Whitewater figure McDougal walks free after 21 months
In Little Rock Susan McDougal leaves prison a free woman after 21 months amid medical concerns. Judge George Howard Jr releases her citing back and neck problems, while she faces a California embezzlement trial next month and a fall contempt trial locally. She vows to repay those who helped her.
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Planet Hollywood project eyed for downtown Pittsburgh
Poe Birry of the Urban Redevelopment Authority expects a deal with Urban Retail Properties to build a 20-screen theater a Planet Hollywood restaurant and shops. The 600000 square foot project could rise along Forbes Avenue. Pittsburgh officials seek a $25 million land purchase and a state grant with a July decision looming.
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Urban Redevelopment Authority
Planet Hollywood
Urban Retail Properties Co
Forbes Avenue
Poe Birry
Redevelopment Authority
Urban Retail
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tom Ridge
Windows 98 changes eyed in antitrust case
The Justice Department and 20 states urge a judge to require Microsoft to modify Windows 98 selling practices and features after its midnight release. A Sept. 8 hearing will address claims that bundling Internet Explorer limits consumer choice and compliance with antitrust orders. Bill Gates touts Windows 98 as a driver for consumer PCs for years.
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Microsoft
Justice Department
Bill Gates
GM and UAW prepare for cold shutdown amid strikes
In Las Vegas after the UAW convention, Stephen Yokich demanded a settlement proposal from GM as a parts shortage due to strikes idles most North American assembly plants. GM directs managers to lay off non essential workers, conserve electricity, and run only day shifts to save cash for new programs.
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General Motors Corp
United Auto Workers
Michigan
UAW
Stephen Yokich
Flint, Mich
North America
North American
Donald Hackworth
Hackworth
CBS Eyes Second 60 Minutes Weekly Telecast
CBS may decide to air a second 60 Minutes weekly after executives backed off initial opposition. Executive producer Hewitt shifted stance, working on a format to justify a second edition, while spokeswoman Sandra Genilius noted no decision had been made. Veteran correspondents like Mike Wallace had opposed a second edition fearing fewer strong stories.
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New York
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CBS News
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Salary board creates, cuts jobs at Hill View Manor
The Lawrence County Salary Board voted 3 1 to create several positions at Hill View Manor and eliminate others under management by Complete Care Services. A protested move by County Controller Mary Ann Reiter cited budget pressures and a forecast cash flow shortfall, as commissioners consider broader financial reforms and discussions with the management firm.
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Lawrence County
Rte
Lee
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Horsham
Reiter
Brian D. Burick
Commissioners weigh renewing Hill View Manor management contract
Lawrence County Commissioners must decide by Sept 7 whether to renew the contract with Complete Care Services Inc for Hill View Manor operations. The 3 year term expires Dec 7. auto renewal occurs if no action is taken. County figures show a 130000 operating loss this year despite a census below forecast.
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Hill View Manor
Complete Care Services Inc
Horsham
Board of Commissioners
Brian D. Burick
State Department of Health
Hill View
Burick
Fosnaught
County fixes Hill View Manor roof to meet health rules
Lawrence County patched a roof leak at Hill View Manor after a state health department inspection noted water intrusion. A eight square foot area on the first floor leaked plaster while other wet spots were found. patching cost 3200 dollars and involved replacing materials and unclogging a drain to reduce water flow. The repair was funded from Hill View's capital fund and tested for durability with a hose flood test showing no further leaks.
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Hill View Manor
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Complete Care Services
Mike Perrotta
Fosnaught
Hill View
Jim
Hilton
State Department
Mary Ann Reiter
Clinton Visited China Amid Rights Debate And Dissent Arrests
President Clinton arrived in the People’s Republic amid protests over dissident arrests and visa denials. He framed local elections as a window on democracy while voicing concern over Beijing’s actions, and prepared for a Tiananmen Square meeting with Jiang Zemin.
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China
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Tiananmen
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House
U.S
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First Energy Urges Power Conservation During Heat Wave
FirstEnergy Corp. and its Penn Power subsidiary urge continued energy conservation as a heat wave triggers high usage and potential short term blackouts. Spokesman Gary Brown notes high heat and humidity across the region have caused unscheduled electricity shortages, prompting the company to request all areas reduce consumption.
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Pennsylvania Power Co
Gary Brown
Penn Power
FirstEnergy Corp
Brown
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