Providence postal supervisor pleads guilty to $3.5 million theft
Robert Catallozzi, a 46 year old former Postal Service accounting supervisor, admitted stealing treasury checks and money orders from the Providence Post Office in what officials call the postal system’s largest embezzlement. He faces 33 to 41 months in prison after a plea bargain that forgoes several properties in Cranston and a South Kingstown cottage. Sentencing set for March 10.
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Fake AP Dispatch Claims Microsoft Vatican Merger
A hoax story circulated on the Internet claiming Microsoft would acquire the Roman Catholic Church. The fake AP dispatch dated from Vatican City described a merged entity with exclusive Bible rights and Vatican roles, but Microsoft and AP denied any knowledge of the tale.
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Ex-ung smuggler near law license in Maine case
Harvey Prager, 47, who masterminded 11 tons of marijuana smuggling and later cared for AIDS patients under house arrest, faces a Massachusetts Board of Bar Examiners hearing to prove moral fitness for admission to the bar. He previously passed the Maine bar exam but must demonstrate rehabilitation before the state’s high court.
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Miami man hires hit man to kill witness in molestation case
Vincent Biviano, 65, allegedly hired a killer to murder the witness in a case involving a 5-year-old girl in Pompano Beach whom he is accused of molesting. The hit man turned out to be an undercover Broward sheriff’s detective recording the conversation. Biviano was charged with solicitation to commit first degree murder and faces renewed prison time. The girl is in police protection with her mother.
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Eldorado Elf Continues Cadillac Santa Cash Gift Tradition
A mystery benefactor known as the Eldorado Elf distributed about 15,000 dollars in ten dollar bills to Skid Row residents at the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles. The 12 year tradition continues after the Cadillac Santa died and a friend kept the giving alive aboard a red 1994 Cadillac Eldorado. The elf, who asks to remain unnamed, calls himself Cadillac Santa’s Elf and says the act is exhilarating.
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Pig farm relocation fuels protests near Bush Library
Residents near Mary College Station protest moving the Texas A&M Swine Center from theGeorge Bush Presidential Library site to Brushy Community citing odor and wastewater concerns. University officials say no odor or contamination risk, library construction began last month on an $82 million project slated for 1997 completion.
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Debate over college tax break may boost tuition
The White House tax break proposal would let families earning up to 100000 deduct up to 10000 for tuition from vocational to Harvard levels, potentially raising tuition to preserve benefits. Educators warn aid may shift to richer families, while poorer students risk less aid and harder access. Brown University's Vartan Gregorian suggests a National Students Savings Bank with tax free growth to fund higher education.
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State officials push hiring limits for essential services
State budget director Rudy Runko ordered agencies not to hire unless needed for health or safety. Since Nov 8, 2003, the state employed about 100 fewer people by Nov 30 than the prior year, with agencies reporting net losses post election. Office of Mental Health says 1735 hires and 245 losses since Nov 8, including 98 health workers. Medicaid reimbursements could be at risk without filled positions. Parks Department added 11 staff for Bear Mountain staffing, while 23 resigned or retired, justifying the conservation educator role for museum and animal care needs.
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O J Simpson coin sells fast in Buffalo shop
Richard Jakugczak displays a commemorative O J Simpson coin in his Buffalo store after Simpson approved the design from jail. About 6,000 coins were produced and most have sold. Simpson wins one, loses one in coverage as legal actions unfold. Judge Lance Ito denies a bid to delay the DNA hearing, sets it for January 5.
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Schools prove better than expected study finds gains
Rand Corp researchers say nine schools improved over two decades and that better educated parents and smaller families aided student learning. Analysis of NAEP tests from 1970 to 1990 shows rising scores for 13 and 17 year olds, with whites making smaller gains than Hispanics and Blacks.
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