Lure of power drives fundraising for state office
The piece argues candidates pursue government seats for influence and favors. It notes State Auditor General Al Benedict raises about 250000 to fund a future run, while Congressman Marc Lincoln Marks spent 141915 to win his seat. The author suggests backers will seek favors over cash and warns current officials to seek more money and influence.
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Marc Lincoln Marks
Joseph Vigorito
No escape from epidemic rise in death by own action
The world faces a growing epidemic of self inflicted death, with estimates of over a thousand daily worldwide and far higher rates in affluent regions. Finland hosts a global conference where experts warn that alcohol and depression drive this rise, noting Hungary and Denmark as top rates and Micronesia showing alarming youth deaths.
Standards for Hearing Aids Regulation and Advice
Federal rules guide hearing aid sales to protect consumers from ineffective devices. Key points urge physician evaluation, price comparison, warranties, trial periods, and reputable dealers. Notable figures include FDA officials and links to Better Business Bureau and hearing aid societies. A second report describes mob killings tied to .22 pistols, noting high-profile victims and FBI interest.
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FBI file details new Purple Gang amid New York mob probes
FBI reports secret meetings in several cities as agents and ATF pursue leads in a nationwide mob hit investigation. NY investigators link a young, narcotics connected gang called the Purple Gang to the Genovese family with .22 caliber pistols, possible Sicily imports, and potential ex Green Berets involvement. some victims were FBI informants, and witness protection leaks are suspected.
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Sunlight rights and shade trees clash in legal tale
A Chicopee man chopped neighbor’s maple trees to gain sunshine for solar heating. The court ruled the owner may plant shade trees, blocking solar access, and discussed possible sunrights contracts and broader land-use limits as solutions.
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