Nader Attacks Auto Firms as Criminal Fraud in Senate Hearing
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader testified before the Senate Commerce Committee accusing automakers of criminal fraud in auto design and faulted the panel for vague funding requests. Ford and General Motors spokesmen argued for optional consumer protections while opposing the bill setting federal damage standards. Senator Griffin and Ted Stevens condemned Naders remarks urging focus on facts and international competition.
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Alaska
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Trial Ordered In Death Case
In Stillwater a 19 year old Paul Riggs faces a murder charge in his father s death. Special District Court Judge Richard Staeb bound over Riggs after reviewing evidence and set arraignment for June 11. Riggs remains free on a 20000 bond. Prosecutor K D Greiner said experts testified the rifle shot was contact to the elder Riggs head while defense argued witnesses differed. Police said Riggs claimed he was cleaning the gun when his father woke and the gun went off.
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Bank Regulation Update Moves Through Congress
Congress begins a broad effort to revise banking laws since the New Deal. Hearings show consensus on updating rules, but details remain contentious. Topics include director interlocks, bank control of holdings, brokered deposits, and equity kickers amid push for flexible or strict guidelines.
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Higdon witness says checks made out to Georg Schell
Higdon's court martial hears Glenn Faulks testify that his firm paid three checks totaling 7200 dollars to Georg Schell per Higdon's directive. The government contends the alias used to divert funds meant for Vietnam clubs. Faulks says the customer Higdon was the one to whom the money was intended.
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Faulks
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Miami, Fla
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Another Judge In Angela Davis Trial Disqualified
In Marin County California Judge Alan Lindsay was disqualified by Ruchell Magee with a peremptory challenge, citing intellectual integrity concerns. The case proceeds as the Judicial Council must appoint a new judge to replace Lindsay for pretrial maneuvers.
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California Judicial Council
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California
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Marin County Civic Center
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Inyo County
Marin County
Judicial Council
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Experts on snowshoes walk and run speeds
The article notes that snowshoe experts can walk for hours at five to six miles per hour, and many can run in a dogtrot pattern at about 10 miles per hour.
Regional Weather Summary for Oklahoma and North Central Texas
Partly cloudy and cooler conditions across zones 13 4 15 5 7 9 10 1 16 17 and 18 19 with cooler nights. Highs mostly in the 60s to 70s. some zones reach mid 70s. Rain chances limited. astronomical data notes sun rise 6 27 am set 8 25 pm and full moon rise 10 08 pm.
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Couple Charged In Son's Death
Sulphur police charged Leland Williamson 22 and Ruth Williamson 32 with first degree manslaughter in the death of their 3 year old son. The boy died at a city hospital with bruises and signs of malnutrition and pneumonia. The district attorney said the death did not appear to be from a beating.
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Ruth Ellen Williamson
Oklahoma City
Paul Reed
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