Beat the tax sales keep liquor stores busy
Liquor stores report a pre tax increase rush as consumers stock up before Tuesday's 10 percent federal excise tax hike on spirits. Store owners note shoppers buy extra bottles for holidays and events, while analysts warn a later sales slump and higher markups may follow.
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Bill Hotaling
Shop City Liquor
Shop City Plaza
Bardrink
Shop City
England
Liquor, Page A
Hostages in Peril Seek Public Message and Demands
A Beirut based caller claiming to speak for Shiite militants holding six missing Americans warned time is running out for U.S. concessions. He hinted at a forthcoming hostage message to American public opinion, with no location or timing given. Secretary Shultz declined to discuss negotiations while reaffirming a desire to bring all hostages home.
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Befrut
Lebanon
U.S
Beirut
Jihad-islami
George Shultz
NBC
Meet the Press
Shultz
Jihad Islami
Kuwait
United States
Job seekers queue for Niagara Mohawk jobs
Several hundred people lined up along West Erie Boulevard and streets near Niagara Mohawk Power Co seeking work after rumors of 400 openings. By 8 a.m. the group reached about 300, swelling to more as resumes were carried. A company spokesman later said no large-scale hirings were planned.
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West Erie Boulevard
Niagara Mohawk Power Co
Franklin Street
Genesee Street
Dan Gargiulo
Weather mood shifts as rain looms for Tuesday
A weather notice warns of overnight gloom with possible rain on Tuesday. Low temperatures dip to around 60s and highs in the mid 60s. Details reference a local page and contact numbers. A light joke notes that relatives scale with bank balance.
Oneidas bingo hall to open on schedule despite clash
Onida Indian Reservation sponsors say the new bingo hall will open Tuesday as planned after a Sunday disturbance between rival factions caused minor injuries to two men and slight fire damage. Ray Halbritter, spokesman for the traditional group, says the opening will proceed to avoid bad publicity and stresses preparations to keep patrons safe.
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Oneida Indian Reservation
Ray Halbritter
Halbritter
Oneidas
Ray Charles Plays Drive In Show At Schroeppel Field
In Oswego County the legendary Ray Charles performed at Gordy Heagle’s venue Sunday attracting about 700 fans in Schroeppel. Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas attended, moving through the refreshment tent to a makeshift dressing room as Charles played Tell Me What I Say on the field behind home plate.
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Martha Reeves
Oswego County
Schroeppel
Ray Charles
Gordy
Heagle
Martha and the Vandellas
Charles
Detroit
Simone Signoret dies at 64 after long illness
Paris AP reports famed French actress Simone Signoret died today at 64 in her country house near Paris. Her daughter Catherine regret said she fought to the end and died as she lived with courage. Signoret, married since 1951, was known for a husky voice and a repertoire spanning from sultry matron roles to Room at the Top.
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Paris
Simone Signoret
Frande
Catherin
Signoret
the Bute
Martie Sined
Bleachers Collapse Hurts 120 At Tecate Bullfight
In Tecate Mexico at a bullring temporary bleachers collapsed as spectators awaited American matador Raquel Martinez injuring at least 120 people. Fire Chief Luis Villa Vir ple and others reported the stand frame gave way like a deck of cards amid a warning of seconds. Witnesses said those uninjured aided the injured as the bullfight moved on or halted. Coronado police and local officials investigated the tragedy.
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Tecate
Mexico
Raquel Martinez
Luis Villa Vir
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