Lottery hoax shows one born every minute
A hoax by Charlie Taylor, aided by Alan Abel, duped readers after claiming to win a 35 million Lotto jackpot. The Daily News noted the elaborate six month plan and prior Abel publicity stunts including a New York Times obituary for himself.
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Colombia No Sign Yet On Joining US Drug Blockade
A Bogota based El Tiempo report says Colombia's government under Barco declined a US led anti drug blockade. The paper published a communiqué from the Barco administration that was not corroborated by other outlets. Officials did not return calls. Caribbean region campaigns against drug trafficking were noted with cautious reaction from authorities. Brent Scowcroft was cited blaming premature leaks for the dispute.
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Cities struggle in drug war alone report says
Washington report shows fewer than 10 percent of Galion area cities making headway in local drug battles. Officials say Washington must act, with 58 percent reporting worsening problems and 81 percent noting increasing magnitude across communities.
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Local city leaders warn on drug crisis and tax pressures
A Wayne State Center survey of 314 cities shows 39 percent expect tax increases this year while user fees rise and spending climbs in two thirds of municipalities. Drugs top concerns. leaders seek stronger national action and more federal drug funds despite discontent with allocations.
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Cristiani Ties Troops to Jesuit Killings in El Salvador
President Alfredo Cristiani admitted that troops were linked to the killings of Jesuits and their lay associate at a Jesuit university, acknowledging military involvement amid a civil conflict that has seen elite battalion members questioned. The statement, broadcast Sunday, followed earlier hints from the joint chiefs. A $250,000 reward was offered for information leading to arrests and convictions.
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IRS vows to improve right answers this year
Washington reports the IRS was less than 63 percent accurate in toll free help last year. John Dunne, director of taxpayer service, aims for significant improvement this filing season. Assistors will undergo stricter testing, training, and supervision with GAO and INS questions to ensure correct guidance. Local numbers are in the million tax packets mailed to taxpayers.
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