Maine school ban on Vietnam War book prompts federal hearing
A Baileyville school committee ban on the book 365 Days by Ronald J. Glasser triggers a two day U.S. District Court hearing to decide if the ban on offensive language is lawful. Vietnam War reporters testifying include Francis Fitzgerald Ward Just and Gloria Emmerson. Glasser plans to testify.
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Winter chill grips eastern U S as first day of winter hits
Subfreezing air from the Great Lakes to Florida marks the start of winter with six deaths linked to the cold snap and floodwaters on the West Coast. Florida citrus damage eyed as agriculture officials assess impact on fruit crops in southwest Florida. Temperatures dipped to 29 in Tampa and 36 in Miami with teen readings blamed for two Birmingham deaths.
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Winter Storm Blasts Ohio Valley and Atlantic Coast
Snow expected tonight across the Ohio Valley and northern to central Atlantic coast with rain toward the south. A winter storm warning covers the northern third with snow and freezing rain or sleet in the north, snow and rain in the central region, and rain in the south. Temperatures tonight steady to slowly fall. snow or rain likely in the north and west Tuesday with southeast rain. Highs mid 30s to mid 40s, 20s to mid 30s Friday morning.
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GOP chief Richards vows to stay despite criticism
Republican National Chairman Richard Richards says he made some mistakes but plans to weather criticism and remain in his post. He cites Reagan's support and several major accomplishments, noting his Utah conservative background and a decade-plus in party work since being chosen last January.
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Florida citrus crops damaged by cold wave across three counties
Florida agriculture experts assess losses from a freak cold spell hitting Hardee Hendry and DeSoto counties southeast of Tampa. About 17 percent of orange production may be affected as record low temperatures linger, though short cold spells may spare some tree damage. Frost is forecast in most areas threatening the rest of the harvest.
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GOP work to seize Congress as 20 seats open
Edward Rollins, new White House political director, vows GOP victory in Congress. He aims to gain 40 vulnerable House Democrats and add three or four Senate seats to the 53 member GOP majority, asserting gains even if the White House collapses.
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Weekend accidents raise Lebanon death toll near PLO hub
Two deadly incidents in west Beirut within a mile of the PLO headquarters injured and killed several, ending a tumultuous week with about 50 more deaths from earlier violence around the Iraqi Embassy. No group claimed responsibility, though a previously active group calling itself the Front for the Liberation of Lebanon from Foreigners has been linked to similar past events.
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Rescue Boat Crew Remains Lost After Sea Disaster
In Cornwall a hurricane lashed coastlines as 16 people died including eight volunteers from the rescue lifeboat Solomon Browne. The Union Star capsized on its maiden voyage near Land's End amid 80 mph winds and 40 foot waves, with four survivors rescued by crew before tragedy struck.
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Balloonists crash land during world round trip attempt in India
American balloonists Maxie Anderson and Don Ida crash landed in the Jaipur desert just under two hours after takeoff in the Jules Verne balloon. Local spokesman Ralph Levinson said both men were OK and being helped by family and ground crew. Their 17,000 mile circumnavigation aims to be the first by balloon, potentially completing the journey with several landings or a nonstop flight.
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Dire Straits town inches toward secession for aid
Dire Straits Ontario a town renamed to seek government aid now plans to secede from Canada to access aid for Third World countries. A city constitution circulated in a tavern states the move and invites others to join the new state as Dr Gerhard Hess a councilman said the plan was decided in early December but publicizing followed.
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Local developer plans K-Mart on trailer park site
Cleveland report states a developer will proceed with plans for a K-Mart discount store on the Trailer Gardens Mobile Home Park site despite mayoral opposition. Residents protested at K-Mart’s Troy Michigan headquarters, meeting officials with no change. Ohio Lottery daily numbers winner 500. Ticket sales hit 1,034,838 with a payoff of 723,264.
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Jobless rate rises in northeast Ohio
Unemployment climbs in the Cleveland region with continuing claims near 35,000, up from 26,700 in October. Analyst Victory Nadoziny cautions timing of joblessness is unclear and may be temporary. SSCI reports 46 percent of member firms cutting hours or laying off staff, up from 34 percent in September. Steel, autos, and construction hit hardest as recession spreads.
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Congress expands tax deductions for members of Congress
Congress lawmakers avoid a direct pay raise by cutting taxes and doubling deduction limits. They keep a $60,660.50 salary while increasing allowable deductions for travel, meals, laundry, and now include the value of their Washington housing in the write offs.
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CPSC Delays Action on Faulty Federal Pacic Circuit Breakers
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has known for about 18 months of a potential safety flaw in home use circuit breakers from Federal Pacific, now owned through Exxon affiliate chains. Investigators say millions exist but only a small portion are under suspicion, and no recall decision has been made.
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First-year key to long sobriety for ex drinkers
In Atlanta UPI reports Dr. Leclair Bissell of the American Society on Alcoholism says a year of abstinence with counseling predicts continued sobriety for most chronic drinkers. Abstainers show fewer police encounters and hospital visits and often quit smoking. she criticizes psychologists who urge returning to social drinking.
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Publicities mix politics and pleasure in odd year reminders
Vermont Rep James Jeffords camped in his Washington office citing Esquire lampoon about his 50 662 salary and shared bathroom with 416 aides. Beverly Harrell of Nevada talks backstage at a Texas bordello satire as she runs for state assembly. Japanese balloonist Rocky Aoki plans a 9000 mile joint flight with a Russian woman balloonist depending on multi country clearances.
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