Retrial Likely for Frail Daniel Flood in Bribery Case
Washington officials say the Justice Department may retry 75 year old Rep Daniel Flood on sweeping bribery charges after a deadlocked mistrial ended the case. Key factor is Flood's age and the juror's remarks though officials stress age should not halt prosecution. Judge Gasch could preside again unless recusal.
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Four wheel drive boom hits Chicago area dealers
Chicago area buyers flood four wheel drive lots as record snows strain transport. Dealers report sales over twice normal pace with customers seeking floor models and rapid purchases. Bruce Shut of Roselle AMC Jeep notes Wagoneer handles storms better than emergency plows. Top models reach up to thirteen thousand dollars as four wheel drives gain luxury status.
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Man who called himself Hillside Strangler found dead
In Rockford Illinois a 25 year old man named Thomas Flipowitz who claimed to be the Hillside Strangler was found hanging from a foot bridge behind the Rockton Avenue Shopping Center. A note taped to his waist read Ha, ha I fooled you. He had threatened self harm several times and had been arrested last month for disorderly conduct.
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Tito reportedly divorces Jovanka and marries opera singer
In Kuwait, a Yugoslav official claimed 86 year old President Josip Broz Tito divorced Jovanka after 27 years and wed opera singer Gertrude Minutie. The aide said Tito married months ago but the claim remained unconfirmed amid tour travels and press ambiguity.
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Angered parents call for a probe into Beggs school beatings
In Beggs Oklahoma angry parents demand a grand jury investigation of the school system over alleged beatings of students with wooden paddles for low grades missed homework and spelling errors. School officials say discipline reflects growing pains amid an 880 pupil district.
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