Texas officers accused of torturing boy
Two DeSoto police officers Lt William Homer Ransom and Sgt Judith Corkran were indicted by an Ellis County grand jury for beating and sexually assaulting their 13 year old nephew in their care. The pair both worked about 20 years for the department and were jailed with bonds of 100000 each. their attorney denied abuse.
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San Francisco Bay Area dance troupe disappearance
Seventeen members of a Senegalese dance troupe vanished after a performance in the San Francisco Bay area forcing the tour to be cancelled. They held temporary work permits and none had filed for political asylum by midweek, while INS officials pursued their whereabouts.
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Clinton backs Colorado ballot on closing gun show loophole
President Clinton spoke at a SAFE rally in Denver endorsing a state ballot measure to require background checks for gun show purchases. Governor Owens avoided the event amid political tensions with critics including Columbine parents. The plan aims to close the loophole, while lawmakers debate a national background check bill with a 72 hour wait in the Senate and House, stalled by NRA opposition.
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Last-minute tax filers have greater options
The IRS unveils new ways for late filers to pay taxes via credit cards or installment agreements. Credit card payments averaged $1,362 as of March 31 through Official Payments, while installment plans cover balances under $25,000 with a five year limit and a $43 setup fee.
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Ben & Jerry’s sold to Unilever for 326 million
Montpelier Vermont is the site of Ben & Jerry’s sale to Unilever for 326 million dollars. The deal places the socially conscious ice cream maker under a global umbrella with Good Humor and Breyers while preserving Vermont manufacturing. Founders Cohen and Greenfield accept the move amid shareholder pressure and retain significant stock stakes. Ben & Jerry’s will remain independent, maintain Vermont production, use milk from hormone-free cows, and continue charitable giving while Odak pinpoints three daily free pints for employees.
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Reverend Jackson to Push Wallingford King Day Bill
The Rev Jesse Jackson will tour Wallingford Connecticut this month to push a bill requiring closing government offices on Martin Luther King Day Wallingford is the only CT municipality not observing the holiday since 1986 A state committee voted 39 to 6 in favor Jackson will speak at the Capitol and attend a King birthday service on April 26 in Hartford and may visit Wallingford
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