Billion Dollar Baby for New York Lottery Chief Quinn
Albany AP reports John Quinn, aggressive director of the New York State Lottery, envisions a billion dollar annual potential and plans to expand with TV drawings, a weekly show, and new games. He cites a $275 million haul so far, aims to beat Maryland per capita sales, and weighs a Lotto style game against daily numbers and sports betting.
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Police arrest 13 in arson probe in Boston area
Thirteen persons were secretly indicted for an alleged multimillion dollar arson for hire scheme. Predawn raids in the Boston area led to arrests including three public adjustors a retired Chelsea fire captain and a lawyer. A Suffolk grand jury had issued over 120 indictments last week charging arson fraud conspiracy murder and related crimes.
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Heavy rains flood Syracuse area causing street flooding
Heavy rains soaked Syracuse and surrounding counties from midnight to 8 am, triggering widespread flooding and downed trees. Police reported 21 percent water at Velaska Onondaga, detours formed, several homes evacuated, and power outages from fallen trees as emergency crews pumped cellars and monitored rising water.
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Concorde cleared for JFK landing rights at last
The Supreme Court refused the Port Authority request to delay all Concorde operations at JFK and did not rule on the appeal. Commercial Concorde flights by British Airways and Air France appear set to begin at New York's JFK, previously serving Dulles for U S flights. The court also pressed for written briefs in the Bakke reverse discrimination case and refused to hear an appeal in the Jerry Paul contempt matter.
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Carey to Obey Ruling on SST Landings
Governor Hugh Carey pledged to respect the rule of law and not block Concorde landings at John F. Kennedy International Airport after the U S Supreme Court opened a path for interim flights this week. He urged opponents to attend Port Authority hearings on new noise restrictions rather than stage traffic jams.
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Kennedy Airport
One Dollar Jackpot Wins at Harold's Club Reno
Lorive Hartzog a retired Sacramento California pastry shop owner hit a $236 756 jackpot after inserting one dollar into a Harold's Club slot machine in Reno Nevada early today.
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Living on a Budget Mirrors Overspending in Frugal Life
The piece contrasts living on limited income with spending beyond means, highlighting the tension between thrift and desire. It examines daily choices, financial habits, and the emotional pull of retail temptation, offering practical tips for mindful spending and prioritization.
Carter cool on energy bill demands no gas deregulation
President Carter will not accept any energy bill containing natural gas deregulation. Senate energy chair Henry Jackson said there may be no natural gas legislation this year. House and Senate conferees begin work to settle a compromise energy bill, with disputes over price controls and state gas issues.
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Carter
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Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Jackson
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Senate
OTB to begin football score game despite state board hold
Batavia based Western Regional Off Track Betting plans a Monday Night Football at OTB game tied to NFL scores, despite Racing and Wagering Board silence. Bettors pick first and second place in a race, gate numbers yield a magic number matching NFL points for a 50 credit prize. No entry fee.
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Fred Herman
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