Royko Assails Murdoch Link in Arkansas Clinton Tale
Mike Royko questions a Murdoch driven report alleging Arkansas corruption and ties to President Clinton. The columnist argues the story relies on flimsy sourcing and sensational framing, urging readers to doubt the sensational charges without substantial evidence.
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New York Legislature Begins Week-Long Midwinter Break
After 16 days in session and three bills signed into law, New York's Legislature heads a week off in Albany. Critics say idle time and back-loading of work persist as Gov George Pataki faces a controversial budget. State Senator Thomas Libous notes voter optics.
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Thomas Libous
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Jailers teach parent skills to captive audience
In Coos County Oregon jail, inmates attend weekly classes to learn parenting skills for the sake of their children. Counselor Glen Elner leads sessions while Jail Administrator Gordon Ogden aims to break a repeated cycle of incarceration. Funded by a $10,000 grant from National Head Start, the program uses a curriculum from Pacific Oaks College to help inmates prepare for reuniting with their kids.
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Haiti prison probe pulls GI toward court martial
Ramsey Clark and human rights advocates travel to Fort Drum to argue that Capt. Lawrence P. Rockwood should not face court-martial after leaving his post to investigate torture and murder reports in a Haitian jail. Rockwood, from Trenton, NLI, is charged with dereliction of duty and conduct unbecoming an officer.
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Two workers escape fire at Brien More Cry
Two workers at Bristol-Myers Squibb in East Syracuse escaped unharmed from an early morning fire in a manufacturing area. A 6:10 am alarm sounded in Building 48 press room. The spray system contained the small blaze started when acetone leaked from a cart into the floor, igniting.
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Presidents' Day reveals blank on school named presidents
Students at schools bearing presidential names show little knowledge of the figures behind them. In Los Angeles, learners confuse Cleveland and Monroe while teachers admit limited familiarity with the presidents they are tied to, though class photos honor U.S. leaders.
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Mildred Monroe
Grover Cleveland
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Nazaro CariJo
John Adams Middle School
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Caryn Cornell
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Cornell
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Tobacco firms challenge Florida smoking suit
The nation’s largest tobacco companies ask the Florida Supreme Court to halt a state lawsuit seeking 1.4 billion for welfare programs treating smoking related illnesses. Philip Morris and R J Reynolds contend state agencies lacked authority to sue and cite new law changes.
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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
State Parrish Agency For Health Care Administration
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Steve Parrish
Philip Morris
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