Wilder to run for Senate against Robb in Virginia
Virginia governor L Douglas Wilder announced plans to seek the Democratic Senate nomination, setting up a fierce race with Sen. Charles S Robb. The feud centers on past disputes and eavesdropping accusations, with Iran Contra figure Oliver North rumored to seek the Republican nomination.
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Los Angeles mayor bans smoking in restaurants
Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley signed an ordinance prohibiting smoking in city restaurants. The measure, taking effect July 26, makes LA the largest U.S. city with a restaurant smoking ban as he cited dangers of secondhand smoke and pushes to counter a state bill to overturn local bans.
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Woman charged after mutilating husband in bed attack
MANASSAS Va A 24 year old woman was charged with malicious wounding after admitting she cut her husband penis while he slept He was 26 and claimed he raped her repeatedly forcing sex She fled with the organ which was later recovered and reattached surgically by doctors including urologist James T Sehn.
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Mohawk Airline Shutdown Deals Blow to Regional Service
FAA revoked Mohawk's license on June 5 for safety violations, prompting a two week court fight and the airline to surrender its operating certificate on June 18. President Robert E Peach resigned as the carrier, with 79 employees in Mohawk and about 73 elsewhere. The bankrupt airline continues under federal bankruptcy protection and seeks a new certificate.
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Griffiss and Plattsburgh bases face closure clash
Washington figures tangled in the Griffiss and Plattsburgh draft, with Cuomo and Boehlert blaming political maneuvering. The commission's plan would leave Rome Laboratory and an Air National Guard radar operation, while experts cite strategic value and regional impact.
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Rome residents mourn Griffiss cutback plans
Rome residents react with anger and fear after the Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommends transferring Griffiss Air Force Base bombers and its engineering unit, costing about 4,500 of 8,800 local jobs and a $750 million regional economic hit. Community leaders seek retraining, new investments, and potential development of base property for economic recovery.
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Plattsburgh Air Base Closure Sparks Local Shock
Plattsburgh faces far reaching effects after Thursday’s announcement to close the air base. Loss of 3,000 jobs and $38 million payroll impact county economy about $145 million and risks higher utility bills. Local business owners and residents describe a disastrous outcome.
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Griffiss air base rivalries heat up in Susan Destito clash
Syracuse officials led by Napolitano defend Hancock Airport as capable of handling military traffic while Griffiss AFB faces U.S. base cutbacks. Destito questions timing and impact on Griffiss, citing noise and civilian use. Napolitano insists hearings were routine and stresses runway capacity and plans for a parallel runway.
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