Mob figure Baldino Shot Outside Melrose Diner
Philadelphia police say Frank Baldino 46 a noted mob associate was shot five times while seated in his white Cadillac outside the Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia as factions fight for control of the city’s organized crime. Baldino lived in South Philadelphia and worked as a gofer collecting street taxes for Joseph Merlino who seeks control from John Stanfa.
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MIT Antitrust Case Reopened After Appeals Ruling
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered MIT’s price-fixing case back to a district judge after a 2-1 vote. The suit centers on alleged overfunding and annual financial-aid agreements among MIT and eight Ivy League schools to avoid bidding wars.
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Suspect sought after threats against Kathie Lee Gifford
Gaston County officers and FBI search for Richard D. Jones 32 who allegedly threatened to kidnap Kathie Lee Gifford after injuring his aunt, stealing about 1500 dollars, and fleeing in her car. Jones said he would find his girlfriend Kathie Lee, and police found a scrapbook of Gifford at the aunt’s home. Gifford co hosts Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.
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Richard D. Jones
Shelby
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Gaston County Police Department
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Jones
Kathie Lee
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Gifford
Atlantic City
Regis and
Kathe Lee
U S may aid Japan with anti missile defense talks
A senior Defense Department official will open talks with Japan on how the United States can help develop an anti missile defense system. John M. Deutch, undersecretary for acquisition and technology, leaves Sunday for a trip that also covers Hawaii and South Korea.
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Acquisition and Technology
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South Korea
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Deutch
Mother Teresa Improves but Remains Hospitalized in Calcutta
The 83-year-old Nobel laureate’s condition has improved after heart surgery at B M Birla Heart Research Center but doctors will monitor her weak ears and decide on discharge in a day or two. Mother Teresa aims to leave for preparations for a first visit to China and to open a handicapped home there.
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India
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Tarun Kumar Praharaj
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Abortion rights stance eyed for lower court judges
Washington officials say the Clinton White House weighs naming judges who have opposed abortion rights to lower federal courts to show even handedness and end the abortion litmus test. William Downes of Casper Wyoming is among candidates for a U.S. District Court seat.
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Groups offer compromise on Northwest forest logging limits
Environmental groups propose limited jogger access to forests protected for the northern spotted owl with two thirds of requested timber volume. Industry and labor reject the offer as insufficient. administration remains noncommittal. Some groups accuse others of selling out while a rival faction pushes to block any deal. If agreed, they would seek a modification of Judge Dwyer’s logging ban.
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Clinton
Andy Kerr
Oregon Natural Resources Council
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Native Forest Council
Eugene
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William Dwyer
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Cuban air force captain defects to U S in MiG jet
A Cuban air force captain defected by flying an unarmed MiG 21 to Key West Florida. Capt Enio Ravelo Rodriguez 32 sought political asylum and was held by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Officials differed on radar detection as the jet traveled low and fast before landing. lawmakers called for Pentagon inquiries amid heightened defense concerns.
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Evacuation After Chemical Release Near Davies Stores
At least three K M Davies employees were injured and five firefighters exposed in a chemical release. A state of emergency remained in effect as about 300 residents were not allowed back home. Evacuees were taken to East Williamson Fire Hall. Red Cross volunteers noted most stayed with immediate-area residents. Betty Bouwens reported coughing and headaches among her grandchildren near the mobile home park.
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E.M. Davies
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Red Cross
Sharon Tye
Myers Community Hospital
Sodus
Strong Memorial Hospital
Betty Bouwens
Bouwens
Menendez brothers testify in defense of slayings case
Lyle Menendez describes loading a shotgun and killing his parents, saying he shot his mother in the face after returning to a family room. He and Erik disposed of the weapons and clothes. prosecutors mock the testimony as acting. The brothers face first degree murder charges with potential death penalty. defense cites years of abuse.
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Lyle Menendez
Laurence Olivier
Jose Menendez
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