Democrats Advertise In TV Spots For DNC Convention
The Democratic National Committee booked eight TV ads across two networks for Monday and Wednesday night, aiming to raise funds with a total spend near $120,000. The item mirrors a tighter campaign press period as party messaging targets voters nationwide.
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Hurricane predicting computer warns offshore oil rigs
KingsvilleTex AP A Texas A&I University professor developed a computerized hurricane prediction system to warn offshore oil rigs about approaching storms. The program analyzes wind, rain and tide data to forecast hurricane paths, helping operators reduce risk and plan evacuations.
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Nippon Officials Arrested in Lockheed Payoff Scandal
TOKYO AP The two top All Nippon Airways officials face arrest on perjury and foreign exchange charges over alleged Lockheed payoffs in Japan. Senior VP Naoji Watanabe, 61, denied bribes of 170000 dollars to parliament and president Tokuji Wakasa was jailed on perjury and foreign exchange violations. Additional executives and Kodama associate Mizutani were implicated as Lockheed spent about 12 million in Japan to boost sales. Kodama himself faces income evasion charges but is not jailed due to ill health.
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Marubeni Corp
Lo-Vaca Sees San Antonio as Key in Gas Price Dispute
General Manager Charles Herring of the Lower Colorado River Authority says San Antonio is the key to Lo-Vaca Gathering Co customers deciding next steps amid a dispute over natural gas prices. The Railroad Commission deadline has passed.
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Nixon Disbarred in New York Over Watergate Relations
New York AP reports former President Richard Nixon has been disbarred from practicing law in New York State after a court found he obstructed justice in Watergate. The 4 to 1 decision cites severe sanctions and notes Nixon cannot resign from the bar without admitting incapacity to defend.
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GI Bill advance payments may be halted next year
Congress nears passage of a measure to halt most advance GI Bill payments to veterans attending school to curb overpayments. Overpayments reached 813 million in the past year, with 410 million owed to the government. The plan would save about 860 million in VA spending and leaves hardship cases.
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Tom Steed
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