Background checks halt 204000 gun sales last year
Justice Department data show state and local police blocked 204000 of over 8.6 million prospective gun purchases in 1999, with a 3 percent rejection rate versus 1.8 percent by the FBI. States cite broader access to criminal history records, while the nationwide rate remains 2.4 percent since 1994.
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Justice Department
FBI
Department
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Clinton
Tonys Honor Kate Copenhagen and Contact Dominate Night
The Tonys crowned Kiss Me Kate Copenhagen and Contact as major winners with Michael Blakemore earning two awards for directing both a musical and a play. Kate led with five statues including musical revival and Brian Stokes Mitchell won best leading actor.
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Kate
Copenhagen
Contact
Broadway
Michael Blakemore
Michael Frayn
Stroman
Boyd Gaines
Karen Ziemba
Gaines
Mike Ockrent
Heather Headley
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Disney
Elton John
Tim Rice
Egypt
Tom Stoppard
Stephen Dillane
Jennifer Ehle
Rosemary Harris
Claudia Shear
Mae West
Meredith Willson
George Wolfe
McGraw and Chesney Arrested After Horse Incident
Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney were arrested near Buffalo after a dispute involving a deputy's horse. Chesney allegedly rode away on the horse and McGraw attacked deputies attempting to intervene. McGraw was freed on 2500 bail on charges including assault and resisting arrest. Chesney on disorderly conduct with $100 bail.
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New York Mets
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Abandoned Vehicles Seized On Wigan Street Notice
Legal notices publish an auction of abandoned vehicles at Andy's Wreckar 225 W Wigan St Ottawa listing a 1996 Ford Escort 1981 Ford 1988 Nissan pickup 1983 Chrysler 1983 Dodge pickup 1987 Chevrolet pickup 1976 Chevrolet pickup 1989 Buick Park Avenue 1991 Dodge Caravan 1986 Ford Truck 1966 Pontiac 1986 Toyota pickup with vehicle IDs and partial model details. Sale dates published May 22 2000 and last June 5 2000.
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Andy's Wreckar
Wigan
St. Ottawa
Buick Park Avenue
D-Day Museum to Open in New Orleans Tuesday
The National D-Day Museum in New Orleans opens Tuesday with 10,000 World War II veterans expected for the ceremony. Founded by Stephen Ambrose, the 70,500 square foot center houses 5,000 artifacts, oral histories, and multimedia displays highlighting Normandy, Pacific, and North Africa campaigns.
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Roanoke
Normandy
Europe
Stephen Ambrose
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Ambrose
University of New Orleans
Nick Mueller
North Africa
Mueller
Louisiana
Andrew Jackson Higgins
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