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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1997
Page
3
The quote praises Chris Farley for a bright career and a great life ahead while noting his risk of a tragic path. It recalls his influence and humor, referencing John Candy as a cautionary comparison and his Chippendale routine as a memorable early moment in his career. Farley's birth and death years 1964 1997 anchor the tribute.
Chicago AP report details Chris Farley, famed for sweaty nervous energy, who followed John Belushi from Second City to SNL and films like Tommy Boy. He was found dead in his Chicago apartment at 33 with no foul play suspected. autopsy planned. Initial notes mention a blood-tinged fluid, suggesting possible drug involvement, though no drugs were found in a preliminary sweep.
Federal regulators and industry leaders debated the 9.6 percent rise in cable rates from 1996 to 1997. FCC Chairman William Kennard urged competition over price freezes while consumer groups urged a halt to hikes citing monopolies. costs for programs rose sharply, with sports and movies up to 40 percent.
Plano Texas gunman James Lipscomb surrendered after releasing his son and stepson—the final two of 85 hostages—ending a 30 hour siege at the Rigsbee Child Development Center. No one was harmed. Lipscomb faced aggravated kidnapping charges and the dispute at home was cited as key to negotiations.
An employee denied a promotion opened fire in the main post office early today, killing a coworker and wounding two others before shooting himself. Police withheld the victims' identities as two bodies were loaded into hearses around 3:40 a.m. Witnesses described 12 shots and a calm, sudden attack in the busy all-night sorting room.
Across the nation benefits fall while Pennsylvania total climbs to 2.66 billion in 1995, with 3.2 percent growth and a 6.57 percent premium cut promised by the Ridge administration, shifting how injured workers are evaluated and speeding returns to work. The study covers six states with 2 billion plus payouts. AFL-CIO predicts further declines in 1998 under new laws.
The IRS withheld a record 1.1 billion dollars in delinquent child support, redirecting refunds to supporting parents and welfare states. Donna Shalala says the move sends a firm message to nonpayers. An average 857 was collected for 875000 families, up 10 percent from 1995.
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