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News Stories for 10-13-2000

A2 bolsters MIP penalties

An Ann Arbor City Attorney's office internal policy adjustment may make the ramifications of receiving a minor in possession of alcohol charge much greater for second-time offenders.

Home sweet home: Alumni return to campus

Sitting on a bench across the street from the Michigan Union, Frederick Ludwig and his wife Jan reminisced about the day they met at the University in 1932.

It's time for Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity to get down and dirty in the annual Homecoming weekend Mudbowl. The big game against Delta Sigma Phi fraternity is scheduled for 12 p.m. Saturday outside the SAE house on South University and Washtenaw avenues just before the other big game - Michigan against Indiana University at the Big House.

Bomb kills 6 U.S. sailors; 11 missing

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a sinister slip through Navy security, suicide bombers in a small boat tore a gaping hole in a U.S. warship yesterday at a refueling stop in a Yemeni harbor on the Arabian Peninsula, U.S. officials say. The blast killed six members of the crew, injured 35 and left 11 missing.

Glickman, Byrum target urban sprawl

As congressional candidate Dianne Byrum spoke against urban sprawl from the front steps of a Washtenaw County farm yesterday, she was forced to speak over the dozens of cars and trucks that roared past - exemplifying the very problems of which she was speaking.

Oil prices cause market shock

NEW YORK (AP) - The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 379 points yesterday, nearly dropping below 10,000, as new Mideast violence and soaring oil prices compounded worries about weak company profits.

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Legislator calls for stricter keg regulations

State legislation may soon require liquor stores to obtain more information from customers when they purchase a keg of beer, in an attempt to reduce underage drinking by the state House.

MSU opens nonpartisan education research center

Michigan State University opened the doors to a new research institute yesterday that will release monthly nonpartisan reports about key educational issues.

Warren officer shot inside station

WARREN (AP) - A Warren police detective described as a "classic cop" was fatally shot inside the police station after a struggle with a drug suspect who police say then shot himself.

Feature Photo: Life is but a dream

Crime Notes

The Calendar:What's happening in Ann Arbor this weekend

Bush returns to Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS (AP) -- The presidential campaign of Texas Gov. George W. Bush headed back to Michigan for the third time in two weeks.

Palestinians seek Security Council ruling

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The Security Council said yesterday it was gravely concerned about the escalation of violence in the Middle East but held off on Palestinian demands for an emergency session to consider another resolution demanding an end to the fighting.

Palestinian mob kills two Israelis

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - A wrong turn. An infuriated Palestinian mob. The bloodied bodies of two Israelis dumped into the street as Palestinians cheered and flashed victory signs.

10-13-2000