Elizabeth Taylor donates eyes to eye bank after death
New York AP confirms actress Elizabeth Taylor formally donated her eyes to the International Eye Foundation. Her agent said the decision was made at a Washington Eye Ball where she served as honorary chairperson. Her husband John Warner also donated his eyes, according to spokesman John Springer.
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Ali Shavers fight ends in unanimous decision to retain title
Muhammad Ali, 35, uses jabs and left hooks to beat Earnie Shavers over 15 rounds in a unanimous decision to retain the world heavyweight championship. Ali showed his age while delivering a durable performance in a bout featuring his classic mix of speed and power.
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Cleveland bonfire to burn books and TVs sparks church plan
Columbia Road Baptist Church in North Olmsted led by Rev John W Withers plans a Sunday 6 PM bonfire to burn items deemed sinful. About 400 in the church will join after a Cleveland conference inspired the effort including books records and possibly bikini wear. Fifty thousand silver pieces valued in a Bible passage are cited. The burning permit is secured from the fire department.
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Jet hijackers near deadline hold 142 hostages
Japanese Red Army hijackers press for freedom for nine Japanese prisoners and $6 million with a 6 pm deadline as 142 hostages aboard a Paris to Tokyo jet near Dacca risk execution. Tokyo says it cannot meet demands while some prisoners refuse to fly to Dacca.
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Rally weighs foreign steel threat at Cleveland Public Square
A 200-strong crowd including Lorain Local 1104 members and US Steel Lorain Works officials gathered at Cleveland Public Square to protest steel imports. Speakers warned imports threaten thousands of American jobs, with Martin Bartos leading chants and urging action from Washington as Lorain workers pledged to keep pressure on.
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Marion Center teacher shocked as students raised real hundreds
In Marion Center Pennsylvania an elementary teacher learned a class of students each held a real $100 bill after a 1 year old boy found $10,000 in his mother's purse envelope. The child handed out bills on the bus and at school, with more than half the class later showing multiple bills. Authorities say $400 was recovered so far.
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Oak Point Road overpass opens after long fight
Amherst residents celebrate the completion of a new $1 million Oak Point Road overpass on Route 2. A ribbon cutting is planned for Monday at 10 am with 4 year old Chad Henry drawing the Tabkga. The project ends decades of accidents at the busy intersection.
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