Atlanta's new police chief faces ethics charges
Atlanta Police Chief Eldrin A Bell faces two unresolved departmental charges from a 1989 investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The charges allege he operated a security business in his commanded zone and hired off duty officers for Taking Care of Business Inc without permission. Mayor Maynard Jackson and Acting Chief W J Taylor commented on the matter as the City Council approved Bell’s nomination.
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Coffee makers recalled over fire hazard by Proctor Silex
About 800000 Proctor Silex automatic drip coffee makers from 1985 and 1986 are recalled after safety tests find possible overheating of thermostats and fuses. Sears and J C Penney outlets sold the units. Owners should unplug and stop using them. replacements will be issued for each recalled appliance.
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PUSH fails to win support in Portland boycott bid
In Portland Oregon Black leaders reject PUSH efforts to pressure Nike with a two week old boycott. Tyrone Crider led a delegation including Chicago Alderman Dorothy Tillman to seek local backing amid protests and meetings that drew about 150 attendees. Portland NAACP and Urban League leaders say the plan is ill conceived and lacks local leadership while Nike defends its minority programs.
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