Grand jury indicts seamsters president
President Jackie Presser of the Seamen Union faces a federal indictment for labor racketeering and embezzlement tied to a Cleveland Local 506 payroll scheme. The case follows a five year federal probe amid internal GOP and FBI inquiries as Presser campaigns for a new five year term.
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Arson Blamed for Surging Forest Fires in 1986
Washington AP report notes 1986 shaping as one of the century’s worst for forest fires driven by arson. Allan J. West of the Forest Service cites over 63 000 fires on forests and grasslands, with 38 000 arson cases, causing more than a million acres burned and losses over 100 million dollars.
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Deaver defends Reagan ties amid lobbying accusations
Lobbyist Michael K. Deaver rejected claims he traded on his White House friendship with Ronald Reagan. He told a House subcommittee that his actions were lawful and denied any improper leverage with clients, while GAO officials suggested possible conflicts in acid rain lobbying.
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Former astronaut leadsU S space memorial plans
Eugene A. Cernan heads the American Space Memorial Foundation which seeks a national campaign to build a memorial honoring U S space achievements and those who push frontiers. The project aims to raise up to 5 million for the memorial and educational programs with a design competition starting mid 1987 and ground breaking by year end.
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