Railroad commissioner accuses fellow official of conflict
In Austin AP Railroad Commissioner Tony Garza accuses fellow Commissioner Charles Matthews of a conflict of interest over a TXU gas pipeline rate case. Garza urges recusal citing Matthews son works for TXU. Matthews denies conflict and pledges to vote. case could affect 1.5 million North Texas customers with proposed 75 cent monthly bill rise.
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Matthews
Garland
Texas
TXU
Commission
Enserch Corp
Garza
Michael Williams
Steve Matthews
Allen
Gas and Electric
Inmate and pilot captured after bold escape attempt
Steven Whitsett, a convicted sex offender, and student pilot Clifford Burkhart were captured after a 24 hour manhunt near Martin Treatment Center in Indiantown Florida. They had accessed a rented helicopter, slipped through a razor wire fence, and fled into orange groves and swamp. Authorities recovered $10,098 cash and a rental van but have not clarified its origin. Gov. Bush called for an investigation into treatment center security.
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Indiantown
Fla
Steven Whitsett
Clifford Burkhart
Burkhart
Martin Treatment Center
Whitsett
West Palm Beach
Whitesett
Stuart
Martin County Sheriffs
Jenelle Atlas
Atlas
Robert Crowder
National Transportation Safety Board
Florida
Jeb Bush
Forecast Calls for More Storms in Hurricane Season
Colorado State University forecaster William Gray and colleagues raise their 2000 season outlook to 12 named storms, eight hurricanes, and four major hurricanes, attributing the uptick to a cooler La Nina pattern in the Pacific and noting last year’s totals were slightly lower.
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Denver
William Gray
Colorado State Univer
Sity
Fort Collins
Gray
Pacific Ocean
Equator
Atlantic Basin
North
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Colorado State
Platinum Gas Saver claims boost fuel mileage in Boston ad
National Fuelsaver Corp markets the Platinum Gas Saver promising higher mileage and emission compliance by injecting platinum into the air fuel mix. The device allegedly increases burning inside the engine from 68% to 90%, trimming fuel needs, with government testing cited and a call center provided for more information.
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Boston - National Fuelsaver Corp
Boston
Joel Robinson
Eagles and restaurant settle Hotel California dispute
In Addison, Texas a Dallas County judge approved a settlement between the Eagles and The Hotel California Grill now Baja California Grill. Signs referencing the band must be removed and the restaurant cannot play Eagles music exclusively. Owner Bill Arnold says move on. Don Henley could not be reached.
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Addison, Texas
Eagles Rock Group
Hotel California Grill
Dallas
Eagles
Bill Arnold
Mark
Arnold
KTVT
Hotel California
Don Henley
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Haggar
Wees
Jcpenney
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