Massachusetts House Speaker Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
Massachusetts House Speaker Charles F. Flaherty pleaded guilty to tax evasion in a 3 1/2 year federal probe. He agreed to pay about $50,000 and will remain in office through June 30 to finish the state budget. IRS had assessed $9,542.12 in back taxes after an audit of his 1983 return and Flaherty submitted false documents and receipts.
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Remnant Myths of Plague Survives in Modern Antibiotics
A fragmented note describes the 14th century plague decimating Europe by about one third and notes that today the disease can be treated with antibiotics, reflecting on historical fears and scientific progress.
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Ieee Lea
Lisbliner sues Helmsley over CFO firing in 1992
William Lisbliner sues Helmsley Enterprises claiming the company fired him as chief financial officer after he refused to quit to avoid severance pay. The suit stems from actions in 1992 and relates to corporate cost cutting.
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William Lisbliner
Helmsley
Helmsley Enterprises
Lubliner
Farmers begin life without subsidies in Illinois
In east central Illinois the Albin family and others face spring planting without direct government price supports or acreage directives for the first time in more than six decades. Perry Albin notes the shift toward market-driven farming while considering how price signals and risk management will shape decisions on corn and soybeans amid higher prices and foreign demand. Industry voices warn of potential economic adjustments, with some calling for continued risk tools and others arguing efficiency may weed out weaker operations.
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Ilinois
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Withers
Illinois Farmers Union
Susan Adams
Illinois
Rogaine Goes OTC in Bold Hair Loss Push
New York AP reports Pharmacia Upjohn began shipping over the counter Rogaine in blue and pink boxes with gender specific instructions. About 60 million Americans suffer hair loss and most will not see results. A one month supply costs about $30 and a six month trial is needed to judge effectiveness.
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Pharmacia & Upjohn Inc
Pharmacia & Upjohn
America
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