Deadline Extended in Posner Tax Evasion Case
U.S. government given two extra days to show cause why Victor Posner should not get a new trial on tax evasion charges. Judge Eugene P. Spellman shifted the deadline from Monday. Posner was found guilty July 18 of overvaluing land donated to Miami Christian College to evade 1.2 million dollars in federal taxes, while he argues jurors improperly discussed unintroduced information and reviewed news reports.
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Miami
U.S
Victor Posner
Eugene P. Spellman
Posner
Miami Christian College
Sinatra wins damages over claim of botched cell injections
A U S district court ordered Clinic La Prairie in Montreux to pay Frank Sinatra 450000 after proving a National Enquirer report falsely claimed he had undergone cell injections to extend life. Testimony showed the clinic fed the bogus story to a reporter for profit. The judge awarded 350000 in compensatory and 100000 in punitive damages.
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Los Angeles
Frank Sinatra
Sinatra
U.S. District Court
la Prairie
Montreaux
Switzerland
National Enquirer
Manuel Real
Weather forecast with increasing cloud cover and rain risk
Tonight mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain or drizzle and temperatures in the mid 60s. Tomorrow clouds return with a 40 percent chance of rain or drizzle and a high in the lower 70s. Details on Page 5A.
Local Obituaries List Across States
Death notices for Lillie Mae Bates Aiken Josephine Fredrick Connie M Riddick Reverend W Joseph Smith Arthur Thompson Florence L Westbrook with locations including New Ellenton Greenwood North Augusta Monroeville Ala and Griffin Ga details on Page 5A noted.
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Lillie Mae Bates
Aiken
Josephine Fredrick
New Ellenton
Connie M. Riddick
Greenwood
W. Joseph Smith
North Augusta
Arthur Thompson
Griffin
Florence L. Westbrook
Monroeville
Ala
Economists Predict Better Times For 1987 Growth
Washington AP economists from the National Association of Business Economists say 1987 should see faster growth with moder ate inflation and reduced recession risk. They forecast 2.9 percent GNP growth in 1987 and note the tax law overhaul could hurt near term growth.
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Washington
U.S
National Association of Business Economists
Reagan
Tration
Magistrate Cassels Plans Guilty Plea in Perjury Case
Wallace B. Cassels a former Aiken County magistrate is set to plead guilty to perjury in connection with a Savannah River Plant bribery probe. He signed a plea agreement waiving grand jury review and will undergo a judge's acceptance within days.
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Columbia
Aiken County
Savannah River
U.S
Vinton Lide
Wallace B. Cassels
Lide
Cassels
Jackson
Freda Hensley
Columbia Division of
U.S. District Court
Grand Jury
Obby G. Youngblood
SRP
Aiken
Department of Energy
du Pont
Youngblood
Atlanta
Irene Skinitis
John Skinitis
Louis Skinitis
Skinitis
Lawmakers Accused of Drug Use Highlighted in House
Solicitor Jim Anders plans a state police probe into claims that six to eight state representatives used cocaine in the House chamber. He will subpoena Rep. Philip Bradley to testify before a grand jury on Nov. 17. Bradley cites years of rumor, names no individuals, and says public awareness is overdue.
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Columbia (Ap
Jim Anders
Anders
Philip Bradley
Greenville
Bradley
Armstrong to Acquire Dayco Williston Plant in $185 Million Deal
Dayco Corp and Armstrong Rubber Co announce an agreement for Armstrong to acquire Dayco assets and liabilities in automotive and industrial businesses for about 185 million in cash. The Williston and Walterboro plants in South Carolina are part of 13 facilities involved. Closing set for Oct 24 with FTC review pending. Dayco to consider name change to Day International next February.
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Williston
Dayco Corp
Armstrong Rubber Co
Armstrong
Assests
Dayco
Dayce
Eagle Motive
South Carolina
Walterboro
Federal Trade Commission
Day International
Family sues College of Charleston over student drownings
The Bryant family filed a $2 million negligence suit against the College of Charleston, alleging failure to supervise and provide lifeguards after 14 year old Curtis Bryant and Wilkin Williams drowned at Lighthouse Inlet near Folly Beach during a Governor's School outing on June 29. The suit claims the college knew the area was dangerous and did not call rescue personnel promptly. College attorney declined to comment.
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College of Charleston
Bryant
State of
South Carolina
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