Union reformers blast Teamsters leadership over embezzlement
A dissident 2000 member group releases a report accusing Teamsters President Frank Fitzsimmons and top officials of freely and illegally pocketing millions. The study, based on public records, is published Thursday by reformers detailing the alleged misconduct.
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Memorial Day travel raises fears of deaths and wrecks
Americans face a 13.2 billion mile holiday travel period with an estimated 340 to 400 deaths in traffic. Gov Lucey declares state of emergency. 420000 vehicles expected on the Ohio Turnpike. gas prices rise nationwide while safer driving could save hundreds of lives.
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Father and son accused of bilking HUD in LA area
A federal grand jury indicted Mike Hanich 61 and his son Richard 38 of Los Angeles County for soliciting more than 365000 dollars in HUD restoration funds for work not performed or by fictitious contractors. Also named were Christine Hanich and contractor Charles Harris.
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Severe storms strike across Nebraska and Gulf Coast states
Thunderstorms and hail plowed through Nebraska while Gulf Coast states faced severe weather. Four tornadoes were recorded in North Dakota Mississippi Louisiana and Florida with no reported damage or injuries. Rain fell in Minnesota and the mid Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys as a large weather system swept the region.
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Measles and Polio Risk If 5 Million Children Unvaccinated
CDC official Dr. John Witte warns measles epidemics may worsen and polio outbreaks could rise unless about 5 million preschool children receive vaccines against both diseases. He notes high immunity levels and vaccine availability but low uptake across middle class and ghetto communities, with measles cases rising and polio cases already appearing this year.
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Veteran stripper Tempest Storm recalls Kennedy affair
Tempest Storm, a veteran stripper, says she dated John F. Kennedy while he was in the Senate and married, describing a year long relationship with minimal politics discussed. She attributes publicity to others and mentions an agent's plans for a book within a year.
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Judge blocks food stamp plan cutbacks
District Judge Howard Corcoran issued a temporary restraining order to halt next week’s implementation of administration proposed cuts in the $5.8 billion food stamp program. He noted a substantial question of legality and constitutionality and ordered a Friday hearing to review the regulations while allowing current operations to continue under existing rules.
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High court wrestles with big question on judges pay
The U S Court of Claims asks the Supreme Court to decide if 82 sitting federal jurists must disqualify themselves in a suit seeking cost of living raises. They argue Article III protects pay from inflation, seeking retroactive increases. district judges earn 42 000 and eight justices 63 000 with the chief at 65 600.
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