Land Abandonment Tied to Nighttime Activity Near County Business
Bryan notes the land next to the business has housed a country tavern, then a restaurant and bar, for 12 to 13 years. The building has been abandoned for five to seven years with neighbors reporting late night activity. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office monitors the site.
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Woman attacked Miller with rolling pin after drug state
Deputies report a mother beat Miller on the head with a rolling pin while Miller and Mario slept together. A male relative pulled Miller outside to safety and called for help. The case links to prior crack cocaine arrest and alleged drug dwelling operations. Sheriff Perry called the scene shocking and noted the child’s loving relationship with the caregiver.
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Cuba crisis sparks visa push and clashes at Guantanamo
Refuges from Cuba clash with Haitians at Guantanamo Bay as Panama agrees to accept up to 10,000 Cubans to ease crowding. U S and Cuban officials argue over lifting the embargo and democratic reforms while about 2,700 Cubans are expected to receive U S visas this year.
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Talks on Cuban refugees fail to halt U S boat people crisis
After four days of talks in New York U S and Cuban diplomats made no progress toward ending the sea borne refugee crisis. Cuba proposed boosting legal immigration to 100 000 a year while the United States offered up to 20 000 with Castro promising to curb departures. About 2 700 Cubans are expected to receive U S visas this year.
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Poll shows waning support for Clinton and rising obstruction fears
A poll finds only 36 percent would vote to reelect their representative, 37 percent favor another candidate, and GOP voters lean anti incumbents. Two thirds rate Congress on crime or health reform poorly while a third distrusts Congress or Clinton. The president pleads with his party on Capitol Hill as obstructionism grows, with those over 55, blacks, and low income Americans most likely to see Congress as obstructive.
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Vatican treaty talks clash over abortion terms at UN panel
Delegates at a UN World Health Organization session spar over phrases on reproductive health and abortion. Nakajima promotes culturally appropriate family planning while the Vatican seeks to remove all references to abortion. conservative Muslims oppose it, and Western governments view it as necessary to prevent unsafe pregnancies. The talks, discreet and closed to the public, will shape the next week’s agenda across 16 chapters.
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Kathy Ireland shifts from swimsuit modeling to acting
Kathy Ireland, famed for Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, says she aims to switch from modeling to serious acting. She notes rejections when offered skimpy roles, recalling Fox TV appearances on Down the Shore and Melrose Place where she wore shorts and preferred non pool scenes.
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Aikman Faces Fine Over 75th Anniversary Patch
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman reveals his dislike for the NFL patch on his jersey. He moved the 75th anniversary logo after scratching from the patch incident, but the league deemed the placement improper and warned of a fine. The Cowboys owner allegedly approved the final switch.
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It's come to this Kids giving up on baseball
Robert Reich says his 10-year-old and 13-year-old have given up on baseball because the strike has dragged on. He notes many fans are tuning out and that even football season has begun. Reich met with acting commissioner Bud Selig in Wisconsin and sees no end to the impasse.
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Richard III role marks Richard Thomas stage comeback
Richard Thomas says he has prepared since youth to play Richard III without a hump. The Waltons star recalls deciding at age 13 to tackle the role and notes he will perform with no prosthetics. Richard III opens later this month at Hartford Stage in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Deathbed visit helps actor deal with childhood abuse
Tom Cruise says he made peace with his father's abuse as a child and his dying hospital visit helped release anger. He recalls talking with his father under a no questions condition and wishes his father could see his daughter. Cruise notes his father never saw his films but had his pictures in his hospital room. Jerry Lewis Telethon raises 47.1 million for Muscular Dystrophy Association amid sponsor funds and protests over cure prospects.
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Hennon Reflects On Riverboat Gambling in North Carolina
New Bern resident and former drama teacher Hennon discusses riverboat gambling and the likelihood of a General Assembly bill. He notes personal interest in theater work and hints at how he might vote if a bill reached a floor vote.
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Catalogs as time capsules of late 20th century America
A Bob Greene column notes how late 20th century American life is reflected in catalog offerings. Items range from solar powered golf caps and security alarms to celebrity memorabilia and quirky gadgets, illustrating fears, obsessions, and consumer culture of the era.
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Poll questions on health care and crime bill anger readers
A national poll shows most Americans disapprove of Congress handling health care and the crime bill. Readers are urged to call in with yes or no opinions. The Marine Corps opens more jobs to women, but quotes reveal gender tensions and sexist attitudes surrounding women's service.
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