Edwards and co defendants await ruling on racketeering case
Governor Edwin Edwards and four co-defendants anxiously await a federal judge’s decision after defense claims of innocence in racketeering and fraud charges tied to a $10 million hospital investment venture. Gus Mijalis set to lead defense with anticipated testimony as prosecutors rested their case.
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Edwin Edwards
Gus Mijalis
Edwards
Marion
Ron Falgout
James Wyllie Jr
Mijalis
Arson suspected at Los Angeles Central Library blaze
Investigators suspect arson caused extensive fire damage at the historic Central Library in Los Angeles. Lab tests were ordered as arson squad and ATF questioned 406 patrons and staff present during the blaze. The Los Angeles Times cited anonymous sources in reporting the probe.
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Central Library
Los Angeles Times
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Unemployment Rate Dips as Service Jobs Offset Losses
The unemployment rate eased to 7.1 percent in April as service and construction sectors added 279,000 jobs. Despite gains, 8,342,000 Americans sought work, down 77,000 from March, with factory and energy sectors shedding 52,000 jobs.
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Washington
Labor Department
House Superfund compromise sparks broad backlash
Washington activists denounce a House-Senate compromise on Superfund funding and cleanup rules. Critics call it a retreat from strong protections while supporters claim it improves timing and scope, citing toxic site cleanups by 1991 and action against leaking underground tanks. Conference panel tensions surface as June 1 funding deadline nears.
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Senate
Leslie Dach
National Audubon Society
Rick Hind
U.S. Public Interest Research Group
James Florio
D-N.j
Lent
John Dingell
D-Mich
Florio
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