Liz Taylor Upstages Great Lady Award Recipients in San Juan
Actress Elizabeth Taylor and eight Latin American women were honored by the Puerto Rico Legislature for civic work. After the ceremony, three senators clashed with organizers, arguing the event ignored the other honorees while spotlighting Miss Taylor. Senator Mercedes Torres called the gathering tactless. Senator Ruth Ferrandez, who had a broken foot, expressed frustration with the arrangement. Senator Celeste Benitez agreed.
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Miss Taylor
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American Women's Union
Mercedes Torres
Ruth Ferrandez
Celeste Benitez
Muriel Humphrey laid up after gall bladder surgery and illness
Muriel Humphrey, 61, wife of Senator Hubert Humphrey, remains in Washington Hospital Center for rest and recovery after heavy exhaustion and recent gall bladder surgery at Mayo Clinic. Daughter Nancy Solomonson said she has been helping with her husband’s Senate duties.
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Mayo Clinic
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Minch
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Senate
Truman
Mary Jane Truman
Harry Truman
Kansas City
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Grandview
Phace
Martha
Diaries and accusations shadow high profile crime case
The New York Post published photos and diary excerpts from Son of Sam suspect David Berkowitz, amid claims he has withdrawn from reality. A separate report notes Gen Daniel James Jr dismissing Florida political bids as he nears retirement. In Illinois a mentally handicapped ward at Waukegan Developmental Center welcomed his first visitor in over 20 years, prompting reunification plans.
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Berkowitz
New York Post
Post
Stacy Moskowitz
Department of Corrections
Berkowite
Daniel “Chappie” James Jr
Florida
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Pentagon
Air Force
Waukegan
Nathan- Tel
Richard Bright
Nathanial
Bright
Dwight
Ity
Waukegan Developmental Center
Nathaniel
Chicago
Three-state storm leaves 11 dead across region
A severe Midwest-origin storm dumped up to 15 inches of snow in parts of the Northeast and caused at least 11 deaths across New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Most fatalities were heart attacks or traffic injuries on slick roads. Snow extended from northern Michigan to New England with varied accumulations from 2 to 15 inches, while the New York City area remained largely spared.
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Maine
Vermont
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Massachusetts
Boston
North Creek
Adirondacks
Rochester
Buffalo
Albany
Binghamton
Syracuse
Utica
Elmira
Teen gunman drives stolen car through Times Square sidewalk
A 19 year old man jumped from a stolen car driven by Vermont honeymooners and rammed pedestrians on a New York City street near Times Square. The vehicle, clocked at 30 to 40 mph, struck multiple people before crashing and injuring bystanders as witnesses described the chaotic scene. The driver Harvey Collins of Manhattan was charged with vehicular homicide and robbery after the incident left one dead, R A Whitmore, 72, of Hotel National nearby.
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Manhattan
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Collins
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Dennis Cavanaugh
New York University
Cavana
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Marlene Jenkins
Burl
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Burlington
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Park-Sheraton
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Jenkins
Malaysia says single hijacker on crashed jet explodes
Home Minister Ghazali Shafie stated there was likely only one hijacker aboard the Boeing 737 that crashed near Penang killing all 100 on board, noting the hijacker referenced by several reports pointed to one person. Rescue workers continued collecting remains, with a mass burial planned and no black box found yet.
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Malaysia
Ghazali Shafie
Kuala Lumpur
Red Army
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