Reagan to pick Bush as running mate predicts Snyder
UPI reports oddsmaker Jimmy Snyder predicts Ronald Reagan will choose George Bush as running mate and win the election. Snyder, at Duke University, says Baker and Laxalt are less likely choices and rules out Baker over Panama Canal treaties. Kemp is deemed too young with odds at 1000 to 1.
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Dallas clues in on Who Shot J R Ewing as plot shocks fans
Dallas watchers saw police move quickly during the weekend to solve the year’s crime of the year the shooting of J R Ewing on the prime time soap. Paramedics were shown at the scene and Cliff Barnes played by Ken Kercheval was nabbed from the crowd outside the Ewing Building as filming for next season began. Lorimar would not say if the scene will name Barnes or if he did the deed. The story notes the international mania over Who shot J R. remains unresolved.
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Will requests death of pet in California probate case
Mary Murphy's will orders killing her dog Sido to prevent loneliness. SPCA and estate executor seek court to decide fate. Sido, 10 year old female dog, has lived with SPCA director, who defends keeping her alive and argues animal protection laws should evolve.
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GAO Finds Wasteful Practices in Federal Prisons
A congressional GAO report criticizes several federal prisons for sloppy recordkeeping and wasteful purchasing. It cites Englewood buying 40 cases of soap with 18 on hand, McNeil Island pillow and nylon stock aging out, Ashland overspending on sewage plant work, and McNeil Island and Atlanta projects extended beyond planned dates. It notes $1.4 million saved by curbing unnecessary construction.
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Asbestos firms settle with Portsmouth shipyard workers
Portmouth N H UPI One of 20 asbestos manufacturers agreed to a 192000 settlement with 22 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers who sued for health damage from asbestos exposure. Attorney William Mulvey called it blockbuster and said workers have signed releases.
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