Retirement Pensions May Lure Many Out Of Congress
Washington AP reports that looming pension riches and redistricting risk spur a wave of voluntary retirements from the House. Some elder lawmakers, eyeing up to 34 000 annual pensions after March 1, weigh porch retirement against costly reelection bids as they near eligibility thresholds and years of service.
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Washington
Congress
Charles Raper Jonas
N.C
Appropriations Committee
House
Thomas M. Pelly
R-Wash
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Prison Inmate Sues Officials For $90,000 Damages
A 26-year-old Missouri inmate in Rolla filed a federal suit seeking $90,000 against three officials over a 1971 drug possession conviction. David Anthony McCullough alleges coercion and civil rights violations after pleading guilty February 19, 1971, and seeks $20,000 from Prosecuting Attorney Zane White, Assistant Rolla Police Chief Gene Rolus, and state witness Betty Pointer. Another defendant, Bill Howard, is serving five years and his suit is pending.
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Rolla, Mo
Missouri
Rolla
David Anthony McCullough
Federal District Court
Bill Howard
Jerome
McCullough
Phelps County
Zane White
Gene Rolus
Betty Pointer
Howard
White
No Action On School Fund Bill
Jefferson City Missouri AP Senate Education Committee took no action on an emergency bill to permit a fourth distribution of state school money fund funds by April. May 15, 1972. A pilot 12 month calendar plan from Cape Girardeau High School was heard, with local districts choosing vacation periods. Senator Gent opposed 12 month years, suggesting longer testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Senate
Senate Education Committee
Dallas Albers
Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau High School
Albers
Jack Gent
D-Independence
Gant
Nefertiti Lost Years Recreated by Computer Study
Philadelphia archaeologists using a computer reconstruct six lost years from 1367 to 1361 BC. The project, costing 600000 dollars, suggests Nefertiti ranked above Akhenaten religiously and highlights vast temple building and the rise of an early monotheistic trend. More than 35,000 decorated blocks were analyzed to recreate scenes and structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Nefertiti
The
Nile
Ray W. Smith
University of Pennsylvania
Smith
Egypt
Akhenaten
Pharaoh
Devel
Karnak
Nuclear Ship Savannah Ends Sea Life in Savannah
The nuclear ship Savannah, first atomic powered vessel, ends a decade of sea life by docking in a downtown Savannah terminal. It will be used to demonstrate peaceful atomic energy at the Eisenhower Peace Center and Maritime Showcase in Savannah.
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Savannah
Eisenhower Peace Center
Pharaoh’s expanded temples reveal hidden royal roles
Researchers uncover evidence that a historic king erected at least three temples plus other public buildings. The discovery also suggests two temples may have belonged to Nefertiti, elevating her status in a period long thought to be solely her husband’s.
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Nefertiti
FAA Trains Dogs To Find Explosives
The Federal Aviation Administration funds dog training to sniff out hidden explosives to deter hijackers. Fairfax County police begin training under a $34,000 contract with plans to deploy the dogs at National and Dulles airports if successful. FAA chief John N. Shaffer says the test could spread to other airports, expanding security.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Administration
Fairfax County
FAA
National
Dulles
John N. Shaffer
German Shepherds Train to Detect Explosives at Airports
Four German shepherds undergo a 20 week training course before a 45 day test at National Airport to gauge their ability to sniff out explosives on people and in luggage or cargo. Preliminary tests in Duless showed dogs could detect explosives, aiding rapid checks after bomb threats at Hoax.
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National Airport
Dulles
Ledger Ad Prompts Saving on Household Supplies
An ad from Ledger highlights ways to save on everyday household items. It emphasizes value and smart purchasing through ongoing offers and price comparisons for common supplies.
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Richard H. Poff
R-Va
Poff
William C. Wampler
Virginia
John W. Byrnes
Wisconsin
Ways and Means
Byrnes
William L. Springer
Illinois
Commerce Committee
Family Shoe Store
Sage
AGC
Utl
Lweer
Baby
Varliant
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ODEL
Mexico
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