The Way We Live Now: 01-09-00: Word & Image; The Wall, Vindicated
Date: 09 January 2000
By Max Frankel
Max Frankel
Max Frankel column deplores the way Mark Willes, chairman of Times Mirror, breached wall between news and business departments at Los Angeles Times, whose news staff rebelled and prompted a damning internal investigation by David Shaw; says Willes is just a symbol--and perhaps even a victim--of the combination of fear and ambition that in recent years has led many managers of media enterprises to put stockholders ahead of readers or listeners; photo (M)
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The Nation: Medical Histories; For Candidates, Defining How Healthy Is Healthy Enough
Date: 09 January 2000
By Denise Grady
Denise Grady
Sen John McCain joins ranks of other presidential candidates, this year and in years pasts, who have released their medical records; such releases are not required by law but are rather made under pressure from news media and political rivals; some people believe public interest demands that usual right to confidentiality be waived, but others question whether the public needs, wants or has a right to such information; photo (M)
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Renovations Picking Up
Date: 09 January 2000
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Economists expect $150 billion market for home renovations and repairs will continue expanding this year; projects are becoming more upscale (M)
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Gilmour and Chicago End Colorado Streak
Date: 10 January 2000
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
BLACKHAWKS 5 AVALANCHE 3 Doug Gilmour had a goal and an assist last night as the host Chicago Blackhawks snapped the Colorado Avalanche's five-game unbeaten streak with a 5-3 victory. Dean McAmmond, Eric Daze, Tony Amonte, Alex Zhamnov also scored for Chicago, which has consecutive home victories for the first time this season.
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What Loan Valuations Mean to Shareholders
Date: 09 January 2000
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Differences in loan valuations are common and wide enough that Securities and Exchange Commission recently reminded funds to pay closer heed to market prices of loans; investor concern that some closed-end loan funds will respond by sharply marking down net asset values has led to drop in prices of some funds to record lows (M)
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Corrections
Date: 09 January 2000
Correction of December 5 article on departure of Princeton Alumni Weekly editor Janice Harayda who did not decline to comment; two staff members, not three, left after Harayda's arrival; articles on Ralph Nader and Bill Bradley were assigned by her predecessor (S)
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NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 10 January 2000
INTERNATIONAL A3-10 Chechnya Battle Continues Despite Pause by Kremlin Fighting raged in Chechnya's mountains and lowlands, even though Russia's acting president had declared a halt to air and artillery strikes on the capital to mark a holiday period. News reports said rebels had surrounded the headquarters of the Russian commandant in one town. A1 Lloyd Webber Buys Theaters The British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber won a bidding war for 10 of London's leading playhouses and variety halls in a $145 million deal making him a dominant owner in the world's largest theater district. A1
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NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 09 January 2000
INTERNATIONAL 3-9 Violent Drug Crimes Take Toll on Tijuana The waves of drug-related crime in Baja California that have coincided with more democratic politics are eroding the faith of Baja's residents that any government can improve their lives. 1
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From Russia With News: TV Station May Be Bought
Date: 09 January 2000
By Julian E. Barnes
Julian Barnes
Founder Rabbi Mark S Golub and Kelly Broadcasting express interest in purchasing Skyview World Media's WMNB-TV, bankrupt Russian television station that broadcasts in New York City as well as nationally; photos; program listing (M)
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National News Briefs; Doubt Over Solution In Ramsey Murder Case
Date: 09 January 2000
Boulder County Dist Atty Alexander M Hunter expresses doubt that killing of JonBenet Ramsey will ever be solved; 6-year-old JonBenet was found murdered on Dec 26, 1996; county commissioners have approved additional $24,000 for investigation, which has already cost $2 million (S)
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