Parker’s Indictment Appealed To Fourth Circuit Court
The case centers on Parker, facing sentencing in a federal matter after a long investigation sparked by Berry Bryant's drug arrest. Witnesses Bryant and Gaskins testified, linking Parker to alleged drug runs discussed in a February 1994 restaurant meeting. Parker’s political position was accused of being used for illicit gain while Bryant denies wrongdoing.
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Richmond
Whitted
Parker
Elizabeth City
Raleigh
Boyle
New Bern
McCullough
Federal Probation Office
Berry Cordell Bryant
Pollocksville
Richard Broughton
The
Drug Enforcement Administration
Gaskins
Florida
Bryant
Broughton
George Shaver
Convicted official May Lose Craven County Seat
Parker, a county commissioner and school system employee, faces removal if felon conviction stands. NC law requires eligible voters for office. party and clerk actions set replacement timeline. Parker’s district includes parts of New Bern wards. party may appoint a Democrat from his district, with possible minority replacement. Parker’s job is in maintenance after suspension and reinstatement. his business line and career plans appear on his answering machine.
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Parker
Board of Commissioners
State of
North Carolina
Bob Joyce
Institute of Government
Mary Swartz
Democratic Party
J.W. Williams
Swartz
New Bern
Blizzard
Bleau
Havelock High School
Elizabeth City
G.W. Parker & Associates
Seat belt recall cited in suit over fatal crash
Raleigh attorneys say manufacturers knew of seat belt and seat defects for years and that lax attitude harms consumers. They argue the May 9 suit by Danny L. Boyd and Sheryl B. Toler links to Crystal Boyd's death and claims seats crack in government videotapes. They accuse Toyota of calculating fatalities to balance costs.
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Danny L. Boyd
Sheryl B. Toler
Crystal Boyd
Boyd
Raleigh
Doug Abrams
Abrams
Toyota Corporation
Toyota
NATO Bombing Targets Bosnian Depot Sparks UN Risk
Secretary Perry met in Naples with a NATO admiral coordinating airstrikes on depots near the Bosnian Serb HQ outside Sarajevo. Russian PM Chernomyrdin urged negotiations while criticizing the strikes. Serbs refused to clear weapons, shelled UN zones, killed 76, detained 232 soldiers, and warned of further danger to peacekeepers.
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William Perry
Naples
Italy
NATO
Sarajevo
London
Perry
Russia
Ductive
Viktor Chernomyrdin
Moscow
U.N
Cannes wraps up screenings with black and white films
The Cannes festival closes its 48th edition with two black and white entries from Jim Jarmusch and a French film on racial tensions. Main awards will be announced tonight by Jury president Jeanne Moreau and peers as "La Haine" vies for the Golden Palm alongside "Underground" and "The Look of Ulysses."
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Jim Jarmusch
Jeanne Moreau
Sharon Stone
Paris
Jarmusch
Bill Blake
Johnny Depp
la Haine
Emma Thompson
Carrington
China
Gong Li
Anna Buonaiuto
Memorial Day Plans and Navy ROTC Ties Highlighted at New Bern High
The Sun Journal reports on local students and residents from New Bern. Bryant, a New Bern High junior, aims for the Coast Guard as a medic and plans to join Naval ROTC at his school, likely visiting the National Cemetery on Memorial Day. Flowers claims long alleged ties to Clinton, while Samuel L. Jackson discusses Jurassic Park injuries and future projects.
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Bryant
New Bern
New Bern High School
Coast Guard
Memorial Day
National Cemetery
Lois Lane Actress Tops Online Popularity With Supergirl Shot
Entertainment Weekly reports Lois Lane actress photos from Lois & Clark drew over 20 000 downloads in six months. Co star says the image is striking not for fame but for its cool look. Gennifer Flowers says she isn’t seeking first lady role, preferring singing in a nightclub and a normal life.
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Lois Lane
Superman
Entertainment Weekly
Gennifer Flowers
Bill Clinton
Flowers
St. Paul
Minn
Far Side creator wins cartoonist of year award
Gary Larson, retired creator of The Far Side, was named Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year at the 49th Reuben Awards in Boca Raton. He beat Lynn Johnston, Garry Trudeau, and Greg Evans for the honor as Dan Jurgens and David Silverman won other top prizes at the convention.
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Gary Larson
Boca Raton
Fla
Larson
Lynn Johnston
Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
Luann
Greg Evans
Trudeau
Dan Jurgens
David Silverman
Walt Disney Co
Richard's fate and a court case spark moral outrage
In a powerful critique, Bob Greene decries the treatment of Richard, a crying three week missing boy. He accuses the Illinois Supreme Court and state officials of denying the child's rights while a lawyer mocks the situation and profits from his image. The column questions state authority to investigate and protect Richard's wellbeing.
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Ringling Brothers
Illinois Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Illinois
U.S. Court
Johnny
Bob Greene
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