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Prison authorities are focusing their probe on an embezzler serving a 30- year term. The suspect, a clerk in the prison-industries program, has his own computer terminal. He is also suspected of participating in a scheme to doctor $50,000 worth of money orders...
Such as his house. Suddenly the Captain finds that he cares strongly for his house: tables, doorknobs, chests of drawers. Finicky as a clerk, he keeps his house shipshape, puts up a shelf, arranges the flowers. Is that you, Captain Sloppy? Everything in its place, replies the Captain, who finds himself included in the everything...
...these prices for real? Ground beef, 87 cents per lb. Oranges, eight for $1. Car batteries, $25. Videocassette recorders, $180. Yes, but that is just the beginning of the surprises. Here comes a clerk -- whooosh! -- on roller skates. And just look at these 20-ft. mountains of merchandise, from catsup to cameras, mustard to mufflers. Disoriented yet? This is the green zone, where groceries are sold. For everything from mouthwash to antifreeze, go to the blue zone. Tired? Here, sit down on one of the convenient wooden benches and sip some free cider or coffee with other weary shoppers...
Gaeta on Tuesday pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the government and will testify against Indelicato in exchange for a milder sentence, said U.S. District Court clerk Phillip Lyons...
...stampede to beat the cutback, lovers nervously pace in waiting rooms of municipal offices Monday through Friday, waiting their turn before robed magistrates. One Vienna registrar's office performs up to 17 ceremonies a day, each lasting 30 minutes. Says a harried clerk: "You can't rush those poor people through. They have a right to a little music and a nice speech on their most important...