Farmers protest futures trading at Chicago exchanges
More than 20 Midwest farmers were arrested entering the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to protest low prices. About 100 protesters, linked to the American Agriculture Movement, gathered for another day of demonstrations as police and barricades lined LaSalle Street. Leaders Wayne Cryis and Carlos Welty criticized futures trading as a price destroyer, while Board of Trade chair Thomas Cunningham urged urging pleas to Washington.
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January Cold Pushes Homeless Across Cities
The arctic cold swept Europe and North America driving homeless from doorways and parks to shelters. By inauguration day thousands were in emergency shelters in New York Chicago and other cities. Chicago reported about 10 000 homeless youths and perhaps 25 000 adults with under 2 000 shelter beds available. Rescue teamsand police sought out the unhoused in Nashville and other areas amid record low temps and brutal wind chills.
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Groundswell protesters rally 12,000 at Minnesota Capitol
About 12,000 farmers and supporters marched on the Minnesota Capitol to protest foreclosures and economic issues. Groundswell leaders presented demands including a moratorium on foreclosures until agriculture prices rise. Participants urged reclaiming rural America and holding officials accountable.
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Little guy topples giant J and J in patent suit
Scottson Webbe and Handgards clinched an $18 million victory after 23 years of litigation. Johnson & Johnson faced patent infringement and antitrust claims over heat sealed glove seams, with Handgards securing trebled damages in a countersuit against Ethicon.
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Ex-rock singer ends Los Angeles extradition fight in Belushi case
Cathy Evelyn Smith, a Toronto former singer charged with murdering John Belushi, drops her California extradition fight after 22 months. She will travel to Los Angeles for a court appearance as discussions with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office proceed. Belushi, a Saturday Night Live star, died in 1982 from acute cocaine and heroin intoxication at a Los Angeles hotel.
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Shcharansky hospitalized after transfer to Ural labor camp
Anatoly Shcharansky’s mother Ida Milgrom reported he was hospitalized since arriving November 13 at a labor camp near Perm in the Ural Mountains for heart problems. She said he has gained 18 pounds in two months and is receiving good care in a special apartment during family visits.
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Soldiers kill dolphin mistaken for infiltrator near Samconpo
Seoul newspapers report two South Korean soldiers on guard near Samconpo spotted a moving figure about 50 yards offshore. They fired when the figure neared within 15 feet, only to discover they had killed a 100 pound dolphin.
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Lebanon negotiators adjourn without security pact after deadly blast
NAQOURA Lebanon sees a general strike in Muslim areas in response to a Monday night bombing at the Sidon home of a Sunni leader. UN spokesman Timur Goksel said talks with Israel would resume Thursday after Lebanon expressed reservations about the three stage withdrawal plan.
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Plumber Brown Defends Use Of Force After West Side Robbery
Defense attorney Royce described 68 year old Brown as a hard working plumber who faced a dangerous robbery attempt. Brown, who may testify against Cathey, could not identify attackers in ski masks. Brown’s home had been broken into since Thursday amid a prior armed robbery at West Side last year. The weapon used Thursday was later recovered with other stolen items.
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