McLeczynsky Convicted in Racketeering Scheme Ties to State Drivers Permits
Alex McLeczynsky, 44, was found guilty after a four hour deliberation of racketeering conspiracy, extortion conspiracy and aiding and abetting extortion in a scheme to bribe state employees for trucker licenses. He paid between 750 and 1500 dollars for permits for Sylvester Pucher and 1000 dollars for Tadeuzs Jureczko. Acquitted on one count of aiding and abetting extortion. He faces 24 to 30 months in prison.
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Anvici Rioing School
Eorge Ryan
Alex McLeczynsky
McLeezynsky
Sylvester Pucher
Tadeuzs Jureczko
Court Upholds Red Wolf Protections in Virginia
A 4th U.S. Circuit panel in Richmond affirmed U S Fish and Wildlife Service rules protecting red wolves that roam onto private land. The 2 to 1 decision rejects challenges by North Carolina landowners and county officials claiming the Endangered Species Act and regulations are unconstitutional. Chief Judge J Harvie Wilkinson stated Congress may regulate conservation under the commerce clause to prevent taking of an endangered species and its link to pelts and trade.
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Richmond
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
North Carolina
4Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Congress
4Th Circuit
J. Harvie Wilkinson
Gettysburg tower demolition allowed by judge
A judge allowed the U S government to seize ownership of a 370 foot observation tower near Gettysburg National Battlefield for demolition on the Civil War battle anniversary. Judge Sylvia Rambo criticized the National Park Service for poor taste in plans to let a private company demolish the tower in exchange for a promotional video. The offer aims to save over 1 million dollars according to the agency. The ruling was issued in a district court case over swift possession of the privately owned site.
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Gettysburg National Battlefield
National Park Service
Sylvia Rambo
Desert heat claims migrant mother in Arizona crossing
Yolanda Gonzalez a 19 year old mother from Oaxaca died of dehydration in the Arizona desert after a four day trek thought to be six hours. She reportedly gave nearly all her water to her 18 month old daughter who was rescued as the child survived the perilous crossing under 110 degree heat.
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Yolanda Gonzalez
Arizona Desert
Oaxaca
Mexico
Coalition backs privacy policy for online purchases
A seven company coalition led by America Online AT&T Dell IBM and Microsoft proposed voluntary guidelines to protect consumers in cyberspace urging clear sale terms protect privacy and offer fair dispute resolution A third party would handle complaints by email but participation would be voluntary amid global jurisdiction challenges and concerns over prior delivery and data theft incidents.
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Washington
America Online
At&t
Dell
IBM
Microsoft
Toys R Us Inc
Amazon.com
Bentonville, Ark
Organization For Economic Cooperation
Mucharger
Com
Electronic Conteens Global
Rosy financial view of tobacco firms eyed in trial
In a Florida case, professor George Mundstock testified the five largest U S cigarette makers are worth about 157 billion domestically with a rosy future, capable of raising funds quickly. He later revised several estimates downward using cash flow methods, citing Philip Morris, RJ Reynolds, Lorillard, Brown and Williamson.
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Miami
George Mundstock
University of Miami Law School
Wall Street
Mundstock
Philip Morris
Brad Lerman
Brown and Williamson
Gordon Smith
RJ. Reynolds
Lorillard
Florida
AP Prorg
Pentagon probes link between Korea War strafing memo
Pentagon and Army investigators are examining whether an Air Force memo from July 25, 1950 on strafing refugees relates to No Gun Ri killings in the war's early weeks. The memo mentions refugee strafing at commanders' request but lacks specifics. Officials say no connection is confirmed and await further evidence.
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Washington
Air Force
No Gun Ri
Craig Quigley
Pentagon
Quigley
Army
Pentagon Revises Korean War Casualty Totals
The Pentagon updates the Korean War death toll to 36 516 after shifting 432 non battle fatalities to a separate overseas deaths category. Combat deaths in Korea rise to 33 686 while non battle deaths in Korea are 2 830. A government delegation will begin talks with North Korea to recover remains of servicemen lost in battle.
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Washington
Pentagon
U.S
Korea
North Korea
Tobacco Sites on the Web at University Archives
The note lists tobacco related sites found online at the University of Michigan web domain with paths to umtrn and other pages. It notes that pages exist within the university site and hints at a broader collection of tobacco related resources hosted there.
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Umich.edu
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