Virginia Cadets Expelled For Lying And Spanking
Three Virginia Military Institute freshmen were expelled after a student jury found them guilty of lying to protect three seniors who spanked them with belts. The seniors were also expelled for violating the honor code in a two day Honor Court trial.
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Mike Strickler
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U S Warns Against Travel to Algeria
The State Department advised U S citizens to avoid travel to Algeria citing high foreigner risk from terrorist attacks on ports trains and airports. Those who travel should employ maximum caution and follow embassy and oil company security measures including armed escorts and protection during land travel and at sites and accommodations.
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Tobacco Ads Promoted Health Claims Amid Rising Skepticism
Plaintiffs allege a 1930s 1950s banner of cigarette ads tout health benefits from Camel Old Gold Luckies Philip Morris Kent and Viceroy while scientists noted links to disease. The 1954 formation of the Tobacco Industry Research Committee spurred antitrust claims that the industry conspired to curb competition on health research and advertising.
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Clinton and GOP Demand Tough Reform of IRS
Clinton and congressional Republicans lambasted the Internal Revenue Service during weekend remarks and pressed for reform to curb abuses. Senator Grassley called the IRS out of control and urged passage of a House bill restructuring the agency as hearings described harassment, retaliation, and discrimination cases. Clinton, visiting Palo Alto with Hillary and Chelsea, urged Congress to enact real IRS reforms this year.
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Tobacco Institute faces tax exempt status probe receivership
New York Supreme Court Judge Stephen Crane placed the Tobacco Institute and the Council for Tobacco Research USA under temporary receivership after NY Attorney General Dennis Vacco accused the groups of abusing tax-exempt status and acting as propaganda arms for the tobacco industry. Vacco says the organizations promoted smoking and addicting kids. The institute plans to challenge the action at a June 8 hearing.
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The
Tobacco Institute
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Dennis Vacco
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Council For Tobacco Research USA Inc
New York
Thomas Lauria
N.Y
Washington, D.C
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