Untaxed high sulfur diesel crackdown targets truckers
State and federal authorities push an anti tax evasion drive on diesel used by trucks. Non taxed high sulfur fuel is dyed red under a new federal rule, while violators face fines up to ten dollars per gallon of tank capacity. Early compliance checks show a notable portion of trucks using untaxed fuel, with broader environmental and revenue implications.
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M. Jean Kossoff
Department of Revenue
Richards
Jesse Rhinehart
Criminal Investigation Division
IRS
Mackey
Clarks
Kossoff
Barnes to be consultant for transpark panel options
The 13 member committee weighing executive director options for the Global TransPark considers hiring Barnes as a six month to two year consultant. Nichols argues Barnes lacks needed experience and questions the long tenure while the panel delays a decision until the full commission meeting on December 1.
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Barnes
Commission
Hal Plank
Goldsboro
Plank
Beverly Perdue
Pamlico County
Henson
Transpark
Carl Grant
Grant
Hebron Tomb Reopening Sparks Jewish Muslim Tensions
Israel's cabinet approved a limited reopening of the tomb for 200 worshippers from each faith this week, reserving key rooms for Jews while allowing exclusive use during certain holidays. The plan aims to test new security measures and faces criticism as the site remains flashpoint in Hebron.
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Israel
Yitzhak
Abraham
Jacob
Hebron
Mustafa Natche
Noam Arnon
Goldstein
Meir Shamgar
Supreme Court
New York City
Herod
West Bank
Jordan
Middle East
Serbs Not Panicking Amid War Ides of Fear
Ordinary people appear dazed by the strain of living under threat as Milena Satic a food store cashier describes nightmares of Croats crossing the river. She evacuated her children to Serbia, her husband serving in the army but home each night, saying they care only that their children stay safe.
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Milena Satic
Serbia
FAA studies fire blocks and stronger seats in aircraft design
FAA researchers examine fire resistant evacuation slides overhead bins and side walls to reduce toxic gas release. They cite a 1988 Delta 727 crash in Dallas where 94 of 108 survived despite the fire, suggesting fire blocking layers helped. Research also targets secure overhead bins, sturdy seat construction, and seats that stay attached to the cabin to limit injuries.
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Sarkos
Dallas
FAA
Eco King Charles Opens World Ecology Congress in Hong Kong
Prince Charles endorses bicycles over cars at the six day Conference on Environment in Hong Kong. He calls himself an incurable romantic about urban planning and urges sustainable cities with pedestrians and bikes, while criticizing postwar streetcar removal. The event follows Rio Earth Summit 1992 as officials discuss cleaner, safer, more productive cities.
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Hong Kong
Charles
Britain
London
John Ruskin
Wordsworth
Westminster Bridge
Olivia Mills A Craven CC Student Balances Modeling and Riding
Olivia Mills, a Craven Community College student, pursues modeling and horseback riding in spare time. She is asked about term limits beyond the presidency and replies that it doesn’t make too much difference to her.
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Mills
Craven Community College
Jury questioning begins today in Fleiss trial
Jury questioning opens in Los Angeles Superior Court as prosecutor and defense outline plans for a three week trial of Heidi Fleiss the Hollywood madam accused of running a call girl ring. Fleiss 28 pleaded innocent to pandering charges and may testify while her father faces separate federal money laundering bank fraud and conspiracy charges.
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Heidi Fleiss
Hollywood
Superior Court
Los Angeles
Fleiss
Marks
Paul
Toenail clipper craze reveals American frustrations
Mike Royko writes about a fad for the Easy Hold toenail clipper that has sparked nationwide letters and calls. He notes customers seek the product through drugstores, while distributors and stores lag in stocking it, urging readers to demand access to the device.
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W.E. Bassett Co
Shelton
Conn
Bassett
America
Mike Royko
Question on Reagan’s health sparks reader poll
Readers weigh in on whether former President Reagan has Alzheimer's disease. Messages mention a phone poll with numbers 638 3579 and 638 6552 and reference a sensational claim about Susan Smith. The fragmentary note includes a quoted critic hoping for accountability.
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Reagan
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