Fate of miles of railroad lines uncertain
A federal plan to salvage a viable freight system could shutter 280 miles of Illinois lines not in Conrail by Feb. 7. State and federal bills seek subsidies or purchases to keep non Conrail tracks operating, with a major Chicago area vote expected soon. Mine operators warn loss of rail service could shut mines and lay off workers.
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Indiana
Scott to leave Congress after 33 years in Pa
Hugh Scott Republican of Pennsylvania will not seek re election next year ending a 33 year career in Congress He cites long service and desire for rest and recreation amid ongoing questions about alleged illegal cash contributions from Gulf Oil Corp The move leaves Robert Griffin and John Tower as early frontrunners for Senate minority leader.
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R-Mich
John Tower
Texas
Senate
Mass slayer sentenced to 150 years
Ronald De Feo Jr. is sentenced to a minimum 150 years for the murders of his parents Ronald and Louise and four siblings in Amityville New York. A state court jury had convicted him of second degree murder after he admitted shooting the family seeking money. The six 25 year to life terms were imposed by Justice Thomas Stark after a sanity defense failed.
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