Widow of Greenfield professor awarded 470000
In Springfield Massachusetts the widow of Greenfield Community College professor Edwin M Peck was awarded 470000 after a jury found Susan L Garfield of Pusey VI negligent in Peck s death in front of his home on Christmas Eve. The six member jury deliberated two hours before the verdict. Petton s lawyer vows to continue the fight. In Richmond Virginia federal court Ronald W Pelton s case saw the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals uphold his espionage convictions with attorney Fred Warren Bennett saying appeals will continue to the Supreme Court.
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Mass
Greenfield
Cross
Mildred M. Peck
Greenfield Community College
Edwin Mr. Peck
Susan L. Garfield
Pusey, VI
Peck
Richalond
Ronald W
United States Supreme Court
Deer intrusion at Airways Restaurant shocks Jackson crowd
A buck crashed through the plate glass of a closed Airways Restaurant in Jackson Tennessee and ran inside as wildlife agents tranquilized it. The deer suffered minor facial and leg injuries, was treated at a wildlife rehabilitation center, and released back into nearby woods hours later.
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Jackson, Tenn
Airways
Tennessee
Couple convicted in murder of blind mother and child
Violeta Burgos and Eilish Standel Jr. were found guilty of murdering Elethcia Asbury, a toddler. The couple, both legally blind, showed no emotion in Cook County Criminal Court as relatives sobbed. The natural father Andre Asbury reacted angrily outside. Prosecutors were John Brady and Dale Weigand.
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Chicago
Violeta Burgos
Eilish Standel Jr
Cook County
Standel
Andre Asbury
Titan booster test lights up California sky
In Ban Jose California a Titan IV rocket booster test produced orange flames and towering smoke over southeast San Jose. United Technologies Chip scientists conducted the test as a vital step for national space launch capabilities, with David Lee of the Chemical Systems Division stressing the significance.
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Ban Jose
Calif
San Jose
United Technologies Chip
David ©. Lee
Chemical Systems Division
Denver chemical firm convicted on pollution charges
A federal jury found Protex Industries of Denver guilty on 16 counts of illegal waste disposal and related offenses endangering workers health and lives. The company faces up to 6.5 million dollars in fines with no sentencing date set. Comptroller Charles Byatt had pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges and was fined 3000 dollars.
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Chemical Company
Denver
Protex Industries of
Protex
Charles Byatt
Santa visits crash scene near Castroville fire station
Two brothers aged 13 and 15 were involved in a three car pileup outside a Castroville fire station as Santa and a paramedic dressed helper stopped to deliver candy. The brothers were treated and released to their mother after the accident and a car parked on the street was also struck.
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Santa
Castroville
Calif
Santa Aigar
Paramore
Bob Wing
Param Ire
Des DeVenturi
de Venturi
Million payola charges probe U S radio payola schemes
A federal grand jury probing pro payola allegations found evidence of at least $1 million paid by record promoters to radio station directors nationwide between 1981 and 1985. The Times notes the directors were independent consultants, not unpaid, and dictated which records were played.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles ‘Times
Pans
New civil rights era dawns in New York
In New York 700 protesters rally against racism halting Brooklyn Bridge traffic and three subway lines. Police arrest 73 participants for obstruction as leaders including Al Sharpton and C Vernon Mason condemn court orders and demand action. Mayor Koch defends city response amid tense demonstrations.
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New York
Brookina
Spt
Raymond O'Donnell
Robert Cividanes
Howard Beach
Alton Maddox
Brooklyn
Government Center
Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan
al Sharpton
Bronx
Thomas Gallagher
Brooklyn North Patrol
Sharpton
C. Vernon Mason
Roger L. Green
Adelaide L. Sanford
Board of Regents
Laserpheed
New York City
Convictions in Howard Beach case spark tense city wide protests
The trial ended with Kern and Lester found guilty on most serious charges sparking heated scenes in the courtroom. Lester and Kern faced varied verdicts with families reacting emotionally as mayor Ed Koch and officials urged calm and action on racial tensions. A separate protest demanded a special prosecutor in the Yvonne Smallwood case.
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New York City
Ed Koch
Manhattan
David Dinkins
Yvonne Smallwood
Howard Beach
Kern
Lester
Nina Krauss
Krauss
Verdict leaves leaders dissatisfied in Howard Beach case
Three white teenagers were convicted of manslaughter and assault for chasing a black man to his death. Community leaders commented on racial bias and the trial’s perceived impact, noting jury deliberations lasted 12 days and questioning whether sentencing will curb tensions.
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Oiher
New York City
Michaélith
Howard Bi
Leon Modeste
Onondaga County Urban ‘League
Modeste
van Robinson
Brest
Onondaga County
National Association, For the Advancement of Colored People
Howard Beach
Riots Spread From Territories to Israel Amid Deadly Day
Four Arabs killed and 26 wounded as violence expands from West Bank and Gaza into Israel. Death toll rises with two weeks of unrest. protests surge in Jerusalem Nazareth Jaffa. Police suffer dozens of injuries as rioters clash with security forces across the country.
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Occupied Territories
Israel
West Bank
Gaza Strip
Red Lands
Westik
Gaza
Jordan
Egypt
Middle East
Israel Television
Yitzhak Rabin
Shiaram
Nazareth
Aviva
Gazs Strip
Amram Mitzna
Jenin
Toubus
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Sstadline
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