Politician, singer, and president linked to public life
In The News San Francisco Governor Brown spends a weekend in a four bedroom apartment in a notorious housing project to see conditions firsthand. He meets residents including Virginia Herrera and law enforcement officials to discuss Bay Area crime. Anita Bryant joins a protest against a city ordinance banning discrimination against gay people. Carter’s political spark may trace to his grandfather Jim Jack Gordy. Moynihan nominated for a Doublespeak Award after protesting his prior nomination.
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Virginia Herrera
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Miami
Anita Bryant
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Dade County Commission
Richland
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National Council of English Teachers
Amtrak Derailment Probed In Alabama
A Florida bound Amtrak train derailed near Fultondale Alabama injuring many passengers. Four cars fell down a embankment as crews aided victims and authorities said the cause might take weeks to determine. Most injuries were minor with one chest injury reported.
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Roy Arden
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First Commercial Oil Well Near Titusville 1859
In 1859 the first commercially successful oil well was drilled near Titusville Pennsylvania marking a pivotal moment in energy history. The discovery spurred rapid growth of the oil industry and related developments across the United States.
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Longet weighs jail risk after homicide verdict
Claudine Longet plans to resume teaching French to second graders as lawyers seek to avoid prison after a jury convicted her of criminally negligent homicide in the March 21 death of Vladimir Sabich. Judge Lohr can reduce suspends or place her on probation.
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Andy Williams
Claudine Longet
George Lohr
Singer Williams
Vladimir “Spider” Sabich
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