Dredge Strikes Bonner Bridge Isolating Hatteras Island
A dredge broke the Bonner Bridge on Hatteras Island during gale winds, tearing a 369 foot span and isolating the island with thousands without power. Officials expect months to repair the two mile bridge which links the island to the mainland, threatening tourism and the local economy.
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Wanchese
N.C
Hatteras Island
Bonner Bridge
Mainland
Hatteras
Ocracoke Island
Republicans urge Grunseth to quit Minnesota race
Three senior Republicans led by U S Senator Boschwitz called for Jon Grunseth to withdraw after nude swimming allegations surfaced. Grunseth delayed quitting, promised to stay in the race, while opponents urged support for Arne Carlson and Perpich prepared for debate.
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Grunseth
Minnesota
ST. Paul, Minn
GOP
Jon Grunseth
U.S
Rudy Boschwitz
Paul Wellstone
Boschwitz
Arne Carlson
Rudy Perpich
Perpich
Elam Baer
Baer
Soviet paper reveals Cuba leader Castro family and wealth
The Soviet Komsomolskaya Pravda article alleges Fidel Castro has a wife with five sons and an illegitimate daughter, plus 32 state houses and 9,700 guards. It cites Geyer and hints Castro fathered many others, noting Cuba’s secretive elite and Castro’s personal life amid growing Soviet scrutiny.
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Washington
Fidel Castro
Castro
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Moscow
Cuba
Bush
U.S
Fidelito
A. Novikov
Alina Fernandez Re
Vuelta
Cuban Institute of Oceanography
Alain
Alex
Anatolio
Soviet Union
Georgie Ann Geyer
Daria Soto del Valle
Geyer
Fidel
Sweden to Cut Benefits and Jobs in Austerity Plan
Sweden’s Social Democratic government proposes a 2.65 billion budget cut and a 10 percent reduction in civil service jobs over three years. Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson seeks tighter sick pay, defense and education cuts to curb inflation and boost productivity while aiming to join the European Community.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Social Democratic
Ingvar Carlsson
Carlsson
Social Democratic Party
Union
Europe
Giant Stuff-A-Pumpkins Decorate Halloween Yards
Stamford based Sun Hill Industries markets 5 foot by 4 foot stuffed pumpkins filled with leaves. The self advertising product surged nationwide with 260 gallon leaf bags bearing black faces. CEO Benson Zinbarg says the idea began in 1988 after failed financing and a risky personal investment. Retail price 3.98, discounts as low as 1.98.
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Benson Zinbarg
Sun Hill Industries Inc
Anita Dembiczak
Stamford
West Hartford
Sun Hill
Zinbarg
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Betty Debnam
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