as the famous Sept 11 image. The Record Hackensack and Newsweek released the joint shot on front pages and the magazine cover. The original, shot after 5 p.m. on Sept 11, became iconic and earned a Pulitzer nomination.
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77 year old climber sets Rainier age record
Branka Sundstrom, 77, became the oldest woman to summit Mount Rainier, completing a 19 hour round trip. Officials note the previous oldest woman was Eva Measick at nearly 65, while the oldest man was Jack Borgenicht at 81 in 1992.
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Returning lawmakers face tough issues in Congress
The article outlines looming battles over worker pension protections and 401(k) reforms alongside the push for homeland security. It notes potential disruption from Iraq war resolutions, hearings on Saddam plans, and Bush's claim of consulting Congress without needing approval. It highlights deadlines for fiscal year funding, midterm pressures, and party dynamics in both chambers.
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Loss of colorful figures dims Congress aBleeding edge
Washington reporters note a shift as blander voices replace Trailblazers like Jim Traficant and Cynthia McKinney. Barr’s defeat and Majette’s victory highlight a move toward steadier, more discussion‑friendly lawmakers while iconic personalities fade from the House scene.
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