Gasoline prices and lines predicted for summer
A Buyers Up report warns motorists of higher gasoline prices and a possible supply squeeze this summer with gas lines by August. It cites potential price rises up to 10 cents a gallon and calls for federal probes into oil company pricing tactics.
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Leetown fish pathologist aids spill damage probe
West Virginia fish pathologist Roger L. Herman of the U S Fish and Wildlife Service in Leetown was summoned after the Exxon Valdez oil spill near Alaska. He assisted in assessing damage to wildlife and faced public concern over the handling of the disaster by Exxon.
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Exxon
Herman
PEIA funds to hospitals and doctors reach ten million
Charleston AP reports Erisco Inc. will release about 10 million to hospitals and doctors as part of a 135 million borrowed by the state. About 14 million was mailed last week to 43 hospitals and 12 doctors who agreed to accept 90 percent. Governor Caperton urged acceptance. Some claims date back over a year. Changes to federal school clothing allowances reduce food stamp benefits for West Virginians, a 33 dollar cut noted by DHS Commissioner Tauja Willis Miller.
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Wisconsin to undergo $2.5 million refit in Philadelphia yard
The battleship USS Wisconsin and its 1,500 crew left Norfolk for a two month repair stint in Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Work includes an electrical hull protection system, with three more months planned at Litton Industries Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula after completion.
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Tax credit bill aids working poor health and child care
The Senate Finance Committee approved a health tax credit up to 500 dollars yearly for low income workers to help buy health insurance for their children and extend child care credits. The 17 3 vote sparked GOP reservations and anticipated floor battle with ABC bill.
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Senate Finance Committee
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Texas
Senate
Bush
ABC
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Kan
GOP
Venice woman uses jeans scarecrow to guard garden
Barb Stevens in Venice New York outfits a scarecrow from her husband’s blue jeans and boots. A pair of upside down legs called Mr Wilbur guards the family plot while her prior scarecrow toppled in a rainstorm, prompting the new design.
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Venice
N.Y
Mr. Wilbur
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Gil lespie named Commander of Arts and Letters in France
Culture Minister Jack Lang awards the American band leader and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie with the Commander of Arts and Letters honor in Paris. An all star line of jazz greats attended including Stan Getz Milt Jackson Percy Heath Hank Jones Billy Eckstine Max Roach Jackie McLean and Phil Woods as Officers of Arts and Letters.
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France
Culture Ministry
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Milt Jackson
Percy Heath
Hank Jones
Billy Eckstine
Max Roach
Jackie McLean
Phil Woods
Bank heist leads to mail drop box scam in Shorewood Hills
In Shorewood Hills Wisconsin robbers used an out of order sign directing bank bag deposits to a stolen mailbox. At least three business receipts were deposited Saturday in the USPS drop box at Valley Bank causing over $1,000 in takings.
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Shorewood Hills
Wis
U.S. Postal Service
Valley Bank
Madison
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