HUD Honey Pot For Developers And Scandal At HUD
HUD labeled honey pot for developers as investigations unfold into mismanagement fraud and embezzlement tied to developers and politically connected contractors. Attorney General Thornburgh orders federal prosecutors to probe HUD offices for fraud. Washington reports ongoing revelations show a department strained by Reagan era cuts and widespread concerns over waste and influence peddling.
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Fairmont plant workers approve concessions to save facility
In Fairmont a union president said workers at an 800 employee plant approved concessions on work rules to keep the factory open though company officials have not stated any plan. The move aims to preserve jobs amid uncertainty. Ab Stewart of Local 627 IA I W called it best for everybody. Beckley authorities report all members of a cocaine ring tied to a March Beckley shooting have been convicted or pled guilty. 16-year-old Greg Titus of New York pleaded guilty to second degree murder and cocaine sales, facing up to 33 years. In Charleston, Mark Harris, 19, who escaped from Kanawha County Jail on June 7, maintains his innocence and plans to stay until exonerated.
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Gunman Sentenced in Virginia Coast Guard Recruit Shooting
In Fairfax a gunman received life plus 26 years for shooting Michael Dupree two weeks before he would quit Pizza Hut to join the Coast Guard. Gilliam, 19, faces parole eligibility in 15 years as the case unfolds. Meanwhile in Richmond Virginia Power crews battled outages after five days of storms as reinforcements arrive to aid cleanup and repair efforts.
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Ride leaves Stanford for UC San Diego physics chair
Former astronaut Sally Ride resigns from Stanford after two years to join UC San Diego as professor of physics and director of the California Space Institute at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, overseeing projects across eight UC campuses.
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Don Watson Firm Established In Bluefield West Virginia
Advertising director Patsy P Malamisura operations manager Carl H Meade Jr press supervisor USPS059060 part of a firm established in 1893 and based in Bluefield West Virginia 24701.
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Palestinian teen killed during strike and clashes in Gaza
Israeli soldiers killed a 15 year old Palestinian and wounded multiple others during a Palestinian strike against Israel's peace plan. Reports say troops torched PLO uniforms and copies of the Koran at Islamic sites. Casualties rose to at least four in Gaza over two days. curfews and closures spread to Beit Hanoun, Khan Yunis, and Shati camp.
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Plane crash search ends with 10 bodies found in Hawaii valley
In Hawaii’s Waipio Valley authorities ended their search after finding 10 of 11 victims from the Scenic Air Tours Hawaii crash. Rain and fog hampered recovery efforts, and two to three bodies were discovered Friday as seven remains were found Tuesday.
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Panama election crisis blocks three way dialogue
In Panama City the Defense Forces rejected a three way dialogue proposal from an OAS delegation amid an election crisis after the government voided the May 7 presidential vote. Observers say opposition won by 3-1.
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