Press Gallery Named To Honor Journalist
Date: 14 November 1999
By Donna Greene
Donna Greene
Westchester County (NY) Board of Legislators, celebrating its 30th anniversary, honors Journal News reporter Milton Hoffman's 50-year career by naming press gallery in his honor (M)
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Political Memo; Mayor's Harsh Style: Despite Critics, No Plans to Change
Date: 15 November 1999
By Dan Barry
Dan Barry
Aides say that New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, as he closes out his sixth year in office and prepares for possible run for Senate next year, is not planning to refine his abrasive tendencies; NY Times/CBS News Poll indicates that Giuliani's popularity has not suffered as result of recent battles infused with his caustic style of debate (M)
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Muni Offering on Web Pays Off
Date: 14 November 1999
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Pittsburgh officials report receiving twice as many bidders as expected for sale of $55 million in general obligation bonds offered directly to investors online (S)
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Corning Will Acquire a Laser Maker
Date: 15 November 1999
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Corning Inc will buy Oak Industries for about $1.8 billion in stock; offer represents 51 percent premium over Oak's latest closing price (S)
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Shell to Invest in Iranian Oil, Risking U.S. Penalty
Date: 15 November 1999
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Royal Dutch/Shell Group agrees to spend $800 million to develop two Iranian offshore oil fields; American law prohibits investment of more than $40 million year in Iran; Shell could face sanctions that include additional tariffs or prohibitions on exporting goods to United States; company's country chairman in Iran says Shell expects US to waive sanctions, as it has against other international oil companies that signed contracts with Iran (M)
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NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 14 November 1999
INTERNATIONAL 3-17 South Korea Seen Trying To Extend Missile Range United States analysts have discovered evidence that South Korea is trying to develop longer-range ballistic missiles while keeping some of the program's key aims secret from Washington, officials say. 1 Concern With Kosovo Partition Senior United Nations officials say they are increasingly worried about a de facto partition of Kosovo, and fear that President Slobodan Milosevic of Yugoslavia may be using the north of the province to undermine efforts to bring Kosovo peace. 1
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NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 15 November 1999
INTERNATIONAL A3-16 Signs of a Trade Pact Between China and U.S. On the sixth day of difficult talks on China's entry into the World Trade Organization, it appeared that a deal was imminent. Chinese officials told journalists to be ready to witness a possible signing ceremony. No details of the substance of the agreement were available. The talks apparently were given a lift on Saturday when the Americans, led by Charlene Barshefsky, above, the trade representative, and Gene Sperling, a presidential economic adviser, were called for a meeting with Prime Minister Zhu Rongji. A12
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The View From/Harrison; A Teenage Spin on the News
Date: 14 November 1999
By Lynne Ames
Lynne Ames
Article on Rogers and Company, weekly cable-access TV talk show filmed at Harrison High School in Harrison, NY, originated and hosted by 13-year-old Robert Rogers; panelists offer thoughtful discussions on national and international issues; photo (M)
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Father Held in Death Of Brain-Injured Son
Date: 15 November 1999
Richard Dutson 3d, father of 2-year-old boy who spent most of his life in a hospital, has been charged, Voorhees, NJ, with murder after brain-injured boy died; authorities say baby was shaken, injuring his brain (S)
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5 Stabbed and 2 Shot At Three Nightclubs
Date: 15 November 1999
NYC police report that two men were shot and five others stabbed in unrelated disputes at three Manhattan nightclubs; none of victims suffered life-threatening injuries (S)
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