Used tires thrive in Appalachia amid recalls and poverty
In eastern Kentucky, southern West Virginia, and east Tennessee, second hand tires remain popular as many buyers lack funds for new ones. Dealers like Po Boys Used Tires in Huntington sell tires for about 15 dollars, while recalls of 6.5 million tires have not curbed the used tire market. Experts warn worn tires increase blowout risk, yet many customers rely on affordable half tread options.
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John Stapleton
Budget Tire Center
Ashland
Appalachia
United States
Kentucky
West Virginia
East
Tennessee
Picevite
Po Boys
Eric Mount
Huntington
W.va
Bridgestone/Firestone
Michael Blumenthal
Rubber Manufacturers Association
Blumenthal
Keith Preston
Pikeville
Woody Pruitt
Pruitt
J.R. Kitts
la Follette
Tenn
Stapleton
Mississippi seeks murder charges in 1964 Klan slayings
In Jackson, Attorney General Mike Moore leads a war room push to file the first ever murder charges in the 1964 Klan killings of Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, and James Chaney. With new FBI files and public tips, prosecutors expand investigations, eyeing a March grand jury and potential new witnesses.
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Jackson, Miss
FBI
Ku Klux Klan
Michael Schwerner
Andrew Goodman
James Chaney
Mike Moore
Philadelphia
Miss
Congress On Racial Equality
South
Neshoba County
Ken Turner
Turner
Mississippi
Edgar Ray Killen
Cecil Price
Killen
Price
Attorney General’s Office
Lee Martin
Science sails with Miami researchers aboard luxury cruise
University of Miami scientists aboard Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas study climate change and hurricanes along the Gulf Stream while passengers enjoy shows, beaches, and tours. Royal Caribbean funded most of the 3 million cost, with labs aboard the ship for ongoing weekly data collection and biweekly lectures. The vessel marks a cost effective data platform, amid past environmental fines by the line.
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Miami
University of Miami
Royal Caribbean
Jack Williams
Royal Caribbean International
Rosenstein School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
Gulf Stream
Ellen Prager
Rosensteil School
Caribbean
Puerto Rico
Bahamas
St. Thomas
U.S
Memabilia auction at Three Rivers Stadium fuels high bids
About 8 000 bidders packed the soon to be demolished Three Rivers Stadium as memory items sold for big sums. Seats, bases, a bullpen plate and rare collectibles drew top prices while proceeds assist demolition costs and local recreation projects.
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Three Rivers Stadium
Pittsburgh
John Sieg
Wisconsin
Steelers
Sieg
Linda
Madison
Wis
Green Bay Packers
Cowboys
N.Y
Roberto Clemente
Pirates
Sports & Exhibition Authority
Don Galla
Hagerstown
Ultimate Steelers
Galla
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Resolution
Jackson
FreeMarkets Inc
Los Angeles
Bob Jones
Beaver Falls
Jones
Dan Curtis
Watertown
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