American sets snail eating world record in London
Thomas Greene of Deale Maryland snails 2.2 pounds in 2 minutes 43.95 seconds at a London restaurant beating defending champion Peter Dowdeswell who retires temporarily for surgery after failing the record. Dowdeswell held 12 year titles and aimed to reclaim glory despite a painful condition.
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London
Thomas
Muskrat" Greene
Deale
Greene
Peter Dowdeswell
Earls Barton
England
Dowdeswell
Peter Dowdesdell
Women still concentrated in traditional occupations
A Rockville Montgomery County report finds no intentional discrimination against women and minorities in county employment though individual acts may occur. It notes minorities gain most in lower paying jobs while women remain in clerical and traditional roles, suggesting past discrimination effects. Recommendations urge clear agency commitments, affirmative action plans, regular monitoring, and wider use of county bodies.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Affirmative Action Council
Commission For Women
The
Human Relations Commission
Council
Independent Citizens
Montgomery College
Washington Suburban Sanitary Comission
Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Tee Geeugeusies
Emipiuy
Mrs Irsay seeks control of Colts amid divorce
Harriet Irsay plans to press to regain control of the Indianapolis Colts from Robert Irsay as part of divorce proceedings. She seeks a temporary $23,000 monthly support and argues the team may be marital property while lawyers weigh ownership and settlement options. The case includes claims he moved the franchise from Baltimore to Indianapolis.
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Chicago
Harriet Irsay
Indianapolis Colts
Robert Irsay
Peter Lovato
Colts
Lovato
Irsay
Indianapolis
Baltimore
Neys
Cook County
Aubrey Kaplan
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Mrs. Irsay
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Rey de Modern
the Mood
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Pho
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