Investigations Open Into Two Churchill Downs Races
Kentucky State Racing Commission probes May 6 races at Churchill Downs after longshot winners attracted heavy support. Focused on 10th race Postal Milagro and Derby Day winner Scotch Thorn amid unusual $50 bet concentration and inconsistent handling. Jockey changes noted and horse leases disclosed as part of review.
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Kentucky State Racing Commission
Churchill Downs
Commission
William H. May
Lexington
Postal Millagro
Louisville Courier-Journal
May
Downs
Scotch Thorn
Postal Milagro
Bruce
Pronesti
Jimmy Combest
John Rotz
Alvin Kowall
Detroit
E. K. Gray
Louisville
Bobby Byrne
Boston
U.S. House Select Committee On Crime
NFL Chief Clears Mecom in Saints Real Estate Deals
NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle says John Mecom Jr. is clean regarding two Saint owner real estate transactions that totaled 2000 and 26000 dollars involving multiple investors. Rozelle acknowledged one investor has an IRS gambling conviction but says Mecom did not bring that person into the deals or imply underworld links.
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New York
National Football League
Pete Rozelle
John Mecon Jr
New Orleans Saints
Rozelle
NFL
Aaron Cohn
New Orleans Crime Commission
Congress
House Select Committee On Organized Crime
Mecom
Internal Revenue Service
Saints
Fireworks Warnings Raised In Herrin Park Incidents
Herrin Police Chief Bill Humphrey reports multiple complaints about firecrackers. Some youths allegedly threw firecrackers at cars in Herrin City Park. Those caught will be charged with illegal possession as authorities warn the public.
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Southern Illinois
Herrin
Bill Humphrey
Herrin City
Knievel Hamilton Face Suit Over 1971 Film
Robert Hinkle and Hinkle Pictures sue Evel Knievel and George Hamilton for more than 6 million in a breach of contract case tied to the film Evel Knievel. They claim they produced footage and were not paid or credited. Defendants include Fanfare Film Productions and Fred A. Niles Communications. The suit seeks over 1 million from profits and 5 million in punitive damages.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Evel Knievel
George Hamilton
Knievel
Robert Hinkle
Hinkle Pictures Inc
Evel. Knievel
Hamilton
Fanfare Film Productions
Fred A. Niles Communications, Inc
Hinkle Company
Self-Scoring Driving Test Aids Illinois Exam Takers
Illinois drivers face rising fail rates on the state written exam with 50 000+ failing last year and as many or more expected this year. A self scoring test paper kit from AA AA School Of Safe Driving offers practice questions answers and read signs for 6 dollars plus 75 cents shipping to Chicago address 6304 N Milwaukee Ave Dept 110 60646.
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Aa-Aa School of Safe Driving
Milwaukee Ave
Chicago
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York City
Albany
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
N.Y
New Orleans
Darrell Lauderdale
Oakland
Carbondale
DOOR
Adding Machine
Bonnie Glisson
Remington Electric Razor
William Criswell
Deborah Morrtell
Stiles
E. Main
Office Supply & Equipment, Inc
Elgin
Timex
John
Nashville Sound
Ely-Walker
Amity
Ioemonte
Murphysboro
Izeoy
Fathers Day
Chapman - Rollo
East
Norelco
Remington
Ely-Walker Kni
Springmaid Mill
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