Hackett implicates Perry in 1992 truck arson and cover plan
Hackett says Perry planned to dispose of a 1992 Isuzu by staging theft for insurance. In a June statement from the USS Guam, Hackett details driving with Perry and Knouse to a forest clearing where they damaged the truck and set it alight with Coleman fuel, while Perry urged destruction before deployment.
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Guam
Naval Criminal Investigative Services
Indian Ocean
C. Winston Gilchrist
Federal Public Defender’s Office
Raleigh
Perry
Croatan National Forest
Jones County
Knouse
Wal- Mart
Jacksonville
Nichols seeks to curb land use claims in takings bills
Andy Romanet of the N C League of Municipalities warns the measure would deter enforcement of land use ordinances including zoning and historic districts. Nichols notes uncertain costs but fears heightened litigation and state local bill burdens. Farm Bureau and National Homebuilders push takings bills as environmental groups clash with development.
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Andy Romanet
N.C. League of Municipalities
Romanet
Nichols
Farm Bureau
National Homebuilders Association
Policy to end discrimination against gays in the military during the 1992 campaign
The policy approved in 1993 bars troops from being asked about sexual orientation or investigated without credible evidence. Commanders decide if grounds exist for proceedings, while discharges for homosexuality have fallen since 1991, with critics arguing lingering leeway. Pentagon officials defend fair application of the policy.
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Congress
Clinton
Bacon
Pentagon
Air Force
Bob Potter
Department
Record GDP surge ends 1994 as growth strongest since 1984
The Commerce Department reports fourth quarter 1994 GDP rose 5.1 percent, the fastest quarterly gain since 1993, driven by aircraft and truck sales and higher net exports. Analysts note the surge may slow in early 1995, with markets reacting to the dollar’s weakness and a February factory orders dip.
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Washington
Droos
Commerce Department
U.S
United States
Reagan
First Lady visits Nepal clinic for lifesaving home birth kit
Hillary Rodham Clinton tours a Kalimati Clinic in Nepal highlighting a “safe home delivery kit” for home births. She cites dire maternal mortality, low literacy, and trafficking as critical issues while stressing cooperative global efforts to protect mothers and children.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
Clinton
South Asia
Kalimati Clinic
United States
Nepal
Brock urges practical site for New Bern convention center
Fayetteville resident Brock favors building a new arena and convention center outside downtown. He argues for ample parking and accessibility to deter long walks to events, asking where New Bern should locate it if a center is needed.
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Brock
Fayetteville
New Bern
Smiths husband plans book on death of their sons
David Smith said he will write a joint book with Carol about the October 25 deaths of their sons Michael aged 3 and Alex 14 months. He frames the work as detailing life with Susan V. Smith before the tragedy and notes proceeds will aid a charity in memory of the boys.
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Smith
Susan V. Smith
David Smith
Carol
Michael
Alex Smith
Mrs. Smith
Kuralt On the Road Van Headed to Museum Display
The 1975 FMC Motorcoach that carried CBS correspondent Charles Kuralt on his 50 state odyssey will be exhibited at Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Dearborn Michigan. A touch screen video will feature 50 On the Road segments from 1975 76 Bicentennial coverage. Kuralt began his U S travel in 1967 and the final On the Road segment aired February 29 1988.
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Charles Kuralt
FMC
CBS News
Kuralt
United States
If I Could Own the Cubs A Fateful Chicago Dream
Mike Royko recalls a bold plan to buy the Chicago Cubs in 1981 led by Marshall Field and Bill Finley with Royko pitching to Field. He describes talks of moving the team to Field's Channel and renaming the park, Field’s reluctant assent, and a dramatic sale to the Tribune. He reflects on what might have been and his lingering regrets as a columnist.
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King
Graceland
Cher
Chocolate Editions Unlimited
Wilmington
Del
Wrigley
Cubs
P.K. Wrigley
Finley
George Steinbrenner
Gene Autry
Marshall Field
The
Sun-Times
Chicago
Field
North Woods
Tribune Company
Field Field
Florida
Trib
Shawon
Sammy
Mike Royko
Should landowners be compensated when regulation lowers property value
Readers are urged to vote on compensation for landowners affected by regulatory changes. Calls show mixed opinions on whether compensation is appropriate. The vote asks if Aug. 7 should be the start date for Craven County high schools next year, with results noting scheduling debates and student comment.
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Craven County
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