Dollar coin could be released in June
Washington AP Americans may see the Susan B Anthony dollar in circulation next summer after House approval 368-38 and Senate backing. Treasury plans to mint 500 million copper nickel coins starting January with release around June to avoid early hoarding. The design features Anthony in profile with a raised border and the usual inscriptions.
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Miss Liberty
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California
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Deerfield Beach
Fla
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Methylbromide suspected in Pevely deaths
Authorities believe methylbromide poisoning killed Bonnie Boyer and left her husband and daughter hospitalized in Pevely Missouri. Dr Howard Schwartz said elevated methylbromide appeared in blood and urine samples and EPA found traces in water and coffee. insulation boards may be linked, with potential manslaughter charges if linked.
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Prejudice seen by blacks despite success survey
A national poll of about 2000 black leaders finds widespread perceptions of prejudice in American society despite personal success. Majorities cite discriminatory attitudes in white society, justice, and business, with 87 percent saying police unequal and 88 percent saying minorities lack equal justice.
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Jesse Jackson
PUSH
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Andrew Young
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Oscar the fish performs tricks in a fishbowl
Rockford AP report describes Oscar a four inch tropical fish that jumps for food and splashes water at people. Sandy Olson says the goggle-eyed fish has been trained by her 12 year old son David. Oscar leaps from bowl to grab food on fingers and has even bitten noses and caused a bruised eye scare.
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