Jack Lemmon dies after cancer battle at 76
Actor Jack Lemmon, two time Oscar winner, died Wednesday night after a cancer battle. Born February 8 1925 in a Massachusetts hospital elevator, he attended Phillips Academy Andover and Harvard graduating in 1947. He served in the U S Naval Reserve in 1945 46 and began acting in radio in 1948. His first film was It Should Happen To You in 1954. He won Best Supporting Actor for Mister Roberts in 1955 and Best Actor for Save the Tiger in 1973.
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Tax hike approved after tense county budget vote
Commissioners kept most departments near last year’s levels while restoring police funding and cutting other items to fund a 9.33 cent tax increase. The vote split 5 to 2 with Jenkins opposing and Wright concerned for seniors as the final tax rate reached 91.83 cents per 100. The process began with a no tax rise aim and moved to a substantial hike after examining drastic cuts.
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Castro says Raul is likely successor after fainting spell
Fidel Castro told NBC that brother Raul Castro remains his most capable and trusted successor. He noted Raul’s health and authority, and recalled Raul as his “relevo” during recent party discussions. Fidel described the fainting incident during a live speech as briefly passing out under the sun.
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Mom of children in standoff freed on misdemeanor charge
In S Sandpoint Idaho a judge released JoAnn McGuckin dropping the six child neglect count to a misdemeanor. She may visit her children without supervision while a custody fight with the state continues and a custody hearing is set for Friday. She had refused earlier terms for supervised jail release. The misdemeanor carries up to six months in jail and a $3000 fine.
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Hicks remains Lowell city manager two year term
Simonds called Hicks the best city manager we've ever had and Councilman Buchanan expressed relief. With Hicks secured for two years, the council won t hire a new manager meanwhile. If Hicks left, Phil Hinely or Harold Guffey had been floated as possible successors.
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Freightliner to trim 1120 jobs in North and South Carolina
Freightliner LLC plans to cut 1120 positions or 7 percent of its worldwide workforce and reduce production at four plants in coming months. Spokesman Chris Brandt said the cuts follow a year of layoffs totaling about 8000 since 1999, with the company down to 14680 employees from a peak of 22000. A new president, Rainer Schmuckle, was installed earlier this month to oversee the turnaround. DaimlerChrysler’s commercial vehicles unit posted a quarterly loss of 121 million, while Freightliner reports lower material and fixed costs as it restructures.
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Hinely eyed for Cherryville equestrian project role
After a long Gaston County tenure Hinely is chosen for a temporary Cherryville post to shape an equestrian center plan. He would seek developers and funding at a rate between 25 and 40 dollars per hour with 5000 extra for possible costs. City Council approval and a six to eight week timeline loom.
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