Couple survives 21 hours adrift in Gulf rescue
A 31 year old Madeira Beach woman and her Largo partner were rescued by the Coast Guard after 21 hours afloat in the Gulf of Mexico. They were dehydrated and lightly hypothermic but not seriously injured. They were knocked overboard Sunday afternoon when their boat hit a wave while they showered.
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Titanic hull fragment recovered for Boston museum display
A 20 ton piece of the Titanic hull, measuring 23 by 14 feet and located about ten miles from the main wreck, was retrieved from the ocean floor. The fragment will join a Boston museum exhibit, with conservation experts assessing preservation needs. The salvage is led by RMS Titanic Ltd, which holds the wreck rights.
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Tax vote shifts as officials discuss a new levy
Tom Todd and Freddie Gardner voted against the proposal after questions to county finance officers Patton joined County Judge Jim Jordan and Bryant in urging a raise. Next year could be a financial disaster if taxes aren’t raised Bryant warned There will be no personnel raises this year Jordan announced A state mandated public hearing on the tax increases will be held Aug 20.
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Suspect in Embassy Blast In Nairobi Named Inadequate Details
Abdalla a Kenyan who had just won an immigrant visa and his wife Susan Hirsh an Ohio Wesleyan University associate professor of anthropology faced a deadly blast outside the embassy. Hirsh was cashing a check when the blue tanker truck bomb exploded beside them before entering the compound. Police suspect the vehicle was used to stage the attack. a camera on the embassy wall reportedly remained aimed at the guard booth as the blast occurred.
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Ruffin Estate Fights Motown Miniseries Filming In Detroit
The Temptations singer David Ruffin's estate threatens legal action to move an NBC miniseries about the group to Motown in Detroit. Producers favor Pittsburgh, claiming Detroit no longer resembles it, while Ruffin's estate seeks an accurate portrayal and alleges lack of permission. Filming continues in Pittsburgh with a November air date.
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Foxworthy Considered Preacher After TV Show Ended
Jeff Foxworthy told a Roswell high school audience he rediscovered Christianity after his TV show was canceled. He said his wife was skeptical about a career as a preacher, joking that she looked at him like a cow at a new gate. He noted money and success didn’t bring happiness and that walking with God changed his life.
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TV detective actor aids L A deputies in stress training
Fred Dryer former Hunter actor hosted a panel of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department psychologists. The session aimed to produce a training video for deputies who volunteer to assist colleagues coping with shootings marital issues and other stresses.
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Boys confess to killing girl after disappearance
Two boys aged likely under 18 confessed after being questioned by police about the disappearance and death of Ryan, a sixth grader staying with her godmother in Chicago. Statements and corroborating physical evidence linked the youths to the crime, with neighbors and experts calling the case horrifying and urging prevention.
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Resignation tied to testimony amid harassment lawsuit partial link
The article notes Hugon may be connected to a pending suit where two former employees claim they were fired for criticizing Hugon’s hostile language toward gays. The resignation is not confirmed as related, and officials declined to elaborate. Grand jury activity and subpoenas surface in the case with various officials testifying about alleged mismanagement and staffing actions.
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John Whitmire
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Clinton vows veto of GOP health bill in Louisville speech
President Clinton told a Louisville crowd he would veto Republican health legislation, saying it lacks protections against abuses and arguing for his patients bill of rights. He promoted health care reform as a 21st century priority while preparing for Starr testimony and embassy bombing briefings.
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Edibles touted as aphrodisiacs in street lore list
The column notes edible items such as tomatoes potatoes and oysters gaining aphrodisiac status under street chatter. It cites 19th century examples and sues a playful tone while mentioning roller skates advertised in 1861 and origin tales linking panama to name lore.
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