Eric Breindel, 42, Commentator and New York Post Columnist
Date: 08 March 1998
By Charlie Leduff
Charlie Leduff
Eric M Breindel, former editorial page editor of New York Post and conservative moderator of weekly news show on public affairs on Fox News Channel, dies at 42; photo (M)
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Publisher Apologizes to Hong Kong Chief for Canceled Book
Date: 07 March 1998
By Sarah Lyall
Sarah Lyall
HarperCollins, in highly unusual move, apologizes for suggesting its decision to cancel publication of book East and West, by Chris Patten, former Hong Kong Governor, was spurred by book's shortcomings; agrees to pay Patten unspecified sum; apology is public embarrasment for Rupert Murdoch, whose News Corp owns publisher; he ordered cancellation out of concern book would jeopardize his relationship with Chinese leaders; backs Eddie Bell, HarperCollins executive chairman (M)
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Irked Irabu Grabs Film In Fracas
Date: 08 March 1998
By Buster Olney
Buster Olney
New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu is involved in confrontation with Japanese media members following exhibition game; he grabs camera and film of photographer Keiichiro Hoashi; photo (M)
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The On-the-Record Flap About Off the Record
Date: 08 March 1998
By James Bennet
James Bennet
Washington's penchant for off-the-record remarks discussed in light of anger among some reporters and White House officials over how information has been disclosed in Monica Lewinsky furor; information is both currency and weaponry in capital, but typical leaker is most anxious to withhold his or her identity; elaborate multi-tier system for indicating origin of information explained (S)
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Tijuana Journal; After a Murder Attempt, An Editor Is Unbowed
Date: 07 March 1998
By Sam Dillon
Sam Dillon
Interview with Jesus Blancornelas, newspaper editor who is starting to reassemble his life after being badly wounded in Tijuana, Mex, ambush by drug traffickers in Nov; army, expecting new attack on him or his family, has surrounded him with tight security; map; photos (M)
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UNITED DENTAL DISCLOSES TALKS ON POSSIBLE MERGER
Date: 07 March 1998
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
United Dental Care Inc is in talks with unidentified third party about possible sale or merger that could value company at about $170 million (S)
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HASBRO TO CLOSE PLANT THAT MAKES SCRABBLE LETTERS
Date: 07 March 1998
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Hasbro Inc plans to close Fairfax, Vt, plant that makes letter tiles for Scrabble board game and dismiss 87 workers (S)7
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GE CAPITAL TO BUY BARCOM FOR $67 MILLION
Date: 07 March 1998
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
GE Capital Corp buys Barcom PLC for $67 million (US) (S)0
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DIAMOND HOME SERVICES TO ACQUIRE REEVES SOUTHEASTERN
Date: 07 March 1998
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Diamond Home Services Inc agrees to buy Reeves Southeastern Corp for $42 million in cash and notes (S)9
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HILTON SAID TO HOLD MERGER TALKS WITH CIRCUS CIRCUS
Date: 07 March 1998
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Hilton Hotels Corp has held talks with Circus Circus Enterprises Inc about buying casino operator (S)
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