German Art Heist Shakes Texas Town Over Meador
Wire reports detail a quiet Texas hardware owner Joe Meador accused posthumously of stealing a medieval art cache from a German church during World War I. The New York Times cites unnamed sources and neighbors, citing a 1513 manuscript and liturgical treasures found in the alleged stash.
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High-Rolling Thrift Executive Dodge Trial Blame
Donald Dixon, once a leading thrift executive, pleads innocent to 38 federal counts of conspiracy fraud and racketeering. He says the government scapegoats him for a multibillion loss while he was freed on bond after surrendering to the FBI. Dixon controlled Vernon Savings and Loan Association, now tied to multiple bank fraud convictions among former officers.
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Bennett Says Cocaine Prices Up Increases in wholesale prices tied to anti drug efforts
National drug director William J Bennett says rising wholesale cocaine prices reflect efforts to curb supply and predict a real impact on cocaine flow into the United States. The DEA disputes the shortage interpretation citing price rises in Los Angeles and New York as not proving a shortage. In North Africa, Algeria’s Islamic Salvation Front wins a decisive local election, signaling hardline gains but prompting concern among moderates and potential coalitions. In the Philippines a 6.2 magnitude quake near Kalibo on Panay Island kills four, injures 15, and damages roads and homes with aftershocks felt across central Visayas and Luzon.
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Islamic Front
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Court Allows Sobriety Checkpoints Despite Privacy Concerns
The Supreme Court's 6-3 vote upholds Michigan's sobriety checkpoint program and similar police actions citing deterrence. Advocates like Mothers Against Drunk Driving praise checkpoints as an effective tool to curb drunk driving, while critics from the ACLU argue they infringe on privacy and offer no clear advantage over traditional enforcement.
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Tar Ball Arrival Stirs Galveston Coastline Waiting
Galveston residents brace for tar balls from a 30 mile Mega Borg slick. Officials plan oil eating bacteria as the Norwegian tanker spews oil after a rupture. Tar balls up to 18 inches washed ashore on the west end amid questions of natural vs. spill origin. About 500 volunteers ready to scour beaches as bioremediation is considered for open waters.
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Texas
Gulf Coast
Coast Guard
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Buck” Wynne II
Texas Water Ion
Garry Mauro
President to Veto Family Leave Bill
President Bush plans to veto a family leave bill that would require employers to grant up to three months of unpaid leave for family emergencies. The Senate approved the measure after a four year drive, despite White House opposition, with Bush declining to comment publicly at a photo session.
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Senate
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
Paraguay
Andres Rodriguez
Romania postpones inauguration amid Bucharest violence
In Bucharest the inauguration of President elect Ton Tlrescu was postponed as coal miners patrol the capital after anti-government riots. Parliaments sessions were delayed, journalists were attacked, and opposition offices raided as street fighting marked the worst violence since the December revolution.
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Romania
Ton Tlrescu
Iliescu
Nicolae Ceausescu
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Congressmen quarrel over pace of amendment action
In Washington critics say the flag burning amendment is being rushed for fall campaigns, while sponsors press for speed. Senate hearings are planned, with a possible House floor vote next week and a two thirds approval in both chambers needed for passage and ratification by 38 states.
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