Director shocked by Twilight Zone charges against Landis
Hollywood director John Landis and three others face involuntary manslaughter indictments over the Twilight Zone helicopter crash that killed Vic Morrow and two children. Landis’ attorney said he was stunned and believed he acted to ensure safety. precise charges to be unsealed next Friday.
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Sirhan Sirhan appeals to Kennedys for parole help
Sirhan Sirhan urged the Kennedy family to recommend parole and possible deportation after the California Board of Prison Terms rejected his bid for a new parole date. He said he would like a chance to make up for the grievous loss he caused the Kennedy family and society.
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Handicapped ambassador Bill Sackter dies at 70 in Iowa City
Bill Sackter, long misdiagnosed and confined to a Minnesota institution for 44 years, died of natural causes at age 70 in Iowa City. His life inspired the 1981 film Bill, winning a Peabody Award and an Emmy. Barry Morrow and Mickey Rooney praised Sackter as a landmark figure in disability awareness.
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Challenger flight final prep before six day mission
Finishing touches completed for the Challenger crew as pilots Crippen and Hauck cancel another practice session then join Sally Ride John Fabian and Norman Thagard for status and weather briefings. The six day mission aims for an unprecedented Kennedy Space Center landing on June 24, with Mike Smith and Shannon Lucid aboard to verify cockpit switches.
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