Union and Mayor Announce Labor Pact to Avert Philadelphia Strike
Philadelphia Union leaders and Mayor John F. Street announced a four year labor agreement covering 11,000 blue collar workers including trash collectors and prison guards, easing a midnight strike deadline six hours prior. The pact grants a 3 percent raise in 2001 2002 and 2003 plus a 1500 signing bonus and higher health care allowances. A second union of 3200 white collar workers remained in negotiations but was not expected to strike.
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Former Newark mayor Kenneth Gibson indicted on corruption charges
68 year old Kenneth Gibson, Newark’s past mayor, faces an 18 count federal indictment after a four year FBI IRS probe into Gibson Associates. The case centers on an Irvington school project $5 million contract that produced one finished elementary school and two unfinished middle school renovations. Accusations include billing for unperformed work, overcharges, tax evasion, and alleged bribes to two school board members who have since left the panel.
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Tobacco moves Smokers' case to federal court
The tobacco industry shifted a Florida smokers' case and its record $145 billion verdict to federal court. It was assigned to U S District Judge Ursula Anparo-Benages. Smokers' attorney Stanley Rosenblatt may seek to return the case to state court. The move followed a motion by the Southeastern Iron Workers health-care plan claiming union members are part of the class seeking to join. Previous similar motions before Judge Rob ert Kaye were rejected.
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Seven Die After South Carolina Freeway Crash Near Chapin
Rescuers found a crumpled Suburban on its side and a toppled cargo truck on Interstate 26 shoulder. Seven people perished, six inside the Suburban, after a tire blowout sent the truck across the median in a high speed crash. Beach gear and luggage littered the scene as investigators described the wreck as the worst they had seen.
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Clinton questioned on fund raising tied to Riady and 1992 notes
Federal investigators questioned President Clinton about fund raising involving Indonesian businessman James Riady dating to the 1992 campaign. Clinton disputed a limousine note pledging $1 million and described not recalling the car note or Riady’s exact involvement while acknowledging meetings in 1992 and 1993.
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Clinton presses late nights to push Mideast peace talks
In Maryland at Camp David, President Clinton presses intensive mediation with Israel and the Palestinians amid deep disputes over Jerusalem refugees and borders. Aides say they are seeing possible progress as Secretary Madeleine Albright steps in, and Clinton plans a memorial service trip in Arkansas.
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Archaeologists and firefighters guard Mesa Verde sites from wildfire
At Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, archaeologists and fire crews joined to protect a vast array of ancient ruins as a 22,000 acre blaze threatens cliff dwellings. Firefighters advance lines around marked sites while officials warn resources are stretched across the West amid multiple fires.
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