Two held near Elvis tomb in attempted burglary plot
In Memphis Tennessee two men carrying explosives were arrested near the gates of Forest Hills Cemetery after a report of a plan to steal Elvis Presley’s body. Police sought a third suspect and confiscated some explosives though not enough to breach the mausoleum. Presley died at 42 on August 16, drawing thousands of mourners.
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GOP chair hails Louisiana victory in key district
NEW ORLEANS AP The Republican National Committee leader lauded the party’s win in Louisiana’s 1st District, a seat held by Democrats since 1875. Robert Livingston edged Democrat Ron Fauchesx and independent Sanford Krasuxf in unofficial totals, becoming the first GOP member in the district since 1875 and the third Republican in Louisiana’s eight member delegation. Brock urged a rising GOP tide nationwide as Livingston’s victory marks the party’s third win in four recent special elections.
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William Brock
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Minnesota
Georgia
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Richard Tonry
Ron Fauchesx
Sdependent
Sanford Krasuxf
Teary
Jacob Hale Sypher
Owisiana
Happiness not always where you expect it
AP report on Northwestern University and University of Maryland studies presented at the APA meeting suggests lottery winners, accident victims, and low income urban workers show varied happiness levels. Winners felt good about changes but less prepared for ordinary events. accident victims generally less happy, workers helping others reported high coping yet notable dissatisfaction.
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Northwestern University
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American Psychological Association
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Margaret Galz
University of Maryland
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Fisherman’s spear pierces boy’s midsection in Florida
In Baynton Beach Florida 13 year old Andrew Odorn survived after a four hour operation removed a four foot fishing spear lodged in his midsection. His mother Malveretta Odorn called it a miracle by God as police outlined how the spear was discharged during a mishap on a wooden pier. Andrew remained in fair and stable condition at Bethesda Memorial Hospital Sunday.
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Racial trouble rocks London Carnival violence erupts in Notting Hill
AP reports police met organizers of London's Caribheas Carnival to curb clashes after gangs of black youths rampaged through streets on opening night. At least 30 injured, seven stabbed. more than 100 crimes and 12 arrests as looting and fighting spread in Notting Hill where revelers gathered.
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U S to study Laetrile users in government review
United States federal officials announce plans to study case histories of cancer patients who claim Laetrile helped them. A review aims to verify cancer diagnoses and potential tumor changes, with possible trials on volunteers if data remain inconclusive. Dr. Arthur C. Upton notes reliance on anecdotal reports, while Laetrile remains banned in interstate commerce.
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Lottery roundup in Pennsylvania and Maryland
AP reports a Saturday lottery roundup with the Pennsylvania daily number BES and the Maryland numbers game 630. The fragmentary text mentions a winking number drawn Saturday but provides few readable specifics beyond the two state references and partial numbers.
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BES
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