Waste Management cited for widespread chemical waste abuses
The United States' largest hazardous waste handler, Waste Management Inc., faces state and federal censure for disposing of dangerous chemicals at seven or more sites. Former chemists allege ignored warnings and coverups, while the company disputes most claims, noting minor infractions and asserting strict regulatory compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Defense Department
Waste Management Inc
Waste Management
Chicago
Harold Gershowitz
Gershowitz
Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois
Net
F. Hartigan
Calumet City
Philip C. Parenti
Attorney General
Vickery
Ohio
Emelle
Ala
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Wisconsin
Michigan
Alabama
Colorado
Justice Department
Seymour
Ind
EPA
Anne McGill Burford
Vulcanus
Gulf of Mexico
Department of Defense
Wilfrid Collins
Defense Property Disposal Service
Striking rail workers call off Amtrak action
Striking rail workers who shut down three major systems halted service for 197000 riders but spared Amtrak from a strike. UTU and 11 unions joined Philadelphia's SEPTA walkout while the Northeast Corridor faced pressure over fare passes and regional transit support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amtrak
Northeast
United Transporation Union
New Jersey
ULL
ND Transit
New York
Metro-North
UTU
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Philadelphia
Inmates stab three in 64 hour Santa Ana jail rampage
Czares County jail inmates sparked a 64 hour rampage injuring three deputies and one inmate. Deputies William Francis and Guy Bremmer were stabbed in the back and hospitalized in serious condition, while Bob Bolong healed at home after a knee injury. The outbreak began when guards tried to remove John Karl Cox from his bunk for a walkway sweep. They tore fixtures, pulled plumbing, set fires, and damaged bunks during the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana
Calif
Czares County
Wyatt Hart
William Francis
Guy Bremmer
Bob Bolong
Hart
Harris appeal rejected in Tarnower murder case
Washington authorities report Jean Harris, convicted for the 1980 shooting death of Dr. Herman Tarnower author of the Scarsdale Diet book, failed to obtain a Supreme Court hearing. The court refused her claims of an unfair trial due to media coverage and prejudicial evidence, potentially ending her federal appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jean Harris
Tarnover
Westchester County
N.Y
High Court
California
Supreme Court
Texas
White House
Capitol
Pennsylvania
ABC
Detroit
Harris
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York Times Service
United Press International
John Karl Cox
Cox
Topcourt
Vancouver
Wash
Mount St. Helens
Globe
U.S. Geological Survey
University of Washington Geophysics Laboratory
Jacobs
Teall Ave
Syracuse
E. Genesee St
Hartford
Islip
Montreal