Nancy Reagan depicted as manipulative figure in unauthorized biography
AP reports Kitty Kelley’s book portrays Nancy Reagan as vain and powerful, alleging long affair with Frank Sinatra and influence over Ronald Reagan. It cites 1000 interviews and claims of lavish gifts, child abuse claims, and Reagan’s impoverished background.
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Nancy Reagan
Hollywood
Frank Sinatra
Kitty Kelley
Miss Kelley
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Elizabeth Taylor
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Mrs. Reagan
Ms. Kelley
Reagan
California
White House
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Sacramento
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Bush backs U S Mexico free trade pact aims to create jobs
President Bush urged a U S Mexico free trade agreement claiming it would create jobs and opportunities while admitting a big selling job is needed to win congressional approval for fast track authority. He warned that the credibility of the United States as a trading partner is on the line amid opposition including organized labor.
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Bush
United States
Mexico
Carlos Salinas de Gortari
Congress
Salinas
U.S
Zippered necktie targets busy men in hurry
Denver based World Tie Corp markets the Perfectie necktie with a zipper along the loop for easy tightening and loosening. Ed Schumm says it appeals to baby boomers who dress in the car, offering convenience over clip on alternatives.
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Denver
Ed Schumm
Elderly death by own action study challenges myths
A Chicago AP article reports a study finding that elderly suicide victims are not mostly isolated or destitute. Among 54 victims over 65, 13 percent had fatal diseases and 24 percent chronic illness. 98 percent had weekly contact with friends or family. Dr. David C. Clark of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's led the research.
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Chicago
David C. Clark
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center
Charity Postage Odds Rise as Mail Rates Likely Increase
Washington AP reports charities may request more funds in letters to cover higher postage after a forthcoming rate hike. Postmaster General Anthony Frank notes Congress may not provide extra money to offset the higher first class rate from 25 to 29 cents, despite government subsidies for nonprofit mail. In Jerusalem AP notes, Napoleon era remains found in Acre. Construction workers uncovered a French soldier’s skeleton in a trench from 1799, near Jerusalem.
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Anthony Frank
Congress
Jerusalem
Holy Land
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Acre
Israel
Department of Antiquities
Embassys fire leaves Moscow quarters cramped and debated
Eleven days after the blaze that damaged the U S Embassy in Moscow, diplomats work in cramped makeshift spaces with concern over security and missing papers. Officials consider using a bowling alley as office space while a new building remains unoccupied due to bugging fears.
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U.S
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Joe Hulings
Washington
Jim Bullock
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