Boardwalk Echoes Through Atlantic City History and Revival
Atlantic Citys Boardwalk once a beacon of seaside spectacle gave way to casinos after hard times yet some charm remains. Inspector Jim Harrington oversees plank repairs as residents recall the boardwalks original bustle, rail along with Miss America strolls and Fralingers salt water taffy.
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Atlantic City
Fralinger’s
Jim Harrington
Alexander Boardman
Jacob Keim
Heinz
Steel Pier
United States
William Snowden
Treasury secretary defends ATF over Waco raid fallout
Treasury Secretary Robert E Rubin warns that congressional hearings on the Waco Branch Davidian raid could erode support for federal firearms laws. He says opponents spread misinformation and urges the press to hear the Treasury and ATF side, noting internal investigations led to leadership changes and disciplinary actions.
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Washington
Treasury
Robert E. Rubin
Waco
Texas
Rubin
Treasury Department
Lloyd Bentsen
Atfs
ATF
Pizza police push 10 rules for authentic pie
New York AP report describes Naples Pizza Association efforts to standardize authentic pie with a 12 inch limit and wood oven. Experts insist real pizza uses thin crust, Italian flour, scratch sauce, fresh basil and snow white mozzarella made in Italy. Dialogue contrasts Italian standards with American chains and chefs noting taste differences.
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New York
Naples Pizza Association
Italy
Pizza Police
Antonio Primiceri
Missionale
Mexico
Margherita
Giuseppe Farnese
Milan
Pino Tolva
Associazione Pizzaioli Europei E Sostenitori
San Domenico
Tolva
Ugo Dall- Olio
APES
Librarians Move to Prosecute Overdue Borrowers in Springfield
Springfield Public Library steps up collection efforts with prosecutors to pursue overdue items valued at millions. Head of circulation Henry Dutcher vows to press charges on scofflaws, as libraries nationwide deploy courts, computers, and agencies to recover unreturned books videos and discs.
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Springfield
Mass
Henry Dutcher
Dutcher
Springfield Public Library
Scofflaw
George Needham
Public Library Association
Emily Bader
Hampden County District Attorney’s Office
Virginia
Hansel
U.S
Stephen Blumbere
Ottumwa
Iowa
Willamsburg
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Mike MacNally
Howard Schioss
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Davidians
FBI
Primiceri
Peter Castellotti
New York City
Four John’s
Paul Sassano
Gino’s East
Chi
Ian Cows
Theo Schoenegger
Plumiceri
America
National Center For Educational Statistics
Patsy Hansel
Cindy Phillips
Boston Public Library
Scofflaws
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