NRA hit with 2 million verdict in street robbery case
A Washington jury ordered the National Rifle Association to pay 2 million dollars in compensatory damages to Orlando Gonzales Angel’s family after a pistol stolen from NRA offices in 1979 was used in a fatal street holdup. Robert Lowe, a former NRA employee, was freed of liability. The case questioned NRA security and whether employees took guns home.
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Bess Truman Nears 97 Despite Health Struggles
Independence, Mo AP reports former First Lady Bess Truman, after breaking a hip and suffering pneumonia and a mild stroke, is described as doing beautifully at 97. Her doctor notes her mind remains alert though speech is harder and swallowing imperfect. A small birthday party may be held with daughter Margaret visiting.
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Reagan Sees Running Room But Keeps Military, Tax Cuts
President Reagan says Congress may have running room to discuss deficits in the 1983 budget but will not concede cuts to defense or changes to tax cuts. Republicans state the $757.6 billion budget with a near $100 billion deficit needs deficit reduction, urging lower deficits to reduce interest rates while backing ongoing military spending and tax relief.
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Tennessee
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Baker
Legislative Highlights From The Associated Press
Three large oil and gas groups told the House Assess ment and Taxation Committee that a mineral severance tax would hurt Kansas economy with worst case losses estimated from 16 to 138 million dollars. Gov. Carlin predicted a threefold gain for the industry from his 5 percent severance tax proposal as windfall tax reductions take effect next Jan. 1, disputing industry claims of harm. A bill to bar Kansas utilities from charging nuclear clean up costs to Kansas customers was killed on a voice vote. Senate approved a state government appointments list with confirmation of agriculture secretary for the first time, not retroactive to the current Secretary, Harland Priddle. Vietnam veterans urged Senate committee to back a bill mandating testing and reporting of health problems linked to Agent Orange exposures.
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Topeka
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Sisters of Mercy face shrinking ranks despite enduring vows
Hartford report notes Mercy sisters worldwide total 20,000 with U.S. numbers down and Connecticut membership halved to about 440 in 50 years while 122,000 nuns nationwide remain. The order upholds a fourth vow to serve the poor and sick, adapting roles from teaching to educational TV and public service spots.
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