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May 2003

The Sporting News Experiencing Financial Woes

by admin on May 31, 2003

in Economy

A St. Louis-based national sports publication is going through some tough times, laying off employees. The Sporting News has slashed its editorial staff by eight full-time people in recent weeks. In addition, two other staffers who recently left are not being replaced. The job cuts are part of an effort to reduce costs by more than half-a-million dollars over the rest of the year. In addition to the job cuts in St. Louis, The Sporting News has dropped its entire roster of baseball correspondents in each Major League city and it’s reduced the pay of its pro football correspondents in half.

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Lawyer Held Accountable In Suit Filed By Nuns

by admin 05/31/03 6:34 AM

A lawyer who sold a Frontenac home to two nuns without telling them about water damage problems and foundation cracks must pay the nuns $23,000 to make up for the repairs. The sisters of Loretto sued Andrew Beeny after he sold them the house in June of 2001 for $155,000. A St. Charles [...]

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St. Louis Schools Trying New Path To Academic Improvement

by admin 05/31/03 5:33 AM

St. Louis Public Schools will try a new approach to achieving academic excellence – turning over control of the troubled district to a private management company. William Roberti – a retired Army Reserve colonel who became a clothing executive – will become the interim superintendent of St. Louis Schools on Monday. He’s a [...]

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Race Continues To Matter In Missouri Traffic Stops

by admin 05/31/03 5:15 AM

Attorney General Jay Nixon has released a report showing black motorists in Missouri were more likely than drivers of other races to be pulled over for traffic stops. According to Nixon, the rate of traffic stops for blacks grew slightly last year, but the overall racial breakdowns of drivers who are stopped, searched, and [...]

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House Speaker Holding Firm On Opposition To Tax Hikes

by admin 05/30/03 11:08 AM

House Speaker Catherine Hanaway of Warson Woods says the Legislature will do all it can to complete its work quickly during the upcoming special session of the General Assembly, but she’s uncertain as to the chances for success. Governor Bob Holden is insisting that a proposal for tax increases be sent to Missouri voters. [...]

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