Judge gives prison term to former Espy aide for perjury
U S District Judge Royce Lamberth sentenced Ronald Blackley, chief of staff to Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy, to two years and three months in prison for lying under oath. The rare departure from guidelines aimed to deter top officials, with three years probation after release and no fine due to inability to pay.
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Manager shoots coworker then kills himself at state agency
A state employment agency in Columbus reports a manager killed a worker during a phone call and then shot himself. Investigators found no stated motive. A spokesman could not confirm reports of relationships between the gunman and victim. The six story building houses about 500 staff with guards but no detectors.
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Kennedy auction yields subdues prices in New York sale
A JFK memorabilia auction in New York drew about 150 bidders with strong demand for handwritten items. A line from the inaugural address sold for 40 250 dollars, while the Honey Fitz yacht fetched over 5.9 million. The Kennedy children agreed to return personal items and the library will receive others.
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Clinton seeks funds to fund Bosnia troops through 1999
The Clinton administration told Congress it has a legal right to keep thousands of American soldiers in Bosnia without a pullout deadline and asked for nearly 2.5 billion dollars to finance the operation through September 1999. The House voted 225 to 193 against a resolution demanding withdrawal or congressional permission. Defense Secretary Cohen and Secretary Albright defended the mission as constitutional noting troops would face little hostile fire and would be reduced from 8,500 to 6,900.
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Congress Fans Rating Rise Quietly in Moralizing Era
Congress enjoys higher public approval, over 50 percent, as lawmakers exercise caution and keep a low public profile. A Gallup CNN USA Today poll placed approval at 57 percent with internal GOP figures at 69 percent. Pew finds trust in government rising since 1994, while opinions on regulation shift toward moderation and support for greater government power persists.
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Elvis Returns To Radio City In Concert Film Experience
Elvis Presley stars again at Radio City Music Hall in Elvis The Concert a 20 foot video screen show with live backup. The 3 day run kicks off a national tour and promises similar tributes for Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.
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Morgantown Renames Section of University Avenue Don Knotts Boulevard
Morgantown West Virginia honors comedian Don Knotts by renaming a stretch of University Avenue Don Knotts Boulevard after State Highways Commissioner Sam Beverage gave final approval on Wednesday. Ursula Andress Glenn Close Ruth Pointer Philip Roth Bruce Willis birthdays noted.
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Phil Wilke reports from W Wire Reports compilation
A condensed briefing compiled by Phil Wilke from W Wire Reports covers a set of concise items likely spanning local events, announcements, and brief sports notes. The summary preserves names, places, and dates where readable, presenting a compact postcard-style snapshot of the day's happenings.
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