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Midwestern News Roundup: Bush Inauguration, Investigative Cases, and Unique Stories

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As Austin, Texas, prepares to witness the second-term inauguration of Governor George W. Bush, speculation continues about his potential run for the presidency. Meanwhile, in Boulder, Colorado, the investigation into the JonBenet Ramsey case advances with testimony from family friends of the Ramsey family. In other news, a Michigan man confesses to dumping his wife's body near Lake Erie, while a local airline faces backlash for its policy against flying pigs and other animals. Additionally, Northwest Airlines reports a significant loss for 1998, and Disney is cleared of a $20 million judgment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor George W. Bush is set to take the oath of office for a second term in Texas, fueling speculation about his potential presidential run.
  • The JonBenet Ramsey case investigation in Boulder, Colorado, has progressed with testimony from family friends of the Ramsey family, but no further details are available.
  • A Michigan man has confessed to dumping his wife's body near Lake Erie after killing her in 1994.
  • A local airline has come under fire for its policy against flying pigs and other animals, potentially jeopardizing a comedy act featuring a "talking" pig named Pork Chop.
  • Northwest Airlines Corp. reports a net loss of $286 million for 1998.
  • Disney has been cleared of a $20 million judgment awarded to Children's Broadcasting Corp.
  • A Michigan woman faces up to three months in jail for shoplifting what she believed were sample packets of blue cheese dressing.

Statistics:

  • Northwest Airlines Corp. lost $286 million in 1998.
  • The $20 million judgment awarded to Children's Broadcasting Corp. has been cleared in favor of Disney.
  • A Michigan woman faces up to 90 days in jail for shoplifting blue cheese dressing.
  • The local airline that prohibits flying pigs and other animals has not disclosed the specific number of affected acts, including the comedy one featuring Pork Chop.

Sources:

  • UPI (General News): Austin, Texas Gov. George W. Bush will take the oath of office for a second term...
  • US-RAMSEY: Boulder, Colo. Grand jurors probing the JonBenet Ramsey case reportedly have heard testimony from family friends of the girl's parents.
  • US-BALLOON: Loves Park, Ill. - Kevin Uliassi is prepared to make his second attempt to circle the globe in a hot air balloon, weather permitting.
  • US-RAPPERTRIAL: Columbus, Ohio Grammy Award-winning rapper Bizzy Bone went on trial today, charged with assaulting a barber school student.
  • US-ERIEDUMP: Toledo, Ohio - A Michigan man has reportedly confessed to dumping his wife's body near Cullen Park on Lake Erie after killing her in 1994.
  • US-PIG: Paw Paw, Mich. An airline crackdown on flying pigs and other animals is jeopardizing a mother-daughter comedy act that features a "talking," pot-bellied pig named Pork Chop.
  • US-DISNEY: St. Paul, Minn. Disney is off the hook for a $20 million judgment awarded to Children's Broadcasting Corp.
  • US-NORTHWEST: Minneapolis Northwest Airlines Corp. says it lost $181 million, or $2.31 a share, in the fourth quarter, bringing its net loss for all of 1998 to $286 million.

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