Hijacking thwarted on Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines crew overpowered a passenger who burst into the cockpit and sprayed a fire extinguisher. The Boeing 727 with 81 aboard landed safely in Istanbul after a flight from Frankfurt. The would be hijacker Yusuf Orer, 21, had worked in West Germany and was to be deported for multiple fights.
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Graham seeks clemency hearing for elderly murder convict
Gov Bob Graham and two Cabinet members asked for a rules waiver to bypass standard appeals rules and begin clemency proceedings for Roswell Gilbert a 75 year old man serving a life sentence for murdering his wife of 51 years who was gravely ill A final Cabinet signature is awaited to trigger the process.
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Missouri to be home port with nuclear armaments upgrades
San Francisco officials said the USS Missouri, the World War II surrender site, will be home ported here. A guided missile cruiser, two minesweepers, four Naval Reserve frigates, and the 41-year old battleship will join the fleet as Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger outlines the plan to expand nuclear capabilities.
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Harassment case jury selected in $10 million suit
A six member jury, three men and three women, was chosen in Washington to hear the $10 million sexual harassment case filed by a former ABC employee against the network. Opening arguments are set for Monday morning.
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Route 66 Decertified as Highway Progress Reaches Missouri
Route 66 is declared history as the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials removes highway signs and decertifies the 59 year old road. Oklahoma and New Mexico plan memorials while New Mexico designates Old U S 66 near Albuquerque and Oklahoma will place four plaques.
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Supreme Court Upholds $10 Lawyer Fee Cap for VA Benefits
The Supreme Court by 6-3 vote preserves a Civil War era $10 cap on attorney fees for veterans seeking service connected benefits from the VA. Justices rejected arguments for legal aid due to complex claims like radiation exposure or psychological trauma, affecting about 28 million veterans. Other rulings included limiting suits against disability aid recipients, overturning a Maryland bootleg Elvis case, shielding Kentucky from higher fees for police-misconduct victims, and near-deciding zoning damages for blocked property use. Justice Rehnquist said the cap ensures simplicity and protects veterans and families from fee splitting.
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Georgia Democrats Disturbed by Lance Banking Probe
Atlanta AP Gov Joe Frank Harris voiced distress over a federal probe into Bert Lance. Democratic Executive Committee members worried the inquiry could distract Lance as state party chairman. one urged his resignation. Lance’s lawyer called for an investigation into who released the comptroller report alleging unsound banking practices.
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