PTL Exits Scandal, New Heritage Park Eyes Growth
Loy departs as president of New Heritage after Malaysia buyers acquired PTL's resort for 45 million in 1990. The Charlotte area destination, reopened last June with a 501 room Heritage Grand Hotel, water park, livestock and horse facilities, aims to attract East Coast visitors and conventions up to 2,500 people. Lawrence Chai to serve as interim board chair while search for a new president proceeds. Loy will return to Vancouver with his family and remain on the board.
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Fort Mill
New Ete USA
Jim Bakker
King
Bakker
Herald of
Heritage
New Heritage
Loy
Passover Time Weighs on Koresh Standoff in Waco
As Passover nears, FBI officials note Koresh and the Branch Davidians face a possible shift in the siege at the Mount Carmel compound. The standoff, ongoing since February, has raised questions about surrender or action during the holiday period.
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Waco
Texas
David Koresh
Koresh
Branch
Davidians
God
FBI
Bob Ricks
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
ATF
Egypt
Ricks
Richard Schwein
Steven Schneider
Navy to tow mysterious missile from sea to Charleston
Three North Myrtle Beach fishermen retrieved a 25 foot Trident missile about 45 miles offshore and towed it to shore. Navy officials say the weapon remains Navy property and discuss possible salvage or finder’s fees with the legal department. Reubin Thornton of the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit will oversee initial inspection and transport to Charleston.
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Calabash
U.S. Navy
Charleston
Atlantic Coast
North Myrtle Beach
Dean Findlay
Mike Beck
Andrew Ballantyne
Reubin Thornton
U.S. Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit
Thornton
City Plans For Violence As Rodney King Verdict Looms
Los Angeles prepares for a possible verdict in the federal civil rights trial of four officers. City officials push increased uniformed visibility and security measures as business leaders like Jones Lumber and citizen groups brace for protests and potential unrest.
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John Cencak
Jones Lumber Company
Los Angeles
Rodney King
Jones Lumber Co
Jones Lumber
Willie Williams
Joel Wachs
National Guard
Essage
Wachs
Richard Katz
Steve Wintner
Reliable
Sash and Door
Williams
Daryl Gates
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PTL
The
Associated Press
Navy
Cecil Murray
First Ame Church
Heritage Square
Monogram
Moore's
Monogram Jewelry
Playtex
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