Recall issued for Next Generation Pisces Cribs model 67 8100
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns of recall on over 6000 Next Generation Pisces Cribs after reports of loose slats risking infant entrapment. Generation 2 Worldwide offers free replacement endboards and a repair kit, with contact details for orders. An earthquake near Papua New Guinea measured 7.0 and caused no immediate damage. A Cezanne still life sold for 60.5 million, a new auction record.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
Generation 2 Worldwide
Dothan
Ala
Papua New Guinea
Hong Kong Observatory
New Britain
Port Moresby
Papua
New Guinea
Charles S. Moffett
Sotheby's Auction House
Sotheby's
van Gogh
Dr. Gachet
Christie's
Renoir
Moulin de la Galette
Shel Silverstein Dies At 66 In Key West
Shel Silverstein, famed children’s author and illustrator of The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends, was found dead in Key West at 66 from a heart attack. He had long battled coronary artery disease and left a legacy of whimsical verse and memorable characters. Survivors include his 15 year old son Mathew.
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Eicher
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Los Angeles
Michigan
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Dr. Seuss
Playboy Magazine
Japan
Korea
Pacific Stars and Stripes
Johnny Cash
Sue
Loretta Lynn
Mathew
AP Phore Shel Silverstein
Alabama jury awards 581 million in satellite dish case
A Birmingham jury awarded 581 million dollars to Barbara Carlisle and her parents in a suit against Whirlpool Financial National Bank and Gulf Coast Electronics. They claimed overcharges for two satellite dishes bought in 1995 with a 34 monthly plan, leading to 580 million in punitive damages and 975 thousand in compensation. The verdict sparks debate on tort reform and jackpot justice in Alabama.
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Ala
Alabama
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U.S. Supreme Court
Ragan Ingram
Steve Windom
Tom Methvin
Barbara Carlisle
George
Velma Merriweather
Greensboro
Whirlpool Financial National Bank
Gulf Coast Electronics
Methvin
Whirlpool Financial
Robert Spotswood
Whirlpool Corp
TransAmerica Bank
Spotswood
Simpson to keep custody of children in settlement
In a proposed settlement the Browns and Simpson agree he will retain custody of Sydney, 13, and Justin, 10, avoiding a second custody trial. The Browns and Simpson, once adversaries, say they are getting along better and attend their grandchildren’s athletic events together as the agreement awaits signatures.
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Browns
Simpson
Los Angeles
Lou
Juditha Brown
Sydney
Justin
Bernard Leckie
Leckie
California Supreme Court
Nicole Brown Simpson
Ronald Goldman
Goldman
Brentwood
Beatles overhaul planned for Yellow Submarine titles
A new unreleased Beatles single will arrive later this year along with a remixed Yellow Submarine soundtrack and film. The 87 minute movie is being restored with a new sound mix, replacing film score instrumentals with additional Beatles tracks.
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Beatles
Geoff Baker
Paul McCartney
Apple Records
Baker
George Martin
Celebrity tidbits and art updates from coast to coast
People Faces and Things reports no arrests after an LA incident at the Comedy Store with manager Welch stating it was minor and the figure involved was cooperative. Donald Regan, 80, showcases paintings at Palm Beach galleries with some works selling up to 6000 dollars and a second show planned for August. Regan notes a selective two year contract and quips about age and bananas while donating art to charity. Also listed are Foster Brooks 87 Eric Burdon 58 Frances Fisher 47 Austin O'Brien 19 Martha Quinn 40 Natasha Richardson 36.
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Donald T. Regan
Palm Beach
Wally Findlay
Wall Street Journal
Regan
Foster Brooks
Eric Burdon
Frances Fisher
Austin O’brien
Martha Quinn
Natasha Richardson
Local wire reports compiled by Susan Roberts
A summary of news items compiled by Susan Roberts from J-W Wire Reports includes brief agency notes and concise dispatches on regional events. The compilation emphasizes timely facts, named entities, and straightforward language typical of wire service roundups.
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Preston Daniels
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