First Silverado S and L indictment charges former chief
A federal grand jury indicted Silverado S and L former chairman and CEO Michael Wise for diverting part of a $1.45 million loan for personal use and for misrepresenting Silverado Banking Savings and Loan's parent company to regulators. Regulators estimate Silverado’s 1988 failure will burden taxpayers by about $1 billion. Neil Bush served as a director.
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Oldest U.S. war veteran Nathan E. Cook dies at 106
Nathan E. Cook, the oldest known American veteran, died at 106 in Phoenix. He joined the Navy in 1901 as a cabin boy at age 15 after lying about his age. His 44-year career included service in the Boxer Rebellion, Philippine Insurrection, U S Mexico border clashes, World War I command of a sub chaser that sank two German U boats, and World War II duty in Haiti and Panama.
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Tailhook scandal likely to yield multiple assault charges
Senior Pentagon sources say several officers may face assault charges related to the Tailhook sex scandal. The action depends on the inspector general’s report, expected by December, after a two‑pronged 1991 convention inquiry into allegations by at least 26 women against Navy and Marine aviators.
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Perot Calls for Aid After Hurricane Andrew Tour
Billionaire Ross Perot urged donations for relief at a Salvation Army center in Homestead Florida after touring storm damage from Hurricane Andrew. He wrote a personal check and told CNN he wants all 250 million Americans focused on helping Floridians, praising Salvation Army for prudent use of funds.
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Hunt admits taking gift in Alabama governor race
Gov. Guy Hunt disclosed he accepted a $10,000 gift before the 1986 election and paid no taxes on it. He then appointed the donor, Don Martin, to a state board now under criminal probe. Martin faces indictment in a $29 million savings and loan case as a grand jury reopens next week.
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Lawmakers fault Justice in EPA cases
Congressional critics accuse the Justice Department of undercutting EPA enforcement by refusing to prosecute cases against large polluters. Eight EPA investigators and an assistant attorney general say key prosecutions were overruled, while the administration cites penalties and notable fines for Exxon and Rockwell as progress.
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Kerrey accuses Bush of reopening Vietnam wounds in Senate
Sen. Bob Kerrey a Vietnam War veteran pressed in the Senate that President Bush broke his pledge to ease Vietnam era divisions. He cited Bush 1989 inaugural vows and argued political timing taints the call for Clinton to clarify his draft record amid GOP attacks.
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Grand jury clears policeman in Washington Heights case
A grand jury cleared the officer who killed a convicted drug offender, saying the shooting was in self defense and that witnesses were unreliable. Mayor Dinkins urged healing as rain and police presence kept peace after the decision in northern Manhattan.
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Pregnant woman arrested after 911 call from daughter
A 28 year old woman Joyce Howard was arrested in Central Islip after her 12 year old daughter told 911 mommy is smoking crack. Howard who is seven months pregnant was arraigned on drug possession and child welfare endangerment charges holding bail set at 25000. Police wrestled the drug away as Howard pleaded for one more hit at her Long Island home where four girls ages 1 6 7 and 12 and two boys ages 7 and 11 were present.
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