FBI Supervisor Sold Secrets During Undercover Spy Case
FBI says supervisor Earl Pitts, paid over 224000 from 1987 to 1992 by the KGB and SVRR, continued spying after discovering a ceiling camera in his Quantico office. Undercover agents staged diversions and a false flag operation to coax him to resume.
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FBI
Earl Pitts
Pitts
FBI Academy
Quantico
KGB
SVRR
New York
U.N
Louis Freeh
Virginia
Russia
Recall of 10 sweater brands over flammability risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ordered a recall and stop sale on more than 32 000 chenille sweaters for girls and women after deeming them dangerously flammable. The action affects many department stores and boutiques nationwide. sweaters cost 38 to 130 dollars and are made in China Hong Kong Taiwan and the United States.
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Washington
Consumer Product Safety Commission
China
Hong Kong
Taiwan
United States
Industry pushes for quick decision on air bags
Industry leaders urged rapid action to allow less forceful air bags in cars, arguing for an emergency ruling to meet a mid February drop-dead date. Officials noted air bags save lives but have caused fatalities in low speed crashes, pushing regulators to depower devices soon.
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Ashington
Andrew Card
American Automobile Manufacturers Association
House
Jim Hall
National Transportation Safety Board
Frank Wolf
R-Va
Federal Regulating Agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Wolf
NHTSA
Ricardo Martinez
Card
FBI Chief Says He'd Fire Jewell Leak Inside FBI
FBI Director Louis Freeh told a Senate panel he would fire and prosecute the leaker who named Richard Jewell as a suspect in the Atlanta Olympic Park bombing. He noted limited progress on the justice department probe and criticized the leak as harmful to law enforcement and public trust.
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FBI
Louis Freeh
Richard Jewell
Olympic Park
Atlanta
Freeh
Justice Department
Senate
Jewell
Tam
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Steve Geimann
Communications Daily
Society of Professional Journalists
Paul McMasters
Freedom Forum
Jay Black
University of South Florida
Wheelin Dealin Jr Heavy Haulers 1997 Vans
Ken Chester reviews the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full size vans, noting their long history, 1996 97 models, two wheelbases five powerplants including a diesel V8, and options from cargo to passenger versions. He praises drive quality and interior design while flagging cramped belts and hoses, high pricing, limited supply, and no rebates.
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America
Ford
General Motors
Chevrolet
Detroit
Ford expands lemon policy with reacquired vehicle label
Detroit reports Ford Motor Co extends lemon law stance by tagging repurchased cars with a door jam sticker stating reacquired status for nonconformance and repaired. customers must sign and return a form to acknowledge purchase of a reacquired vehicle, plus a limited warranty. General Motors counters with Major Guard extended service contract for non lease cars up to seven model years old, covering most items except glass and tires. a Custom contract remains for cars up to ten years old, price difference small as of Oct 1. Major Guard lasts 100,000 miles.
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K. Loni Yates
Ford Motor
Ford Motor Co
General Motors
Major Guard
Boston Latin School adopts merit based half quota plan
Boston Latin School approves a new admission policy to settle a racial discrimination suit. Half the spots go to merit for top performers, while the other half mirror the top half of applicants by race, reducing Black, Hispanic, and Asian representation. Some officials criticize the plan as insufficient and potentially unlawful.
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OSTON
Michael C. McLaughlin
Julia
Boston Latin School
Boston Latin
Felix Arroyo
Boston
Black Educators Alliance of Massachusetts
Charles Yancey
Buick revamps Park Avenue and Century sedans for luxury and value
Buick introduces redesigned Park Avenue and Century models aimed at competing with mid sized rivals. The Park Avenue gains heavier four wheel disc brakes a lengthened wheelbase a stiffer body and new interior tech including heads up display rain sensing wipers low tire pressure sensors. The Century features a longer wheelbase wider tracks a 3.1 liter V six engine 160 horsepower seating for six with an optional rear built in child seat and steering wheel radio controls. Base Park Avenue starts at 29995 while Century pricing was unavailable at press time.
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Chevrolet
Buick
Park Avenue
Century
Roadside Safety Guidance From National Safety Council
Practical advice to handle vehicle breakdowns calmly with steps to exit traffic safely. Use warning devices, raise the hood to signal, seek help, avoid rides from strangers, and consider an emergency kit and roadside assistance membership for coverage and peace of mind.
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National Safety Council
Power struggle stains Christmas at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church
EMBERT S C AP River’s century old Mount Pisgah Baptist Church is torn by infighting over leadership and finances. Pastor Marvin Hodge was fired amid allegations of misused tithes and private talks. Deacons and trustees clash with courts and police. three Sundays without services. Judge King ordered meetings in January as factions lean toward reconciliation or lasting division.
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Embert
S.C
Mount Pisgah Baptist Church
Mount Pisgah
Coleman Dennis
Marvin Hodge
Hodge
South Carolina
Howard King
King
Nec
Maggie Lane
Naomi Sanders
Inmate caught attempting prison escape in a box
David A. Neel, 48, serving up to life for molesting a child, was found outside the Utah prison in a large box bearing an address label. He had tried to break out via UPS and was returned to his cell.
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Point OF the Mountain
Utah
UPS
David A. Neel
Catalytic converters transform auto exhaust into cleaner emissions
In 1970s emissions push, catalytic converters promised to cut hydrocarbons, CO, and NOx. Two way and three way designs use platinum palladium and rhodium to convert pollutants to water, CO2, and nitrogen, with high operating temperatures and lead-related challenges.
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Milt Hendry
Grammer engaged to Camille Donatacci in announced wedding
Los Angeles AP reports actor Kelsey Grammer, known for Frasier, and Camille Donatacci have announced their engagement and plan to wed soon. Grammer, who has a past rehab struggle, previously starred as Dr. Frasier Crane on Cheers and now faces a third marriage. Bacall Eyes comeback with film roles in 1997 releases.
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Los Angeles
Kelsey Grammer
Grammer
Camille Donatacci
Camille
USA Today
Donatacci
Ucla Film School
Woody Allen
Harry
Frasier Crane
Lauren Bacall
New York Times
Bacall
Barbra Streisand
Jack Lemmon
Humphrey Bogart
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