Congressional negotiators reach fraud legislation deal
Lawmakers forge a bipartisan pact adding criminal penalties for corporate fraud and document shredding, creating an independent accounting overseer, and limiting firms from consulting for clients they audit. Aimed at investor protection, the bill could pass before the August recess as White House touts the pact and Adelphia arrests underscore enforcement.
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White House
Adelphia Communications Corp
Ari Fleischer
Fund-raiser for Nikki Dunn Aid Amid Chronic Pancreatitis Battle
Nine year old Nikki Dunn faces chronic hereditary pancreatitis with constant pain and heavy daily medication. Greg and Christy Dunn organize charity events in Lesser and Sesser including a Kiwanis auction and a benefit dance to cover medical bills and support the family. Local police chief Greg’s boss helps mobilize support from area Kiwanis clubs.
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Nikki
Kiwanis Club
Nikki Dunn
Opera House
Flix
State Bank of Whittington
Greg
Christy
Sesser
Paul Carlson
Sesser Kiwanis
Sesser City Park
Sesser Opera House
Marion Unit 2 weighs smaller classes and new schools plan
Marion Unit 2 officials push for reduced class sizes and growth driven by the region. They anticipate possible construction of two new grade schools within 10 to 20 years if population trends continue. Leaders credit community generosity and strong support for education.
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Goodman
Marion Unit 2
Dow rebounds as market weighs bottom, watching for next turn
The Dow rose on a day that followed a 1600-point two-week decline but experts doubt a sustained bottom. Analysts cite short-seller exits and favorable news, including the Adelphia founder arrests, as factors behind the one-day uptick. Citigroup and JP Morgan defended themselves amid Enron-linked fears, buoyed by an S&P endorsement.
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Dow
Prudential Financial
Larry Wachtel
Wachtel
Adelphia
New York
Citigroup
JP Morgan
Enron
Standard & Poor’s Corp
Car Released After Bond in Crab Orchard Crash
Williamson County Sheriff Tom Cundiff said Marlow was released after posting bond and avoided hitting another car. The vehicle ended in water at Crab Orchard but was not fully submerged. Fire Chief Huffstutler noted Marlow exited the car before responders arrived, with Cambria Police assisting.
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Williamson County
Tom Cundiff
Marlow
Cundiff
Frank Huffstutler
Lake of Egypt
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