Haunted drug tale thrills Centreville residents
More than 1,000 people lined up to tour a Halloween house of horrors in Centreville Maryland. The event staged in the county jail portrays a drug abuser's odyssey from street sale to overdose with police action and an emergency room finale. Organized by local officials and volunteers led by Police Chief John Lechliter the show aims to teach the dangers of crack and cocaine to an audience that included high school students from nearby towns.
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Centreville
Randy Robinson
Grasonville
Leon Demby
Mr. Cocaine
John Lechliter
Lechliter
Cajol
Lechlster
Baltimore
Federal gas tax bid blocked by Bushs stance
Washington AP reports White House rejection of Senator Doles push for higher federal gasoline taxes dampens hopes for tax increases in Congress. Democrats note presidential backing is essential, while foes warn of veto risk. A penny rise would add about 1 billion dollars annually, with parties debating use for roads or deficit reduction.
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Washington
White House
Senate
Bob Dole
Congress
Democratic House
Bush
Marlin Fitzwater
Fitzwater
Nbc-Tv
Meet the Press
Dole
R-Kan
Gress
House
Thomas S. Foley
D-Wash
Foley
George Mitchell
Dmaine
Dan Rostenkowski
D-Ill
Ways and Means
KU Professor Face Proceedings for Dismissal Charge
Chancellor Budig presented a list of charges against anthropology professor Dorothy Willner, alleging failure to attend meetings, serve on committees, advise students, and coordinate curriculum, along with threats and alleged unfounded crimes. Willner fights the dismissal, represented by Donald Koster. formal proceedings were called in April 1988.
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Willner
Donald Koster
American Association
Gee Wed Aden
Budig
Tax fight draws diverse groups to Swaggart case
In a Supreme Court showdown over California taxes on books tapes and other Swaggart Ministries merchandise religious groups from Hare Krishna to mainline Protestants align with the ministry. The case questions the tax on mail order and crusade sales totaling 1.7 million and 240 thousand in California sales, with amicus briefs from ACLU the National Council of Churches and others.
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Washington
Jimmy Swaggart
Supreme Court
California
American Civil Liberties Union
National Conference of State Legislatures
Swaggart
Baton Rouge
Jehovah’s Witnesses
California Supreme Court
ACLU
National Council of Churches
International Society For Krishna Consciousness
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Elder's Cooling & Heating
S. Main
Mid-America
N. Main
North
D.C
Zero
Kawazaki Bayou
KAW Valley Industrial
Kawasaki
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