Edwards racketeering trial seen as slow and sleeper case
Jurors in Edwin Edwards racketeering trial heard claims of favoritism and deceit in state government as three weeks of testimony produced empty seats and even witnesses sleeping. Prosecutors allege a plan to use political influence to certify health care firms later sold to large chains, while defense argues none of it was illegal.
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Marion Edwards
Donna Klein
Spectrum
The News in Frederick Washington Friday October 21 1985
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Health officials biased claims spark nursing home approvals case
Defense lawyers argued Spectrum copied data from Health Services Development Corp. filings to show need for nursing homes amid a wider dispute over preferential treatment. Mrs Klein called the tactic a smokescreen as the trial paused for the weekend and set to resume Monday morning.
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Health Services Development Corp
Wyllie and Falgout
Wyte
Falgout
Spectrum
First Meeting House Found in Massachusetts Bay Colony
Archaeologists near Charlestown Boston uncover the 800 square foot Great House foundation from 1629-1630, once Gov John Winthrop residence and government seat. The site reveals artifacts and later uses including a tavern, with destruction in 1775 tying to the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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APF
Bunker Hill
Massachusetts Bay Colony
John Winthrop
Mike Roberts
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Charles I
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Steve Pendery
Robert Long
John Cheney
Lexington- Concord
Cheney
Institute For Conservation Archaeology
Harvard University
Peabody Museum
Pendery
Wandering humpback trapped in slough north of Rio Vista
Humphrey the 40 foot humpback lingered in Shag Slough near Rio Vista California after entering the Sacramento River delta. Officials say he repeatedly swims back and forth and refuses to pass under a bridge as crowds gather and coast guard keeps boats out of the area.
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E.T
Bob Jones
National Marine Fisheries Service
Taylor
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