Poacher Fined Heavily Under New Restitution Program
A poacher was fined more than 15000 dollars under the state’s civil restitution program, the stiffest penalty yet in the scheme. The ruling reflects rising enforcement and a shift toward deterrence for wildlife violations.
Hostess recalls snack cakes over asbestos possible exposure
Interstate Brands Corp recalls HoHo’s Twinkies and more than a dozen Hostess and Dolly Madison products in Texas and 20 other states, after asbestos fibers found in insulation from a boiler prompt plant closure in Schiller Park Illinois. Expirations range late January to early February with 57 on the code. refunds available.
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Miller pulls beer angels ad after minister’s blasphemy charge
Miller Brewing Co canceled a television commercial showing beer swilling angels a month after Rev. Edward B. Smart Jr accused the ad of mocking faith and implying angels drink beer. A Miller official said the ad would not run again, citing sensitivity to community concerns.
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Miller Brewing Co
New Jersey
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Miller
Odessa sees warm spell but warns of returning winter
Odessa residents will enjoy a 75 degree day but are advised not to stash winter coats. Meteorologist Wade Earle says the warm spell is 6 to 8 degrees above normal for the month with little rain so far. He warns that Thursday will be mid 60s and weekend rain could return, with a possibly record cold February ahead.
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First Lady Hillary Clinton Clash Over Whitewater Probe
Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Kenneth Starr of allying with right wing opponents to ruin her husband. Starr dismissed the charge as nonsense and summoned the president's personal secretary before a grand jury as he expands the Whitewater inquiry into a presidential affair and coverup.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
Washington
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White House
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Callers may soon pay for mobile phone calls
In the United States the bill goes to the caller philosophy could shift as AT T Bell Atlantic and others test and roll out caller pays for mobile calls by year end. The move aims to boost cellular adoption by enabling callers to be charged directly though monthly wireless fees remain.
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United States
U.S
At&t Corp
Bell Atlantic Corp
Federal Communications Commission
Andrew Seybold
Boulder Creek
Calif
At&t
Penney Stores Face Closings Amid Cost Cuts
J C Penney plans shuttering 75 stores adding 4900 layoffs to reduce costs and boost competitiveness. Odessa Midland outlets not yet confirmed with 60 to 90 day notice for affected staff. Early closures include Babylon NY Beloit WI Kewanee IL Bay City TX West St. Paul MN St Helens OR.
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James E. Oesterreicher
Oesterreicher
Kurt Barnard
Babylon
N.Y
Beloit
Wis
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Ill
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Texas
West St. Paul
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