Weather outlook showers thunderstorms through Wednesday
Partly cloudy through Wednesday with widely scattered showers and a few thunderstorms in the north half. Highs today and Wednesday in the mid to upper 60s, lows in the upper 60s to mid 70s along the coast. Arkansas and Mississippi show warm 80s with varying tonight lows. Extended Louisiana forecast calls for few afternoon thunderstorms and warm temperatures with lows in the lower 70s and highs upper 80s to lower 90s.
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Faulty Welding on Alaska Pipeline Sparks Legal Risk
The Alaska pipeline shows 3955 welds flawed or approved by phony X rays. Of about 2000 welds left, 916 are hard to fix, raising potential lawsuits if new inspection methods like acoustic testing are adopted with X ray waivers. Federal officials warn courts may challenge safety decisions.
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Associated Press
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Prostitutes Lobby For Decriminalization In Washington
Washington lobbyist Margo St James of Coyote proposes a model law to decriminalize sex acts between consenting adults. A licensing scheme would regulate prostitutes within a city zone with a board to assess repeat offenses. She says lawmakers’ sex scandals make this a favorable moment for change.
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Associated Press
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Republicans face split in remaining delegate battles
The AP reports Ford and Reagan will miss needed delegates as 159 uncommitted delegates await in Minnesota Montana New Mexico North Dakota Colorado Connecticut and Utah. Ford leads 1006 to 934 but 1130 needed. states weigh 18 20 21 18 25 and 20 delegates with infighting shaping outcomes.
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Slated Meet Is Postponed
A joint Quachita Parish School Board and Bi-racial Committee meeting set for today was postponed. The groups planned to review prospective school sites in relation to the eight parish school proposal and discuss dates for future review.
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