First sitting congresswoman-marriage pairs up in history
House members Martha Keys and Andrew Jacobs Jr. wed in a private Topeka ceremony becoming the first marriage between incumbent lawmakers. Keys and Jacobs plan to live in Washington and attend Congress with residency in their districts.
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D-Kan
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House of Representatives
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Congress
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Michelangelo Drawings Found Hidden Under Florence Medici Chapels
Florence experts say fifteen large drawings likely by Michelangelo were found beneath whitewash on cellar walls in the New Sacristy of San Lorenzo. They suggest the artist used the underground room as a resting studio while working on the Medici tombs, including the Day and Night statues.
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Italy
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Dal Poggetto
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Weather outlook with showers and cool temperatures
Mostly cloudy through Sunday with a chance of light showers. Highs in the 50s and lows in the upper 20s to low 30s with light winds. Monday look for partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain. River levels list Bend Bridge 18.7 feet and Keswick release at 6000 cfs. Sunset 4 56 p m sunrise 7 32 a m.
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Corning Woman Files Write-in Candidacy For City Council
Peggy M. Fulton filed yesterday at Corning City Hall for a city council seat. The filing brings six candidates vying for two open seats vacated by James Darrow and David Fitzgerald. Fulton has three years residency in Corning and a background in public relations in southern California. The write-in candidacy marks the first woman in Corningisierung 20 years to seek a council seat. Other filers include George Williams Clinton Gano James Nicholas Robert Claggett and Donald Hill.
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Corning
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California
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Donald L. Hill
Angolan Civil War War Stages Favor Pro West Forces
Pro Western forces claim a turning tide in Angola as Cuban casualties rise and dozens captured. Military briefings cite 1,600 Popular Movement fighters killed and 400 taken prisoner across three fronts, with a Dec 15 Cuban death toll of 50 at Quibala and the fall of Teixeira de Sousa signaling momentum.
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Bicentennial Trek Begins From Pasadena to Valley Forge
Eleven covered wagons and 75 horseback riders join an early morning rush toward Valley Forge as the bicentennial cross country trek starts from the Rose Parade in Pasadena. Four motorized wagons led toward Riverside on New Year’s Day launching the 200th birthday celebration.
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Moslem Gunmen Storm North Lebanon Jail Free Prisoners
More than 400 Moslem gunmen stormed the Sir Sir Dinniyyeh jail near Tripoli freeing about 100 prisoners after a three hour battle. Casualties were reported as five killed and seven wounded. the broader war toll rose to over 8,000 dead and 17,000 wounded in nine months of fighting between Moslem and Christian militias.
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White House denies American recruits in Angola war
White House officials deny any U S government agency is recruiting or training American mercenaries for Angola. The CIA and State Department also dispute reports of covert American recruits and money for mercenaries. The Senate voted to halt covert military aid as the conflict polarizes aligned factions.
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Killer Storm Lashes Europe With Death Toll Rising
Western Europe reel from gale winds to hurricane force as the storm moves from Britain across Denmark West Germany and France. At least 29 dead in Britain and Germany with thousands evacuated and flights grounded at Heathrow. Rooftops trees and power lines collapse across affected areas.
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FBI Requires Permission To Dig For Hoffa Body In Jersey Dump
FBI says authorization from the FBI Justice Department and U S District Judge Hunt is needed to search Moscato dump for James R Hoffa buried in a 47 acre landfill along the Hackensack River. Three Teamsters officials have offered 10000 reward for finding the body and Hoffa family reacts with cautious remarks.
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Paramus
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Little Ferry
Thomas Andretta
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Detroit
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Bufalino
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Tighter Airport Security After Laguardia Bombing
President Ford held a 40 minute session with a task force of federal and aviation officials as measures to tighten airport security nationwide were discussed after the Laguardia bombing. Transportation Secretary Coleman said security is tighter though specifics were not disclosed. FAA ordered 500 airports to activate contingency plans with all personnel on special alert.
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