Escaped con who led new life up to receive parole
Robert Lee Beatty, 39, escaped 13 years ago and built a life in Dallas as a roofing contractor with his wife Edna and four of five children. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended parole after a clean record since 1968 and a Dallas arrest March 22, with Gov. Boren indicating support. Beatty spoke of returning to his family and his past fugitive status, while his sons greeted him and his daughters cheered as the board voted 5-0 in favor.
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Okla
API
Dallas
Robert Lee Beatty
David Boren
Edna
Beatty
State Pardon and Parole Board
Oklahoma City
Anadarko, Okla
Buddy Lee Haley
Illinois
Oklahoma
Memphis
Tenn
Oklshoma State Bureau of Investigation
School board bans vulgar dictionary in Missouri town
Eldon Missouri board of education barred The American Heritage Dictionary after a complaint by Roy Herren and 23 residents. The 6 to 1 vote followed a committee’s recommendation to keep the book. parents plan to appeal, arguing adults railroaded the community.
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Eldon
Apithe
Jefferson City
Indiana
Lyle Hensley
Mary J. Groves
Anti-SST pickets claim victory at Kennedy airport
Demonstrators protesting Concorde landing rights at Kennedy claim success after slowing traffic and drawing attention. Police report no missed flights but some delays. organizers vow weekly actions despite a state court order against the protest. Concorde backers cite profitability concerns and unique appeal.
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New York
Kennedy Airport
Kennedy
Ralph Combanati
Port Authority
State Supreme Court
Port Authority of
New Jersey
Bi-State Agency
Dulles
Washington, D.C
POW who quit Korea stays in China for years
Honolulu AP reports Jim Veneris, a former Korean War POW, built a life in China after 1953 armistice. He says he remains American, cherishes U S ties, and leads a speaking tour under the U S China Friendship Association. He notes most audiences are receptive and advocates mutual understanding.
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China
U.S
Honolulu
Jim Veneris
United States
Veneris
U.s.china Friendship Association
Pennsylvania
Chinese Red Cross
Smokers Guide to Low Tar Cigarettes
A guide discusses the controversy over smoking and the choice of switching to low-tar cigarettes. It notes many new cigarettes claim breakthroughs and flavor, but few are truly revolutionary, while some brands simply promise low tar numbers thanks to scientific filters.
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