Democratic governors pledge role in 1988 presidential election
Democratic governors at Mackinac Island meet behind closed doors with eight potential Democratic candidates to shape the party's platform. Governor Blanchard said the gathering will help involve governors early, with plans to reconvene in the fall to solidify strategy. A Louis Harris poll notes growing Republican confidence on Nicaragua and a potential recession impact on voters.
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Mich
Michigan
James J. Blanchard
Democratic Governors Association
Nicaragua
Eeling
Hawaii
John Wai L
Waihee
North Dakota
George Sinners
Louis Harris
Harris
Oliver North
Congress
Richard Gerrard
Messouri
Michael Dukalkis
Massachusetts
Albert Gore Jr
Tennessee
Bruce Basbint
Arizona
Jesse Jackson
Joseph Biden Jr
Delaware
Patricia Schroeder
Colorado
Paul Simon
Sinois
Blanchard
Phil
California brush fires near Woodfords burn 24 homes
Hundreds of firefighters partialy contained a brush fire in Woodfords Sierra Nevada area. The blaze charred 6,550 acres and left about one quarter of residents homeless while 350 people evacuated. Looting patrols, road closures, and mobile home park protection continued as containment was expected Sunday.
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Woodfords
Calif
Sierra Nevada
Carlene Willis
U.S. Forest Service
John Russell
Nevada
John Bennett
California highway shootings spark police concerns
A Los Angeles area series of freeway gun incidents leaves four dead and two wounded since mid June. Claremont officer Dennis McClain was fired upon on the San Bernardino Freeway in Pomona but unharmed. police say the brazen attacks raise serious safety questions for officers and motorists alike.
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Los Angeles
California
Claremont
Dennis McClain
San Bernardino
Pomona
Dexter Atkinson
Interstate 5
Range County
Highway Patrol
Tom Sollie
Culver City
James Floyd Vernon
van Nuys
Daniel John Arnold
Don Ericsson
Russell Pirrone
Detroit unveils long awaited People Mover elevated train
Detroit launches its 254 mile loop People Mover in downtown with 11 stations Cobo Hall Joe Louis Arena and Renaissance Center. Mayor Coleman Young hails it as a catalyst for redevelopment despite being years over schedule and over budget it features art at stations a computer operated system and a 40 person armed security detail.
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Detroit
Coleman Young
Young
People Mover
Cobo Hall
Joe Louis Arena
Renaissance Center
Detroit Transportation Corp
Mutiny on Shrimp Boat Ends With Rescue and Murder Risk
Two crewmen Billy Cossett Jr and William Rector faced piracy and assault charges after mutiny on Tampa based Lestie Rae allegedly threw captain Phil Roush overboard and forced first mate Willie Charpentier to jump. First mate survived after 12 hours at sea but captain presumed dead. third crew member Maria Barnes identified. coerced rescue by an Air Force helicopter and Coast Guard search ended with detention of Cossett and Rector in Brevard County.
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Port Canaveral
Fla
Atlantic Ocean
Coast Guard
Phil Roush
Tampa
Perry Doran
PBS
Billy Cossett Jr
William Leroy Rector
High Seas
Doran
Orlando
Cossett
Rector
Brevard County
Sharpes
FBI
Port Canaveral Coast Guard
Sta
Ffo
Maria Barnes
Air Force
Here
Greg Cochran
Willie Charpentier
Baldwin
Lestie Rae
Wuestoff Hospital
Rockledge
Craig Sammons
Sammons
Picasso Nude Etching Found Hidden Among Seized Pornography
In Orlando a charcoal portrait of a nude woman, initially slated for disposal, is identified as a 1966 Picasso aquatint etching. Valued by New York dealers at 2000 to 9500 dollars, the work was confirmed by Alan LuBois of the Orlando Museum of Art.
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Orlando
Fla
Pablo Picasso
Phil Edwards
New York
Picasso
Alan LuBois
Orlando Museum of Art
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