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Lost From Al Phone Book Sparks Reunion via Net Search
Moss said she knows little about computers as 56 year old Ruby from Daytona Beach recalls how easy Infoseek made finding her old friend Claire, whom she grew up with in Meadville, Pa until Claire moved to Elyria at 15. The two girls, now adults, had lost touch and never corresponded.
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Clinton shifts on capital gains tax relief amid broader tax plan clash
President Clinton moved toward Republicans on capital gains tax breaks while criticizing their overall plan as insufficient for middle class Americans. He urged bipartisan compromise and argued his proposal targets gains without bloating the deficit, even at a Boston fundraiser.
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Two childhood friends reunite after 42 years
Claire Moss and Marcia Ruby, once Elyria and Wis consin pals, reconnected to reminisce and share life updates. They discovered both had good husbands, swapped memories of growing up, and planned future contact including a potential visit and a meeting in Pennsylvania to reconnect with Ruby’s family.
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Hong Kong returns to China after 156 years of British rule
Jiang Zemin praised the reunification during a late night ceremony as China retook sovereignty over Hong Kong at eight seconds past midnight. Chris Patten departed aboard Britannia with Prince Charles, leaving an ambivalent city of 3 million residents behind.
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All-Star Merchandise Crackdown Draws Broad U S Support
Major League Baseball Enterprises vice president and general counsel announces a major anti counterfeit crackdown at a Cleveland news conference attended by police FBI Secret Service U S attorney Cuyahoga County prosecutor and U S Customs. Officials warn counterfeit sports gear damages fans and brand value and note fines up to 10 years in prison for trademark violations while stressing licensed merchandise like caps banners and apparel.
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U S wastes billions of pounds of food
Washington AP reports a government study finds more than a quarter of U S food produced spoils or is uneaten in 1995 totaling over 96 billion pounds. If 5 percent were recovered, 4 million people could eat and taxpayers would save about 50 million in waste disposal costs.
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Five Corn Snakes Escape After First Floor Fire
Kirin Lisanti says a small fire in the Lisanti home on the first floor caused tank bottoms to break and snakes to escape. Firefighters captured three snakes and placed them in an extra tank. Clyde returned later, Bonnie remained missing. The nonvenomous snakes range from 4 to 5 feet, cared for by Gini Lisanti who plans to give them away due to costs and time.
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Robbers flee bank in white car after Lorain heist
Police say two robbers fled in a white four door compact after grabbing money outside a Lorain bank. The amount is undisclosed, and investigators note the crime differs from typical solo-perpetrator bank robberies. A reward is offered for information with FBI and Lorain Police contact numbers.
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Lorain
Robert Poli
Poli
Lorain County
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Sheffield
Colitre
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Justice and voting margins in All-Star ballot results
The closest vote was at first base where New York's Tino Martinez beat Thome by 19,306. Ken Griffey Jr., Mariners outfielder, led AL with 3,514,340 votes, nearly a million more than any other AL player, and topped previous years.
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Ken Griffey Jr
Seattle Mariners
City hospital seeks lease renegotiation for 20 million expansion
Oberlin College founded hospital in 1907 and control later passed to the city. The project would cost about 20 million, funded 5 million via tax exempt revenue bonds and 15 million through fundraising and hospital revenues. The city council would need to approve the lease amendments to allow borrowing and construction, with a renewal due December 1, 2000. council will appoint a negotiating team to discuss terms and potential next year construction.
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Frank Carlson
Robert DiSpirito
Carlson
Fran Baumann
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Oberlin College
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