Missing diver fled across the world before arrest
David J. Priedland disappeared while facing sentencing for kickbacks from a Teamsters pension fund. Special agent John C. McGinley said Priedland swam away and surfaced in other nations, traveling first class with funds from friends. He visited Kenya, Venice, Paris, Chaville, Kong and Singapore while evading authorities.
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John C. McGinley
PEI Newark
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Paris
Chaval
France
Kong
Singapore
Armored truck heist at Weymouth shopping plaza
Four armed robbers seized an armored truck outside a Weymouth bank at a busy plaza. Guards were found unharmed and restrained nearby. A blue Chevrolet relay van was found on fire further down the road to destroy evidence. The robbery lasted under five minutes with money missing and suspects unidentified.
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Weymouth
Stass
19 named as Carnegie heroes from 11 states and Canada
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission honored Lucille Babcock of Little Rock Arkansas and 18 others for risking their lives to aid others. Babcock, a 66 year old disabled woman, subdued a neighbor's attacker with her cane during a rape incident. Five claimed they lied in their attempts.
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Carnegie Heroes
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Lucille Babcock
Little Rock, Ark
States
Canada
PTL reorganization plan cleared amid debts recap
In Columbia South Carolina on Tuesday bankruptcy judge Rufus Reynolds confirmed PTL’s reorganization plan allowing the ministry to begin repaying over 60 million dollars in debts. Trustee David Clark hailed the move as a new resurrection while creditors and Jim Bakker's attorney voiced objections. The IRS expressed satisfaction as negotiations for a potential settlement proceed with a 60 day report due. A Romanian tennis player Madamina Voinea was granted political asylum in the United States after defecting a day earlier.
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S.C
David Clark
PTL
Rufus Reynolds
Jim
IRS
TRS
Reynolds
Clark
Knight-Ridder News Service
Miami
United States
Madamina Voinea
Romania
Jen
Worker survives fall down air duct
Edward Ruetigers a 51 year old Manassas Virginia man survived a fall down a air duct at a Fairfax County office building. He was in serious condition at Fairfax Hospital with possible neck and back injuries after wedging in an 18 by 18 inch duct section on the fourth floor and workers cut through the duct to rescue him.
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Washington
Edward Ruetigers
Manassas
Fairfax County
Fairfax Hospital
Ruettgers
Me Wedding at McDonald’s Sparks Surprise Firing
Kathy Goley, manager of a White Lake Township McDonald’s in Michigan, wed customer Bob Hagle Monday inside the restaurant. Before vows, about half the staff were fired as roughly 50 guests watched amid rows of fresh Big Macs. The ceremony occurred during business hours, shocking regulars.
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Detroit
Kathy Goley
McDonald’s
White Lake Town
Mich
Bob Hagle
Man Arrested in Child Rape Inquiry as Break Appears
Police announce the arrest of Paul H. Kalakosky, 34, after a search of his home, as investigators say he fits victim descriptions. Chief Terry Mangan notes the case has 14 months with 1,400-plus suspects listed and 2,300 tips received, but Kalakosky was not named in tips.
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Terry Mangan
Paul H. Kalakosky
Mangan
Kalakoshky
Reagan signs deficit reduction package amid last minute votes
Congress approved a catch all spending bill and a major housing measure aimed at saving 33.3 billion dollars. The package includes a prohibition on government non disclosure pledges and limits on foreign participation in public works. Senate passage was 59 to 30 and House vote was 209 to 208 amid late night drama.
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United Stats
Congress
Byrd
White House
Reagan
Senate
Bailus details $8000 payoff tied to Skaneateles bonds
In a federal hearing, Bajus testified he held $490,000 in municipal bearer bonds and coupons for former Mayor Lee Alexander’s alleged kickback scheme. Spaulding and Bajus spoke of an $8,000 payment amid debt and favors, with bonds later traced to a Park Circle restaurant meeting and a transfer to DiNardo and Alexander. The case probes a conspiracy and set trial for January 19 if charges stand.
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Lee Alexander
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Internal Revenue Service
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Demosthenes Stathis
Skaneateles
Bajus
U.S
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West
Bele
John Shannon
Hanover Trust Co
Syracuse
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U.S. District Court
Thomas J. McAvoy
Barbara Netti
Manufacturer's Hanover Bank
Park Circle
Park Street
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Spaulding
Manu- Buys
Hanover
China
Wulding
Ing
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Ida
Alding
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Ai Alding
Ben DiNardo
Sherwood Inn
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DiNardo
Poseidon
James St
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