Warden bans porno in Somers prison after tape found
Warden George Bronson of Somers Prison calls an explicit videotape aired on the facility s late night closed circuit system porn. A correction lieutenant spotted the tape, leading to its confiscation after review by prison officials citing Justice Potter Stewart s standard.
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Francis Crose
U.S. Supreme Court
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Philip Michael Thomas palimony suit downgraded in Miami
A Dade County judge dismissed five of six counts in Dharma Matthews p alimony case against Miami Vice star Philip Michael Thomas for failure to answer court questions. Matthews may refile. Thomas maintains $23,000 counterclaim. Child support continues at 1800 monthly.
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Dade County
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Dharma Matthews
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Storms hinder recapture of Pendleton jail escapee
Pendleton Indiana convic ted murderer Terry Drake escaped from the Indiana State Reformatory on Saturday afternoon as severe thunderstorms hampered the manhunt. Drake 40 fled during a work assignment near 2 40 p m law enforcement used dogs and a helicopter search was halted by storms. Drake sentenced in August 1978 to 30 years for abducting and slaying an acquaintance s wife. He is considered dangerous though officers do not believe he is armed.
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M Ins
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Indiana
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Zoning crackdown ends lemonade stand in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas brothers Chip Merrick fourteen and J J Merrick seven were forced to shut their popular lemonade stand after a zoning complaint. Officials say the residence zone rendered it a business and a 650 dollar change permit would be required. The family says they wanted to teach rule following and discussed options with the mayor’s office but the anonymous complaint left officials with no choice.
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Texas
Disneyland
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J.J. Merrick
C.C. Smallwood
Smallwood
Bruce Merrick
Air Force intercepts four Soviet bombers off Alaska
Air Force and Navy fighters intercepted four Soviet bombers in two areas off Alaska. Navy F-14s met two TU-95H bombers about 350 miles southwest of Adak in the Aleutians at 12:15 pm, with Tomcats from Adak scrambled to intercept, Lt. Col. Ted Tilma said.
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Alaska
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Policy in doubt as Congress debates gulf role
President Reagan faces a crisis of confidence as he seeks a larger U S naval role in the Persian Gulf. Congress shows reservations about defending Kuwaiti tankers, avoiding a new Beirut like crisis, while Iran Contra fallout fuels scrutiny of administration planning, neutrality claims, and potential for conflict with Iran.
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Ind
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Reagan Seeks Gulf Policy Pact Amid War Powers Debate
President Reagan faces congressional scrutiny as he weighs protecting Kuwaiti tanker lanes in the Persian Gulf. Key lawmakers urge caution while the administration negotiates steps under a War Powers Act framework to avoid broad U.S. engagement, aiming for limited naval escort plans and continued congressional consultations.
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Texas
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Shortage of volunteers strains county fire and EMS
North Syracuse Fire Department operates with about half its 80 member strength, risking no protection without mutual aid. Moyers Corners Ambulance runs 1,800 calls annually, funded by fund drives as volunteers dwindle. Officials cite mobile society, time constraints, and training costs as causes, while state leaders push tax credits and a recruiting task force to reverse the trend.
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Eric Smeltz
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Foster
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Flanagan
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Amsterdam
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