How to Destroy the Earth EPA Campaign Ends
The EPA halted its How to Destroy the Earth public service campaign after trademark concerns with Dow Styrofoam. The satire drew mixed reception, with production costs underwritten by donors but funding exhausted, leaving the project redubbed or dropped.
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Public Service
New England
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Julie
Dow
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Cosmopulos
Ome and Daly
Youngest traffic ticket holder dispute ends Guinness entry removal
In Orlando Florida two year old Bobby De Lormier reportedly became the youngest ticketed driver after a 1988 crash with a pickup. Florida Highway Patrol disputes Guinness 1991 record, says only driver was ticketed, and Guinness plans to remove the entry next year.
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Chuck Williams
Highway Patrol
Mark Young
Jailbird couple wed in jail then freed by mix up
Marjie and Robert Reichard married June 28 at Lancaster County Jail as Reichard faced a probation violation in Missouri. Hours after the ceremony he was released due to a paperwork error, corrected seven days later. He returned to custody July 3 after Missouri authorities arranged transfer. The sheriff noted Reichard cooperated and spent one extra night with his family.
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Marjie
Robert Reichard
Lancaster County
Reichard
Missouri
Larry. Russell
Russell
Munchy tax regulation confuses California grocers
A seven page tax rulebook on candy and snacks goes into effect Monday in California. The so called munchy tax hurdles business owners and shoppers with its opaque wording naming taxable brands and exempt items, sparking confusion and anger as the $200 million measure raises questions about scope and enforcement.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
China braces for floods across eastern regions
Eastern China faces historic flood threats with more than 1,200 deaths reported and about 2 million people rendered homeless as Yangtze valley communities bolster dikes with rocks and sandbags after days of heavy rain. Crops, rail lines, and buildings have been washed away amid the rising waters.
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China
Yangtze River Valley
Film producer Roland Emr and son shot to death in Culver City
In Culver City California a film producer Roland Emr 45 and his son were shot to death at a stoplight car ambush police said the killings appeared business related but officials did not confirm a motive another son Robert 18 was placed in protective custody.
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Culver City
Calif
Arizona
Mandeee
Roland Emr
Powers
Los Angeles
Robert
Paradise Valley
Allies Exit Northern Iraq After Three Month Occupation
Allied forces complete withdrawal from northern Iraq crossing into Turkey, ending a three month mission to resettle and guard tens of thousands of Kurdish refugees. Gen Jay Garner led 3,000 troops home as Kurds faced disease and hunger in border camps.
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Turkey
U.S
Jay Garner
Saddam
Hussein
Silopi
Iraq releases detailed nuclear list to U.N. and warns of force
Iraq issued a more extensive nuclear program list to the United Nations as President Bush and President Mitterrand signaled that Iraq must disclose all or invite attack. U.N. team leaders cite it as the most detailed yet, while Britain endorses force to stop Iraq from becoming a nuclear power under ceasefire terms.
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Iraq
Bush
Francois Mitterrand
U.N
United Nations
Britain
France
United States
Douglas Hurd
London
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Gas prices fall modestly despite high summer demand
An industry survey reported gasoline prices dropped over 2 cents per gallon in the last three weeks amid strong consumption. The July 12 averages showed regular unleaded at about $1.90, premium at $1.26 and regular leaded at $1.02, with a 0.38 cent federal tax bump noted.
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Trilby
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