Snowmobiling Becomes Family Sport Despite Dangers
A snowmobile accident on Christmas Eve left an injured rider thrown from a sled exceeding 70 mph. The report highlights high speeds, property trespass issues, and varied laws across towns. It notes enforcement challenges, park restrictions, and the growing appeal of winter riding despite costs and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patel
Ennkeenerenn
Huron
Pye
Amherst
William Hall
New Jersey Extends Mandatory Water Rationing Across Northern State
Governor Byrne tightens drought response in northern and central New Jersey as reservoir levels drop to a record 40 days. Officials plan possible business closures and trucked water, with 20 day plans due for high use areas. Public agencies to enforce conservation and identify emergency services while seeking federal disaster aid if conditions worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
UPI
Brendan Byrne
New Jersey
Clinton Pagano
Reagan
Byrne
Paul Arbesman
Arbesman
Newark
Jersey City
Demjanjuk Case Sees Witness List Expanded In Trial Brief
Federal brief outlines 17 witnesses for Demjanjuk with six Treblinka survivors and a defense team including psychiatry and history professors. It notes Demjanjuk's admission to some misstatements to avoid repatriation, claims he never served as a Nazi guard, and promises testimony to clarify nationality and wartime records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
John J. Horrigan
Demjanjuk
Treblinka
Vera
Dermsjanjuk
Martin
Tap method saves stroke victim councilman in Michigan
Officer James Zerilli used a tapping system after a caller with stroke voice loss described his city area. Through yes or no taps, they pinpointed Casper Frederick’s California Street home in the 19,916 block, enabling rapid ambulance and police response. Frederick remains hospitalized in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
James Bell
Colony Street
California Street
Bell
Zerilli
Detroit
Casper Frederick
Frederick
Bon Secours Hospital
James Zerilli
St. Clair Shores
Mich
Police Department
International hostage policy sought in Senate talks
Washington lawmakers and the Reagan administration pursue a pact to punish countries that seize foreign nationals. Senator Percy calls for automatic trade and diplomatic embargos, while Haig prioritizes international cooperation. Rand’s Jenkins sees potential for limited sanctions amid the Tehran crisis and past hijackings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Reagan Administration
Charles H. Percy
R-Iil
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Alexander Haig
Brian Michael Jenkins
Rand Corporation
Percy
Tehran
Jenkins
Santa Monica
Calif
Iran
Howard Baker
FBI enters Atlanta child slaying case
President Bush ordered FBI and Justice Department agencies to aid in solving the brutal and senseless slayings and disappearances of 15 Atlanta children. Four actions were planned including deployment of Law Enforcement Assistance Administration officials and the Office of Juvenile Justice to Atlanta for technical and investigative support.
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FBI
Atlanta
Washington
UPI
Justice Department
Pamamet
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
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Mill Hollow
Michigan
New York
Brook Park
America
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Demjanjok
Beatdy
Tia Plate
United States Army
United States
Soviet Union
Cleveland
Vera Demjanjuk
Ford Motor Co
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Cleveland Magazine
St. Vladimir's
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Story
State Department
George Bust
Bush
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