Beating death earns teens long sentences
In Philadelphia a judge handed lengthy terms to six youths convicted in the beating death of altar boy Eddie Polec after a church steps mob attack on November 12, 1994. Anthony Rienzi and Nick Pinero received 15 to 30 years for murder and conspiracy, Thomas Crook got 14.5 to 30 years, as Polec’s father vowed vengeance in the afterlife.
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Lawyer Hubbell sues for stolen Rose Firm funds
The Rose Law Firm filed suit in U.S. District Court to recover at least $457,410 against former attorney Webster Hubbell, who admitted stealing from the firm while later pleading guilty to theft and tax evasion. President Clinton appointed Hubbell to the Justice Department in 1993. he resigned in 1994 amid questions about Rose Firm dealings.
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Justice Department
Little Rock
Rose Law Firm
Hubbell
Hillary Rodham Clinton
U.S. District Court
Clinton
N. 3. Justice
Rose
Clinton tax cuts target middle class
President Clinton’s 1997 budget proposes a roughly $100 billion middle class tax cut aimed at families with children, college tuition payers, small businesses, and certain savers. It centers on a child tax credit for under 13, expanded education incentives, IRA relief, and tighter rules on multinational profits, capital gains, and a luxury tax extension.
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Washington
Clinton
U.S
XYZ Corp
Senate
Bob Dole
Refugees return to shattered town in Bosnia Herzegovina
The Zaimovic family returns to Groavica to find their three room apartment stripped to walls and ceiling, with only an umbrella, two sunglasses, and a cassette left. Amid Dayton terms and NATO troop positions, repatriation threatens fragile peace as Serbs flee Sarajevo and ethnic lines sharpen.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
Zaimovic
Anya
Desanka
Latif
Dayton
Bosnia
NATO
Sarajevo
Republic of
Srpska
GM and UAW stall talks in brake plant strike toll climbs
Negotiations at two GM brake plants failed after a 40 hour session, with no deal reached and both sides avoiding public detail. GM said brake shortages forced another 16 500 layoffs, lifting total to 166 550 as 26 of 29 North American plants close, while Doraville and Janesville presses cut workers and a Mexico factory remains open. The union demands GM halt external brake sourcing, GM citing cost and competitiveness.
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General Motors
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UAW
Detroit
Janesville
Wis
North America
Doraville
Mexico
Online schedule features a string of author and celebrity chats
Major computer services list evening sessions on Prodigy AOL Compuserve and America Online. Highlights include Michael Cottman on Million Man March, Roseanne Cash discussing her short stories, Joan Quigley foretelling trends, Janet Maslin debating Oscar picks, and Martin Kaplan revealing IRS secrets.
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Prodigy
Roseanne Cash
Prodigy Spotlight
Joan Quigley
Reagan
America Online
Astronet
Globe
Janet Maslin
New York ‘Times
Martin Kaplan
IRS
Overcrowding blamed for high death toll in fire
In Manila the Ozone Disco Pub held over 400 despite a 35 person cap. A blocked exit next door and overcrowding caused a deadly stampede as sparks and smoke trapped dancers. Authorities criticized safety laxity and possible bribery, as victims were identified from jewelry and shoes.
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Manila
Philippines
Fidel Ramos
Ismael Mathay
Quezon City
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