Bono Funeral Plans Draw Palm Springs Crowds
Palm Springs readied for overflow crowds as funeral services were prepared for Rep. Sonny Bono. The former mayor died after a skiing accident near Lake Tahoe. A vigil was planned tonight with a funeral Mass on Friday and burial at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City.
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McDonnell Douglas Accused of Discrimination in Pay and Promotion
Federal labor officials allege a pattern of salary and promotional bias at McDonnell Douglas Long Beach plant affecting three women and potentially up to 200 workers. The Labor Department sent a notice Dec 31 to Boeing after McDonnell Douglas’ August acquisition, signaling frustration over slow progress in broader discrimination issues.
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Unabomber trial opens amid defense disputes in court
In Sacramento a federal judge ruled it is too late to dismiss Theodore Kaczynski’s attorneys, allowing them to present non professional testimony on his mental state. The case centers on a 10 count indictment tied to bombs that killed two and injured two, part of an 18 year campaign.
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California Firm to Plead Guilty in High Nicotine Tobacco Scheme
DNA Plant Technology Corp of Oakland agreed to plead guilty in the first case from the Justice Department tobacco industry probe, admitting a conspiracy with Brown & Williamson to breed high-nicotine tobacco. The deal cites ONAP and a 1983 contract to grow and improve nicotine levels, with Brow n & Williamson denying charges.
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AIDS victim sues pharmacy for disclosing information
A Michigan man with AIDS sues Arbor Drugs and a clerk alleging disclosure of his illness to a teenage son harmed his family. Wife testifies they wanted to shield children from stigma. The case cites medical confidentiality laws and penalties for disclosure.
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Buffett Claims Margaritaville Name Rights
A Florida singer songwriter demands the use of Margaritaville name be dropped by Emma and Neil Mathews of Kingman Arizona who renamed their restaurant Margaritaville over a decade ago Theresa Gump their daughter says Buffett owns the trademark and operates Margaritaville restaurants in Key West and New Orleans Buffett is seeking to stop use of the name on the Arizona eatery while noting no Buffett theme or decorations are present in the northwest corner location Also covered are Prince concert fallout with refunds at a Evansville Indiana event and other entertainment notes
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Phil Wilke Wire Report Compilation Summary
Phil Wilke compiles a digest from wire reports, tallying brief dispatches across topics. The compilation reflects concise agency wording and delivers quick updates likely spanning politics, economy, and notable events.
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