Neuse COG faces scrutiny over demotion, pay gaps and staff threats
State auditor weighs a second special audit of Neuse COG as JTPA and Area Aging Agency face alleged demotions and transfers aimed at a less-experienced white man who reportedly earned nearly six thousand more than a female manager. Three black employees threaten lawsuits after orders to move or demote them. District officials say the audit may reveal wide concerns while other funding streams remain unaffected.
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JTPA
Water purification unit aids Marines in Africa and at home
MWSS 271 Marines in Goma and at Bogue Field highlight ROWPU capabilities turning undrinkable water into life saving supply. The unit produces about 100000 gallons daily, can purify water from rivers seas or oceans, and supports training and base needs with on base onion tanks and water buffaloes for easy access.
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Zaire
Mwss 271
Michael Elko
John Murphy
U.S. Army
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Cpl
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Bogue Field
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Abortion Clinic Violence Ties Pensacola History
Hospital spokeswoman Carol Trivett confirmed a clinic incident in Pensacola but could not identify the patient or condition. The piece recalls the 1993 slaying of Dr. David Gunn near Pensacola Women’s Medical Services and the later conviction of Michael F. Griffin. It also notes the 1993 shooting at Dr. George Tiller’s Wichita clinic and related sentencing for Rachelle Shannon.
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Carol Trivett
Pensacola
David Gunn
Eufaula
Ala
Pensacola Women’s Medical Services
George Tiller
Wichita, Kan
Rachelle
Shelley’’ Shannon
Refugees fear new massacres as French pullout nears
In Bukavu near the Goma frontier, 1.2 million refugees face exposure and hunger as French forces plan withdrawal by August 21. UN officials seek assurances the rebel government will protect civilians while aid groups rush food, blankets, and medicine to camps and displacement sites.
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Page
Bukavu
Goma
Mustapha Haragirimana
Kigali
Brooks Promises Bill To Add Police And Death Penalty
D Texas congressman Brooks pledges a sweeping crime package to be on his desk within days. The plan would add 100000 police, ban assault style rifles, apply death penalty to about 60 more crimes, and life sentence for some third time felons. It allocates 11.1 billion for state and local law enforcement, 2.8 billion for federal courts, 10.5 billion for prisons, 7.6 billion for crime prevention, and 1.3 billion for drug courts, with final version non amendable. Senate GOP leader Bob Dole criticized the measure as it moves toward floor consideration.
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Ate
Senate
Bob Dole
Kansas
Congress
Coast Commission mooring limit proposal prompts vote
Readers are invited to vote on a Coastal Resources Commission plan to limit freestanding moorings. Call 638-3579 for yes or 638-6552 for no between 5 p.m. today and noon tomorrow. Also noted is a question on U.S. participation in Rwanda relief efforts with strong charity at home sentiment.
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Coastal Resources Commission
The
Sun Journal
Rome
Hollywood Madam Fleiss Indicted on Fraud and Money Laundering
Federal charges accuse Heidi Fleiss known as the Hollywood Madam of tax fraud conspiracy and money laundering for running an international call girl ring with profits funneled into accounts under her father Paul Fleiss and sister. Indictment cites income of 33000 in 1992 and a 600000 down payment on Michael Douglas's former home. Authorities seek forfeiture of 375000 plus 178000 in cash. Fleiss left a Pasadena shop with her line of sleepwear, declining comment as defense calls the charges vindictive.
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Hollywood
Los Angeles
Michael Douglas
Paul Fleiss
Fleisses
Pasadena
Phillip Heller
Heller
NBC explores Tomi and Roseanne TV movie project
NBC reports a film about Roseanne and Tom Arnold in development with producer Eric Pike. Roseanne seeks divorce amid abuse claims while Arnold seeks $100,000 monthly spousal support. Network says project not final.
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Roseanne
NBC
Tom Arnold
Eric Pike
Tonya
Nancy
Fredy Suarez
Dunn Crafts Birds and a Tax Debate on Tobacco
Dunn says he enjoys woodcarving birds. He questions government involvement in tobacco research and taxation. He argues cigarettes would cost ten cents a pack without taxes, expressing a smoker’s view that tobacco farmers are overburdened.
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Pope in Baltimore: coffee mugs to fund 10 hour visit
City officials plan a mass at Oriole Park on October 23 for Pope John Paul VI. Security, crowd control, and cleanup crews require funding, with Church donations and sales of souvenir mugs, T shirts, caps, totes, and bags to cover costs. Archdiocese spokesman Bill Blaul says proceeds will supplement donations and keep focus on the pope.
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John Paul VI
Archdiocese
Bill Blaul
Blaul
Georgia floods haunt visitors as scenes shock residents
In Albany Georgia doctors and officials describe flood damage with torn walls and sinkholes along the Flint River. Joycelyn E witnessed flooded neighborhoods and discarded furniture while expressing concern about the devastation. Meanwhile Lorena Bobbitt seeks to move to Woodbridge Virginia with her parents to aid recovery and therapy after a high profile trial. Howard Stern seeks 10,000 more signatures to qualify for New York governor race as Libertarian candidate with four weeks left in the petition window.
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Georgia
Lorena Bobbitt
Bobbitt
Woodbridge
Venezuela
Blair Howard
Manassas
Howard Stern
New York
Albany
N.Y
Times Union
Stern
Libertarian Party
O J Simpson coverage prompts plea for balance from readers and criminals
Mike Royko urges TV networks to include police voices among legal experts in the Simpson case. He quotes a row of defense lawyers, notes the absence of criminal perspectives, and cites a Rowan Correctional Center inmate who argues the system favors the famous. He invites more inmate opinions and considers an “O J Day.”
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America
Jimmy Ray Blackwell Sr
Rowan Correctional Center
O.J. Day
Mike Royko
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