Ex-friend testifies against Espy in bribery trial
A former college friend testifies Espy asked him to cover up FBI questions in 1994 about gifts and payments from firms Espy regulated. Espy pleads innocent to 38 charges tied to Douglas and other companies. Also, U S Savings Bonds auto payroll program EasySaver launches with options to deduct from bank accounts and denominations up to 1000 dollars.
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New lampposts planned for Macy’s parade safety
New T shaped lampposts will be installed along the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route to prevent a repeat of last year’s accident when a wind damaged balloon brought down a lamppost. A 34 year old woman later sued Macy’s and the city for 395 million dollars.
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Fatal church bombings linked to Danville and Oakwood
Investigators tied more than 60 links between church bombings in Danville and Oakwood, and a single man Richard Shotts 39 blamed for both attacks. Authorities confirm a timer triggered the Danville First Assembly of God blast on May 24 and a motion sensor cooler device caused the Oakwood United Methodist Church explosion on Dec 30 1997. Shotts died May 28 in a garage explosion as officials attempted to question him. No clear motive or accomplices were found.
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Humanities medal winners announced at White House ceremony
Washington announces nine Americans named National Humanities Medal recipients for lifetime achievement. Among them are Arthur Schlesinger Jr. of CUNY and fellow honorees Stephen Ambrose Garry Wills E L Doctorow Diana Eck Nancye Brown Gay Henry Louis Gates Jr Vartan Gregorian Ramon E Ruiz and others. The awards will be presented by President Clinton and first lady at the White House on November 5.
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U.S. presses Mideast deal amid Israeli-Palestinian quarrels
President Clinton said Israel would back the Wye River land for security accord if Palestinians follow through on anti terrorism pledges. Albright chaired a landmark meeting outside her office as Arab and Jewish groups urged broad backing.
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