Frat News Briefs Recalls Hit 500 Million Blinds
Government orders recall of about 500 million horizontal window blinds sold over a decade due to cords that can strangulate children. 130 deaths since 1991 spurred by Consumer Product Safety Commission and Window Covering Safety Council findings. Free repair kits offered via toll free number. Publishers Clearing House faces trial for sweepstakes ads accused of preying on the elderly and defrauding residents.
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New York City Blacklisted Writer Ring Lardner Jr Dies
Ring Lardner Jr the last surviving member of the Hollywood Ten died at 85 in New York City from cancer. The satirical screenwriter earned two Academy Awards for Woman of the Year and M A S H and was known for refusing to implicate himself before the House Un American Activities Committee.
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Saddleback Mountain lands protected along Appalachian Trail
An agreement between the U S Interior Department and Saddleback ski area owner preserves the trail segment on Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley Maine as undeveloped. A buffer of at least 100 feet remains between trail and ski area. The owners receive 4 million dollars for about 1500 acres and easements, funded largely by a Clinton era appropriation. The 4115 foot peak hosts the longest unprotected Appalachian Trail segment of the 2167 mile path.
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This Day In History Highlights Milestones From 1783 To 1959
On November 2 1783 General George Washington issued his Farewell Address to the Army near Princeton New Jersey In 1889 North Dakota and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states In 1930 Haile Selassie was crowned emperor of Ethiopia In 1948 President Truman won reelection in a tight upset over Thomas Dewey In 1959 Charles Van Doren admitted receiving advance questions on the NBC quiz show 21
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Birthdays for K D Lang and others in entertainment
Birthday greetings mark K D Lang aged 39, singer songwriter. Pat Buchanan, 62, Reform Party candidate. Actress Stephanie Powers is 58. Author Shere Hite is 58. Rock musician Keith Emerson of Emerson Lake and Palmer is 56.
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Focus on the Family faces leadership scandals
Focus on the Family confronts tough times as two leaders fall amid a wave of questions. The religion page examines how the Christian ministry is weathering the scandals and what it means for its future.
November Sweeps Preview Highlights Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassisminiseries
AP previews November sweeps with high profile TV events. Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis stars Joanne Whalley and Tim Matheson, airing November 5 and 8 on CBS, as networks chase ratings with big names like Faith Hill, the Beatles, and The Simpsons special episodes.
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Beatles plan official Web site and film archive launch
EMI says The Beatles will launch their first official site on November 13 to coincide with the release of the collection 1. Paul McCartney George Harrison Ringo Starr and Yoko Ono contributed material. The site includes 27 tracks from a 79 minute CD and 24 promotional films.
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Naked Chef Jamie Oliver appeals beyond Britain
Jamie Oliver known as The Naked Chef says the title was a misnomer and relies on stripped-down cooking with basic ingredients. The BBC star has TV shows, books, a London restaurant, and ads, while American TV networks tease his image ahead of his Food Network premiere.
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