Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Space Trip Lottery Plan Gets Grounded
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Two men operating a sweepstakes for a trip to the Soviet space station Mir were charged with running an illegal lottery in Houston. Space Travel Services Corp. President David Mayer and Vice President Jim Davidson were arrested and accused of promoting gambling, a felony. People were charged $2.99 when they placed a telephone call to register for the sweepstakes. The winner was offered the trip or $1.5 million. The company said it had contracted with the Soviets for the space ride.
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