Homeless Man Found Dead on City Plaza
Solomon, on April 27 at City Hall, witnessed a homeless man slumped on the plaza for hours before seeking help. The coroner ruled natural causes for 49 year old Joe Bulens, once South Boston native, veteran, and shelter regular, known for his kindness despite struggles with drinking. A National Coalition for the Homeless survey notes 750 homeless deaths nationwide, many outdoors, sparking calls for action from advocates and officials.
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City Hall
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Boston
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Gation
Air Force
Joe Bulens
Ken Smith
New England
National Coalition For the Homeless
Joan Alker
Coalition
Justice Department
Alker
Perot offered millions by Nixon aides in late 1960s plots
Documents reviewed by AP show in 1969 Perot offered 50 million for a pro Nixon public relations push including plans to buy a major newspaper and ABC. A 1970 pledge of 10 million for a pro Nixon think tank was made. Nixon accepted but Perot did not deliver. Colson called it one of the most effective con jobs in the White House. Perot denies making offers, saying aides floated fantasies.
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Colson
White House
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Wall Street
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Electronic Data Systems Corp
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H.R. Haldeman
Gordon Strachan
Perot Denies Personal Comments in Airport Manager Talk
Ross Perot Jr and Reed Pigman competed in 1989 for Fort Worth Alliance Airport management. Perot Group unit won the contract while Perot denied making personal remarks about anyone to journalist Arthur Connor. Connor claimed Perot suggested photographs could prove impropriety, but Perot disputes the account.
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Ross Perot Jr
Perot Group
Fort Worth
Reed Pigman
Perot Jr
Associated Press
Conner
Retailers report April gains despite cold weather relief
An economist from Fuji Securities in Chicago notes favorable news as major retailers post April sales gains. Wal-Mart reports a 26 percent rise over April 1991, with many others near that pace. The U S Chamber of Commerce records a 63.3 Business Confidence Index, a high since 1990, reflecting growing optimism about the economy, sales, and hiring.
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Fuji Securities
Chicago
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Texas Officials Push Appeal Over CED Tax Ruling
Lt Gov Bullock and House Speaker Lewis urge Attorney General Morales to appeal Nowlin s declaration that the state violated the U S Constitution saying the order could become final and unappealable by next Monday If not appealed taxpayers could owe voided 1992 CED taxes and face a possible 5 billion shortfall threatening school funding The Texas Supreme Court confirmed the constitutional issue but allowed 1991 92 CED use with fixes by June 1 1993 Keahey predicts the 5th Circuit will uphold parts and return for trial
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Bob Bullock
House
Gib Lewis
Bullock
Lewis
Dad Morales
Texas Supreme Court
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