Vinson, Longest-Serving U.S. Congressman, Dies in Georgia
Milledgeville, Ga AP Former U.S. Rep. Carl Vinson dies at 97 after a 50-year House tenure. A Democrat and longtime naval powers advocate, Vinson helped build up the Navy before World War II and chaired the House Naval Affairs Committee. He wished to see the USS Carl Vinson launched.
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Dissidents poised to picket Teamsters convention in Las Vegas
Teamsters dissidents who challenged delegate selection plan plan to picket the convention as Roy Lee Williams seeks a five year term as president amid criminal charges. Labor Department declined to rule, while dissidents push for reforms under the Landrum Griffin Act.
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Illinois minister Grevin nets 2.2 million from 95 $1 homes
Chicago Tribune reports Rev. Paul Grevin used a non profit religious corporation to obtain 95 city homes for a dollar each, then resold them for 2.2 million. He marketed rehab work, claimed aid to alcoholics, and shared profits with subcontractors while facing fraud and bungling allegations by the Tribune.
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Hartsfield Airport Leads as Busiest in Early Year
Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport surpassed Chicago's O'Hare as the world’s busiest in the first four months, handling 12,278,635 passengers versus 12,267,502 at O’Hare. The new terminal, opened last fall, aided the gain. Commissioner George Berry cautioned against early celebration until year-end.
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No espionage charges yet against missileman
The Justice Department will not bring espionage charges at this point against Air Force missile officer 2nd Lt Christopher M Cooke accused of three unauthorized visits to the Soviet Embassy. Spokesman John K Russell said there is no case at this point and declined to explain further. Cooke, 25, of Richmond Virginia, remains in pre trial confinement at McConnell Air Force Base near Wichita Kansas after Friday charging three counts of violat...
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Air Force Regulation Limits Contact With Communist Country Representatives
The Air Force forbids unauthorized contact with reps of a communist country under regulation. Conviction on each count could yield up to two years in prison, forfeiture of pay, and discharge. Air Force lacks espionage charges. that rests with the Justice Department. Unauthorized disclosure of secret information is possible but not charged. Cooke’s parents accuse the Air Force of breaking a pact that he would be charged only if he did not cooperate with investigators.
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Consumer gas-saving quiz tests your knowledge
Consumer watch quiz tests how to save gas based on Highway Users Federation rules. It asks seven questions about fuel efficiency, discussing effects of dirty air filters, misfiring spark plugs, roof racks, wind resistance, idling, and optimal warmup. Answers clarify best practices for conserving fuel while driving.
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Illinois gas prices fall for 12th straight week
The AAA Chicago Motor Club reports average prices for most gasoline grades dropped a penny or more in Chicago and Cook County and varied slightly elsewhere. Full serve regular in Cook County averaged 1.441 dollars, unleaded 1.495, and unleaded premium 1.563, all down modestly over two weeks. Downstate averages show slight declines or no change, with regular at 1.426, unleaded 1.479, and premium 1.538 dollars.
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Bacall Defends The Fan Amid Violence Critique
Lauren Bacall rejects claims The Fan mirrors John Lennon s murder and says the film focuses on the life of an aging actress rather than bloodshed. The 56 year old star notes the project was finished four years ago and remains a sensitive topic due to Lennon's death near the Dakota building.
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Up to 8 000 expected in state labor march
As many as 8 000 workers will march on the state capitol Tuesday to protest anti-labor legislation. Illinois AFL CIO president Robert Gibson said they will stand on the capitol steps to convince the legislature that there was no mandate in the last election to destroy unions in Illinois.
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