Iran Contra jurors told to try again in court
Jurors in Clark George's Iran Contra trial told to reexamine their consciences after two deadlocked notes kept them from reaching a unanimous verdict on any of nine counts. Judge Royce C Lamberth explained terms and urged continued deliberations, amid concerns of a possible mistrial and retrial decisions by prosecutors.
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Allen Farrow custody tense as media pressure grows
On the eve of a high stakes custody hearing actor Woody Allen avoids media attention by hiding in a beat up station wagon. Mia Farrow plans to attend the session while Allen’s spokeswoman says he will not be present. The dispute centers on custody of their three children amid allegations linked to Soon Yi Farrow Previn and nude photos.
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Bush weighs selling jets to Saudis and Taiwan amid jobs push
Washington moves to approve multibillion dollar fighter jet sales to Saudi Arabia and Taiwan amid economic pressure to sustain military industry jobs in Ohio and California. The plan includes a proposed 72 F-15 sale to Saudi Arabia and about 150 F-16s to Taiwan, signaling a policy shift.
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CEOs Pressure Pay Disclosure Curbs Rise In Corporate Climate
Corporate leaders and the Business Roundtable move to quiet compensation consultants who supply pay data to the press and regulators. Citicorp chairman John Reed and General Mills leader H Brewster Atwater Jr drive the effort, fearing regulatory pushes to tie pay to company costs. Consultants face strain as directors may curb pay if such rules pass.
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Roundtable pressure shifts stock option pay reporting
Spokesmen say Reed and Atwater unavailable for comment as pressure grows on firms supplying compensation data. Frederick Cook & Co halts questions, others divert to smaller firms. The Roundtable nudges clients away from assisting Wall Street Journal pay survey, citing concerns over future value and sensitivity.
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Highland stores drop commissions amid sales pressure
Industry debate follows Highland Superstores and Sears shifts on commissions. Retailers weigh motivation versus customer pressure as executives, experts, and managers defend or critique pay plans while Sears reports auto service Commission changes and ongoing concerns about training and supervision.
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