Firefighters charged in fake insurance claim linked to hall fires
Four Isabella Volunteer Fire Department officers in Fayette County were arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud after one member set the social hall ablaze twice. The suspects include vice president Jerry Booker II and assistant chief William Robison and Steven Dugan. a fourth man, Thomas Baker, remains at large.
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Budget Battle Looms Over Tax Cut Plan
Senate Republicans face a push by moderate GOP senators and Democrats to cut President Bush's proposed 726 billion tax cut in half to 350 billion through 2013. A showdown vote looms on day three of debate over a 2.2 trillion budget endorsing the full tax plan as war in Iraq looms and deficits rise.
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Bush deadline clashes with Saddam as forces mass near Iraq
U S and British troops move toward Iraq after a Bush deadline as 300000 troops near the border. Saddam denies exile while Iraq reinforces cities with trenches and sandbags. A sand storm disrupts units. Col Michael Linnington of the 101st Airborne speaks at briefing aboard a carrier.
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War With Iraq: New Developments and Anticipated Scenarios
Page 5 reports on the ongoing tensions as the United States and ally forces prepare further actions against Iraq. Analysts discuss possible timelines, potential international reactions, and the impact on regional stability while officials emphasize resolve and readiness.
Tractor crash in pond disrupts Washington streets
A Whitakers North Carolina man drove a tractor into a pond near Washington monuments Monday and has since kept police at bay. Streets were closed for blocks, traffic snarled for miles, and several bus routes altered as the incident unfolded.
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High School Can Not Punish Candy Cane Message
U S District Judge Frank Freedman ruled Westfield High School violated First Amendment rights by banning distribution of printed material on campus without permission. The decision followed a Bible club led request, sparked a dispute over handing out candy canes with religious messages in Springfield Massachusetts.
Morgan Freeman Unveils 2000th Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Morgan Freeman said the moment felt like high cotton and a gift as he unveiled star No 2000 on Hollywood Boulevard. The 65 year old actor noted it is serendipity and cautioned that waiting around could mean you miss it, amid reminders of his 47 film appearances and key roles in Street Smart Driving Miss Daisy Unforgiven Amistad and the upcoming Dreamcatcher opening Friday.
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Historial Highlights 1859 to 1979 snapshot
A compact timeline of notable events: Gounod's Faust premieres in Paris in 1859, the eight hour rail worker day upheld in 1917, Daylight Saving Time approved in 1918, Versailles Treaty rejection by the Senate in 1920, Nevada legalizing gambling in 1931, Kamikaze attack on USS Franklin in 1945 with ship saved, Hitler's Nero Decree in 1945, Wouk's The Caine Mutiny published in 1951, Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon separate announced in 1976, and the House televising its sessions begins in 1979.
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Pennsylvania Ohio Daily Lottery Result Snippet
Lottery draws listed by region with numbers for Big 4, Pick 3, Pick 4 and Mega Millions. Ohio and Pennsylvania midnight and daytime results shown including 4/5/6 number sets and a Mega Millions entry.
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Corrections Obituary for Evelyn V. Chieze
West Pittsburg resident Evelyn V. Chieze age 84 died March 18 2003 A correction notes an incorrect date provided by Marshall Funeral Home Wampum for yesterday s edition The managing editor Tim Kolodziej can be reached at 724 654 6651 extension 614 with calls between 10 30 a m and 3 p m.
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