Dolphins strand in Florida beach mass prompts rescue effort
Ron Hardy of Gulf World in Panama City Beach described an unprecedented mass dolphin strand, as rescuers faced cold winds and rough seas while working to save dozens of dolphins that had stranded themselves on the Florida coast.
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Ron Hardy
Gulf World
Panama City Beach
Florida
Glickman outlines rules to clear organic confusion
Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman discusses proposed USDA regulations aimed at clear definitions of organic foods. The statement accompanies a Brawley case update noting a Poughkeepsie ruling allowing three former advisers to pursue defamation questions tied to Tawana Brawley’s rape allegations.
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Agriculture
Dan Glickman
USDA
Brawley
New York
S. Barrett Hickman
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Tawana Brawley
Tobacco settlement risk rewards a courtly theft of rights
The piece argues the proposed tobacco settlement amounts to legalized thievery as states rely on broad links to injuries rather than proof of illnesses. It warns federal demand for a share, potential cuts to lawyers’ fees, and the erosion of due process, calling for adherence to long standing legal protections.
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Robert A. Levy
Cato Institute
Clinton
Congress
Scripps Howard News Service
Organic foods reach a regulatory milestone and growth
The U S government sets first organic food standards signaling a maturing industry. With $3.5 billion in annual sales and 20 percent yearly growth, organic foods gain mainstream legitimacy as 12 000 farms prepare for standardized rules and an official ORG ANIC label, while pesticides and chemicals are acknowledged as safe under proper controls.
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Feds
U.S
Department of Agriculture
Holiday travel quirks and American travel myths
A humorous look at holiday travel trends with a critical eye on driving shares and family dynamics. It notes a third drive, few kids, and 60 percent with spouses away, then suggests Rust Belt visits and warm destinations like Florida, California, or Hawaii as preferred. It cites an average eight day trip cost of 1008 dollars and jokes about freeloading relatives.
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Washington, D.C
Columbus
Ohio
Congress
Jersey Turnpike
New York City
Florida
California
Hawaii
Chicago
Scripps Howard News Serviced
Global warming debate leaves reader skeptical about hype
The piece argues both environmental alarmists and industry opponents push fear about Kyoto and global warming. It cites Hagel and Gore in Kyoto, notes conflicting costs and benefits, and warns leaders are swayed by lobbyists. The author seeks unadorned facts and reliable evidence before action.
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America
Chuck Hagel
Rneb
Kyoto
Global Climate Coalition
al Gore
Gore
White House
Clinton
U.S
Hagel
United States
Senate
California
Vermont
Chicago
Ard News Service
No Excuse for Delayed Mail in New Castle
Letter to the editor complains of late mail delivery in New Castle. The writer cites boxes left unstocked at 4:30 p.m. with paychecks arriving next morning, and sale circulars arriving after events. They urge merchants and postal officials to ensure delivery by 1 p.m. for businesses and 3 p.m. for residences.
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the News
New Castle
Cascade Street
New Castle News
The
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Letters to the Editor Urges Postal Reform in New Castle
Julius A Finamore of New Castle urges residents to contact Congressmen Klink Specter and Santorum to demand a mail service survey. He criticizes route cutting and bonus incentives, calling the New Castle post office service gridlocked and misdelivering mail.
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Ron Klink
Arlen Specter
Rick Santorum
New Castle
Julius A. Finamore
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