Former Planet Patrol singer Melvin Franklin shot in Boston
Boston police said 39 year old Melvin Franklin was shot walking home from Logan International Airport after a late shift as an airport skycap. Police indicated robbery as a possible motive with no suspects. Franklin helped form Planet Patrol whose early 1980s R B hits included Play At Your Own Risk and Cheap Thrills.
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Prodigy Inc to launch Internet based service in move
Prodigy Inc of White Plains sets Monday as the start of a new strategy to connect users to the online service via the Internet instead of dialing Prodigy directly. The company will charge 19.95 dollars monthly for unlimited access including live chat groups and email as all current material moves to Prodigy Internet by year end, said President Paul DeLacey on Wednesday.
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Brokaw Apologizes for Rather Remark at GOP Convention
NBC anchor Tom Brokaw expressed regret for repeating unfounded gossip about Dan Rather that he says originated with the Nixon White House. He called the remarks reckless and said they were made during a rehearsal at the San Diego GOP convention on Aug. 13. The taped rehearsal was scrambled and released by Jed Rosenzweig, who paused his show to assess legality of airing the tape.
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Pabst closes Milwaukee brewery end of an era
Pabst Brewing Co. will shut down its Milwaukee plant by year end, laying off 250 workers and moving production to Stroh's La Crosse facility. The closure ends a 150 year Milwaukee brewing legacy as the company shifts operations to consolidate amid mounting losses and declining demand. Mayor Norquist blames parent company S P Co for the decision.
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Locker room talk leads to 6 arrests
Six Granger High football players ages 15 to 17 confessed to robbing 20 fast food outlets and stores in a June to Tuesday spree. Police say two or three acted per incident with inside threats, getaway driving, and no disguises. Prosecutors may try some as adults. all suspended from school amid a $3,000 plus takings estimate.
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Black studies pioneer resigns amid credit allegations
Molefi K. Asante, chairman of Temple University’s black studies department for 12 years, will resign by June 30. The move follows charges he improperly took credit for an assistant professor’s work on a high school text book. Asante denies misconduct. no reason given for departure.
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