Paramount makes 10.7 billion hostile bid for Time Inc
Paramount Communications launches a cash offer of 10.7 billion dollars or 175 per Time share for Time Inc, three weeks before Time stockholders vote on a Warner merger. The move shakes Hollywood as Time and Warner had agreed to a merger that would create the world's largest communications firm. Time Chairman Munro and Paramount's Martin Davis disclosed the bid, which Time's board will review as required by law.
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GOP memo on Foley sparks cross party backlash
Washington UPI report details the resignation of Mark Goodin, author of a controversial RNC memo attacking Rep. Tom Foley D-Wash. The memo likened Foley to Barney Frank and drew Democratic threats of retaliation. Foley accepted Atwater’s apology, confirming the innuendos were false and the issue was over for him. The memo spurred calls of sleaze from Democrats and prompted Goodin’s exit from the RNC communication division amid public furor.
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Oil spill costs top quarter billion as BP cancels Alaska project
Exxon Valdez cleanup costs reach 244 million dollars with federal and state spendes rising. BP Exploration stalls Hurl State Project near Prudhoe Bay due to new Alaska oil taxes linked to the spill. Alcohol screening catches tanker crewmen failing breath tests as new rules take effect.
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