Pothole in Davis Declared Historical Resource
Twelve residents urged repaving a one block alley in Davis to fix hazards and mosquito breeding sites but Councilwoman Julie Partan sky invoked the California Environmental Quality Act to block any work claiming the alley is a historical resource. The council voted to survey landowners adjoining the alley for input.
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Davis
Calif
Julie Partansky
University of California
Barings scandal links surface amid Leeson coverup claims
Reports claim Barings officials in London knew of Leeson’s rogue dealings and funded up to 97.3 million Canadian dollars to cover margin calls while Far East authorities pursue Leeson and his wife. Meanwhile Rosa Lopez testifies in the O J Simpson trial, breaking down as she faces prosecutors and the judge.
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London
Nick Leeson
Barings Loan
Far East
Leeson
Lisa
the Independent
Barings
British Investment Bank
London Treasury Department
Singapore
Tokyo
Los Angeles
Rosa Lopez
Mr. Simpson
O.J. Simpson
Lopez
Lancetto
Simpson
Jason
el Salvador
Canada toughens Young Offenders Act with longer sentences
MPs vote 146 to 79 to stiffen penalties for teen murder suspects and require 16 and 17 year olds charged with serious crimes to face adult court unless they secure youth court. Justice Minister Allan Rock calls it an important improvement while critics urge broader reform.
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Canada
House of Commons
Reform
Bloc Quebecois
New Democrat
Justice
Allan Rock
Val Meredith
Meredith
Medicine Hat
Hatman Opposes Crestwood Drive Road Plan in Medicine Hat
Uwe Krickhahn, former environmental advisory member, opposes connecting Crestwood Drive north of Stampede grounds and Leinweber Park arguing the area should stay parkland for future generations. He warns road ties to Scholten Hill development and calls for long-term park space as population rises. City services commissioner Nicolay says residents will be consulted before any decision.
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Crestwood Drive
S.E
Stampede Grounds
Leinweber Park
Uwe Krickhahn
Environmental Advisory Committee
Scholten
Coulee
Krickhahn
Medicine Hat
City Public Services
Bob Nicolay
Scholten Hill
Nicolay
Skinhead brothers murder parents in Allentown case
Police say 17-year-old Bryan and 15-year-old David Freeman stabbed and bludgeoned their parents and 11-year-old brother Eric then fled in the family car. District Attorney Steinberg described the killings as brutal and the brothers had displayed Nazi tattoos and symbols.
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Allentown
Skinhead Brothers
Bryan
David Freeman
Robert Steinberg
David
Eric
Wayne Snyder
Linda LaComare
Pennsylvania
Dennis Freeman
Brenda
Alberta MLAs say pay lags behind other provinces
Premier Ralph Klein said a new 1993 94 report shows Alberta legislators are underpaid relative to peers. Some Tory backbenchers boosted salaries via policy committees and travel reimbursements, with Barry McFarland earning about 99000. Basic MLA pay is 54000, with cabinet ministers around 98000.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Ralph Klein
Klein
Barry McFarland
Tory Committee On Agriculture Policy and Rural Development
Anders
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