Area code crisis balloons despite unused numbers
Area codes multiply nationwide as number blocks leave many digits unused. The FCC weighs new rules as California, Chicago, Dallas and Houston expand codes, and overlays or splits push 10 digit dialing and new equipment. Industry projects foresee about 30 new codes yearly unless policy changes occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald J. Binz
Competition Policy Institute
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
California
Chicago
Bruce Armstrong
Colorado Public Utilities Commission
Canada
Caribbean
United States
One in six House races see $1 million spenders
Federal records show about 94 candidates in 76 districts spent at least $1 million in 1997 98, with the majority winning. Spending across the House and Senate totaled $617.1 million, down slightly from 1995 96. Analysts note modern campaigns rely on computer systems and large outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
House
Federal Election Commission
Ameri
Alan Chartock
The
State University of New York
FEC
Senate
California
Robert Dornan
Loretta Sanchez
Randy Hoffman
Brad Sherman
Bush family to attend inauguration with Graham to give invocation
Gov elect Jeb Bush will be sworn in on the Old Capitol steps with his parents and brother George W. Bush in attendance. Rev Billy Graham is set to deliver the invocation and benediction as part of the ceremony amid praise from Cory Tilley for the elder Bushs choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
Jeb Bush
Mom
Bush
George
Barbara Bush
Florida
Old Capitol
Texas
George W. Bush
Cory
Graham
Insurance firm to repay seniors in California action
An Ohio company will pay a multimillion settlement for pressuring the elderly to buy investments without understanding risks. Cincinnati based Great American Life Insurance Co. and Alliance for Mature Americans sold 2900 policies worth 115 million to seniors in California. The firm will refund buyers or heirs with interest. final amount depends on claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
Ohio
Dan Luntren
State Bar
Great American Life Insurance Co
Orange County
Alliance For
Great American
Safety gates recalled by BRK Brands over choking hazard
BRK Brands Inc of Aurora Illinois recalls about 36,800 First Alert True Fit safety gates after plastic components can break, posing a choking risk to children. The recall affects gates sold in the United States and consumer safety notices advise inspection and disposal of affected units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
BRK Brands Inc
Aurora, Ii
Annual Meeting Notice for Franklin County RWD No 1
Notification to voting members of Franklin County RWD No 1 for January 14 at 7 30 p m Ot tawa Township Hall to elect two directors for three year terms adopt the 1999 budget and conduct any other business Lyfe Sundstrom Chairman Fr Co RWD No 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
RWD
Ottawa Township Hall
Lyfe Sundstrom
Chaiman
Fr. Co
Franklin County Kansas Special Election Notice
Voters will decide on a mill levy for principal and interest payments at 19.68 mills. Poll sites include Rantoul Presbyterian Fellowship Princeton Community Building Pottawatomie Community Building Richmond Fire Station and designated township polling places. The election is conducted by Franklin County Clerk Shari Perry, 315 South Main Otawa, Kansas 66067, with voting hours closing February 2, 1999 at 00:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maturi
Cutter Township
Harrison Township
Homewood Township
Lincoln Township
Elec
Rantoul Presbyterian Fellowship
Princeton
Pottawatomie
Richmond Fire Station
Pottawatomie Township
Richmond Township
Be Tions
Franklin County
Kansas
South Main
Otawa
Seal Fe
Shari Parry Shari
Perry
Mother of octuplets says it was for love
Nkem Chukwu, after farewell to seven surviving octuplets at St Luke's Episcopal, says carrying eight babies to term was for love. She and husband Luke Udobi described the frail, hopeful moment as the seven remaining infants battle for stability, with one dead.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dallas
Houston
U.S
AP Research
Peter Fenn
Honolulu
Coast Guard
Richard Branson
Virgin Empire
Virgin Retail Group
Virgin Atlantic Airways
David Santos
Branson
Steve Fossett
Per Lindstrand
Lindstrand Balloons Ltd
Paul
Minn
Jesse Ventura
Hollywood
Minnesota Film Board
Ventura
Randy Adamsick
Craig Rice
Adamsick
Los Angeles
Firet
Central Heights
CentralEights
Unified School District
K.S.A
of Funder
Nds
Nationst Payments
Ottawa Herald
Clean Legal Services
HAWKS
Chual Kot
Oro Ge Tee
Skinhead
Whole Food Emporium
Better Business Bureau
Securities Commission
Consumer Protection
Attorney General's Office
Consumer Credit Commission
DeGeorge Home Alliance
Saunders & Saunders
Attorneys At Law
Chihuahua
Rock Creek
AVON
Ottawa - Lawrence
Ottawa Country Club
Covenant Transport
Bud Meyer
Cail
Kansas City
Odera
Ms. Chukwu
Brian Kirshen
Randalls
Eric Johnson
MT Accirieng Wale
Alg Ve
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!