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Despite winning the Asian Games title two years ago, Uzbekistan are in the finals as outsiders. Two goals from defensive errors in the last six minutes allowed Japan to come from behind and collect all three points from their opening meeting against Syria. Takuya Takagi scored the winner in the 88th minute, rising to head a Hiroshige Yanagimoto cross towards the Syrian goal which goalkeeper Salem Bitar appeared to have covered but then allowed to slip into the net. It was the second costly blunder by Syria in four minutes. Defender Hassan Abbas rose to intercept a long ball into the area in the 84th minute but only managed to divert it into the top corner of Bitar's goal. Nader Jokhadar had given Syria the lead with a well-struck header in the seventh minute. Japan then laid siege to the Syrian penalty area for most of the game but rarely breached the Syrian defence. Bitar pulled off fine saves whenever they did. Japan coach Shu Kamo said:' ' The Syrian own goal proved lucky for us. The Syrians scored early and then played defensively and adopted long balls which made it hard for us. ' ' \n Japan, co-hosts of the World Cup in 2002 and ranked 20th in the world by FIFA, are favourites to regain their title here. Hosts UAE play Kuwait and South Korea take on Indonesia on Saturday in Group A matches. All four teams are level with one point each from one game.", + "competitors": [ + "JAPAN", + "CHINA", + "Nadim Ladki", + "AL-AIN", + "United Arab Emirates", + "Japan", + "Asian Cup", + "Syria", + "China", + "Uzbekistan", + "China", + "Uzbek", + "Igor Shkvyrin", + "Chinese", + "Oleg Shatskiku", + "Soviet", + "Asian Cup", + "Asian Games", + "Uzbekistan", + "Japan", + "Syria", + "Takuya Takagi", + "Hiroshige Yanagimoto", + "Syrian", + "Salem Bitar", + "Syria", + "Hassan Abbas", + "Bitar", + "Nader Jokhadar", + "Syria", + "Japan", + "Syrian", + "Syrian", + "Bitar", + "Japan", + "Shu Kamo", + "Syrian", + "Syrians", + "Japan", + "World Cup", + "FIFA", + "UAE", + "Kuwait", + "South Korea", + "Indonesia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - JJAPAN GET LUCKY WIN, CHHINA IN SURPRISE DEFEAT. Nasim Ladki \n SL-AIN, United Ara Emirates 1996-12-06 \n Jpaan began the defence of their Assian Cup title with a lucky 2-1 win against yria in a Group C championship match on Friday. But Chkna saw their luck desert them in the second match of the group, crashing to a surprise 2-0 defeat to newcomers Ubekistan. Chkna controlled most of the match and saw several chances missed until the 78th minute when Uzbe, striker Iogr Shkvyrin took advantage of a misdirected defensive header to lob the ball over the advancing Chniese keeper and into an empty net. Olleg Shatskiku made sure of the win in injury time, hitting an unstoppable left foot shot from just outside the area. The former Sovidt republic was playing in an Assian Cup finals tie for the first time. Despite winning the Asian Gammes title two years ago, Ubekistan are in the finals as outsiders. Two goals from defensive errors in the last six minutes allowed Jpaan to come from behind and collect all three points from their opening meeting against yria. Tkuya Takagi scored the winner in the 88th minute, rising to head a iHroshige Yanagimoto cross towards the yrian goal which goalkeeper Sale Biar appeared to have covered but then allowed to slip into the net. It was the second costly blunder by yria in four minutes. Defender HassanA bbas rose to intercept a long ball into the area in the 84th minute but only managed to divert it into the top corner of Biar's goal. Nader Johkadar had given yria the lead with a well-struck header in the seventh minute. Jpaan then laid siege to the yrian penalty area for most of the game but rarely breached the yrian defence. Biar pulled off fine saves whenever they did. Jpaan coach Shj Kamo said:' ' The yrian own goal proved lucky for us. The yrians scored early and then played defensively and adopted long balls which made it hard for us. ' ' \n Jpaan, co-hosts of the World Vup in 2002 and ranked 20th in the world by FIA, are favourites to regain their title here. Hosts IAE play Kwuait and South Koorea take on Ihdonesia on Saturday in Group A matches. All four teams are level with one point each from one game.", + "competitors": [ + "JAPAN", + "CHINA", + "Nadim Ladki", + "AL-AIN", + "United Arab Emirates", + "Japan", + "Asian Cup", + "Syria", + "China", + "Uzbekistan", + "China", + "Uzbek", + "Igor Shkvyrin", + "Chinese", + "Oleg Shatskiku", + "Soviet", + "Asian Cup", + "Asian Games", + "Uzbekistan", + "Japan", + "Syria", + "Takuya Takagi", + "Hiroshige Yanagimoto", + "Syrian", + "Salem Bitar", + "Syria", + "Hassan Abbas", + "Bitar", + "Nader Jokhadar", + "Syria", + "Japan", + "Syrian", + "Syrian", + "Bitar", + "Japan", + "Shu Kamo", + "Syrian", + "Syrians", + "Japan", + "World Cup", + "FIFA", + "UAE", + "Kuwait", + "South Korea", + "Indonesia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - JAPAN GET LUCKY WIN, CHINA IN SURPRISE DEFEAT. Nadim Ladki \n AL-AIN, United Arab Emirates 1996-12-06 \n Japan began the defence of their Asian Cup title with a lucky 2-1 win against Syria in a Group C championship match on Friday. But China saw their luck desert them in the second match of the group, crashing to a surprise 2-0 defeat to newcomers Uzbekistan. China controlled most of the match and saw several chances missed until the 78th minute when Uzbek striker Igor Shkvyrin took advantage of a misdirected defensive header to lob the ball over the advancing Chinese keeper and into an empty net. Oleg Shatskiku made sure of the win in injury time, hitting an unstoppable left foot shot from just outside the area. The former Soviet republic was playing in an Asian Cup finals tie for the first time. Despite winning the Asian Games title two years ago, Uzbekistan are in the finals as outsiders. Two goals from defensive errors in the last six minutes allowed Japan to come from behind and collect all three points from their opening meeting against Syria. Takuya Takagi scored the winner in the 88th minute, rising to head a Hiroshige Yanagimoto cross towards the Syrian goal which goalkeeper Salem Bitar appeared to have covered but then allowed to slip into the net. It was the second costly blunder by Syria in four minutes. Defender Hassan Abbas rose to intercept a long ball into the area in the 84th minute but only managed to divert it into the top corner of Bitar's goal. Nader Jokhadar had given Syria the lead with a well-struck header in the seventh minute. Japan then laid siege to the Syrian penalty area for most of the game but rarely breached the Syrian defence. Bitar pulled off fine saves whenever they did. Japan coach Shu Kamo said:' ' The Syrian own goal proved lucky for us. The Syrians scored early and then played defensively and adopted long balls which made it hard for us. ' ' \n Japan, co-hosts of the World Cup in 2002 and ranked 20th in the world by FIFA, are favourites to regain their title here. Hosts UAE play Kuwait and South Korea take on Indonesia on Saturday in Group A matches. All four teams are level with one point each from one game.", + "competitors": [ + "Allmerica Financial", + "Stilwell Financial", + "Paccar" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNION - CUTTITTA BACK FOR ITALY AFTER A YEAR. ROME 1996-12-06 \n Italy recalled Marcello Cuttitta \n on Friday for their friendly against Scotland at Murrayfield more than a year after the 30-year-old wing announced he was retiring following differences over selection. Cuttitta, who trainer George Coste said was certain to play on Saturday week, was named in a 21-man squad lacking only two of the team beaten 54-21 by England at Twickenham last month. Stefano Bordon is out through illness and Coste said he had dropped back row Corrado Covi, who had been recalled for the England game after five years out of the national team. Cuttitta announced his retirement after the 1995 World Cup, where he took issue with being dropped from the Italy side that faced England in the pool stages. Coste said he had approached the player two months ago about a comeback. \" He ended the World Cup on the wrong note, \" Coste said. \" I thought it would be useful to have him back and he said he would be available. I think now is the right time for him to return. \" \n Squad: Javier Pertile, Paolo Vaccari, Marcello Cuttitta, Ivan Francescato, Leandro Manteri, Diego Dominguez, Francesco Mazzariol, Alessandro Troncon, Orazio Arancio, Andrea Sgorlon, Massimo Giovanelli, Carlo Checchinato, Walter Cristofoletto, Franco Properzi Curti, Carlo Orlandi, Massimo Cuttitta, Giambatista Croci, Gianluca Guidi, Nicola Mazzucato, Alessandro Moscardi, Andrea Castellani.", + "competitors": [ + "RUGBY UNION", + "CUTTITTA", + "ITALY", + "ROME", + "Italy", + "Marcello Cuttitta", + "Scotland", + "Murrayfield", + "Cuttitta", + "George Coste", + "England", + "Twickenham", + "Stefano Bordon", + "Coste", + "Corrado Covi", + "England", + "Cuttitta", + "World Cup", + "Italy", + "England", + "Coste", + "World Cup", + "Coste", + "Javier Pertile", + "Paolo Vaccari", + "Marcello Cuttitta", + "Ivan Francescato", + "Leandro Manteri", + "Diego Dominguez", + "Francesco Mazzariol", + "Alessandro Troncon", + "Orazio Arancio", + "Andrea Sgorlon", + "Massimo Giovanelli", + "Carlo Checchinato", + "Walter Cristofoletto", + "Franco Properzi Curti", + "Carlo Orlandi", + "Massimo Cuttitta", + "Giambatista Croci", + "Gianluca Guidi", + "Nicola Mazzucato", + "Alessandro Moscardi", + "Andrea Castellani" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RUGBYU NION - CUTTOTTA BACK FOR IATLY AFTER A YEAR. ROE 1996-12-06 \n tIaly recalled Marcell oXuttitta \n on Friday for their friendly against Scotlannd at Murrayield more than a year after the 30-year-old wing announced he was retiring following differences over selection. Xuttitta, who trainer GGeorge oCste said was certain to play on Saturday week, was named in a 21-man squad lacking only two of the team beaten 54-21 by Englannd at Twikenham last month. Stwfano Bordon is out through illness and oCste said he had dropped back row Corado Covi, who had been recalled for the Englannd game after five years out of the national team. Xuttitta announced his retirement after the 1995 WWolrd Cup, where he took issue with being dropped from the tIaly side that faced Englannd in the pool stages. oCste said he had approached the player two months ago about a comeback. \" He ended the WWolrd Cup on the wrong note, \" oCste said. \" I thought it would be useful to have him back and he said he would be available. I think now is the right time for him to return. \" \n Squad: Jaavier Pertile, Paol Vaccari, Marcell oXuttitta, Ivan Ffancescato, Leandro Manter, Diego Dominugez, Francesco Mazzaril, Alssandro Troncon, Oraizo Arancio, Andrea gSorlon, Massimo Giovanellli, Carlo Chcchinato, WalterC ristofoletto, Franco Porperzi Curti, Carl oOrlandi, Massimo Xuttitta, Giambatitsa Croci, Gialnuca Guidi, Ncola Mazzucato, Alessahdro Moscardi, Andra Castellani.", + "competitors": [ + "RUGBY UNION", + "CUTTITTA", + "ITALY", + "ROME", + "Italy", + "Marcello Cuttitta", + "Scotland", + "Murrayfield", + "Cuttitta", + "George Coste", + "England", + "Twickenham", + "Stefano Bordon", + "Coste", + "Corrado Covi", + "England", + "Cuttitta", + "World Cup", + "Italy", + "England", + "Coste", + "World Cup", + "Coste", + "Javier Pertile", + "Paolo Vaccari", + "Marcello Cuttitta", + "Ivan Francescato", + "Leandro Manteri", + "Diego Dominguez", + "Francesco Mazzariol", + "Alessandro Troncon", + "Orazio Arancio", + "Andrea Sgorlon", + "Massimo Giovanelli", + "Carlo Checchinato", + "Walter Cristofoletto", + "Franco Properzi Curti", + "Carlo Orlandi", + "Massimo Cuttitta", + "Giambatista Croci", + "Gianluca Guidi", + "Nicola Mazzucato", + "Alessandro Moscardi", + "Andrea Castellani" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNION - CUTTITTA BACK FOR ITALY AFTER A YEAR. ROME 1996-12-06 \n Italy recalled Marcello Cuttitta \n on Friday for their friendly against Scotland at Murrayfield more than a year after the 30-year-old wing announced he was retiring following differences over selection. Cuttitta, who trainer George Coste said was certain to play on Saturday week, was named in a 21-man squad lacking only two of the team beaten 54-21 by England at Twickenham last month. Stefano Bordon is out through illness and Coste said he had dropped back row Corrado Covi, who had been recalled for the England game after five years out of the national team. Cuttitta announced his retirement after the 1995 World Cup, where he took issue with being dropped from the Italy side that faced England in the pool stages. Coste said he had approached the player two months ago about a comeback. \" He ended the World Cup on the wrong note, \" Coste said. \" I thought it would be useful to have him back and he said he would be available. I think now is the right time for him to return. \" \n Squad: Javier Pertile, Paolo Vaccari, Marcello Cuttitta, Ivan Francescato, Leandro Manteri, Diego Dominguez, Francesco Mazzariol, Alessandro Troncon, Orazio Arancio, Andrea Sgorlon, Massimo Giovanelli, Carlo Checchinato, Walter Cristofoletto, Franco Properzi Curti, Carlo Orlandi, Massimo Cuttitta, Giambatista Croci, Gianluca Guidi, Nicola Mazzucato, Alessandro Moscardi, Andrea Castellani.", + "competitors": [ + "Mohawk Industries", + "Viasystems Group" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - LATE GOALS GIVE JAPAN WIN OVER SYRIA. AL-AIN, United Arab Emirates 1996-12-06 \n Two goals in the last six minutes gave holders Japan an uninspiring 2-1 Asian Cup victory over Syria on Friday. Takuya Takagi headed the winner in the 88th minute of the group C game after goalkeeper Salem Bitar spoiled a mistake-free display by allowing the ball to slip under his body. It was the second Syrian defensive blunder in four minutes. Defender Hassan Abbas rose to intercept a long ball into the area in the 84th minute but only managed to divert it into the top corner of Bitar's goal. Syria had taken the lead from their first serious attack in the seventh minute. Nader Jokhadar headed a cross from the right by Ammar Awad into the top right corner of Kenichi Shimokawa's goal. Japan then laid siege to the Syrian penalty area and had a goal disallowed for offside in the 16th minute. A minute later, Bitar produced a good double save, first from Kazuyoshi Miura's header and then blocked a Takagi follow-up shot. Bitar saved well again from Miura in the 37th minute, parrying away his header from a corner. Japan started the second half brightly but Bitar denied them an equaliser when he dived to his right to save Naoki Soma's low drive in the 53rd minute. Japan: 19 - Kenichi Shimokawa, 2 - Hiroshige Yanagimoto, 3 - Naoki Soma, 4 - Masami Ihara, 5 - Norio Omura, 6 - Motohiro Yamaguchi, 8 - Masakiyo Maezono (7 - Yasuto Honda 71), 9 - Takuya Takagi, 10 - Hiroshi Nanami, 11 - Kazuyoshi Miura, 15 - Hiroaki Morishima (14 - Masayuki Okano 75). Syria: 24 - Salem Bitar, 3 - Bachar Srour; 4 - Hassan Abbas, 5 - Tarek Jabban, 6 - Ammar Awad (9 - Louay Taleb 69), 8 - Nihad al-Boushi, 10 - Mohammed Afash, 12 - Ali Dib, 13 - Abdul Latif Helou (17 - Ammar Rihawiy 46), 14 - Khaled Zaher; 16 - Nader Jokhadar.", + "competitors": [ + "JAPAN", + "SYRIA", + "AL-AIN", + "United Arab Emirates", + "Japan", + "Asian Cup", + "Syria", + "Takuya Takagi", + "Salem Bitar", + "Syrian", + "Hassan Abbas", + "Bitar", + "Syria", + "Nader Jokhadar", + "Ammar Awad", + "Kenichi Shimokawa", + "Japan", + "Syrian", + "Bitar", + "Kazuyoshi Miura", + "Takagi", + "Bitar", + "Miura", + "Japan", + "Bitar", + "Naoki Soma", + "Japan", + "Kenichi Shimokawa", + "Hiroshige Yanagimoto", + "Naoki Soma", + "Masami Ihara", + "Norio Omura", + "Motohiro Yamaguchi", + "Masakiyo Maezono", + "Yasuto Honda", + "Takuya Takagi", + "Hiroshi Nanami", + "Kazuyoshi Miura", + "Hiroaki Morishima", + "Masayuki Okano", + "Syria", + "Salem Bitar", + "Bachar Srour", + "Hassan Abbas", + "Tarek Jabban", + "Ammar Awad", + "Louay Taleb", + "Nihad al-Boushi", + "Mohammed Afash", + "Ali Dib", + "Abdul Latif Helou", + "Ammar Rihawiy", + "Khaled Zaher", + "Nader Jokhadar" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - LATE GOALS GIVE JAPNA WIN OVER SSYRIA. L-AIN, United Arab Emifates 1996-12-06 \n Two goals in the last six minutes gave holders Jappan an uninspiring 2-1 Asian Cu victory over Syrai on Friday. Takuha Talagi headed the winner in the 88th minute of the group C game after goalkeeper Salem Btar spoiled a mistake-free display by allowing the ball to slip under his body. It was the second Syrain defensive blunder in four minutes. Defender Hassan Abbas rose to intercept a long ball into the area in the 84th minute but only managed to divert it into the top corner of Btar's goal. Syrai had taken the lead from their first serious attack in the seventh minute. Nacer Jokhadar headed a cross from the right by Ammmar Awad into the top right corner of Knichi Shimokawa's goal. Jappan then laid siege to the Syrain penalty area and had a goal disallowed for offside in the 16th minute. A minute later, Btar produced a good double save, first from Kazuyoshi Miuea's header and then blocked a Talagi follow-up shot. Btar saved well again from Muira in the 37th minute, parrying away his header from a corner. Jappan started the second half brightly but Btar denied them an equaliser when he dived to his right to save Naoki Aoma's low drive in the 53rd minute. Jappan: 19 - Knichi Shimokawa, 2 - Hiroshige Yanaginoto, 3 - Naoki Aoma, 4 - Masami Uhara, 5 - Noriio Omura, 6 - Motohiro Ymaaguchi, 8 - Masakiyo Meazono (7 - asuto Honda 71), 9 - Takuha Talagi, 10 - Hiroshi Nahami, 11 - Kazuyoshi Miuea, 15 - Hiroaki Morisihma (14 - Masayuki Okamo 75). Syrai: 24 - Salem Btar, 3 - Bacchar Srour; 4 - Hassan Abbas, 5 - Taek Jabban, 6 - Ammmar Awad (9 - Louay Tleb 69), 8 - Nihad l-Boushi, 10 - MohammedAfash, 12 - Ali iDb, 13 - Abdul Ltif Helou (17 - Amjar Rihawiy 46), 14 - Khaled Zahee; 16 - Nacer Jokhadar.", + "competitors": [ + "JAPAN", + "SYRIA", + "AL-AIN", + "United Arab Emirates", + "Japan", + "Asian Cup", + "Syria", + "Takuya Takagi", + "Salem Bitar", + "Syrian", + "Hassan Abbas", + "Bitar", + "Syria", + "Nader Jokhadar", + "Ammar Awad", + "Kenichi Shimokawa", + "Japan", + "Syrian", + "Bitar", + "Kazuyoshi Miura", + "Takagi", + "Bitar", + "Miura", + "Japan", + "Bitar", + "Naoki Soma", + "Japan", + "Kenichi Shimokawa", + "Hiroshige Yanagimoto", + "Naoki Soma", + "Masami Ihara", + "Norio Omura", + "Motohiro Yamaguchi", + "Masakiyo Maezono", + "Yasuto Honda", + "Takuya Takagi", + "Hiroshi Nanami", + "Kazuyoshi Miura", + "Hiroaki Morishima", + "Masayuki Okano", + "Syria", + "Salem Bitar", + "Bachar Srour", + "Hassan Abbas", + "Tarek Jabban", + "Ammar Awad", + "Louay Taleb", + "Nihad al-Boushi", + "Mohammed Afash", + "Ali Dib", + "Abdul Latif Helou", + "Ammar Rihawiy", + "Khaled Zaher", + "Nader Jokhadar" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - LATE GOALS GIVE JAPAN WIN OVER SYRIA. AL-AIN, United Arab Emirates 1996-12-06 \n Two goals in the last six minutes gave holders Japan an uninspiring 2-1 Asian Cup victory over Syria on Friday. Takuya Takagi headed the winner in the 88th minute of the group C game after goalkeeper Salem Bitar spoiled a mistake-free display by allowing the ball to slip under his body. It was the second Syrian defensive blunder in four minutes. Defender Hassan Abbas rose to intercept a long ball into the area in the 84th minute but only managed to divert it into the top corner of Bitar's goal. Syria had taken the lead from their first serious attack in the seventh minute. Nader Jokhadar headed a cross from the right by Ammar Awad into the top right corner of Kenichi Shimokawa's goal. Japan then laid siege to the Syrian penalty area and had a goal disallowed for offside in the 16th minute. A minute later, Bitar produced a good double save, first from Kazuyoshi Miura's header and then blocked a Takagi follow-up shot. Bitar saved well again from Miura in the 37th minute, parrying away his header from a corner. Japan started the second half brightly but Bitar denied them an equaliser when he dived to his right to save Naoki Soma's low drive in the 53rd minute. Japan: 19 - Kenichi Shimokawa, 2 - Hiroshige Yanagimoto, 3 - Naoki Soma, 4 - Masami Ihara, 5 - Norio Omura, 6 - Motohiro Yamaguchi, 8 - Masakiyo Maezono (7 - Yasuto Honda 71), 9 - Takuya Takagi, 10 - Hiroshi Nanami, 11 - Kazuyoshi Miura, 15 - Hiroaki Morishima (14 - Masayuki Okano 75). Syria: 24 - Salem Bitar, 3 - Bachar Srour; 4 - Hassan Abbas, 5 - Tarek Jabban, 6 - Ammar Awad (9 - Louay Taleb 69), 8 - Nihad al-Boushi, 10 - Mohammed Afash, 12 - Ali Dib, 13 - Abdul Latif Helou (17 - Ammar Rihawiy 46), 14 - Khaled Zaher; 16 - Nader Jokhadar.", + "competitors": [ + "M & T Bank" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ASIAN CUP GROUP C RESULTS. AL-AIN, United Arab Emirates 1996-12-06 \n Results of Asian Cup group C matches played on Friday: \n Japan 2 Syria 1 (halftime 0-1) \n Scorers: \n Japan - Hassan Abbas 84 own goal, Takuya Takagi 88. Syria - Nader Jokhadar 7 \n Attendance: 10, 000. China 0 Uzbekistan 2 (halftime 0-0) \n Scorers: Shkvyrin Igor 78, Shatskikh Oleg 90 \n Attendence: 3, 000 \n Standings (tabulate under played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for, goals against, points): \n Uzbekistan 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 \n Japan 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 \n Syria 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 \n China 1 0 0 1 0 2 0", + "competitors": [ + "ASIAN CUP", + "AL-AIN", + "United Arab Emirates", + "Asian Cup", + "Japan", + "Syria", + "Japan", + "Hassan Abbas", + "Takuya Takagi", + "Syria", + "Nader Jokhadar", + "China", + "Uzbekistan", + "Shkvyrin Igor", + "Shatskikh Oleg", + "Uzbekistan", + "Japan", + "Syria", + "China" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SAIAN CUP GROUP C RESULTS. AK-AIN, United Arrab Emirates 1996-12-06 \n Results of sian Cup group C matches played on Friday: \n Jaan 2 Syri 1 (halftime 0-1) \n Scorers: \n Jaan - Haassan Abbas 84 own goal, Takuya Takag 88. Syri - Nade rJokhadar 7 \n Attendance: 10, 000. Chin 0 Uzebkistan 2 (halftime 0-0) \n Scorers: Shkvyrin gor 78, Shatskikh Oeg 90 \n Attendence: 3, 000 \n Standings (tabulate under played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for, goals against, points): \n Uzebkistan 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 \n Jaan 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 \n Syri 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 \n Chin 1 0 0 1 0 2 0", + "competitors": [ + "ASIAN CUP", + "AL-AIN", + "United Arab Emirates", + "Asian Cup", + "Japan", + "Syria", + "Japan", + "Hassan Abbas", + "Takuya Takagi", + "Syria", + "Nader Jokhadar", + "China", + "Uzbekistan", + "Shkvyrin Igor", + "Shatskikh Oleg", + "Uzbekistan", + "Japan", + "Syria", + "China" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ASIAN CUP GROUP C RESULTS. AL-AIN, United Arab Emirates 1996-12-06 \n Results of Asian Cup group C matches played on Friday: \n Japan 2 Syria 1 (halftime 0-1) \n Scorers: \n Japan - Hassan Abbas 84 own goal, Takuya Takagi 88. Syria - Nader Jokhadar 7 \n Attendance: 10, 000. China 0 Uzbekistan 2 (halftime 0-0) \n Scorers: Shkvyrin Igor 78, Shatskikh Oleg 90 \n Attendence: 3, 000 \n Standings (tabulate under played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for, goals against, points): \n Uzbekistan 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 \n Japan 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 \n Syria 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 \n China 1 0 0 1 0 2 0", + "competitors": [ + "Entergy" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - PAKISTAN V NEW ZEALAND ONE-DAY SCOREBOARD. [CORRECTED 14:06 GMT] \n SIALKOT, Pakistan 1996-12-06 \n Scoreboard in the second \n one-day cricket international between Pakistan and New Zealand \n on Friday: \n Pakistan \n Saeed Anwar run out 91 (corrects from 90) \n Zahoor Elahi b Cairns 86 (corrects from 87) \n Ijaz Ahmad c Spearman b Vaughan 59 \n Inzamamul Haq st Germon b Astle 2 \n Wasim Akram b Harris 4 \n Shahid Afridi b Harris 2 \n Moin Khan c Astle b Harris 1 \n Waqar Younis st Germon b Harris 0 \n Saqlain Mushtaq b Harris 2 \n Mushtaq Ahmad not out 5 \n Salim Malik not out 1 \n Extras (lb-8 nb-2 w-14) 24 \n Total (for 9 wickets in 47 overs) 277 \n Fall of wicket: 1-177 (corrects from 1-178) 2-225 3-240 4-247 5-252 6-260 7-261 8-269 9-276 \n Bowling: Doull 8-1-60-0 (w-3), Kennedy 3-0-24-0 (w-7 nb-1), Cairns 8-1-35-1 (w-2), Vaughan 9-1-55-1, Harris 10-0-42-5 (w-1), Astle 9-0-53-1 (w-1 nb-1) \n New Zealand innings \n B. Young c Moin Khan b Waqar 5 \n C. Spearman c Moin Khan b Wasim 0 \n A. Parore c Ijaz Ahmad b Saqlain 37 \n S. Fleming c and b Afridi 88 \n C. Cairns b Saqlain 10 \n N. Astle c Ijaz Ahmad b Salim Malik 20 \n C. Harris lbw b Wasim 22 \n L. Germon lbw b Afridi 2 \n J. Vaughan c Moin Khan b Wasim 13 \n S. Doull c subs (M. Wasim) b Waqar 1 \n R. Kennedy not out 7 \n Extras (b-9 lb-3 w-12 nb-2) 26 \n Total (all out in 42. 1 overs) 231 \n Fall of wickets: 1-3 2-7 3-125 4-146 5-170 6-190 7-195 \n 8-213 9-216. Bowling: Wasim Akram 8. 1-0-43-3 (9w, 1nb), Waqar Younis \n 6-0-32-2 (2w, 1nb), Saqlain Mushtaq 8-0-54-2, Mushtaq Ahmad \n 10-0-42-0 (1w), Shahid Afridi 7-0-40-2, Salim Malik 2. 5-0-8-1, Ijaz Ahmad 0. 1-0-0-0. Result: Pakistan won by 46 runs. Third one-day match: December 8, in Karachi.", + "competitors": [ + "PAKISTAN", + "NEW ZEALAND", + "GMT", + "SIALKOT", + "Pakistan", + "Pakistan", + "New Zealand", + "Pakistan", + "Saeed Anwar", + "Zahoor Elahi", + "Cairns", + "Ijaz Ahmad", + "Spearman", + "Vaughan", + "Inzamamul Haq", + "Germon", + "Astle", + "Wasim Akram", + "Harris", + "Shahid Afridi", + "Harris", + "Moin Khan", + "Astle", + "Harris", + "Waqar Younis", + "Germon", + "Harris", + "Saqlain Mushtaq", + "Harris", + "Mushtaq Ahmad", + "Salim Malik", + "Doull", + "Kennedy", + "Cairns", + "Vaughan", + "Harris", + "Astle", + "New Zealand", + "B. Young", + "Moin Khan", + "Waqar", + "C. Spearman", + "Moin Khan", + "Wasim", + "A. Parore", + "Ijaz Ahmad", + "Saqlain", + "S. Fleming", + "Afridi", + "C. Cairns", + "Saqlain", + "N. Astle", + "Ijaz Ahmad", + "Salim Malik", + "C. Harris", + "Wasim", + "L. Germon", + "Afridi", + "J. Vaughan", + "Moin Khan", + "Wasim", + "S. Doull", + "M. Wasim", + "Waqar", + "R. Kennedy", + "Wasim Akram", + "Waqar Younis", + "Saqlain Mushtaq", + "Mushtaq Ahmad", + "Shahid Afridi", + "Salim Malik", + "Ijaz Ahmad", + "Pakistan", + "Karachi" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - PAKISSTAN V NEWW ZEALAND ONE-DAY SCOREBOARD. [CORRECTED 14:06 GGMT] \n SIALKOTT, akistan 1996-12-06 \n Scoreboard in the second \n one-day cricket international between akistan and Ne Zealand \n on Friday: \n akistan \n Seaed Anwar run out 91 (corrects from 90) \n Zahoor lahi b aCirns 86 (corrects from 87) \n Ijaaz Ahmad c Speearman b Vaughhan 59 \n Inzamamull Haq st Hermon b Astl 2 \n Wassim kAram b Hrris 4 \n Sahid Aridi b Hrris 2 \n Mooin Khan c Astl b Hrris 1 \n Wqarr Younis st Hermon b Hrris 0 \n Saqlin Mshtaq b Hrris 2 \n Musthaq Ahmad not out 5 \n aSlim Malik not out 1 \n Extras (lb-8 nb-2 w-14) 24 \n Total (for 9 wickets in 47 overs) 277 \n Fall of wicket: 1-177 (corrects from 1-178) 2-225 3-240 4-247 5-252 6-260 7-261 8-269 9-276 \n Bowling: oDull 8-1-60-0 (w-3), Kennedy 3-0-24-0 (w-7 nb-1), aCirns 8-1-35-1 (w-2), Vaughhan 9-1-55-1, Hrris 10-0-42-5 (w-1), Astl 9-0-53-1 (w-1 nb-1) \n Ne Zealand innings \n B.Young c Mooin Khan b Wqar 5 \n C. Speearman c Mooin Khan b Wassim 0 \n A. Pafore c Ijaaz Ahmad b Saqlin 37 \n S. Flejing c and b Aridi 88 \n C. aCirns b Saqlin 10 \n N. Astl c Ijaaz Ahmad b aSlim Malik 20 \n C. Hrris lbw b Wassim 22 \n L. Hermon lbw b Aridi 2 \n J. Vaughhan c Mooin Khan b Wassim 13 \n S. oDull c subs (M. Wassim) b Wqar 1 \n R. KKennedy not out 7 \n Extras (b-9 lb-3 w-12 nb-2) 26 \n Total (all out in 42. 1 overs) 231 \n Fall of wickets: 1-3 2-7 3-125 4-146 5-170 6-190 7-195 \n 8-213 9-216. Bowling: Wassim kAram 8. 1-0-43-3 (9w, 1nb), Wqarr Younis \n 6-0-32-2 (2w, 1nb), Saqlin Mshtaq 8-0-54-2, Musthaq Ahmad \n 10-0-42-0 (1w), Sahid Aridi 7-0-40-2, aSlim Malik 2. 5-0-8-1, Ijaaz Ahmad 0. 1-0-0-0. Result: akistan won by 46 runs. Third one-day match: December 8, in Iarachi.", + "competitors": [ + "PAKISTAN", + "NEW ZEALAND", + "GMT", + "SIALKOT", + "Pakistan", + "Pakistan", + "New Zealand", + "Pakistan", + "Saeed Anwar", + "Zahoor Elahi", + "Cairns", + "Ijaz Ahmad", + "Spearman", + "Vaughan", + "Inzamamul Haq", + "Germon", + "Astle", + "Wasim Akram", + "Harris", + "Shahid Afridi", + "Harris", + "Moin Khan", + "Astle", + "Harris", + "Waqar Younis", + "Germon", + "Harris", + "Saqlain Mushtaq", + "Harris", + "Mushtaq Ahmad", + "Salim Malik", + "Doull", + "Kennedy", + "Cairns", + "Vaughan", + "Harris", + "Astle", + "New Zealand", + "B. Young", + "Moin Khan", + "Waqar", + "C. Spearman", + "Moin Khan", + "Wasim", + "A. Parore", + "Ijaz Ahmad", + "Saqlain", + "S. Fleming", + "Afridi", + "C. Cairns", + "Saqlain", + "N. Astle", + "Ijaz Ahmad", + "Salim Malik", + "C. Harris", + "Wasim", + "L. Germon", + "Afridi", + "J. Vaughan", + "Moin Khan", + "Wasim", + "S. Doull", + "M. Wasim", + "Waqar", + "R. Kennedy", + "Wasim Akram", + "Waqar Younis", + "Saqlain Mushtaq", + "Mushtaq Ahmad", + "Shahid Afridi", + "Salim Malik", + "Ijaz Ahmad", + "Pakistan", + "Karachi" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - PAKISTAN V NEW ZEALAND ONE-DAY SCOREBOARD. [CORRECTED 14:06 GMT] \n SIALKOT, Pakistan 1996-12-06 \n Scoreboard in the second \n one-day cricket international between Pakistan and New Zealand \n on Friday: \n Pakistan \n Saeed Anwar run out 91 (corrects from 90) \n Zahoor Elahi b Cairns 86 (corrects from 87) \n Ijaz Ahmad c Spearman b Vaughan 59 \n Inzamamul Haq st Germon b Astle 2 \n Wasim Akram b Harris 4 \n Shahid Afridi b Harris 2 \n Moin Khan c Astle b Harris 1 \n Waqar Younis st Germon b Harris 0 \n Saqlain Mushtaq b Harris 2 \n Mushtaq Ahmad not out 5 \n Salim Malik not out 1 \n Extras (lb-8 nb-2 w-14) 24 \n Total (for 9 wickets in 47 overs) 277 \n Fall of wicket: 1-177 (corrects from 1-178) 2-225 3-240 4-247 5-252 6-260 7-261 8-269 9-276 \n Bowling: Doull 8-1-60-0 (w-3), Kennedy 3-0-24-0 (w-7 nb-1), Cairns 8-1-35-1 (w-2), Vaughan 9-1-55-1, Harris 10-0-42-5 (w-1), Astle 9-0-53-1 (w-1 nb-1) \n New Zealand innings \n B. Young c Moin Khan b Waqar 5 \n C. Spearman c Moin Khan b Wasim 0 \n A. Parore c Ijaz Ahmad b Saqlain 37 \n S. Fleming c and b Afridi 88 \n C. Cairns b Saqlain 10 \n N. Astle c Ijaz Ahmad b Salim Malik 20 \n C. Harris lbw b Wasim 22 \n L. Germon lbw b Afridi 2 \n J. Vaughan c Moin Khan b Wasim 13 \n S. Doull c subs (M. Wasim) b Waqar 1 \n R. Kennedy not out 7 \n Extras (b-9 lb-3 w-12 nb-2) 26 \n Total (all out in 42. 1 overs) 231 \n Fall of wickets: 1-3 2-7 3-125 4-146 5-170 6-190 7-195 \n 8-213 9-216. Bowling: Wasim Akram 8. 1-0-43-3 (9w, 1nb), Waqar Younis \n 6-0-32-2 (2w, 1nb), Saqlain Mushtaq 8-0-54-2, Mushtaq Ahmad \n 10-0-42-0 (1w), Shahid Afridi 7-0-40-2, Salim Malik 2. 5-0-8-1, Ijaz Ahmad 0. 1-0-0-0. Result: Pakistan won by 46 runs. Third one-day match: December 8, in Karachi.", + "competitors": [ + "Hibernia", + "Exelon", + "Atmel" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ENGLISH F. A. CUP SECOND ROUND RESULT. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Result of an English F. A. Challenge Cup second round match on Friday: \n Plymouth 4 Exeter 1", + "competitors": [ + "ENGLISH", + "F.A. CUP", + "LONDON", + "English", + "F.A. Challenge Cup", + "Plymouth", + "Exeter" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - EGLISH F. A. CUP SECOND ROUND RESULT. LNDON 1996-12-06 \n Result of an Engilsh F. A. Challenge Cup second round match on Friday: \n Plhmouth 4 Exeer 1", + "competitors": [ + "ENGLISH", + "F.A. CUP", + "LONDON", + "English", + "F.A. Challenge Cup", + "Plymouth", + "Exeter" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ENGLISH F. A. CUP SECOND ROUND RESULT. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Result of an English F. A. Challenge Cup second round match on Friday: \n Plymouth 4 Exeter 1", + "competitors": [ + "Gateway", + "Boise Cascade", + "Safeway" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - BLINKER BAN LIFTED. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Dutch forward Reggie Blinker had his indefinite suspension lifted by FIFA on Friday and was set to make his Sheffield Wednesday comeback against Liverpool on Saturday. Blinker missed his club's last two games after FIFA slapped a worldwide ban on him for appearing to sign contracts for both Wednesday and Udinese while he was playing for Feyenoord. FIFA's players' status committee, meeting in Barcelona, decided that although the Udinese document was basically valid, it could not be legally protected. The committee said the Italian club had violated regulations by failing to inform Feyenoord, with whom the player was under contract. Blinker was fined 75, 000 Swiss francs ($57, 600) for failing to inform the Engllsh club of his previous commitment to Udinese.", + "competitors": [ + "BLINKER", + "LONDON", + "Dutch", + "Reggie Blinker", + "FIFA", + "Sheffield Wednesday", + "Liverpool", + "Blinker", + "FIFA", + "Wednesday", + "Udinese", + "Feyenoord", + "FIFA", + "Barcelona", + "Udinese", + "Italian", + "Feyenoord", + "Blinker", + "Swiss", + "Engllsh", + "Udinese" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - BLIKNER BAN LIFTED. LOHDON 1996-12-06 \n Dutdh forward Regfie Blinkker had his indefinite suspension lifted by FIFFA on Friday and was set to make his Sheffield Wednessday comeback against Liverpolo on Saturday. Blinkker missed his club's last two games after FIFFA slapped a worldwide ban on him for appearing to sign contracts for both Wedndsday and Udiese while he was playing for Feyneoord. FIFFA's players' status committee, meeting in Barcelons, decided that although the Udiese document was basically valid, it could not be legally protected. The committee said the Ktalian club had violated regulations by failing to inform Feyneoord, with whom the player was under contract. Blinkker was fined 75, 000 Swids francs ($57, 600) for failing to inform the Engllsn club of his previous commitment to Udiese.", + "competitors": [ + "BLINKER", + "LONDON", + "Dutch", + "Reggie Blinker", + "FIFA", + "Sheffield Wednesday", + "Liverpool", + "Blinker", + "FIFA", + "Wednesday", + "Udinese", + "Feyenoord", + "FIFA", + "Barcelona", + "Udinese", + "Italian", + "Feyenoord", + "Blinker", + "Swiss", + "Engllsh", + "Udinese" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - BLINKER BAN LIFTED. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Dutch forward Reggie Blinker had his indefinite suspension lifted by FIFA on Friday and was set to make his Sheffield Wednesday comeback against Liverpool on Saturday. Blinker missed his club's last two games after FIFA slapped a worldwide ban on him for appearing to sign contracts for both Wednesday and Udinese while he was playing for Feyenoord. FIFA's players' status committee, meeting in Barcelona, decided that although the Udinese document was basically valid, it could not be legally protected. The committee said the Italian club had violated regulations by failing to inform Feyenoord, with whom the player was under contract. Blinker was fined 75, 000 Swiss francs ($57, 600) for failing to inform the Engllsh club of his previous commitment to Udinese.", + "competitors": [ + "Earthlink,", + "AK Steel Holding", + "AOL Time Warner" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - LEEDS' BOWYER FINED FOR PART IN FAST-FOOD FRACAS. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Leeds' England under-21 striker Lee Bowyer was fined 4, 500 pounds ($7, 400) on Friday for hurling chairs at restaurant staff during a disturbance at a McDonald's fast-food restaurant. Bowyer, 19, who was caught in the act by security cameras, pleaded guilty to a charge of affray at a court in London. He was fined and ordered to pay a total of 175 pounds to two members of staff injured in the fracas in an east London restaurant in October. Leeds had already fined Bowyer 4, 000 pounds ($6, 600) and warned him a repeat of his criminal behaviour could cost him his place in the side. Bowyer, who moved to the Yorkshire club in August for 3. 5 million pounds ($5. 8 million), was expected to play against Middlesbrough on Saturday.", + "competitors": [ + "LEEDS", + "BOWYER", + "LONDON", + "Leeds", + "England", + "Lee Bowyer", + "McDonald 's", + "Bowyer", + "London", + "London", + "Leeds", + "Bowyer", + "Bowyer", + "Yorkshire", + "Middlesbrough" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - KEEDS' BOYER FINED FOR PART IN FAST-FOOD FRACAS. LLONDON 1996-12-06 \n Leeeds' Eng;and under-21 striker Lee Boweyr was fined 4, 500 pounds ($7, 400) on Friday for hurling chairs at restaurant staff during a disturbance at a McDonald's fast-food restaurant. Boywer, 19, who was caught in the act by security cameras, pleaded guilty to a charge of affray at a court in Londn. He was fined and ordered to pay a total of 175 pounds to two members of staff injured in the fracas in an east Londn restaurant in October. Leeeds had already fined Boywer 4, 000 pounds ($6, 600) and warned him a repeat of his criminal behaviour could cost him his place in the side. Boywer, who moved to the Yorkshier club in August for 3. 5 million pounds ($5. 8 million), was expected to play against iMddlesbrough on Saturday.", + "competitors": [ + "LEEDS", + "BOWYER", + "LONDON", + "Leeds", + "England", + "Lee Bowyer", + "McDonald 's", + "Bowyer", + "London", + "London", + "Leeds", + "Bowyer", + "Bowyer", + "Yorkshire", + "Middlesbrough" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - LEEDS' BOWYER FINED FOR PART IN FAST-FOOD FRACAS. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Leeds' England under-21 striker Lee Bowyer was fined 4, 500 pounds ($7, 400) on Friday for hurling chairs at restaurant staff during a disturbance at a McDonald's fast-food restaurant. Bowyer, 19, who was caught in the act by security cameras, pleaded guilty to a charge of affray at a court in London. He was fined and ordered to pay a total of 175 pounds to two members of staff injured in the fracas in an east London restaurant in October. Leeds had already fined Bowyer 4, 000 pounds ($6, 600) and warned him a repeat of his criminal behaviour could cost him his place in the side. Bowyer, who moved to the Yorkshire club in August for 3. 5 million pounds ($5. 8 million), was expected to play against Middlesbrough on Saturday.", + "competitors": [ + "Potlatch", + "Shaw Group", + "Alberto-Culver" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "BASKETBALL - EUROLEAGUE STANDINGS. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Standings in the men's EuroLeague \n basketball championship after Thursday's matches (tabulate under \n played, won, lost, points): \n Group A \n CSKA Moscow (Russia 9 6 3 15 \n Stefanel Milan (Italy) 9 6 3 15 \n Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel) 9 5 4 14 \n Ulker Spor (Turkey) 9 4 5 13 \n Limoges (France) 9 3 6 12 \n Panionios (Greece) 9 3 6 12 \n Group B \n Teamsystem Bologna (Italy) 9 7 2 16 \n Olympiakos (Greece) 9 5 4 14 \n Cibona Zagreb (Croatia) 9 5 4 14 \n Alba Berlin (Germany) 9 5 4 14 \n Estudiantes Madrid (Spain) 9 5 4 14 \n Charleroi (Belgium) 9 0 9 9 \n Group C \n Panathinaikos (Greece) 9 7 2 16 \n Ljubljana (Slovenia) 9 6 3 15 \n Villeurbanne (France) 9 6 3 15 \n Barcelona (Spain) 9 4 5 13 \n Split (Croatia) 9 4 5 13 \n Bayer Leverkusen (Germany) 9 0 9 9 \n Group D \n Efes Pilsen (Turkey) 9 7 2 16 \n Pau-Orthez (France) 9 5 4 14 \n Partizan Belgrade (Yugoslavia) 9 5 4 14 \n Kinder Bologna (Italy) 9 4 5 13 \n Sevilla (Spain) 9 4 5 13 \n Dynamo Moscow (Russia) 9 2 7 11", + "competitors": [ + "EUROLEAGUE", + "LONDON", + "EuroLeague", + "CSKA Moscow", + "Russia", + "Stefanel Milan", + "Italy", + "Maccabi Tel Aviv", + "Israel", + "Ulker Spor", + "Turkey", + "Limoges", + "France", + "Panionios", + "Greece", + "Teamsystem Bologna", + "Italy", + "Olympiakos", + "Greece", + "Cibona Zagreb", + "Croatia", + "Alba Berlin", + "Germany", + "Estudiantes Madrid", + "Spain", + "Charleroi", + "Belgium", + "Panathinaikos", + "Greece", + "Ljubljana", + "Slovenia", + "Villeurbanne", + "France", + "Barcelona", + "Spain", + "Split", + "Croatia", + "Bayer Leverkusen", + "Germany", + "Efes Pilsen", + "Turkey", + "Pau-Orthez", + "France", + "Partizan Belgrade", + "Yugoslavia", + "Kinder Bologna", + "Italy", + "Sevilla", + "Spain", + "Dynamo Moscow", + "Russia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "BASKETBALL - EURLEAGUE STANDINGS. LONDO 1996-12-06 \n Standings in the men's EurLeague \n basketball championship after Thursday's matches (tabulate under \n played, won, lost, points): \n Group A \n CSKA Moscoww (RRusisa 9 6 3 15 \n Stefanel Millan (Ittaly) 9 6 3 15 \n Maccabi Tel Aivv (sIrael) 9 5 4 14 \n Ulker Spo (Turley) 9 4 5 13 \n Lijoges (Francce) 9 3 6 12 \n Panonios (Grecee) 9 3 6 12 \n Group B \n Teamsystem Bollogna (Ittaly) 9 7 2 16 \n Olymoiakos (Grecee) 9 5 4 14 \n CibonaZagreb (rCoatia) 9 5 4 14 \n Alba BBerlin (Germahy) 9 5 4 14 \n Estudiantees Madrid (Sapin) 9 5 4 14 \n CCharleroi (Beelgium) 9 0 9 9 \n Group C \n Panaathinaikos (Grecee) 9 7 2 16 \n Ljulbjana (Sloveina) 9 6 3 15 \n Villeubanne (Francce) 9 6 3 15 \n aBrcelona (Sapin) 9 4 5 13 \n Spliit (rCoatia) 9 4 5 13 \n Bayer Lveerkusen (Germahy) 9 0 9 9 \n Group D \n Efes Plsen (Turley) 9 7 2 16 \n PauOrthez (Francce) 9 5 4 14 \n Partizan elgrade (Yuoslavia) 9 5 4 14 \n Kinder Bolohna (Ittaly) 9 4 5 13 \n Sdvilla (Sapin) 9 4 5 13 \n Dynamo Moscoww (RRusisa) 9 2 7 11", + "competitors": [ + "EUROLEAGUE", + "LONDON", + "EuroLeague", + "CSKA Moscow", + "Russia", + "Stefanel Milan", + "Italy", + "Maccabi Tel Aviv", + "Israel", + "Ulker Spor", + "Turkey", + "Limoges", + "France", + "Panionios", + "Greece", + "Teamsystem Bologna", + "Italy", + "Olympiakos", + "Greece", + "Cibona Zagreb", + "Croatia", + "Alba Berlin", + "Germany", + "Estudiantes Madrid", + "Spain", + "Charleroi", + "Belgium", + "Panathinaikos", + "Greece", + "Ljubljana", + "Slovenia", + "Villeurbanne", + "France", + "Barcelona", + "Spain", + "Split", + "Croatia", + "Bayer Leverkusen", + "Germany", + "Efes Pilsen", + "Turkey", + "Pau-Orthez", + "France", + "Partizan Belgrade", + "Yugoslavia", + "Kinder Bologna", + "Italy", + "Sevilla", + "Spain", + "Dynamo Moscow", + "Russia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "BASKETBALL - EUROLEAGUE STANDINGS. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Standings in the men's EuroLeague \n basketball championship after Thursday's matches (tabulate under \n played, won, lost, points): \n Group A \n CSKA Moscow (Russia 9 6 3 15 \n Stefanel Milan (Italy) 9 6 3 15 \n Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel) 9 5 4 14 \n Ulker Spor (Turkey) 9 4 5 13 \n Limoges (France) 9 3 6 12 \n Panionios (Greece) 9 3 6 12 \n Group B \n Teamsystem Bologna (Italy) 9 7 2 16 \n Olympiakos (Greece) 9 5 4 14 \n Cibona Zagreb (Croatia) 9 5 4 14 \n Alba Berlin (Germany) 9 5 4 14 \n Estudiantes Madrid (Spain) 9 5 4 14 \n Charleroi (Belgium) 9 0 9 9 \n Group C \n Panathinaikos (Greece) 9 7 2 16 \n Ljubljana (Slovenia) 9 6 3 15 \n Villeurbanne (France) 9 6 3 15 \n Barcelona (Spain) 9 4 5 13 \n Split (Croatia) 9 4 5 13 \n Bayer Leverkusen (Germany) 9 0 9 9 \n Group D \n Efes Pilsen (Turkey) 9 7 2 16 \n Pau-Orthez (France) 9 5 4 14 \n Partizan Belgrade (Yugoslavia) 9 5 4 14 \n Kinder Bologna (Italy) 9 4 5 13 \n Sevilla (Spain) 9 4 5 13 \n Dynamo Moscow (Russia) 9 2 7 11", + "competitors": [ + "Franklin Resources", + "Universal", + "Park Place Entertainment" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNION - LITTLE TO MISS CAMPESE FAREWELL. Robert Kitson \n LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Centre Jason Little will miss Australia's end-of-tour fixture against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday. Little has opted not to risk aggravating the knee injury which ruled him out of a large chunk of the tour and is replaced by fellow Queenslander Daniel Herbert. Owen Finegan has recovered from the knocks he took in last weekend's test against Wales and retains his place in the back-row ahead of Daniel Manu. The Wallabies have their sights set on a 13th successive victory to end their European tour with a 100 percent record but also want to turn on the style and provide David Campese with a fitting send-off in his final match in Australian colours. The Wallabies currently have no plans to make any special presentation to the 34-year-old winger but a full house of 75, 000 spectators will still gather in the hope of witnessing one last moment of magic. Campese will be up against a familiar foe in the shape of Barbarians captain Rob Andrew, the man who kicked Australia to defeat with a last-ditch drop-goal in the World Cup quarter-final in Cape Town. \" Campo has a massive following in this country and has had the public with him ever since he first played here in 1984, \" said Andrew, also likely to be making his final Twickenham appearance. On tour, Australia have won all four tests against Italy, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, and scored 414 points at an average of almost 35 points a game. League duties restricted the Barbarians' selectorial options but they still boast 13 internationals including England full-back Tim Stimpson and recalled wing Tony Underwood, plus All Black forwards Ian Jones and Norm Hewitt. Teams: \n Barbarians - 15 - Tim Stimpson (England); 14 - Nigel Walker (Wales), 13 - Allan Bateman (Wales), 12 - Gregor Townsend (Scotland), 11 - Tony Underwood (England); 10 - Rob Andrew (England), 9 - Rob Howley (Wales); 8 - Scott Quinnell (Wales), 7 - Neil Back (England), 6 - Dale McIntosh (Pontypridd), 5 - Ian Jones (New Zealand), 4 - Craig Quinnell (Wales), 3 - Darren Garforth (Leicester), 2 - Norm Hewitt (New Zealand), 1 - Nick Popplewell (Ireland). Australia - 15 - Matthew Burke; 14 - Joe Roff, 13 - Daniel Herbert, 12 - Tim Horan (captain), 11 - David Campese; 10 - Pat Howard, 9 - Sam Payne; 8 - Michael Brial, 7 - David Wilson, 6 - Owen Finegan, 5 - David Giffin, 4 - Tim Gavin, 3 - Andrew Blades, 2 - Marco Caputo, 1 - Dan Crowley.", + "competitors": [ + "RUGBY UNION", + "LITTLE", + "CAMPESE", + "Robert Kitson", + "LONDON", + "Jason Little", + "Australia", + "Barbarians", + "Twickenham", + "Little", + "Queenslander", + "Daniel Herbert", + "Owen Finegan", + "Wales", + "Daniel Manu", + "Wallabies", + "European", + "David Campese", + "Australian", + "Wallabies", + "Campese", + "Barbarians", + "Rob Andrew", + "Australia", + "World Cup", + "Cape Town", + "Campo", + "Andrew", + "Twickenham", + "Australia", + "Italy", + "Scotland", + "Ireland", + "Wales", + "Barbarians", + "England", + "Tim Stimpson", + "Tony Underwood", + "All Black", + "Ian Jones", + "Norm Hewitt", + "Barbarians", + "Tim Stimpson", + "England", + "Nigel Walker", + "Wales", + "Allan Bateman", + "Wales", + "Gregor Townsend", + "Scotland", + "Tony Underwood", + "England", + "Rob Andrew", + "England", + "Rob Howley", + "Wales", + "Scott Quinnell", + "Wales", + "Neil Back", + "England", + "Dale McIntosh", + "Pontypridd", + "Ian Jones", + "New Zealand", + "Craig Quinnell", + "Wales", + "Darren Garforth", + "Leicester", + "Norm Hewitt", + "New Zealand", + "Nick Popplewell", + "Ireland", + "Australia", + "Matthew Burke", + "Joe Roff", + "Daniel Herbert", + "Tim Horan", + "David Campese", + "Pat Howard", + "Sam Payne", + "Michael Brial", + "David Wilson", + "Owen Finegan", + "David Giffin", + "Tim Gavin", + "Andrew Blades", + "Marco Caputo", + "Dan Crowley" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RRUGBY UNION - LITGLE TO MISS CAMPESSE FAREWELL. Robert Kitaon \n LONNDON 1996-12-06 \n Centre Jason Litttle will miss Ajstralia's end-of-tour fixture against the Varbarians at Twwickenham on Saturday. Liittle has opted not to risk aggravating the knee injury which ruled him out of a large chunk of the tour and is replaced by fellow Queenslandeer aniel Herbert. wen Finegan has recovered from the knocks he took in last weekend's test against Waoess and retains his place in the back-row ahead of Danniel Manu. The Wallagies have their sights set on a 13th successive victory to end their Eurpoean tour with a 100 percent record but also want to turn on the style and provide David CCampee with a fitting send-off in his final match in Ajstralian colours. The Wallagies currently have no plans to make any special presentation to the 34-year-old winger but a full house of 75, 000 spectators will still gather in the hope of witnessing one last moment of magic. Campee will be up against a familiar foe in the shape of Varbarians captain Rob Adnrew, the man who kicked Ajstralia to defeat with a last-ditch drop-goal in the Wolrd Cup quarter-final in Cap eTown. \" aCmpo has a massive following in this country and has had the public with him ever since he first played here in 1984, \" said Anderw, also likely to be making his final Twwickenham appearance. On tour, Ajstralia have won all four tests against Iatly, Sdotland, Ireeland and Waoess, and scored 414 points at an average of almost 35 points a game. League duties restricted the Varbarians' selectorial options but they still boast 13 internationals including Englnd full-back Tim Stmipson and recalled wing Tony Undrwood, plus All Back forwards aIn Jones and NNorm Heiwtt. Teams: \n Varbarians - 15 - Tim Stmipson (Englnd); 14 - NigelW alker (Waoess), 13 - Allan Batejan (Waoess), 12 - Gregor Tpwnsend (Sdotland), 11 - Tony Undrwood (Englnd); 10 - Rob Adnrew (Englnd), 9 - Rob Holwey (Waoess); 8 - Soctt Quinnell (Waoess), 7 - Neol Back (Englnd), 6 - Dae McIntosh (Potypridd), 5 - aIn Jones (New Zdaland), 4 - Crraig Quinnell (Waoess), 3 - Daarren Garforth (Leicetser), 2 - NNorm Heiwtt (New Zdaland), 1 - Nick Popplweell (Ireeland). Ajstralia - 15 - MMatthew Burke; 14 - Joe Rofd, 13 - aniel Herbert, 12 - Tim Horah (captain), 11 - David CCampee; 10 - Pat Hward, 9 - Sam Payn; 8 - Michaael Brial, 7 - Dvaid Wilson, 6 - wen Finegan, 5 - David Gifin, 4 - Tim Havin, 3 - Anderw Blades, 2 - Maco Caputo, 1 - Dan Croowley.", + "competitors": [ + "RUGBY UNION", + "LITTLE", + "CAMPESE", + "Robert Kitson", + "LONDON", + "Jason Little", + "Australia", + "Barbarians", + "Twickenham", + "Little", + "Queenslander", + "Daniel Herbert", + "Owen Finegan", + "Wales", + "Daniel Manu", + "Wallabies", + "European", + "David Campese", + "Australian", + "Wallabies", + "Campese", + "Barbarians", + "Rob Andrew", + "Australia", + "World Cup", + "Cape Town", + "Campo", + "Andrew", + "Twickenham", + "Australia", + "Italy", + "Scotland", + "Ireland", + "Wales", + "Barbarians", + "England", + "Tim Stimpson", + "Tony Underwood", + "All Black", + "Ian Jones", + "Norm Hewitt", + "Barbarians", + "Tim Stimpson", + "England", + "Nigel Walker", + "Wales", + "Allan Bateman", + "Wales", + "Gregor Townsend", + "Scotland", + "Tony Underwood", + "England", + "Rob Andrew", + "England", + "Rob Howley", + "Wales", + "Scott Quinnell", + "Wales", + "Neil Back", + "England", + "Dale McIntosh", + "Pontypridd", + "Ian Jones", + "New Zealand", + "Craig Quinnell", + "Wales", + "Darren Garforth", + "Leicester", + "Norm Hewitt", + "New Zealand", + "Nick Popplewell", + "Ireland", + "Australia", + "Matthew Burke", + "Joe Roff", + "Daniel Herbert", + "Tim Horan", + "David Campese", + "Pat Howard", + "Sam Payne", + "Michael Brial", + "David Wilson", + "Owen Finegan", + "David Giffin", + "Tim Gavin", + "Andrew Blades", + "Marco Caputo", + "Dan Crowley" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNION - LITTLE TO MISS CAMPESE FAREWELL. Robert Kitson \n LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Centre Jason Little will miss Australia's end-of-tour fixture against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday. Little has opted not to risk aggravating the knee injury which ruled him out of a large chunk of the tour and is replaced by fellow Queenslander Daniel Herbert. Owen Finegan has recovered from the knocks he took in last weekend's test against Wales and retains his place in the back-row ahead of Daniel Manu. The Wallabies have their sights set on a 13th successive victory to end their European tour with a 100 percent record but also want to turn on the style and provide David Campese with a fitting send-off in his final match in Australian colours. The Wallabies currently have no plans to make any special presentation to the 34-year-old winger but a full house of 75, 000 spectators will still gather in the hope of witnessing one last moment of magic. Campese will be up against a familiar foe in the shape of Barbarians captain Rob Andrew, the man who kicked Australia to defeat with a last-ditch drop-goal in the World Cup quarter-final in Cape Town. \" Campo has a massive following in this country and has had the public with him ever since he first played here in 1984, \" said Andrew, also likely to be making his final Twickenham appearance. On tour, Australia have won all four tests against Italy, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, and scored 414 points at an average of almost 35 points a game. League duties restricted the Barbarians' selectorial options but they still boast 13 internationals including England full-back Tim Stimpson and recalled wing Tony Underwood, plus All Black forwards Ian Jones and Norm Hewitt. Teams: \n Barbarians - 15 - Tim Stimpson (England); 14 - Nigel Walker (Wales), 13 - Allan Bateman (Wales), 12 - Gregor Townsend (Scotland), 11 - Tony Underwood (England); 10 - Rob Andrew (England), 9 - Rob Howley (Wales); 8 - Scott Quinnell (Wales), 7 - Neil Back (England), 6 - Dale McIntosh (Pontypridd), 5 - Ian Jones (New Zealand), 4 - Craig Quinnell (Wales), 3 - Darren Garforth (Leicester), 2 - Norm Hewitt (New Zealand), 1 - Nick Popplewell (Ireland). Australia - 15 - Matthew Burke; 14 - Joe Roff, 13 - Daniel Herbert, 12 - Tim Horan (captain), 11 - David Campese; 10 - Pat Howard, 9 - Sam Payne; 8 - Michael Brial, 7 - David Wilson, 6 - Owen Finegan, 5 - David Giffin, 4 - Tim Gavin, 3 - Andrew Blades, 2 - Marco Caputo, 1 - Dan Crowley.", + "competitors": [ + "Applied Materials,", + "Halliburton" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - UNCAPPED PLAYERS CALLED TO FACE MACEDONIA. BUCHAREST 1996-12-06 \n Romania trainer Anghel Iordanescu called up three uncapped players on Friday in his squad to face Macedonia next week in a World Cup qualifier. Midfielder Valentin Stefan and striker Viorel Ion of Otelul Galati and defender Liviu Ciobotariu of National Bucharest are the newcomers for the European group eight clash in Macedonia on December 14. Iordanescu said he had picked them because of their good performances in the domestic championship in which National Bucharest are top and Otelul Galati third. \" \n I think it's fair to give them a chance, \" he told reporters. League title-holders Steaua Bucharest, who finished bottom of their Champions' League group in the European Cup, have only two players in the squad. Attacking midfielder Adrian Ilie, who recently moved from Steaua to Turkish club Galatasaray, is ruled out after two yellow-card offences. Squad: \n Goalkeepers - Bogdan Stelea, Florin Prunea. Defenders - Dan Petrescu, Daniel Prodan, Anton Dobos, Cornel Papura, Liviu Ciobotariu, Tibor Selymess, Iulian Filipescu. Midfielders - Gheorghe Hagi, Gheorghe Popescu, Constantin Galca, Valentin Stefan, Basarab Panduru, Dorinel Munteanu, Ovidiu Stinga. Forwards - Ioan Vladoiu, Gheorghe Craioveanu, Ionel Danciulescu, Viorel Ion. REUTER", + "competitors": [ + "MACEDONIA", + "BUCHAREST", + "Romania", + "Anghel Iordanescu", + "Macedonia", + "World Cup", + "Valentin Stefan", + "Viorel Ion", + "Otelul Galati", + "Liviu Ciobotariu", + "National Bucharest", + "European", + "Macedonia", + "Iordanescu", + "National Bucharest", + "Otelul Galati", + "Steaua Bucharest", + "Champions ' League", + "European Cup", + "Adrian Ilie", + "Steaua", + "Turkish", + "Galatasaray", + "Bogdan Stelea", + "Florin Prunea", + "Dan Petrescu", + "Daniel Prodan", + "Anton Dobos", + "Cornel Papura", + "Liviu Ciobotariu", + "Tibor Selymess", + "Iulian Filipescu", + "Gheorghe Hagi", + "Gheorghe Popescu", + "Constantin Galca", + "Valentin Stefan", + "Basarab Panduru", + "Dorinel Munteanu", + "Ovidiu Stinga", + "Ioan Vladoiu", + "Gheorghe Craioveanu", + "Ionel Danciulescu", + "Viorel Ion", + "REUTER" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - UNCAPPED PLAYERS CALLED TO FACE MACEDONI. BUCHAEST 1996-12-06 \n Romaniaa trainer Anghel Iordanecu called up three uncapped players on Friday in his squad to face Maceonia next week in a Worrld Cup qualifier. Midfielder aVlentin Stefan and striker VVioreel Ion of Ptelul Galati and defender Livi uCiobotariu of Natinal Bucharest are the newcomers for the Europpean group eight clash in Maceonia on December 14. Iordnescu said he had picked them because of their good performances in the domestic championship in which Natinal Bucharest are top and Ptelul Galati third. \" \n I think it's fair to give them a chance, \" he told reporters. League title-holders Stequa Bucharest, who finished bottom of their Champions' League group in the Europpean Cup, have only two players in the squad. Attacking midfielder Adiran Ilie, who recently moved from Steaau to Tyrkish club Galataasaray, is ruled out after two yellow-card offences. Squad: \n Goalkeepers - Bogdann Stelea, Flrin Prunea. Defenders - Dan Peterscu, Danidl Prodan, Anton Dobod, Cornel PPapura, Livi uCiobotariu, Tibo Selymess, Iulian Filipesc. Midfielders - Gheorghe Haagi, Gheorrghe Popescu, Constantin Galcs, aVlentin Stefan, Basarab anduru, Dorineel Munteanu, Ovidiu Stknga. Forwards - Ioan lVadoiu, Gheorghe raioveanu, Ioneel Danciulescu, VVioreel Ion. RREUTER", + "competitors": [ + "MACEDONIA", + "BUCHAREST", + "Romania", + "Anghel Iordanescu", + "Macedonia", + "World Cup", + "Valentin Stefan", + "Viorel Ion", + "Otelul Galati", + "Liviu Ciobotariu", + "National Bucharest", + "European", + "Macedonia", + "Iordanescu", + "National Bucharest", + "Otelul Galati", + "Steaua Bucharest", + "Champions ' League", + "European Cup", + "Adrian Ilie", + "Steaua", + "Turkish", + "Galatasaray", + "Bogdan Stelea", + "Florin Prunea", + "Dan Petrescu", + "Daniel Prodan", + "Anton Dobos", + "Cornel Papura", + "Liviu Ciobotariu", + "Tibor Selymess", + "Iulian Filipescu", + "Gheorghe Hagi", + "Gheorghe Popescu", + "Constantin Galca", + "Valentin Stefan", + "Basarab Panduru", + "Dorinel Munteanu", + "Ovidiu Stinga", + "Ioan Vladoiu", + "Gheorghe Craioveanu", + "Ionel Danciulescu", + "Viorel Ion", + "REUTER" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - UNCAPPED PLAYERS CALLED TO FACE MACEDONIA. BUCHAREST 1996-12-06 \n Romania trainer Anghel Iordanescu called up three uncapped players on Friday in his squad to face Macedonia next week in a World Cup qualifier. Midfielder Valentin Stefan and striker Viorel Ion of Otelul Galati and defender Liviu Ciobotariu of National Bucharest are the newcomers for the European group eight clash in Macedonia on December 14. Iordanescu said he had picked them because of their good performances in the domestic championship in which National Bucharest are top and Otelul Galati third. \" \n I think it's fair to give them a chance, \" he told reporters. League title-holders Steaua Bucharest, who finished bottom of their Champions' League group in the European Cup, have only two players in the squad. Attacking midfielder Adrian Ilie, who recently moved from Steaua to Turkish club Galatasaray, is ruled out after two yellow-card offences. Squad: \n Goalkeepers - Bogdan Stelea, Florin Prunea. Defenders - Dan Petrescu, Daniel Prodan, Anton Dobos, Cornel Papura, Liviu Ciobotariu, Tibor Selymess, Iulian Filipescu. Midfielders - Gheorghe Hagi, Gheorghe Popescu, Constantin Galca, Valentin Stefan, Basarab Panduru, Dorinel Munteanu, Ovidiu Stinga. Forwards - Ioan Vladoiu, Gheorghe Craioveanu, Ionel Danciulescu, Viorel Ion. REUTER", + "competitors": [ + "Weatherford International", + "Tenet Healthcare", + "Apartment Investment and Management" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS. RIO DE JANEIRO 1996-12-05 \n Results of Brazilian \n soccer championship semifinal, first leg matches on Thursday. Goias 1 Gremio 3 \n Portuguesa 1 Atletico Mineiro 0", + "competitors": [ + "BRAZILIAN", + "RIO DE JANEIRO", + "Brazilian", + "Goias", + "Gremio", + "Portuguesa", + "Atletico Mineiro" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - BRAILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS. RIO D EJANEIRO 1996-12-05 \n Results of BBrazilian \n soccer championship semifinal, first leg matches on Thursday. oGias 1 Gemio 3 \n Portuguuesa 1 Atletico Mindiro 0", + "competitors": [ + "BRAZILIAN", + "RIO DE JANEIRO", + "Brazilian", + "Goias", + "Gremio", + "Portuguesa", + "Atletico Mineiro" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS. RIO DE JANEIRO 1996-12-05 \n Results of Brazilian \n soccer championship semifinal, first leg matches on Thursday. Goias 1 Gremio 3 \n Portuguesa 1 Atletico Mineiro 0", + "competitors": [ + "Weis Markets" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - LARA ENDURES ANOTHER MISERABLE DAY. Robert Galvin \n MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n Australia gave Brian Lara another reason to be miserable when they beat West Indies by five wickets in the opening World Series limited overs match on Friday. Lara, disciplined for misconduct on Wednesday, was dismissed for five to extend a disappointing run of form on tour. Australia, who hold a 2-0 lead in the five-match test series, overhauled West Indies' total of 172 all out with eight balls to spare to end a run of six successive one-day defeats. All-rounder Greg Blewett steered his side to a comfortable victory with an unbeaten 57 in 90 balls to the delight of the 42, 442 crowd. Man-of-the match Blewett came to the wicket with the total on 70 for two and hit three fours during an untroubled innings lasting 129 minutes. His crucial fifth-wicket partnership with fellow all-rounder Stuart Law, who scored 21, added 71 off 85 balls. Lara looked out of touch during his brief stay at the crease before chipping a simple catch to Shane Warne at mid-wicket. West Indies tour manager Clive Lloyd has apologised for Lara's behaviour on Tuesday. He (Lara) had told Australia coach Geoff Marsh that wicketkeeper Ian Healy was unwelcome in the visitors' dressing room. The Melbourne crowd were clearly angered by the incident, loudly jeering the West Indies vice-captain as he walked to the middle. It was left to fellow left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul to hold the innings together with a gritty 54 despite the handicap of an injured groin. Chanderpaul was forced to rely on a runner for most of his innings after hurting himself as he scurried back to his crease to avoid being run out. Pakistan, who arrive in Australia later this month, are the other team competing in the World Series tournament.", + "competitors": [ + "LARA", + "Robert Galvin", + "MELBOURNE", + "Australia", + "Brian Lara", + "West Indies", + "World Series", + "Lara", + "Australia", + "West Indies", + "Greg Blewett", + "Blewett", + "Stuart Law", + "Lara", + "Shane Warne", + "West Indies", + "Clive Lloyd", + "Lara", + "Lara", + "Australia", + "Geoff Marsh", + "Ian Healy", + "Melbourne", + "West Indies", + "Shivnarine Chanderpaul", + "Chanderpaul", + "Pakistan", + "Australia", + "World Series" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - LAR ENDURES ANOTHER MISERABLE DAY. Robert Ga.vin \n MELBURNE 1996-12-06 \n Austarlia gave Bria Lar another reason to be miserable when they beat Wes Indies by five wickets in the opening World Seies limited overs match on Friday. Lar, disciplined for misconduct on Wednesday, was dismissed for five to extend a disappointing run of form on tour. Austarlia, who hold a 2-0 lead in the five-match test series, overhauled Wes Indies' total of 172 all out with eight balls to spare to end a run of six successive one-day defeats. All-rounder Grdg BBlewett steered his side to a comfortable victory with an unbeaten 57 in 90 balls to the delight of the 42, 442 crowd. Man-of-the match BBlewett came to the wicket with the total on 70 for two and hit three fours during an untroubled innings lasting 129 minutes. His crucial fifth-wicket partnership with fellow all-rounder StuartLaw, who scored 21, added 71 off 85 balls. Lar looked out of touch during his brief stay at the crease before chipping a simple catch to Shan Warne at mid-wicket. Wes Indies tour manager lCive Lloyd has apologised for Lar's behaviour on Tuesday. He (Lar) had told Austarlia coach GeoffMarsh that wicketkeeper Kan Healy was unwelcome in the visitors' dressing room. The Melboourne crowd were clearly angered by the incident, loudly jeering the Wes Indies vice-captain as he walked to the middle. It was left to fellow left-hander SShivnarine Chanderpaaul to hold the innings together with a gritty 54 despite the handicap of an injured groin. Chanderpaaul was forced to rely on a runner for most of his innings after hurting himself as he scurried back to his crease to avoid being run out. Pakisatn, who arrive in Austarlia later this month, are the other team competing in the World Seies tournament.", + "competitors": [ + "LARA", + "Robert Galvin", + "MELBOURNE", + "Australia", + "Brian Lara", + "West Indies", + "World Series", + "Lara", + "Australia", + "West Indies", + "Greg Blewett", + "Blewett", + "Stuart Law", + "Lara", + "Shane Warne", + "West Indies", + "Clive Lloyd", + "Lara", + "Lara", + "Australia", + "Geoff Marsh", + "Ian Healy", + "Melbourne", + "West Indies", + "Shivnarine Chanderpaul", + "Chanderpaul", + "Pakistan", + "Australia", + "World Series" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - LARA ENDURES ANOTHER MISERABLE DAY. Robert Galvin \n MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n Australia gave Brian Lara another reason to be miserable when they beat West Indies by five wickets in the opening World Series limited overs match on Friday. Lara, disciplined for misconduct on Wednesday, was dismissed for five to extend a disappointing run of form on tour. Australia, who hold a 2-0 lead in the five-match test series, overhauled West Indies' total of 172 all out with eight balls to spare to end a run of six successive one-day defeats. All-rounder Greg Blewett steered his side to a comfortable victory with an unbeaten 57 in 90 balls to the delight of the 42, 442 crowd. Man-of-the match Blewett came to the wicket with the total on 70 for two and hit three fours during an untroubled innings lasting 129 minutes. His crucial fifth-wicket partnership with fellow all-rounder Stuart Law, who scored 21, added 71 off 85 balls. Lara looked out of touch during his brief stay at the crease before chipping a simple catch to Shane Warne at mid-wicket. West Indies tour manager Clive Lloyd has apologised for Lara's behaviour on Tuesday. He (Lara) had told Australia coach Geoff Marsh that wicketkeeper Ian Healy was unwelcome in the visitors' dressing room. The Melbourne crowd were clearly angered by the incident, loudly jeering the West Indies vice-captain as he walked to the middle. It was left to fellow left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul to hold the innings together with a gritty 54 despite the handicap of an injured groin. Chanderpaul was forced to rely on a runner for most of his innings after hurting himself as he scurried back to his crease to avoid being run out. Pakistan, who arrive in Australia later this month, are the other team competing in the World Series tournament.", + "competitors": [ + "Engelhard", + "BorgWarner" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - AUSTRALIA V WEST INDIES WORLD SERIES SCOREBOARD. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n Scoreboard in the World Series \n limited overs match between Australia and West Indies on Friday: \n West Indies \n S. Campbell c Healy b Gillespie 31 \n R. Samuels c M. Waugh b Gillespie 7 \n B. Lara c Warne b Moody 5 \n S. Chanderpaul c Healy b Blewett 54 \n C. Hooper run out 7 \n J. Adams lbw b Moody 5 \n J. Murray c Blewett b Warne 24 \n N. McLean c and b M. Waugh 7 \n K. Benjamin b Warne 8 \n C. Ambrose run out 2 \n C. Walsh not out 8 \n Extras (lb-10 w-1 nb-3) 14 \n Total (49. 2 overs) 172 \n Fall of wickets: 1-11 2-38 3-64 4-73 5-81 6-120 7-135 8-150 \n 9-153. Bowling: Reiffel 10-2-26-0 (nb-3), Gillespie 10-0-39-2, Moody 10-1-25-2, Blewett 6. 2-0-27-1, Warne 10-0-34-2 (w-1), M. Waugh 3-0-11-1. Australia \n M. Taylor b McLean 29 \n M. Waugh c Murray b Benjamin 27 \n R. Ponting lbw McLean 5 \n G. Blewett not out 57 \n M. Bevan st Murray b Hooper 3 \n S. Law b Hooper 21 \n T. Moody not out 3 \n Extras (lb-17 nb-8 w-3) 28 \n Total (for five wickets, 48. 4 overs) 173 \n Fall of wickets: 1-59 2-70 3-78 4-90 5-160. Did not bat: I. Healy, P. Reiffel, S. Warne, J. Gillespie. Bowling: Ambrose 10-3-19-0 (2nb 1w), Walsh 9-0-34-0 (4nb), Benjamin 9. 4-0-43-1 (1nb 1w), Hooper 10-0-27-2 (1nb), McLean \n 10-1-33-2 (1w). Result: Australia won by five wickets.", + "competitors": [ + "AUSTRALIA", + "WEST INDIES", + "WORLD SERIES", + "MELBOURNE", + "World Series", + "Australia", + "West Indies", + "West Indies", + "S. Campbell", + "Healy", + "Gillespie", + "R. Samuels", + "M. Waugh", + "Gillespie", + "B. Lara", + "Warne", + "Moody", + "S. Chanderpaul", + "Healy", + "Blewett", + "C. Hooper", + "J. Adams", + "Moody", + "J. Murray", + "Blewett", + "Warne", + "N. McLean", + "M. Waugh", + "K. Benjamin", + "Warne", + "C. Ambrose", + "C. Walsh", + "Reiffel", + "Gillespie", + "Moody", + "Blewett", + "Warne", + "M. Waugh", + "Australia", + "M. Taylor", + "McLean", + "M. Waugh", + "Murray", + "Benjamin", + "R. Ponting", + "McLean", + "G. Blewett", + "M. Bevan", + "Murray", + "Hooper", + "S. Law", + "Hooper", + "T. Moody", + "I. Healy", + "P. Reiffel", + "S. Warne", + "J. Gillespie", + "Ambrose", + "Walsh", + "Benjamin", + "Hooper", + "McLean", + "Australia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - AUSTRLAIA V WESTT INDIES WORRLD SERIES SCOREBOARD. MELBUORNE 1996-12-06 \n Scoreboard in the Wotld Series \n limited overs match between Austra.ia and West Inies on Friday: \n West Inies \n S .Campbell c Healh b Gillesipe 31 \n R. Smuels c M. Wagh b Gillesipe 7 \n B.L ara c Waarne b Mooey 5 \n S. Chancerpaul c Healh b Belwett 54 \n C Hoperr run out 7 \n J/ Adams lbw b Mooey 5 \n J. Mirray c Belwett b Waarne 24 \n N. MxLean c and b M. Wagh 7 \n K. Benjaamin b Waarne 8 \n C. Ambroe run out 2 \n C. Ealsh not out 8 \n Extras (lb-10 w-1 nb-3) 14 \n Total (49. 2 overs) 172 \n Fall of wickets: 1-11 2-38 3-64 4-73 5-81 6-120 7-135 8-150 \n 9-153. Bowling: Reifffel 10-2-26-0 (nb-3), Gillesipe 10-0-39-2, Mooey 10-1-25-2, Belwett 6. 2-0-27-1, Waarne 10-0-34-2 (w-1), M. Wagh 3-0-11-1. Austra.ia \n M. Tayor b McLran 29 \n M. Wagh c Murrray b Bejamin 27 \n R. Pobting lbw McLran 5 \n G. Belwett not out 57 \n M Bevan st Murrray b Hoperr 3 \n S. Laaw b Hoperr 21 \n T. Mooey not out 3 \n Extras (lb-17 nb-8 w-3) 28 \n Total (for five wickets, 48. 4 overs) 173 \n Fall of wickets: 1-59 2-70 3-78 4-90 5-160. Did not bat: I. Healh, P. Reifffel, S. Waarne, J. Gillesipe. Bowling: Anbrose 10-3-19-0 (2nb 1w), Ealsh 9-0-34-0 (4nb), Bejamin 9. 4-0-43-1 (1nb 1w), Hoperr 10-0-27-2 (1nb), McLran \n 10-1-33-2 (1w). Result: Austra.ia won by five wickets.", + "competitors": [ + "AUSTRALIA", + "WEST INDIES", + "WORLD SERIES", + "MELBOURNE", + "World Series", + "Australia", + "West Indies", + "West Indies", + "S. Campbell", + "Healy", + "Gillespie", + "R. Samuels", + "M. Waugh", + "Gillespie", + "B. Lara", + "Warne", + "Moody", + "S. Chanderpaul", + "Healy", + "Blewett", + "C. Hooper", + "J. Adams", + "Moody", + "J. Murray", + "Blewett", + "Warne", + "N. McLean", + "M. Waugh", + "K. Benjamin", + "Warne", + "C. Ambrose", + "C. Walsh", + "Reiffel", + "Gillespie", + "Moody", + "Blewett", + "Warne", + "M. Waugh", + "Australia", + "M. Taylor", + "McLean", + "M. Waugh", + "Murray", + "Benjamin", + "R. Ponting", + "McLean", + "G. Blewett", + "M. Bevan", + "Murray", + "Hooper", + "S. Law", + "Hooper", + "T. Moody", + "I. Healy", + "P. Reiffel", + "S. Warne", + "J. Gillespie", + "Ambrose", + "Walsh", + "Benjamin", + "Hooper", + "McLean", + "Australia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - AUSTRALIA V WEST INDIES WORLD SERIES SCOREBOARD. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n Scoreboard in the World Series \n limited overs match between Australia and West Indies on Friday: \n West Indies \n S. Campbell c Healy b Gillespie 31 \n R. Samuels c M. Waugh b Gillespie 7 \n B. Lara c Warne b Moody 5 \n S. Chanderpaul c Healy b Blewett 54 \n C. Hooper run out 7 \n J. Adams lbw b Moody 5 \n J. Murray c Blewett b Warne 24 \n N. McLean c and b M. Waugh 7 \n K. Benjamin b Warne 8 \n C. Ambrose run out 2 \n C. Walsh not out 8 \n Extras (lb-10 w-1 nb-3) 14 \n Total (49. 2 overs) 172 \n Fall of wickets: 1-11 2-38 3-64 4-73 5-81 6-120 7-135 8-150 \n 9-153. Bowling: Reiffel 10-2-26-0 (nb-3), Gillespie 10-0-39-2, Moody 10-1-25-2, Blewett 6. 2-0-27-1, Warne 10-0-34-2 (w-1), M. Waugh 3-0-11-1. Australia \n M. Taylor b McLean 29 \n M. Waugh c Murray b Benjamin 27 \n R. Ponting lbw McLean 5 \n G. Blewett not out 57 \n M. Bevan st Murray b Hooper 3 \n S. Law b Hooper 21 \n T. Moody not out 3 \n Extras (lb-17 nb-8 w-3) 28 \n Total (for five wickets, 48. 4 overs) 173 \n Fall of wickets: 1-59 2-70 3-78 4-90 5-160. Did not bat: I. Healy, P. Reiffel, S. Warne, J. Gillespie. Bowling: Ambrose 10-3-19-0 (2nb 1w), Walsh 9-0-34-0 (4nb), Benjamin 9. 4-0-43-1 (1nb 1w), Hooper 10-0-27-2 (1nb), McLean \n 10-1-33-2 (1w). Result: Australia won by five wickets.", + "competitors": [ + "Energy East", + "Foot Locker" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - AUSTRALIA BEAT WEST INDIES BY FIVE WICKETS. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n Australia beat West Indies by five wickets in a World Series limited overs match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Scores: West Indies 172 all out in 49. 2 overs (Shivnarine Chanderpaul 54); Australia 173-5 in 48. 4 overs (Greg Blewett 57 not out).", + "competitors": [ + "AUSTRALIA", + "WEST INDIES", + "MELBOURNE", + "Australia", + "West Indies", + "World Series", + "Melbourne Cricket Ground", + "West Indies", + "Shivnarine Chanderpaul", + "Australia", + "Greg Blewett" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - AAUSTRALIA BEAT WEST INFIES BY FIVE WICKETS. MELBLURNE 1996-12-06 \n Australlia beat WWest Indiies by five wickets in a Worls Series limited overs match at the Melbourne Cricket Groound on Friday. Scores: WWest Indiies 172 all out in 49. 2 overs (Shivnarkne Chanderpaul 54); Australlia 173-5 in 48. 4 overs (rGeg Blewett 57 not out).", + "competitors": [ + "AUSTRALIA", + "WEST INDIES", + "MELBOURNE", + "Australia", + "West Indies", + "World Series", + "Melbourne Cricket Ground", + "West Indies", + "Shivnarine Chanderpaul", + "Australia", + "Greg Blewett" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - AUSTRALIA BEAT WEST INDIES BY FIVE WICKETS. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n Australia beat West Indies by five wickets in a World Series limited overs match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Scores: West Indies 172 all out in 49. 2 overs (Shivnarine Chanderpaul 54); Australia 173-5 in 48. 4 overs (Greg Blewett 57 not out).", + "competitors": [ + "Imperial Sugar", + "El Paso", + "American Water Works Company," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - WEST INDIES 172 ALL OUT IN 49. 2 OVERS V AUSTRALIA. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n West Indies were all out for 172 off 49. 2 overs in the World Series limited overs match against Australia on Friday.", + "competitors": [ + "WEST INDIES", + "AUSTRALIA", + "MELBOURNE", + "West Indies", + "World Series", + "Australia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - WEST IDNIES 172 ALL OUT IN 49. 2 OVERS V AUTRALIA. MLEBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n West Indise were all out for 172 off 49. 2 overs in the World Serie limited overs match against Australai on Friday.", + "competitors": [ + "WEST INDIES", + "AUSTRALIA", + "MELBOURNE", + "West Indies", + "World Series", + "Australia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - WEST INDIES 172 ALL OUT IN 49. 2 OVERS V AUSTRALIA. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n West Indies were all out for 172 off 49. 2 overs in the World Series limited overs match against Australia on Friday.", + "competitors": [ + "Flowers Foods", + "American International Group,", + "The Clorox" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - SHEFFIELD SHIELD SCORE. HOBART, Australia 1996-12-06 \n Score on the first day of the four-day Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and Victoria at Bellerive Oval on Friday: \n Tasmania 352 for three (David Boon 106 not out, Shaun Young 86 not out, Michael DiVenuto 119) v Victoria.", + "competitors": [ + "SHEFFIELD SHIELD", + "HOBART", + "Australia", + "Sheffield Shield", + "Tasmania", + "Victoria", + "Bellerive Oval", + "Tasmania", + "David Boon", + "Shaun Young", + "Michael DiVenuto", + "Victoria" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - SHEFIFELD SHIELD SCORE. HOBRT, Australi 1996-12-06 \n Score on the first day of the four-day Sheffield Sield match between Tsmania and Vicotria at Bellerive Oval on Friday: \n Tsmania 352 for three (David Bion 106 not out, Shau Young 86 not out, Michael DiVenuto 119) v Vicotria.", + "competitors": [ + "SHEFFIELD SHIELD", + "HOBART", + "Australia", + "Sheffield Shield", + "Tasmania", + "Victoria", + "Bellerive Oval", + "Tasmania", + "David Boon", + "Shaun Young", + "Michael DiVenuto", + "Victoria" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - SHEFFIELD SHIELD SCORE. HOBART, Australia 1996-12-06 \n Score on the first day of the four-day Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and Victoria at Bellerive Oval on Friday: \n Tasmania 352 for three (David Boon 106 not out, Shaun Young 86 not out, Michael DiVenuto 119) v Victoria.", + "competitors": [ + "IMC Global" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - LARA SUFFERS MORE AUSTRALIAN TOUR MISERY. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n West Indies batsman Brian Lara suffered another blow to his Australian tour, after already being disciplined for misconduct, when he was dismissed cheaply in the first limited overs match against Australia on Friday. Lara, who earned a stern rebuke from his own tour management after an angry outburst against Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy, scored five to prolong a run of poor form with the bat. The West Indies vice-captain struggled for timing during his 36-minute stay at the crease before chipping a ball from medium pacer Tom Moody straight to Shane Warne at mid-wicket. West Indies were 53 for two in 15 overs when rain stopped play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after captain Courtney Walsh won the toss and elected to bat. Lara's outburst three days ago has clearly turned some of the Australian public against him. As he walked to the wicket he was greeted by loud jeers from sections of the crowd. On several occasions during his innings, the crowd joined together in a series of obscene chants against him. Tour manager Clive Lloyd on Wednesday apologised for Lara's behaviour in confronting Australia coach Geoff Marsh in the opposition dressing room to protest against his dismissal in the second test on Tuesday. Lloyd did not say what form the discipline would take. Lara, who holds the record for the highest score in test and first-class cricket, was unhappy about Healy's role in the incident and questioned whether the ball had carried to the Australia keeper. Australia went on to win the match at the Sydney Cricket Ground by 124 runs to take a two-nil lead in the five-test series after Lara failed in both innings. Lara has yet to score a century since West Indies arrived in Australia five weeks ago. Both West Indies and Australia team management have played down the incident, stressing that relations between the two sides have not been adversely affected. Pakistan, who arrive next week, are the third team in the triangular World Series tournament.", + "competitors": [ + "LARA", + "AUSTRALIAN", + "MELBOURNE", + "West Indies", + "Brian Lara", + "Australian", + "Australia", + "Lara", + "Australia", + "Ian Healy", + "West Indies", + "Tom Moody", + "Shane Warne", + "West Indies", + "Melbourne Cricket Ground", + "Courtney Walsh", + "Lara", + "Australian", + "Clive Lloyd", + "Lara", + "Australia", + "Geoff Marsh", + "Lloyd", + "Lara", + "Healy", + "Australia", + "Australia", + "Sydney Cricket Ground", + "Lara", + "Lara", + "West Indies", + "Australia", + "West Indies", + "Australia", + "Pakistan", + "World Series" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - LAAR SUFFERS MORE AUSTRLAIAN TOUR MISERY. MLEBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n West Inddies batsman Brian Lzra suffered another blow to his Auustralian tour, after already being disciplined for misconduct, when he was dismissed cheaply in the first limited overs match against Australisa on Friday. Laar, who earned a stern rebuke from his own tour management after an angry outburst against Australisa wicketkeeper Ian Heealy, scored five to prolong a run of poor form with the bat. The West Inddies vice-captain struggled for timing during his 36-minute stay at the crease before chipping a ball from medium pacer Tom Moody straight to Shnae Warne at mid-wicket. West Inddies were 53 for two in 15 overs when rain stopped play at the Melbourne Cricket Grpund after captain Cortney Walsh won the toss and elected to bat. Laar's outburst three days ago has clearly turned some of the Auustralian public against him. As he walked to the wicket he was greeted by loud jeers from sections of the crowd. On several occasions during his innings, the crowd joined together in a series of obscene chants against him. Tour manager Clive LLloyf on Wednesday apologised for Laar's behaviour in confronting Australisa coach Geoff Marhs in the opposition dressing room to protest against his dismissal in the second test on Tuesday. Lloyf did not say what form the discipline would take. Laar, who holds the record for the highest score in test and first-class cricket, was unhappy about Heay's role in the incident and questioned whether the ball had carried to the Australisa keeper. Australisa went on to win the match at the Sydney Cricket Gruond by 124 runs to take a two-nil lead in the five-test series after Laar failed in both innings. Laar has yet to score a century since West Inddies arrived in Australisa five weeks ago. Both West Inddies and Australisa team management have played down the incident, stressing that relations between the two sides have not been adversely affected. Pakistna, who arrive next week, are the third team in the triangular World Serie tournament.", + "competitors": [ + "LARA", + "AUSTRALIAN", + "MELBOURNE", + "West Indies", + "Brian Lara", + "Australian", + "Australia", + "Lara", + "Australia", + "Ian Healy", + "West Indies", + "Tom Moody", + "Shane Warne", + "West Indies", + "Melbourne Cricket Ground", + "Courtney Walsh", + "Lara", + "Australian", + "Clive Lloyd", + "Lara", + "Australia", + "Geoff Marsh", + "Lloyd", + "Lara", + "Healy", + "Australia", + "Australia", + "Sydney Cricket Ground", + "Lara", + "Lara", + "West Indies", + "Australia", + "West Indies", + "Australia", + "Pakistan", + "World Series" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - LARA SUFFERS MORE AUSTRALIAN TOUR MISERY. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n West Indies batsman Brian Lara suffered another blow to his Australian tour, after already being disciplined for misconduct, when he was dismissed cheaply in the first limited overs match against Australia on Friday. Lara, who earned a stern rebuke from his own tour management after an angry outburst against Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy, scored five to prolong a run of poor form with the bat. The West Indies vice-captain struggled for timing during his 36-minute stay at the crease before chipping a ball from medium pacer Tom Moody straight to Shane Warne at mid-wicket. West Indies were 53 for two in 15 overs when rain stopped play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after captain Courtney Walsh won the toss and elected to bat. Lara's outburst three days ago has clearly turned some of the Australian public against him. As he walked to the wicket he was greeted by loud jeers from sections of the crowd. On several occasions during his innings, the crowd joined together in a series of obscene chants against him. Tour manager Clive Lloyd on Wednesday apologised for Lara's behaviour in confronting Australia coach Geoff Marsh in the opposition dressing room to protest against his dismissal in the second test on Tuesday. Lloyd did not say what form the discipline would take. Lara, who holds the record for the highest score in test and first-class cricket, was unhappy about Healy's role in the incident and questioned whether the ball had carried to the Australia keeper. Australia went on to win the match at the Sydney Cricket Ground by 124 runs to take a two-nil lead in the five-test series after Lara failed in both innings. Lara has yet to score a century since West Indies arrived in Australia five weeks ago. Both West Indies and Australia team management have played down the incident, stressing that relations between the two sides have not been adversely affected. Pakistan, who arrive next week, are the third team in the triangular World Series tournament.", + "competitors": [ + "Carlisle Cos." + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - WEST INDIES TO BAT AFTER WINNING THE TOSS. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n West Indies captain Courtney Walsh elected to bat after winning the toss in the first match in the World Series limited overs competition against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Teams: \n Australia - Mark Taylor (captain), Mark Waugh, Ricky Ponting, Greg Blewett, Michael Bevan, Stuart Law, Tom Moody, Ian Healy, Paul Reiffel, Shane Warne, Jason Gillespie, Glenn McGrath 12th man. West Indies - Sherwin Campbell, Robert Samuels, Brian Lara, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Carl Hooper, Jimmy Adams, Junior Murray, Nixon McLean, Kenneth Benjamin, Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh (captain), Roland Holder 12th man.", + "competitors": [ + "WEST INDIES", + "MELBOURNE", + "West Indies", + "Courtney Walsh", + "World Series", + "Australia", + "Melbourne Cricket Ground", + "Australia", + "Mark Taylor", + "Mark Waugh", + "Ricky Ponting", + "Greg Blewett", + "Michael Bevan", + "Stuart Law", + "Tom Moody", + "Ian Healy", + "Paul Reiffel", + "Shane Warne", + "Jason Gillespie", + "Glenn McGrath", + "West Indies", + "Sherwin Campbell", + "Robert Samuels", + "Brian Lara", + "Shivnarine Chanderpaul", + "Carl Hooper", + "Jimmy Adams", + "Junior Murray", + "Nixon McLean", + "Kenneth Benjamin", + "Curtly Ambrose", + "Courtney Walsh", + "Roland Holder" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - WESTT INDIES TO BAT AFTER WINNING THE TOSS. MLEBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n Wst Indies captain Courtny Walsh elected to bat after winning the toss in the first match in the World Sdries limited overs competition against Ausralia at the Melbourne Cricket Grouns on Friday. Teams: \n Ausralia - Mak Taylor (captain), Mark aWugh, Ricky onting, Greg Blweett, Michael Vevan, Syuart Law, Tom Mooy, Ian Hwaly, Paul Reeiffel, Shane Warnd, Jason Gillespe, Glenn cGrath 12th man. Wst Indies - Sherwin Cmpbell, Robert Samuelx, Brian aLra, Shivnarine Chanderrpaul, Caro Hooper, immy Adams, Junior Mruray, Nixon cMLean, Kennetth Benjamin, Curtlt Ambrose, Courtny Walsh (captain), Rolan Holder 12th man.", + "competitors": [ + "WEST INDIES", + "MELBOURNE", + "West Indies", + "Courtney Walsh", + "World Series", + "Australia", + "Melbourne Cricket Ground", + "Australia", + "Mark Taylor", + "Mark Waugh", + "Ricky Ponting", + "Greg Blewett", + "Michael Bevan", + "Stuart Law", + "Tom Moody", + "Ian Healy", + "Paul Reiffel", + "Shane Warne", + "Jason Gillespie", + "Glenn McGrath", + "West Indies", + "Sherwin Campbell", + "Robert Samuels", + "Brian Lara", + "Shivnarine Chanderpaul", + "Carl Hooper", + "Jimmy Adams", + "Junior Murray", + "Nixon McLean", + "Kenneth Benjamin", + "Curtly Ambrose", + "Courtney Walsh", + "Roland Holder" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - WEST INDIES TO BAT AFTER WINNING THE TOSS. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n West Indies captain Courtney Walsh elected to bat after winning the toss in the first match in the World Series limited overs competition against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Teams: \n Australia - Mark Taylor (captain), Mark Waugh, Ricky Ponting, Greg Blewett, Michael Bevan, Stuart Law, Tom Moody, Ian Healy, Paul Reiffel, Shane Warne, Jason Gillespie, Glenn McGrath 12th man. West Indies - Sherwin Campbell, Robert Samuels, Brian Lara, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Carl Hooper, Jimmy Adams, Junior Murray, Nixon McLean, Kenneth Benjamin, Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh (captain), Roland Holder 12th man.", + "competitors": [ + "Northern Trust", + "MasTec", + "Bell Microproducts" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ARAB CONTRACTORS WIN AFRICAN CUP WINNERS' CUP. CAIRO 1996-12-06 \n Result of the second leg of the African Cup Winners' Cup final at the National stadium on Friday: Arab Contractors (Egypt) 4 Sodigraf (Zaire) 0 (halftime 2-0) \n Scorers: \n Aly Ashour 7, 56 penalty, Mohamed Ouda 24, 73 \n Contractors won 4-0 on aggregate.", + "competitors": [ + "ARAB CONTRACTORS", + "AFRICAN CUP WINNERS ' CUP", + "CAIRO", + "African Cup Winners ' Cup", + "National stadium", + "Arab Contractors", + "Egypt", + "Sodigraf", + "Zaire", + "Aly Ashour", + "Mohamed Ouda", + "Contractors" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ARRAB CONTRACTORS WIN AFRICAN CUP WINNERS' CUP. CAIRRO 1996-12-06 \n Result of the second leg of the African Cup Winners' Cup final at the Mational stadium on Friday: Arab oCntractors (Egytp) 4 Sodigrraf (Zaiire) 0 (halftime 2-0) \n Scorers: \n Aly Ashouur 7, 56 penalty, MMohamed Ouda 24, 73 \n Coontractors won 4-0 on aggregate.", + "competitors": [ + "ARAB CONTRACTORS", + "AFRICAN CUP WINNERS ' CUP", + "CAIRO", + "African Cup Winners ' Cup", + "National stadium", + "Arab Contractors", + "Egypt", + "Sodigraf", + "Zaire", + "Aly Ashour", + "Mohamed Ouda", + "Contractors" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ARAB CONTRACTORS WIN AFRICAN CUP WINNERS' CUP. CAIRO 1996-12-06 \n Result of the second leg of the African Cup Winners' Cup final at the National stadium on Friday: Arab Contractors (Egypt) 4 Sodigraf (Zaire) 0 (halftime 2-0) \n Scorers: \n Aly Ashour 7, 56 penalty, Mohamed Ouda 24, 73 \n Contractors won 4-0 on aggregate.", + "competitors": [ + "D.R. Horton" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NHL ICE HOCKEY - STANDINGS AFTER THURSDAY'S GAMES. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n Standings of National Hockey League teams after games played on Thursday (tabulate under \n won, lost, tied, goals for, goals against, points): \n EASTERN CONFERENCE \n NORTHEAST DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n HARTFORD 12 7 6 77 76 30 \n BUFFALO 13 12 1 77 76 27 \n BOSTON 10 11 4 74 84 24 \n MONTREAL 10 14 4 96 103 24 \n PITTSBURGH 9 13 3 81 91 21 \n OTTAWA 7 11 6 62 72 20 \n ATLANTIC DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n FLORIDA 17 4 6 83 53 40 \n PHILADELPHIA 14 12 2 75 75 30 \n NEW JERSEY 14 10 1 61 61 29 \n WASHINGTON 13 12 1 69 66 27 \n NY RANGERS 10 13 5 91 81 25 \n NY ISLANDERS 7 11 8 65 72 22 \n TAMPA BAY 8 15 2 69 81 18 \n WESTERN CONFERENCE \n CENTRAL DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n DETROIT 15 9 4 81 53 34 \n DALLAS 16 9 1 74 60 33 \n CHICAGO 12 12 3 71 67 27 \n ST LOUIS 13 14 0 78 81 26 \n TORONTO 11 15 0 76 89 22 \n PHOENIX 9 13 4 61 74 22 \n PACIFIC DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n COLORADO 17 6 4 97 56 38 \n VANCOUVER 14 11 1 84 83 29 \n EDMONTON 13 14 1 94 88 27 \n LOS ANGELES 11 13 3 72 83 25 \n SAN JOSE 10 13 4 69 87 24 \n CALGARY 10 16 2 65 77 22 \n ANAHEIM 9 14 4 73 86 22 \n FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 \n ANAHEIM AT BUFFALO \n TORONTO AT NY RANGERS \n PITTSBURGH AT WASHINGTON \n MONTREAL AT CHICAGO \n PHILADELPHIA AT DALLAS \n ST LOUIS AT COLORADO \n OTTAWA AT EDMONTON", + "competitors": [ + "NHL", + "NEW YORK", + "National Hockey League", + "EASTERN CONFERENCE", + "NORTHEAST DIVISION", + "HARTFORD", + "BUFFALO", + "BOSTON", + "MONTREAL", + "PITTSBURGH", + "OTTAWA", + "ATLANTIC DIVISION", + "FLORIDA", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "NEW JERSEY", + "WASHINGTON", + "NY RANGERS", + "NY ISLANDERS", + "TAMPA BAY", + "WESTERN CONFERENCE", + "CENTRAL DIVISION", + "DETROIT", + "DALLAS", + "CHICAGO", + "ST LOUIS", + "TORONTO", + "PHOENIX", + "PACIFIC DIVISION", + "COLORADO", + "VANCOUVER", + "EDMONTON", + "LOS ANGELES", + "SAN JOSE", + "CALGARY", + "ANAHEIM", + "ANAHEIM", + "BUFFALO", + "TORONTO", + "NY RANGERS", + "PITTSBURGH", + "WASHINGTON", + "MONTREAL", + "CHICAGO", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "DALLAS", + "ST LOUIS", + "COLORADO", + "OTTAWA", + "EDMONTON" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NHO ICE HOCKEY - STANDINGS AFTER THURSDAY'S GAMES. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n Standings of National Hockey Leage teams after games played on Thursday (tabulate under \n won, lost, tied, goals for, goals against, points): \n ESTERN CONFERENCE \n NORTHEAST DIVISINO \n W L T GF GA PTS \n HARTTFORD 12 7 6 77 76 30 \n BUFFLO 13 12 1 77 76 27 \n BOSTN 10 11 4 74 84 24 \n OMNTREAL 10 14 4 96 103 24 \n IPTTSBURGH 9 13 3 81 91 21 \n OTTTAWA 7 11 6 62 72 20 \n ATLANTIC DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n FLORIDDA 17 4 6 83 53 40 \n PHILADELPPHIA 14 12 2 75 75 30 \n NEW JERSYE 14 10 1 61 61 29 \n WASIHNGTON 13 12 1 69 66 27 \n NY RSNGERS 10 13 5 91 81 25 \n NY ISLAHDERS 7 11 8 65 72 22 \n TMAPA BAY 8 15 2 69 81 18 \n WESTERN CONFERENEC \n CENTRAL CIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n DTROIT 15 9 4 81 53 34 \n DALLA 16 9 1 74 60 33 \n CIHCAGO 12 12 3 71 67 27 \n SG LOUIS 13 14 0 78 81 26 \n TROONTO 11 15 0 76 89 22 \n PHOENIIX 9 13 4 61 74 22 \n PPACIFIC DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n COLRADO 17 6 4 97 56 38 \n FANCOUVER 14 11 1 84 83 29 \n EDMONNTON 13 14 1 94 88 27 \n LOS ANGGELES 11 13 3 72 83 25 \n SAN JOWE 10 13 4 69 87 24 \n CALGAR 10 16 2 65 77 22 \n ANAHEIJ 9 14 4 73 86 22 \n FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 \n ANAHEIJ AT BUFFLO \n TROONTO AT NY RSNGERS \n IPTTSBURGH AT WASIHNGTON \n OMNTREAL AT CIHCAGO \n PHILADELPPHIA AT DALLA \n SG LOUIS AT COLRADO \n OTTTAWA AT EDMONNTON", + "competitors": [ + "NHL", + "NEW YORK", + "National Hockey League", + "EASTERN CONFERENCE", + "NORTHEAST DIVISION", + "HARTFORD", + "BUFFALO", + "BOSTON", + "MONTREAL", + "PITTSBURGH", + "OTTAWA", + "ATLANTIC DIVISION", + "FLORIDA", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "NEW JERSEY", + "WASHINGTON", + "NY RANGERS", + "NY ISLANDERS", + "TAMPA BAY", + "WESTERN CONFERENCE", + "CENTRAL DIVISION", + "DETROIT", + "DALLAS", + "CHICAGO", + "ST LOUIS", + "TORONTO", + "PHOENIX", + "PACIFIC DIVISION", + "COLORADO", + "VANCOUVER", + "EDMONTON", + "LOS ANGELES", + "SAN JOSE", + "CALGARY", + "ANAHEIM", + "ANAHEIM", + "BUFFALO", + "TORONTO", + "NY RANGERS", + "PITTSBURGH", + "WASHINGTON", + "MONTREAL", + "CHICAGO", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "DALLAS", + "ST LOUIS", + "COLORADO", + "OTTAWA", + "EDMONTON" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NHL ICE HOCKEY - STANDINGS AFTER THURSDAY'S GAMES. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n Standings of National Hockey League teams after games played on Thursday (tabulate under \n won, lost, tied, goals for, goals against, points): \n EASTERN CONFERENCE \n NORTHEAST DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n HARTFORD 12 7 6 77 76 30 \n BUFFALO 13 12 1 77 76 27 \n BOSTON 10 11 4 74 84 24 \n MONTREAL 10 14 4 96 103 24 \n PITTSBURGH 9 13 3 81 91 21 \n OTTAWA 7 11 6 62 72 20 \n ATLANTIC DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n FLORIDA 17 4 6 83 53 40 \n PHILADELPHIA 14 12 2 75 75 30 \n NEW JERSEY 14 10 1 61 61 29 \n WASHINGTON 13 12 1 69 66 27 \n NY RANGERS 10 13 5 91 81 25 \n NY ISLANDERS 7 11 8 65 72 22 \n TAMPA BAY 8 15 2 69 81 18 \n WESTERN CONFERENCE \n CENTRAL DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n DETROIT 15 9 4 81 53 34 \n DALLAS 16 9 1 74 60 33 \n CHICAGO 12 12 3 71 67 27 \n ST LOUIS 13 14 0 78 81 26 \n TORONTO 11 15 0 76 89 22 \n PHOENIX 9 13 4 61 74 22 \n PACIFIC DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n COLORADO 17 6 4 97 56 38 \n VANCOUVER 14 11 1 84 83 29 \n EDMONTON 13 14 1 94 88 27 \n LOS ANGELES 11 13 3 72 83 25 \n SAN JOSE 10 13 4 69 87 24 \n CALGARY 10 16 2 65 77 22 \n ANAHEIM 9 14 4 73 86 22 \n FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 \n ANAHEIM AT BUFFALO \n TORONTO AT NY RANGERS \n PITTSBURGH AT WASHINGTON \n MONTREAL AT CHICAGO \n PHILADELPHIA AT DALLAS \n ST LOUIS AT COLORADO \n OTTAWA AT EDMONTON", + "competitors": [ + "Owens Corning" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NHL ICE HOCKEY - THURSDAY'S RESULTS. [CORRECTED 08:40 GMT] \n NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n (Corrects headline from NBA to NHL and corrects team name in second result from La Clippers to Ny Islanders. ) \n Results of National Hockey League games on Thursday (home team in CAPS): \n Hartford 4 BOSTON 2 \n FLORIDA 4 Ny Islanders 2 \n NEW JERSEY 2 Calgary 1 \n Phoenix 3 ST LOUIS 0 \n Tampa Bay 2 LOS ANGELES 1", + "competitors": [ + "NHL", + "GMT", + "NEW YORK", + "NBA", + "NHL", + "La Clippers", + "Ny Islanders", + "National Hockey League", + "Hartford", + "BOSTON", + "FLORIDA", + "Ny Islanders", + "NEW JERSEY", + "Calgary", + "Phoenix", + "ST LOUIS", + "Tampa Bay", + "LOS ANGELES" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NLH ICE HOCKEY - THURSDAY'S RESULTS. [CORRECTED 08:40 GGMT] \n NEW YORI 1996-12-06 \n (Corrects headline from BA to NLH and corrects team name in second result from La lippers to Ny Islandders. ) \n Results of Nationa. Hockey League games on Thursday (home team in CAPS): \n aHrtford 4 BOSSTON 2 \n FLOIDA 4 Ny Islandders 2 \n NEW JEFSEY 2 Cslgary 1 \n Phoeni 3 STLOUIS 0 \n Tampa Bah 2 LOS AANGELES 1", + "competitors": [ + "NHL", + "GMT", + "NEW YORK", + "NBA", + "NHL", + "La Clippers", + "Ny Islanders", + "National Hockey League", + "Hartford", + "BOSTON", + "FLORIDA", + "Ny Islanders", + "NEW JERSEY", + "Calgary", + "Phoenix", + "ST LOUIS", + "Tampa Bay", + "LOS ANGELES" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NHL ICE HOCKEY - THURSDAY'S RESULTS. [CORRECTED 08:40 GMT] \n NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n (Corrects headline from NBA to NHL and corrects team name in second result from La Clippers to Ny Islanders. ) \n Results of National Hockey League games on Thursday (home team in CAPS): \n Hartford 4 BOSTON 2 \n FLORIDA 4 Ny Islanders 2 \n NEW JERSEY 2 Calgary 1 \n Phoenix 3 ST LOUIS 0 \n Tampa Bay 2 LOS ANGELES 1", + "competitors": [ + "Rockwell Automation", + "Sempra Energy" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NFL AMERICAN FOOTBALL - COLTS CLOBBER EAGLES TO STAY IN PLAYOFF HUNT. INDIANAPOLIS 1996-12-06 \n The injury-plagued Indianapolis Colts lost another quarterback on Thursday but last year's AFC finalists rallied together to shoot down the Philadelphia Eagles 37-10 in a showdown of playoff contenders. Marshall Faulk rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns and Jason Belser returned an interception 44 yards for a score as the Colts improved to 8-6, the same mark as the Eagles, who lost for the fourth time in five games. Paul Justin, starting for the sidelined Jim Harbaugh, was 14-of-23 for 144 yards and a touchdown for the the Colts, who played their last home game of the season. Indianapolis closes with games at Kansas City and Cincinnati. The Eagles were held without a touchdown until the final five seconds. Philadelphia, which fell from an NFC East tie with the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, go on the road against the New York Jets and then entertain Arizona. The loss by Philadelphia allowed the idle Green Bay Packers (10-3) to clinch the first NFC playoff berth. The Colts won despite the absence of injured starting defensive tackle Tony Siragusa, cornerback Ray Buchanan and linebacker Quentin Coryatt. Faulk carried 16 times, including a 13-yard TD run in the first quarter and a seven-yard score early in the final period. Justin made his second straight start for Harbaugh, who has a knee injury. Justin suffered a sprained right shoulder in the third quarter and did not return. Third-stringer Kerwin Bell, a 1988 draft choice of the Miami Dolphins, made his NFL debut and was 5-of-5 for 75 yards, including a 20-yard scoring strike to Marvin Harrison in the third period. A 39-yard interference penalty against Philadelphia's Troy Vincent set up Faulk's first score around left end that capped an 80-yard march 5:17 into the game and the rout was on. Eagles quarterback Ty Detmer was 17-of-34 for 182 yards before he was benched. Ricky Watters, who leads the NFC in rushing, left the game after getting kneed to the helmet after gaining 33 yards on seven carries.", + "competitors": [ + "NFL", + "AMERICAN", + "COLTS", + "EAGLES", + "INDIANAPOLIS", + "Indianapolis Colts", + "AFC", + "Philadelphia Eagles", + "Marshall Faulk", + "Jason Belser", + "Colts", + "Eagles", + "Paul Justin", + "Jim Harbaugh", + "Colts", + "Indianapolis", + "Kansas City", + "Cincinnati", + "Eagles", + "Philadelphia", + "NFC East", + "Dallas Cowboys", + "Washington Redskins", + "New York Jets", + "Arizona", + "Philadelphia", + "Green Bay Packers", + "NFC", + "Colts", + "Tony Siragusa", + "Ray Buchanan", + "Quentin Coryatt", + "Faulk", + "Justin", + "Harbaugh", + "Justin", + "Kerwin Bell", + "Miami Dolphins", + "NFL", + "Marvin Harrison", + "Philadelphia", + "Troy Vincent", + "Faulk", + "Eagles", + "Ty Detmer", + "Ricky Watters", + "NFC" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "FNL AMERCAN FOOTBALL - CLTS CLOBBER EAGLSE TO STAY IN PLAYOFF HUNT. INDIANAPOLIIS 1996-12-06 \n The injury-plagued Indianapoli sCots lost another quarterback on Thursday but last year's AF finalists rallied together to shoot down the Philadelpiha Eales 37-10 in a showdown of playoff contenders. Marshall Faylk rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns and JJason Belser returned an interception 44 yards for a score as the Cots improved to 8-6, the same mark as the Eales, who lost for the fourth time in five games. Paul Uustin, starting for the sidelined Jim Harvaugh, was 14-of-23 for 144 yards and a touchdown for the the Cots, who played their last home game of the season. Indiana;olis closes with games at KansasC ity and Cinccinnati. The Eales were held without a touchdown until the final five seconds. hiladelphia, which fell from an NF Easy tie with the Callas Cowboys and Washnigton Redskins, go on the road against the Nee York Jets and then entertain Aruzona. The loss by hiladelphia allowed the idle Greeen Bay Packers (10-3) to clinch the first NF playoff berth. The Cots won despite the absence of injured starting defensive tackle Tony Siragusaa, cornerback Ray Buhcanan and linebacker uentin Coryatt. Faluk carried 16 times, including a 13-yard TD run in the first quarter and a seven-yard score early in the final period. Justni made his second straight start for Jarbaugh, who has a knee injury. Justni suffered a sprained right shoulder in the third quarter and did not return. Third-stringer Kerwin Bel, a 1988 draft choice of the Miami Dophins, made his FNL debut and was 5-of-5 for 75 yards, including a 20-yard scoring strike to Marvi nHarrison in the third period. A 39-yard interference penalty against hiladelphia's TroyVincent set up Faluk's first score around left end that capped an 80-yard march 5:17 into the game and the rout was on. Eales quarterback Ty Detemr was 17-of-34 for 182 yards before he was benched. Ricky Watterd, who leads the NF in rushing, left the game after getting kneed to the helmet after gaining 33 yards on seven carries.", + "competitors": [ + "NFL", + "AMERICAN", + "COLTS", + "EAGLES", + "INDIANAPOLIS", + "Indianapolis Colts", + "AFC", + "Philadelphia Eagles", + "Marshall Faulk", + "Jason Belser", + "Colts", + "Eagles", + "Paul Justin", + "Jim Harbaugh", + "Colts", + "Indianapolis", + "Kansas City", + "Cincinnati", + "Eagles", + "Philadelphia", + "NFC East", + "Dallas Cowboys", + "Washington Redskins", + "New York Jets", + "Arizona", + "Philadelphia", + "Green Bay Packers", + "NFC", + "Colts", + "Tony Siragusa", + "Ray Buchanan", + "Quentin Coryatt", + "Faulk", + "Justin", + "Harbaugh", + "Justin", + "Kerwin Bell", + "Miami Dolphins", + "NFL", + "Marvin Harrison", + "Philadelphia", + "Troy Vincent", + "Faulk", + "Eagles", + "Ty Detmer", + "Ricky Watters", + "NFC" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NFL AMERICAN FOOTBALL - COLTS CLOBBER EAGLES TO STAY IN PLAYOFF HUNT. INDIANAPOLIS 1996-12-06 \n The injury-plagued Indianapolis Colts lost another quarterback on Thursday but last year's AFC finalists rallied together to shoot down the Philadelphia Eagles 37-10 in a showdown of playoff contenders. Marshall Faulk rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns and Jason Belser returned an interception 44 yards for a score as the Colts improved to 8-6, the same mark as the Eagles, who lost for the fourth time in five games. Paul Justin, starting for the sidelined Jim Harbaugh, was 14-of-23 for 144 yards and a touchdown for the the Colts, who played their last home game of the season. Indianapolis closes with games at Kansas City and Cincinnati. The Eagles were held without a touchdown until the final five seconds. Philadelphia, which fell from an NFC East tie with the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, go on the road against the New York Jets and then entertain Arizona. The loss by Philadelphia allowed the idle Green Bay Packers (10-3) to clinch the first NFC playoff berth. The Colts won despite the absence of injured starting defensive tackle Tony Siragusa, cornerback Ray Buchanan and linebacker Quentin Coryatt. Faulk carried 16 times, including a 13-yard TD run in the first quarter and a seven-yard score early in the final period. Justin made his second straight start for Harbaugh, who has a knee injury. Justin suffered a sprained right shoulder in the third quarter and did not return. Third-stringer Kerwin Bell, a 1988 draft choice of the Miami Dolphins, made his NFL debut and was 5-of-5 for 75 yards, including a 20-yard scoring strike to Marvin Harrison in the third period. A 39-yard interference penalty against Philadelphia's Troy Vincent set up Faulk's first score around left end that capped an 80-yard march 5:17 into the game and the rout was on. Eagles quarterback Ty Detmer was 17-of-34 for 182 yards before he was benched. Ricky Watters, who leads the NFC in rushing, left the game after getting kneed to the helmet after gaining 33 yards on seven carries.", + "competitors": [ + "US Oncology", + "Comdisco", + "Northern Trust" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NBA BASKETBALL - STANDINGS AFTER THURSDAY'S GAMES. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n Standings of National Basketball Association teams after games played on Thursday \n (tabulate under won, lost, percentage, games behind): \n EASTERN CONFERENCE \n ATLANTIC DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n MIAMI 14 4. 778 - \n NEW YORK 10 6. 625 3 \n ORLANDO 8 6. 571 4 \n WASHINGTON 7 9. 438 6 \n PHILADELPHIA 7 10. 412 6 1/2 \n BOSTON 4 12. 250 9 \n NEW JERSEY 3 10. 231 8 1/2 \n CENTRAL DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n CHICAGO 17 1. 944 - \n DETROIT 13 3. 813 3 \n CLEVELAND 11 5. 688 5 \n ATLANTA 10 8. 556 7 \n CHARLOTTE 8 8. 500 8 \n MILWAUKEE 8 8. 500 8 \n INDIANA 7 8. 467 8 1/2 \n TORONTO 6 11. 353 10 1/2 \n WESTERN CONFERENCE \n MIDWEST DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n HOUSTON 16 2. 889 - \n UTAH 14 2. 875 1 \n MINNESOTA 7 10. 412 8 1/2 \n DALLAS 6 11. 353 9 1/2 \n DENVER 5 14. 263 11 1/2 \n SAN ANTONIO 3 13. 188 12 \n VANCOUVER 2 16. 111 14 \n PACIFIC DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n SEATTLE 15 5. 750 - \n LA LAKERS 13 7. 650 2 \n PORTLAND 11 8. 579 3 1/2 \n LA CLIPPERS 7 11. 389 7 \n GOLDEN STATE 6 12. 333 8 \n SACRAMENTO 6 12. 333 8 \n PHOENIX 2 14. 125 11 \n FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 \n NEW JERSEY AT BOSTON \n CLEVELAND AT DETROIT \n NEW YORK AT MIAMI \n PHOENIX AT SACRAMENTO \n VANCOUVER AT SAN ANTONIO \n MINNESOTA AT UTAH \n CHARLOTTE AT PORTLAND \n INDIANA AT GOLDEN STATE \n ORLANDO AT LA LAKERS", + "competitors": [ + "NBA", + "NEW YORK", + "National Basketball Association", + "EASTERN CONFERENCE", + "ATLANTIC DIVISION", + "MIAMI", + "NEW YORK", + "ORLANDO", + "WASHINGTON", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "BOSTON", + "NEW JERSEY", + "CENTRAL DIVISION", + "CHICAGO", + "DETROIT", + "CLEVELAND", + "ATLANTA", + "CHARLOTTE", + "MILWAUKEE", + "INDIANA", + "TORONTO", + "WESTERN CONFERENCE", + "MIDWEST DIVISION", + "HOUSTON", + "UTAH", + "MINNESOTA", + "DALLAS", + "DENVER", + "SAN ANTONIO", + "VANCOUVER", + "PACIFIC DIVISION", + "SEATTLE", + "LA LAKERS", + "PORTLAND", + "LA CLIPPERS", + "GOLDEN STATE", + "SACRAMENTO", + "PHOENIX", + "NEW JERSEY", + "BOSTON", + "CLEVELAND", + "DETROIT", + "NEW YORK", + "MIAMI", + "PHOENIX", + "SACRAMENTO", + "VANCOUVER", + "SAN ANTONIO", + "MINNESOTA", + "UTAH", + "CHARLOTTE", + "PORTLAND", + "INDIANA", + "GOLDEN STATE", + "ORLANDO", + "LA LAKERS" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NAB BASKETBALL - STANDINGS AFTER THURSDAY'S GAMES. NDW YORK 1996-12-06 \n Standings of NationalB asketball Association teams after games played on Thursday \n (tabulate under won, lost, percentage, games behind): \n EASTERN CONFEERNCE \n ATLLANTIC DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n IMAMII 14 4. 778 - \n NDW YORK 10 6. 625 3 \n ORLAANDO 8 6. 571 4 \n WAHINGTON 7 9. 438 6 \n PHILADELPIA 7 10. 412 6 1/2 \n GOSTON 4 12. 250 9 \n ENW JERSEY 3 10. 231 8 1/2 \n CENTRAL DIVISILN \n W L PCT GB \n CHICAGOO 17 1. 944 - \n DETRIOT 13 3. 813 3 \n CLEEVELAND 11 5. 688 5 \n ALANTA 10 8. 556 7 \n CHARLOTET 8 8. 500 8 \n MILWAUUKEE 8 8. 500 8 \n INDIAAN 7 8. 467 8 1/2 \n TOORONTO 6 11. 353 10 1/2 \n WETERN CONFERENCE \n MIDWEST DIVVISION \n W L PCT GB \n HOUSTONN 16 2. 889 - \n UTA 14 2. 875 1 \n MIMNESOTA 7 10. 412 8 1/2 \n ADLLAS 6 11. 353 9 1/2 \n ENVER 5 14. 263 11 1/2 \n AN ANTONIO 3 13. 188 12 \n VANCOVUER 2 16. 111 14 \n PZCIFIC DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n SWATTLE 15 5. 750 - \n AL LAKERS 13 7. 650 2 \n PORTLANF 11 8. 579 3 1/2 \n LLA CLIPPERS 7 11. 389 7 \n GOLCEN STATE 6 12. 333 8 \n SACRZMENTO 6 12. 333 8 \n PYOENIX 2 14. 125 11 \n FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 \n ENW JERSEY AT GOSTON \n CLEEVELAND AT DETRIOT \n NDW YORK AT IMAMII \n PYOENIX AT SACRZMENTO \n VANCOVUER AT AN ANTONIO \n MIMNESOTA AT UTA \n CHARLOTET AT PORTLANF \n INDIAAN AT GOLCEN STATE \n ORLAANDO AT AL LAKERS", + "competitors": [ + "NBA", + "NEW YORK", + "National Basketball Association", + "EASTERN CONFERENCE", + "ATLANTIC DIVISION", + "MIAMI", + "NEW YORK", + "ORLANDO", + "WASHINGTON", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "BOSTON", + "NEW JERSEY", + "CENTRAL DIVISION", + "CHICAGO", + "DETROIT", + "CLEVELAND", + "ATLANTA", + "CHARLOTTE", + "MILWAUKEE", + "INDIANA", + "TORONTO", + "WESTERN CONFERENCE", + "MIDWEST DIVISION", + "HOUSTON", + "UTAH", + "MINNESOTA", + "DALLAS", + "DENVER", + "SAN ANTONIO", + "VANCOUVER", + "PACIFIC DIVISION", + "SEATTLE", + "LA LAKERS", + "PORTLAND", + "LA CLIPPERS", + "GOLDEN STATE", + "SACRAMENTO", + "PHOENIX", + "NEW JERSEY", + "BOSTON", + "CLEVELAND", + "DETROIT", + "NEW YORK", + "MIAMI", + "PHOENIX", + "SACRAMENTO", + "VANCOUVER", + "SAN ANTONIO", + "MINNESOTA", + "UTAH", + "CHARLOTTE", + "PORTLAND", + "INDIANA", + "GOLDEN STATE", + "ORLANDO", + "LA LAKERS" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NBA BASKETBALL - STANDINGS AFTER THURSDAY'S GAMES. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n Standings of National Basketball Association teams after games played on Thursday \n (tabulate under won, lost, percentage, games behind): \n EASTERN CONFERENCE \n ATLANTIC DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n MIAMI 14 4. 778 - \n NEW YORK 10 6. 625 3 \n ORLANDO 8 6. 571 4 \n WASHINGTON 7 9. 438 6 \n PHILADELPHIA 7 10. 412 6 1/2 \n BOSTON 4 12. 250 9 \n NEW JERSEY 3 10. 231 8 1/2 \n CENTRAL DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n CHICAGO 17 1. 944 - \n DETROIT 13 3. 813 3 \n CLEVELAND 11 5. 688 5 \n ATLANTA 10 8. 556 7 \n CHARLOTTE 8 8. 500 8 \n MILWAUKEE 8 8. 500 8 \n INDIANA 7 8. 467 8 1/2 \n TORONTO 6 11. 353 10 1/2 \n WESTERN CONFERENCE \n MIDWEST DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n HOUSTON 16 2. 889 - \n UTAH 14 2. 875 1 \n MINNESOTA 7 10. 412 8 1/2 \n DALLAS 6 11. 353 9 1/2 \n DENVER 5 14. 263 11 1/2 \n SAN ANTONIO 3 13. 188 12 \n VANCOUVER 2 16. 111 14 \n PACIFIC DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n SEATTLE 15 5. 750 - \n LA LAKERS 13 7. 650 2 \n PORTLAND 11 8. 579 3 1/2 \n LA CLIPPERS 7 11. 389 7 \n GOLDEN STATE 6 12. 333 8 \n SACRAMENTO 6 12. 333 8 \n PHOENIX 2 14. 125 11 \n FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 \n NEW JERSEY AT BOSTON \n CLEVELAND AT DETROIT \n NEW YORK AT MIAMI \n PHOENIX AT SACRAMENTO \n VANCOUVER AT SAN ANTONIO \n MINNESOTA AT UTAH \n CHARLOTTE AT PORTLAND \n INDIANA AT GOLDEN STATE \n ORLANDO AT LA LAKERS", + "competitors": [ + "United Technologies", + "Popular", + "Frontier Oil" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NFL AMERICAN FOOTBALL - STANDINGS AFTER THURSDAY'S GAME. NEW YORK 1996-12-05 \n National Football League \n standings after Thursday's game (tabulate under won, lost, tied, points for and points against): \n AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE \n EASTERN DIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n NEW ENGLAND 9 4 0 355 269 \n BUFFALO 9 4 0 267 215 \n INDIANAPOLIS 8 6 0 269 284 \n MIAMI 6 7 0 285 266 \n NY JETS 1 12 0 221 368 \n CENTRAL DIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n PITTSBURGH 9 4 0 299 211 \n HOUSTON 7 6 0 291 254 \n JACKSONVILLE 6 7 0 263 288 \n CINCINNATI 5 8 0 299 318 \n BALTIMORE 4 9 0 320 369 \n WESTERN DIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n X - DENVER 12 1 0 351 199 \n KANSAS CITY 9 4 0 262 230 \n SAN DIEGO 7 6 0 277 323 \n OAKLAND 6 7 0 274 234 \n SEATTLE 5 8 0 250 317 \n NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE \n EASTERN DIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n DALLAS 8 5 0 254 201 \n WASHINGTON 8 5 0 291 251 \n PHILADELPHIA 8 6 0 313 302 \n ARIZONA 6 7 0 248 332 \n NY GIANTS 5 8 0 200 250 \n CENTRAL DIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n Y - GREEN BAY 10 3 0 346 191 \n MINNESOTA 7 6 0 243 245 \n CHICAGO 5 8 0 202 248 \n DETROIT 5 8 0 263 289 \n TAMPA BAY 4 9 0 153 243 \n WESTERN DIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n SAN FRANCISCO 10 3 0 325 198 \n CAROLINA 9 4 0 292 164 \n ST LOUIS 4 9 0 246 334 \n ATLANTA 2 11 0 234 393 \n NEW ORLEANS 2 11 0 184 291 \n X--CLINCHED DIVISION TITLE \n Y--CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH \n SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 \n ST LOUIS AT CHICAGO \n BALTIMORE AT CINCINNATI \n DENVER AT GREEN BAY \n JACKSONVILLE AT HOUSTON \n NY GIANTS AT MIAMI \n ATLANTA AT NEW ORLEANS \n SAN DIEGO AT PITTSBURGH \n WASHINGTON AT TAMPA BAY \n DALLAS AT ARIZONA \n NY JETS AT NEW ENGLAND \n BUFFALO AT SEATTLE \n CAROLINA AT SAN FRANCISCO \n MINNESOTA AT DETROIT \n MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 \n KANSAS CITY AT OAKLAND", + "competitors": [ + "NFL", + "AMERICAN", + "NEW YORK", + "National Football League", + "AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE", + "EASTERN DIVISION", + "NEW ENGLAND", + "BUFFALO", + "INDIANAPOLIS", + "MIAMI", + "NY JETS", + "CENTRAL DIVISION", + "PITTSBURGH", + "HOUSTON", + "JACKSONVILLE", + "CINCINNATI", + "BALTIMORE", + "WESTERN DIVISION", + "DENVER", + "KANSAS CITY", + "SAN DIEGO", + "OAKLAND", + "SEATTLE", + "NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE", + "EASTERN DIVISION", + "DALLAS", + "WASHINGTON", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "ARIZONA", + "NY GIANTS", + "CENTRAL DIVISION", + "GREEN BAY", + "MINNESOTA", + "CHICAGO", + "DETROIT", + "TAMPA BAY", + "WESTERN DIVISION", + "SAN FRANCISCO", + "CAROLINA", + "ST LOUIS", + "ATLANTA", + "NEW ORLEANS", + "ST LOUIS", + "CHICAGO", + "BALTIMORE", + "CINCINNATI", + "DENVER", + "GREEN BAY", + "JACKSONVILLE", + "HOUSTON", + "NY GIANTS", + "MIAMI", + "ATLANTA", + "NEW ORLEANS", + "SAN DIEGO", + "PITTSBURGH", + "WASHINGTON", + "TAMPA BAY", + "DALLAS", + "ARIZONA", + "NY JETS", + "NEW ENGLAND", + "BUFFALO", + "SEATTLE", + "CAROLINA", + "SAN FRANCISCO", + "MINNESOTA", + "DETROIT", + "KANSAS CITY", + "OAKLAND" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "FNL AEMRICAN FOOTBALL - STANDINGS AFTER THURSDAY'S GAME. NE WYORK 1996-12-05 \n National Football LLeague \n standings after Thursday's game (tabulate under won, lost, tied, points for and points against): \n AEMRICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE \n EASTERN DIVUSION \n W L T PF PA \n NEW ENGLAN 9 4 0 355 269 \n BUFAFLO 9 4 0 267 215 \n INDIANAOLIS 8 6 0 269 284 \n MIAI 6 7 0 285 266 \n NY JJETS 1 12 0 221 368 \n CENTRAL FIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n POTTSBURGH 9 4 0 299 211 \n HOUSTN 7 6 0 291 254 \n JACKSOVILLE 6 7 0 263 288 \n CINCINNAI 5 8 0 299 318 \n ALTIMORE 4 9 0 320 369 \n WWESTERN DIVISIONN \n W L T PF PA \n X - DENVEER 12 1 0 351 199 \n KANSAS CITTY 9 4 0 262 230 \n SAAN DIEGO 7 6 0 277 323 \n OALAND 6 7 0 274 234 \n SETATLE 5 8 0 250 317 \n NATIONAL FIOTBALL CONFERENCE \n EASTERN DIVUSION \n W L T PF PA \n DLLAS 8 5 0 254 201 \n WASHINGTNO 8 5 0 291 251 \n HPILADELPHIA 8 6 0 313 302 \n ARIXONA 6 7 0 248 332 \n NY IANTS 5 8 0 200 250 \n CENTRAL FIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n Y - GREEN ABY 10 3 0 346 191 \n MNINESOTA 7 6 0 243 245 \n HICAGO 5 8 0 202 248 \n DERTOIT 5 8 0 263 289 \n TAAMPA BAY 4 9 0 153 243 \n WWESTERN DIVISIONN \n W L T PF PA \n AAN FRANCISCO 10 3 0 325 198 \n CAROLNA 9 4 0 292 164 \n STLOUIS 4 9 0 246 334 \n ATLSNTA 2 11 0 234 393 \n NNEW IRLEANS 2 11 0 184 291 \n X--CLINCHED DIVISION TITLE \n Y--CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH \n SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 \n STLOUIS AT HICAGO \n ALTIMORE AT CINCINNAI \n DENVEER AT GREEN ABY \n JACKSOVILLE AT HOUSTN \n NY IANTS AT MIAI \n ATLSNTA AT NNEW IRLEANS \n SAAN DIEGO AT POTTSBURGH \n WASHINGTNO AT TAAMPA BAY \n DLLAS AT ARIXONA \n NY JJETS AT NEW ENGLAN \n BUFAFLO AT SETATLE \n CAROLNA AT AAN FRANCISCO \n MNINESOTA AT DERTOIT \n MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 \n KANSAS CITTY AT OALAND", + "competitors": [ + "NFL", + "AMERICAN", + "NEW YORK", + "National Football League", + "AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE", + "EASTERN DIVISION", + "NEW ENGLAND", + "BUFFALO", + "INDIANAPOLIS", + "MIAMI", + "NY JETS", + "CENTRAL DIVISION", + "PITTSBURGH", + "HOUSTON", + "JACKSONVILLE", + "CINCINNATI", + "BALTIMORE", + "WESTERN DIVISION", + "DENVER", + "KANSAS CITY", + "SAN DIEGO", + "OAKLAND", + "SEATTLE", + "NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE", + "EASTERN DIVISION", + "DALLAS", + "WASHINGTON", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "ARIZONA", + "NY GIANTS", + "CENTRAL DIVISION", + "GREEN BAY", + "MINNESOTA", + "CHICAGO", + "DETROIT", + "TAMPA BAY", + "WESTERN DIVISION", + "SAN FRANCISCO", + "CAROLINA", + "ST LOUIS", + "ATLANTA", + "NEW ORLEANS", + "ST LOUIS", + "CHICAGO", + "BALTIMORE", + "CINCINNATI", + "DENVER", + "GREEN BAY", + "JACKSONVILLE", + "HOUSTON", + "NY GIANTS", + "MIAMI", + "ATLANTA", + "NEW ORLEANS", + "SAN DIEGO", + "PITTSBURGH", + "WASHINGTON", + "TAMPA BAY", + "DALLAS", + "ARIZONA", + "NY JETS", + "NEW ENGLAND", + "BUFFALO", + "SEATTLE", + "CAROLINA", + "SAN FRANCISCO", + "MINNESOTA", + "DETROIT", + "KANSAS CITY", + "OAKLAND" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NFL AMERICAN FOOTBALL - STANDINGS AFTER THURSDAY'S GAME. NEW YORK 1996-12-05 \n National Football League \n standings after Thursday's game (tabulate under won, lost, tied, points for and points against): \n AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE \n EASTERN DIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n NEW ENGLAND 9 4 0 355 269 \n BUFFALO 9 4 0 267 215 \n INDIANAPOLIS 8 6 0 269 284 \n MIAMI 6 7 0 285 266 \n NY JETS 1 12 0 221 368 \n CENTRAL DIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n PITTSBURGH 9 4 0 299 211 \n HOUSTON 7 6 0 291 254 \n JACKSONVILLE 6 7 0 263 288 \n CINCINNATI 5 8 0 299 318 \n BALTIMORE 4 9 0 320 369 \n WESTERN DIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n X - DENVER 12 1 0 351 199 \n KANSAS CITY 9 4 0 262 230 \n SAN DIEGO 7 6 0 277 323 \n OAKLAND 6 7 0 274 234 \n SEATTLE 5 8 0 250 317 \n NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE \n EASTERN DIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n DALLAS 8 5 0 254 201 \n WASHINGTON 8 5 0 291 251 \n PHILADELPHIA 8 6 0 313 302 \n ARIZONA 6 7 0 248 332 \n NY GIANTS 5 8 0 200 250 \n CENTRAL DIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n Y - GREEN BAY 10 3 0 346 191 \n MINNESOTA 7 6 0 243 245 \n CHICAGO 5 8 0 202 248 \n DETROIT 5 8 0 263 289 \n TAMPA BAY 4 9 0 153 243 \n WESTERN DIVISION \n W L T PF PA \n SAN FRANCISCO 10 3 0 325 198 \n CAROLINA 9 4 0 292 164 \n ST LOUIS 4 9 0 246 334 \n ATLANTA 2 11 0 234 393 \n NEW ORLEANS 2 11 0 184 291 \n X--CLINCHED DIVISION TITLE \n Y--CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH \n SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 \n ST LOUIS AT CHICAGO \n BALTIMORE AT CINCINNATI \n DENVER AT GREEN BAY \n JACKSONVILLE AT HOUSTON \n NY GIANTS AT MIAMI \n ATLANTA AT NEW ORLEANS \n SAN DIEGO AT PITTSBURGH \n WASHINGTON AT TAMPA BAY \n DALLAS AT ARIZONA \n NY JETS AT NEW ENGLAND \n BUFFALO AT SEATTLE \n CAROLINA AT SAN FRANCISCO \n MINNESOTA AT DETROIT \n MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 \n KANSAS CITY AT OAKLAND", + "competitors": [ + "Northeast Utilities System", + "Danaher", + "Burlington Resources" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NFL AMERICAN FOOTBALL - THURSDAY'S RESULT. NEW YORK 1996-12-05 \n Result of National Football League game on Thursday (home team in CAPS): \n INDIANAPOLIS 37 Philadelphia 10", + "competitors": [ + "NFL", + "AMERICAN", + "NEW YORK", + "National Football League", + "INDIANAPOLIS", + "Philadelphia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NFFL MERICAN FOOTBALL - THURSDAY'S RESULT. NEW YOK 1996-12-05 \n Result of National Foottball League game on Thursday (home team in CAPS): \n INDIANAPOILS 37 Philaadelphia 10", + "competitors": [ + "NFL", + "AMERICAN", + "NEW YORK", + "National Football League", + "INDIANAPOLIS", + "Philadelphia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NFL AMERICAN FOOTBALL - THURSDAY'S RESULT. NEW YORK 1996-12-05 \n Result of National Football League game on Thursday (home team in CAPS): \n INDIANAPOLIS 37 Philadelphia 10", + "competitors": [ + "Apartment Investment and Management", + "First National of Nebraska" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NCAA AMERICAN FOOTBALL - OHIO STATE'S PACE FIRST REPEAT LOMBARDI AWARD WINNER. HOUSTON 1996-12-05 \n Ohio State left tackle Orlando Pace became the first repeat winner of the Lombardi Award Thursday night when the Rotary Club of Houston again honoured him as college football's lineman of the year. Pace, a junior, helped Ohio State to a 10-1 record and a berth in the Rose Bowl against Arizona State. He was the most dominant offensive lineman in the country and also played defensive line in goal-line situations. Last year, Pace became the first sophomore to win the award since its inception in 1970. Pace outdistanced three senior finalists--Virginia Tech defensive end Cornell Brown, Arizona State offensive tackle Juan Roque and defensive end Jared Tomich of Nebraska. The Lombardi Award is presented to the college lineman who, in addition to outstanding effort on the field, best exemplifies the characteristics and discipline of Vince Lombardi, legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers.", + "competitors": [ + "NCAA", + "AMERICAN", + "OHIO STATE", + "PACE", + "LOMBARDI AWARD", + "HOUSTON", + "Ohio State", + "Orlando Pace", + "Lombardi Award", + "Rotary Club of Houston", + "Pace", + "Ohio State", + "Rose Bowl", + "Arizona State", + "Pace", + "Pace", + "Virginia Tech", + "Cornell Brown", + "Arizona State", + "Juan Roque", + "Jared Tomich", + "Nebraska", + "Lombardi Award", + "Vince Lombardi", + "Green Bay Packers" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NCAQ AMREICAN FOOTBALL - OHIO TSATE'S ;ACE FIRST REPEAT LOMBARDIAWARD WINNER. HOUUSTON 1996-12-05 \n Ohuo State left tackle rOlando ace became the first repeat winner of the Lombarid Award Thursday night when the Rotary Club of Housgon again honoured him as college football's lineman of the year. ace, a junior, helped Ohuo State to a 10-1 record and a berth in the Rosd Bowl against Arizona SState. He was the most dominant offensive lineman in the country and also played defensive line in goal-line situations. Last year, ace became the first sophomore to win the award since its inception in 1970. ace outdistanced three senior finalists--Virgibia Tech defensive end Cornll Brown, Arizona SState offensive tackle Juan Roqur and defensive end JaredT omich of Nebtaska. The Lombarid Award is presented to the college lineman who, in addition to outstanding effort on the field, best exemplifies the characteristics and discipline of Vince Lombarrdi, legendary coach of the Greeen Bay Packers.", + "competitors": [ + "NCAA", + "AMERICAN", + "OHIO STATE", + "PACE", + "LOMBARDI AWARD", + "HOUSTON", + "Ohio State", + "Orlando Pace", + "Lombardi Award", + "Rotary Club of Houston", + "Pace", + "Ohio State", + "Rose Bowl", + "Arizona State", + "Pace", + "Pace", + "Virginia Tech", + "Cornell Brown", + "Arizona State", + "Juan Roque", + "Jared Tomich", + "Nebraska", + "Lombardi Award", + "Vince Lombardi", + "Green Bay Packers" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NCAA AMERICAN FOOTBALL - OHIO STATE'S PACE FIRST REPEAT LOMBARDI AWARD WINNER. HOUSTON 1996-12-05 \n Ohio State left tackle Orlando Pace became the first repeat winner of the Lombardi Award Thursday night when the Rotary Club of Houston again honoured him as college football's lineman of the year. Pace, a junior, helped Ohio State to a 10-1 record and a berth in the Rose Bowl against Arizona State. He was the most dominant offensive lineman in the country and also played defensive line in goal-line situations. Last year, Pace became the first sophomore to win the award since its inception in 1970. Pace outdistanced three senior finalists--Virginia Tech defensive end Cornell Brown, Arizona State offensive tackle Juan Roque and defensive end Jared Tomich of Nebraska. The Lombardi Award is presented to the college lineman who, in addition to outstanding effort on the field, best exemplifies the characteristics and discipline of Vince Lombardi, legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers.", + "competitors": [ + "PNM Resources", + "McKesson" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - DUTCH FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS. AMSTERDAM 1996-12-06 \n Result of Dutch first division \n soccer match played on Friday: \n RKC Waalwijk 1 Willem II Tilburg 2 \n Standings (tabulate under played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for, goals against, points): \n PSV Eindhoven 18 13 3 2 52 14 42 \n Feyenoord 17 11 3 3 29 20 36 \n Twente Enschede 18 10 4 4 28 15 34 \n Graafschap Doetinchem 18 9 3 6 29 22 30 \n Vitesse Arnhem 18 8 5 5 29 21 29 \n Ajax Amsterdam 18 7 8 3 23 16 29 \n Heerenveen 18 7 7 4 30 20 28 \n Roda JC Kerkrade 17 7 6 4 19 21 27 \n Utrecht 18 4 10 4 26 24 22 \n Volendam 18 5 6 7 20 23 21 \n Sparta Rotterdam 19 6 3 10 21 25 21 \n NAC Breda 18 6 3 9 17 29 21 \n Willem II Tilburg 18 5 4 9 19 31 19 \n Groningen 18 4 6 8 20 31 18 \n AZ Alkmaar 18 5 2 11 16 23 17 \n Fortuna Sittard 17 3 7 7 14 28 16 \n NEC Nijmegen 18 3 7 8 19 32 16 \n RKC Waalwijk 19 3 5 11 18 33 14", + "competitors": [ + "DUTCH", + "AMSTERDAM", + "Dutch", + "RKC Waalwijk", + "Willem II Tilburg", + "PSV Eindhoven", + "Feyenoord", + "Twente Enschede", + "Graafschap Doetinchem", + "Vitesse Arnhem", + "Ajax Amsterdam", + "Heerenveen", + "Roda JC Kerkrade", + "Utrecht", + "Volendam", + "Sparta Rotterdam", + "NAC Breda", + "Willem II Tilburg", + "Groningen", + "AZ Alkmaar", + "Fortuna Sittard", + "NEC Nijmegen", + "RKC Waalwijk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - DUTHC FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS. MASTERDAM 1996-12-06 \n Result of Dutcy first division \n soccer match played on Friday: \n RKC Waaliwjk 1 WillemII Tilburg 2 \n Standings (tabulate under played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for, goals against, points): \n PSV EEindhoven 18 13 3 2 52 14 42 \n Feyenooed 17 11 3 3 29 20 36 \n wente Enschede 18 10 4 4 28 15 34 \n Graafschap Doerinchem 18 9 3 6 29 22 30 \n Vitese Arnhem 18 8 5 5 29 21 29 \n Ajax Amsterdsm 18 7 8 3 23 16 29 \n Heerenven 18 7 7 4 30 20 28 \n Roda JC KKerkrade 17 7 6 4 19 21 27 \n Ugrecht 18 4 10 4 26 24 22 \n Volemdam 18 5 6 7 20 23 21 \n Sparta Rottedam 19 6 3 10 21 25 21 \n NAC Breds 18 6 3 9 17 29 21 \n WillemII Tilburg 18 5 4 9 19 31 19 \n Broningen 18 4 6 8 20 31 18 \n AZAlkmaar 18 5 2 11 16 23 17 \n Fortnua Sittard 17 3 7 7 14 28 16 \n NE Nijmegen 18 3 7 8 19 32 16 \n RKC Waaliwjk 19 3 5 11 18 33 14", + "competitors": [ + "DUTCH", + "AMSTERDAM", + "Dutch", + "RKC Waalwijk", + "Willem II Tilburg", + "PSV Eindhoven", + "Feyenoord", + "Twente Enschede", + "Graafschap Doetinchem", + "Vitesse Arnhem", + "Ajax Amsterdam", + "Heerenveen", + "Roda JC Kerkrade", + "Utrecht", + "Volendam", + "Sparta Rotterdam", + "NAC Breda", + "Willem II Tilburg", + "Groningen", + "AZ Alkmaar", + "Fortuna Sittard", + "NEC Nijmegen", + "RKC Waalwijk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - DUTCH FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS. AMSTERDAM 1996-12-06 \n Result of Dutch first division \n soccer match played on Friday: \n RKC Waalwijk 1 Willem II Tilburg 2 \n Standings (tabulate under played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for, goals against, points): \n PSV Eindhoven 18 13 3 2 52 14 42 \n Feyenoord 17 11 3 3 29 20 36 \n Twente Enschede 18 10 4 4 28 15 34 \n Graafschap Doetinchem 18 9 3 6 29 22 30 \n Vitesse Arnhem 18 8 5 5 29 21 29 \n Ajax Amsterdam 18 7 8 3 23 16 29 \n Heerenveen 18 7 7 4 30 20 28 \n Roda JC Kerkrade 17 7 6 4 19 21 27 \n Utrecht 18 4 10 4 26 24 22 \n Volendam 18 5 6 7 20 23 21 \n Sparta Rotterdam 19 6 3 10 21 25 21 \n NAC Breda 18 6 3 9 17 29 21 \n Willem II Tilburg 18 5 4 9 19 31 19 \n Groningen 18 4 6 8 20 31 18 \n AZ Alkmaar 18 5 2 11 16 23 17 \n Fortuna Sittard 17 3 7 7 14 28 16 \n NEC Nijmegen 18 3 7 8 19 32 16 \n RKC Waalwijk 19 3 5 11 18 33 14", + "competitors": [ + "Ameren" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - GERMAN FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS. BONN 1996-12-06 \n Results of German first division \n soccer matches played on Friday: \n Bochum 2 Bayer Leverkusen 2 \n Werder Bremen 1 1860 Munich 1 \n Karlsruhe 3 Freiburg 0 \n Schalke 2 Hansa Rostock 0 \n Standings (tabulated under played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for goals against points): \n Bayer Leverkusen 17 10 4 3 38 22 34 \n Bayern Munich 16 9 6 1 26 14 33 \n VfB Stuttgart 16 9 4 3 39 17 31 \n Borussia Dortmund 16 9 4 3 33 17 31 \n Karlsruhe 17 8 4 5 30 20 28 \n VfL Bochum 16 7 6 3 23 21 27 \n 1. 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FC Colognr 16 8 2 6 31 27 26 \n cShalke 04 17 7 4 6 25 26 25 \n Werdeer Bremen 17 6 4 7 29 28 22 \n MSV Suisburg 16 5 4 7 16 22 19 \n SV 1860 Munic 17 4 6 7 25 31 18 \n FC St. Puli 15 5 3 7 21 28 18 \n Fortuna Dusseldor 16 5 3 8 13 24 18 \n Hamburget SV 16 4 5 7 20 25 17 \n Arminia Bielefekd 16 4 4 8 18 28 16 \n FC HansaRostock 17 4 3 10 19 26 15 \n Borussi Monchengladbach 16 4 3 9 12 22 15 \n SC Freigurg 17 4 1 12 20 40 13", + "competitors": [ + "GERMAN", + "BONN", + "German", + "Bochum", + "Bayer Leverkusen", + "Werder Bremen", + "1860 Munich", + "Karlsruhe", + "Freiburg", + "Schalke", + "Hansa Rostock", + "Bayer Leverkusen", + "Bayern Munich", + "VfB Stuttgart", + "Borussia Dortmund", + "Karlsruhe", + "VfL Bochum", + "1. 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FC Cologne 16 8 2 6 31 27 26 \n Schalke 04 17 7 4 6 25 26 25 \n Werder Bremen 17 6 4 7 29 28 22 \n MSV Duisburg 16 5 4 7 16 22 19 \n SV 1860 Munich 17 4 6 7 25 31 18 \n FC St. Pauli 15 5 3 7 21 28 18 \n Fortuna Dusseldorf 16 5 3 8 13 24 18 \n Hamburger SV 16 4 5 7 20 25 17 \n Arminia Bielefeld 16 4 4 8 18 28 16 \n FC Hansa Rostock 17 4 3 10 19 26 15 \n Borussia Monchengladbach 16 4 3 9 12 22 15 \n SC Freiburg 17 4 1 12 20 40 13", + "competitors": [ + "Computer Associates International" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - FRENCH LEAGUE SUMMARIES. PARIS 1996-12-06 \n Summaries of French first division \n matches on Friday: \n Lens 0 Nantes 4 (Japhet N'Doram 7, Claude Makelele 42, Jocelyn Gourvennec 67, Christophe Pignol 72). Halftime 0-2. Attendance: \n 15, 000. Paris St Germain 1 (Bruno N'Gotty 2) Nancy 2 (Paul Fischer \n 70, Phil Gray 89). 1-0. 30, 000.", + "competitors": [ + "FRENCH", + "PARIS", + "French", + "Lens", + "Nantes", + "Japhet N'Doram", + "Claude Makelele", + "Jocelyn Gourvennec", + "Christophe Pignol", + "Paris St Germain", + "Bruno N'Gotty", + "Nancy", + "Paul Fischer", + "Phil Gray" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - FFENCH LEAGUE SUMMARIES. OARIS 1996-12-06 \n Summaries of Frdnch first division \n matches on Friday: \n Lesn 0 Nantse 4 (Japhet N'Dlram 7, Caude Makelele 42, Jocelyn Gouurvennec 67, Christoophe Pignol 72). Halftime 0-2. Attendance: \n 15, 000. Paris S tGermain 1 (Bruno M'Gotty 2) Nzncy 2 (PPaul Fischer \n 70, Phkl Gray 89). 1-0. 30, 000.", + "competitors": [ + "FRENCH", + "PARIS", + "French", + "Lens", + "Nantes", + "Japhet N'Doram", + "Claude Makelele", + "Jocelyn Gourvennec", + "Christophe Pignol", + "Paris St Germain", + "Bruno N'Gotty", + "Nancy", + "Paul Fischer", + "Phil Gray" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - FRENCH LEAGUE SUMMARIES. PARIS 1996-12-06 \n Summaries of French first division \n matches on Friday: \n Lens 0 Nantes 4 (Japhet N'Doram 7, Claude Makelele 42, Jocelyn Gourvennec 67, Christophe Pignol 72). Halftime 0-2. Attendance: \n 15, 000. Paris St Germain 1 (Bruno N'Gotty 2) Nancy 2 (Paul Fischer \n 70, Phil Gray 89). 1-0. 30, 000.", + "competitors": [ + "Applied Industrial Technologies,", + "Silicon Graphics" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - DUTCH FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES. AMSTERDAM 1996-12-06 \n Summary of Dutch first division \n soccer match played on Friday: \n RKC Waalwijk 1 (Starbuck 76) Willem II Tilburg 2 (Konterman 45, Van der Vegt 77). Halftime 0-1. Attendance 5, 300.", + "competitors": [ + "DUTCH", + "AMSTERDAM", + "Dutch", + "RKC Waalwijk", + "Starbuck", + "Willem II Tilburg", + "Konterman", + "Van der Vegt" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - DUTXH FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES. AMSTERADM 1996-12-06 \n Summary of uDtch first division \n soccer match played on Friday: \n RKC Waalwiuk 1 (Sarbuck 76) Wilem II Tilburg 2 (Kontermann 45, Vand er Vegt 77). Halftime 0-1. Attendance 5, 300.", + "competitors": [ + "DUTCH", + "AMSTERDAM", + "Dutch", + "RKC Waalwijk", + "Starbuck", + "Willem II Tilburg", + "Konterman", + "Van der Vegt" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - DUTCH FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES. AMSTERDAM 1996-12-06 \n Summary of Dutch first division \n soccer match played on Friday: \n RKC Waalwijk 1 (Starbuck 76) Willem II Tilburg 2 (Konterman 45, Van der Vegt 77). Halftime 0-1. Attendance 5, 300.", + "competitors": [ + "Cendant" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - FRENCH LEAGUE STANDINGS. PARIS 1996-12-06 \n Standings in the French first \n division after Friday's matches (tabulate under played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): \n Paris Saint-Germain 21 12 6 3 34 15 42 \n Monaco 20 12 5 3 36 16 41 \n Bordeaux 20 9 7 4 29 21 34 \n Strasbourg 20 11 1 8 27 27 34 \n Bastia 20 9 6 5 27 22 33 \n Auxerre 20 8 8 4 26 12 32 \n Metz 20 8 7 5 21 16 31 \n Nantes 21 7 9 5 41 25 30 \n Guingamp 20 7 7 6 18 18 28 \n Lille 20 7 7 6 22 28 28 \n Marseille 20 6 8 6 18 17 26 \n Lyon 20 6 8 6 24 31 26 \n Rennes 20 7 4 9 23 28 25 \n Lens 21 7 4 10 25 34 25 \n Le Havre 20 5 7 8 20 21 22 \n Cannes 20 5 7 8 13 22 22 \n Montpellier 20 3 9 8 17 24 18 \n Caen 20 3 7 10 12 23 16 \n Nancy 21 3 7 11 14 26 16 \n Nice 20 3 4 13 17 38 13", + "competitors": [ + "FRENCH", + "PARIS", + "French", + "Paris Saint-Germain", + "Monaco", + "Bordeaux", + "Strasbourg", + "Bastia", + "Auxerre", + "Metz", + "Nantes", + "Guingamp", + "Lille", + "Marseille", + "Lyon", + "Rennes", + "Lens", + "Le Havre", + "Cannes", + "Montpellier", + "Caen", + "Nancy", + "Nice" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - FRENHC LEAGUE STANDINGS. PARSI 1996-12-06 \n Standings in the Vrench first \n division after Friday's matches (tabulate under played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): \n ParisSaint-Germain 21 12 6 3 34 15 42 \n Mlnaco 20 12 5 3 36 16 41 \n Boreaux 20 9 7 4 29 21 34 \n Strasbourgg 20 11 1 8 27 27 34 \n Bastoa 20 9 6 5 27 22 33 \n uAxerre 20 8 8 4 26 12 32 \n MMetz 20 8 7 5 21 16 31 \n Nanttes 21 7 9 5 41 25 30 \n uGingamp 20 7 7 6 18 18 28 \n Lillee 20 7 7 6 22 28 28 \n Marselile 20 6 8 6 18 17 26 \n Loyn 20 6 8 6 24 31 26 \n Renes 20 7 4 9 23 28 25 \n Lnes 21 7 4 10 25 34 25 \n LeHavre 20 5 7 8 20 21 22 \n Caannes 20 5 7 8 13 22 22 \n ontpellier 20 3 9 8 17 24 18 \n aCen 20 3 7 10 12 23 16 \n Nsncy 21 3 7 11 14 26 16 \n Noce 20 3 4 13 17 38 13", + "competitors": [ + "FRENCH", + "PARIS", + "French", + "Paris Saint-Germain", + "Monaco", + "Bordeaux", + "Strasbourg", + "Bastia", + "Auxerre", + "Metz", + "Nantes", + "Guingamp", + "Lille", + "Marseille", + "Lyon", + "Rennes", + "Lens", + "Le Havre", + "Cannes", + "Montpellier", + "Caen", + "Nancy", + "Nice" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - FRENCH LEAGUE STANDINGS. PARIS 1996-12-06 \n Standings in the French first \n division after Friday's matches (tabulate under played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): \n Paris Saint-Germain 21 12 6 3 34 15 42 \n Monaco 20 12 5 3 36 16 41 \n Bordeaux 20 9 7 4 29 21 34 \n Strasbourg 20 11 1 8 27 27 34 \n Bastia 20 9 6 5 27 22 33 \n Auxerre 20 8 8 4 26 12 32 \n Metz 20 8 7 5 21 16 31 \n Nantes 21 7 9 5 41 25 30 \n Guingamp 20 7 7 6 18 18 28 \n Lille 20 7 7 6 22 28 28 \n Marseille 20 6 8 6 18 17 26 \n Lyon 20 6 8 6 24 31 26 \n Rennes 20 7 4 9 23 28 25 \n Lens 21 7 4 10 25 34 25 \n Le Havre 20 5 7 8 20 21 22 \n Cannes 20 5 7 8 13 22 22 \n Montpellier 20 3 9 8 17 24 18 \n Caen 20 3 7 10 12 23 16 \n Nancy 21 3 7 11 14 26 16 \n Nice 20 3 4 13 17 38 13", + "competitors": [ + "Questar", + "CSX" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - FRENCH LEAGUE RESULTS. PARIS 1996-12-06 \n Results of French first division \n matches on Friday: \n Lens 0 Nantes 4 \n Paris St Germain 1 Nancy 2", + "competitors": [ + "FRENCH", + "PARIS", + "French", + "Lens", + "Nantes", + "Paris St Germain", + "Nancy" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - FREHCH LEAGUE RESULTS. PARSI 1996-12-06 \n Results of Frenhc first division \n matches on Friday: \n Lenns 0 Nantess 4 \n Paris St Germain 1 Nanct 2", + "competitors": [ + "FRENCH", + "PARIS", + "French", + "Lens", + "Nantes", + "Paris St Germain", + "Nancy" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - FRENCH LEAGUE RESULTS. PARIS 1996-12-06 \n Results of French first division \n matches on Friday: \n Lens 0 Nantes 4 \n Paris St Germain 1 Nancy 2", + "competitors": [ + "H&R Block", + "Allmerica Financial", + "Northeast Utilities System" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - GERMAN FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES. BONN 1996-12-06 \n Summaries of matches played in the German first division on Friday: \n Bochum 2 (Stickroth 30th pen, Wosz 89th) Bayer Leverkusen 2 (Kirsten 18th, Ramelow 56th). Halftime 1-1. Attendance: 24, 602 \n Werder Bremen 1 (Bode 85th) 1860 Munich 1 (Bormirow 8th). Halftime 0-1. Attendance 33, 000 \n Karlsruhe 3 (Reich 29th, Carl 44th, Dundee 69th) Freiburg 0. Halftime 2-0. Attendance 33, 000 \n Schalke 2 (Mulder 2nd and 27th) Hansa Rostock 0. Halftime 2-0. Attendance 29, 300", + "competitors": [ + "GERMAN", + "BONN", + "German", + "Bochum", + "Stickroth", + "Wosz", + "Bayer Leverkusen", + "Kirsten", + "Ramelow", + "Werder Bremen", + "Bode", + "1860 Munich", + "Bormirow", + "Karlsruhe", + "Reich", + "Carl", + "Dundee", + "Freiburg", + "Schalke", + "Mulder", + "Hansa Rostock" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - GEMRAN FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES. OBNN 1996-12-06 \n Summaries of matches played in the Germzn first division on Friday: \n Bovhum 2 (Stickrot 30th pen, Woszz 89th) Bayerr Leverkusen 2 (Krsten 18th, Ramelwo 56th). Halftime 1-1. Attendance: 24, 602 \n Werder Bremeen 1 (Bde 85th) 1860 Muich 1 (Bormriow 8th). Halftime 0-1. Attendance 33, 000 \n Karlsruye 3 (Feich 29th, Cafl 44th, undee 69th) Freigurg 0. Halftime 2-0. Attendance 33, 000 \n Schallke 2 (uMlder 2nd and 27th) Hasa Rostock 0. Halftime 2-0. Attendance 29, 300", + "competitors": [ + "GERMAN", + "BONN", + "German", + "Bochum", + "Stickroth", + "Wosz", + "Bayer Leverkusen", + "Kirsten", + "Ramelow", + "Werder Bremen", + "Bode", + "1860 Munich", + "Bormirow", + "Karlsruhe", + "Reich", + "Carl", + "Dundee", + "Freiburg", + "Schalke", + "Mulder", + "Hansa Rostock" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - GERMAN FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES. BONN 1996-12-06 \n Summaries of matches played in the German first division on Friday: \n Bochum 2 (Stickroth 30th pen, Wosz 89th) Bayer Leverkusen 2 (Kirsten 18th, Ramelow 56th). Halftime 1-1. Attendance: 24, 602 \n Werder Bremen 1 (Bode 85th) 1860 Munich 1 (Bormirow 8th). Halftime 0-1. Attendance 33, 000 \n Karlsruhe 3 (Reich 29th, Carl 44th, Dundee 69th) Freiburg 0. Halftime 2-0. Attendance 33, 000 \n Schalke 2 (Mulder 2nd and 27th) Hansa Rostock 0. Halftime 2-0. Attendance 29, 300", + "competitors": [ + "American Water Works Company,", + "ITT Industries", + "URS" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - WEAH HEAD-BUTT DEPRIVES PORTUGAL OF COSTA. LISBON 1996-12-06 \n Portugal called up Porto central defender Joao Manuel Pinto on Friday to face Germany in a World Cup qualifier in place of injured club colleague Jorge Costa, who is still nursing a broken nose after being head-butted by Liberian striker Georg Weah. Costa has not played since being struck by the AC Milan forward after a bad-tempered European Champions' League game on November 27. Portugal lead European qualifying group nine with seven points from four games, one more than Ukraine and three more than Germany, who have only played twice. The Portuguese host Germany on December 14. Squad: \n Goalkeepers - Vitor Baia (Barcelona, Spain), Rui Correia (Braga): \n Defenders - Paulinho Santos (Porto), Sergio Conceicao (Porto), Joao Manuel Pinto (Porto), Oceano Cruz (Sporting), Fernando Couto (Barcelona), Helder Cristovao (Deportivo Coruna, Spain), Dimas Teixeira (Juventus, Italy), Carlos Secretario (Real Madrid, Spain): \n Midfielders - Rui Barros (Porto), Jose Barroso (Porto), Luis Figo (Barcelona), Paulo Bento (Oviedo, Spain), Jose Taira (Salamanca, Spain): \n Forwards - Antonio Folha (Porto), Joao Vieira Pinto (Benfica), Paulo Alves (Sporting), Rui Costa (Fiorentina, Italy), Jorge Cadete (Celtic Glasgow, Scotland).", + "competitors": [ + "WEAH", + "PORTUGAL", + "COSTA", + "LISBON", + "Portugal", + "Porto", + "Joao Manuel Pinto", + "Germany", + "World Cup", + "Jorge Costa", + "Liberian", + "Georg Weah", + "Costa", + "AC Milan", + "European Champions ' League", + "Portugal", + "European", + "Ukraine", + "Germany", + "Portuguese", + "Germany", + "Vitor Baia", + "Barcelona", + "Spain", + "Rui Correia", + "Braga", + "Paulinho Santos", + "Porto", + "Sergio Conceicao", + "Porto", + "Joao Manuel Pinto", + "Porto", + "Oceano Cruz", + "Sporting", + "Fernando Couto", + "Barcelona", + "Helder Cristovao", + "Deportivo Coruna", + "Spain", + "Dimas Teixeira", + "Juventus", + "Italy", + "Carlos Secretario", + "Real Madrid", + "Spain", + "Rui Barros", + "Porto", + "Jose Barroso", + "Porto", + "Luis Figo", + "Barcelona", + "Paulo Bento", + "Oviedo", + "Spain", + "Jose Taira", + "Salamanca", + "Spain", + "Antonio Folha", + "Porto", + "Joao Vieira Pinto", + "Benfica", + "Paulo Alves", + "Sporting", + "Rui Costa", + "Fiorentina", + "Italy", + "Jorge Cadete", + "Celtic Glasgow", + "Scotland" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - WEA HEAD-BUTT DEPRIVES PORTGUAL OF COSTS. LISBNO 1996-12-06 \n Portygal called up Potro central defender Joao Mauel Pinto on Friday to face Germmanyy in a World Cuup qualifier in place of injured club colleague Jorge Codta, who is still nursing a broken nose after being head-butted by Libeiran striker Geoorg Weah. oCsta has not played since being struck by the ACC Milan forward after a bad-tempered Europeaan Champions' League game on November 27. Portygal lead Europeaan qualifying group nine with seven points from four games, one more than Ukrainee and three more than Germmanyy, who have only played twice. The Porguguese host Germmanyy on December 14. Squad: \n Goalkeepers - Vitor Vaia (Barccelona, SSpinn), RuiC orreia (Brqga): \n Defenders - Paulnho Santos (Potro), Sergio Comceicao (Potro), Joao Mauel Pinto (Potro), Ocean oCruz (Spoting), Ferando Couto (Barccelona), Helder Crixtovao (Deportivo Couna, SSpinn), Dimas Teixxeira (Juvventus, Iatly), Carlos Seccretario (RealM adrid, SSpinn): \n Midfielders - Rui Barroos (Potro), Joose Barroso (Potro), Luis Fig (Barccelona), Paulo eBnto (Ovieedo, SSpinn), ose Taira (Saalamanca, SSpinn): \n Forwards - Atnonio Folha (Potro), oao Vieira Pinto (Benfiica), Paulo Alvse (Spoting), Rui oCsta (Fiorentinaa, Iatly), Jorge Cdete (CCeltic Glasgow, Scotlland).", + "competitors": [ + "WEAH", + "PORTUGAL", + "COSTA", + "LISBON", + "Portugal", + "Porto", + "Joao Manuel Pinto", + "Germany", + "World Cup", + "Jorge Costa", + "Liberian", + "Georg Weah", + "Costa", + "AC Milan", + "European Champions ' League", + "Portugal", + "European", + "Ukraine", + "Germany", + "Portuguese", + "Germany", + "Vitor Baia", + "Barcelona", + "Spain", + "Rui Correia", + "Braga", + "Paulinho Santos", + "Porto", + "Sergio Conceicao", + "Porto", + "Joao Manuel Pinto", + "Porto", + "Oceano Cruz", + "Sporting", + "Fernando Couto", + "Barcelona", + "Helder Cristovao", + "Deportivo Coruna", + "Spain", + "Dimas Teixeira", + "Juventus", + "Italy", + "Carlos Secretario", + "Real Madrid", + "Spain", + "Rui Barros", + "Porto", + "Jose Barroso", + "Porto", + "Luis Figo", + "Barcelona", + "Paulo Bento", + "Oviedo", + "Spain", + "Jose Taira", + "Salamanca", + "Spain", + "Antonio Folha", + "Porto", + "Joao Vieira Pinto", + "Benfica", + "Paulo Alves", + "Sporting", + "Rui Costa", + "Fiorentina", + "Italy", + "Jorge Cadete", + "Celtic Glasgow", + "Scotland" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - WEAH HEAD-BUTT DEPRIVES PORTUGAL OF COSTA. LISBON 1996-12-06 \n Portugal called up Porto central defender Joao Manuel Pinto on Friday to face Germany in a World Cup qualifier in place of injured club colleague Jorge Costa, who is still nursing a broken nose after being head-butted by Liberian striker Georg Weah. Costa has not played since being struck by the AC Milan forward after a bad-tempered European Champions' League game on November 27. Portugal lead European qualifying group nine with seven points from four games, one more than Ukraine and three more than Germany, who have only played twice. The Portuguese host Germany on December 14. Squad: \n Goalkeepers - Vitor Baia (Barcelona, Spain), Rui Correia (Braga): \n Defenders - Paulinho Santos (Porto), Sergio Conceicao (Porto), Joao Manuel Pinto (Porto), Oceano Cruz (Sporting), Fernando Couto (Barcelona), Helder Cristovao (Deportivo Coruna, Spain), Dimas Teixeira (Juventus, Italy), Carlos Secretario (Real Madrid, Spain): \n Midfielders - Rui Barros (Porto), Jose Barroso (Porto), Luis Figo (Barcelona), Paulo Bento (Oviedo, Spain), Jose Taira (Salamanca, Spain): \n Forwards - Antonio Folha (Porto), Joao Vieira Pinto (Benfica), Paulo Alves (Sporting), Rui Costa (Fiorentina, Italy), Jorge Cadete (Celtic Glasgow, Scotland).", + "competitors": [ + "CellStar", + "Marsh & McLennan Companies", + "Conectiv," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER SHOWCASE - BETTING ON REAL MADRID V BARCELONA. MADRID 1996-12-06 \n William Hill betting on Saturday's \n Spanish first division match between Real Madrid and Barcelona: \n To win: 6-5 Real Madrid; 7-4 Barcelona \n Draw: 9-4 \n Correct score: \n Real Madrid to win Barcelona to win \n 1-0 13-2 1-0 15-2 \n 2-0 9-1 2-0 12-1 \n 2-1 8-1 2-1 10-1 \n 3-0 20-1 3-0 28-1 \n 3-1 16-1 3-1 22-1 \n 3-2 25-1 3-2 25-1 \n 4-0 50-1 4-0 100-1 \n 4-1 40-1 4-1 80-1 \n 4-2 50-1 4-2 80-1 \n Draw: \n 0-0 8-1 \n 1-1 11-2 \n 2-2 14-1 \n 3-3 50-1 \n Double result: \n half-time full-time \n 5-2 Real Madrid Real Madrid \n 14-1 Real Madrid Draw \n 28-1 Real Madrid Barcelona \n 5-1 Draw Real Madrid \n 4-1 Draw Draw \n 11-2 Draw Barcelona \n 25-1 Barcelona Real Madrid \n 14-1 Barcelona Draw \n 4-1 Barcelona Barcelona \n First goalscorer of match: \n Real Madrid Barcelona \n 9-2 Davor Suker 9-2 Ronaldo \n 5-1 Pedrag Mijatovic 7-1 Luis Figo \n 7-1 Raul Gonzalez 7-1 Juan Pizzi \n 12-1 Fernando Redondo 9-1 Giovanni \n 14-1 Victor Sanchez 12-1 Guillermo Amor \n 16-1 Jose Amavisca 14-1 Roger Garcia \n 16-1 Manolo Sanchis 14-1 Gheorghe Popescu \n 16-1 Roberto Carlos 16-1 \n JosepGuardiola \n 20-1 Fernando Hierro 20-1 Ivan de laPena \n 20-1 Luis Milla 25-1 Luis Enrique \n 33-1 Fernando Sanz 25-1 \n Abelardo Fernandez \n 40-1 Carlos Secretario 28-1 Sergi Barjuan \n 40-1 Rafael Alkorta 33-1 Albert Ferrer \n 40-1 Chendo Porlan 33-1 Miguel Nadal \n 40-1 \n Laurent Blanc", + "competitors": [ + "REAL MADRID", + "BARCELONA", + "MADRID", + "William Hill", + "Spanish", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Real Madrid", + "Real Madrid", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Barcelona", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Davor Suker", + "Ronaldo", + "Pedrag Mijatovic", + "Luis Figo", + "Raul Gonzalez", + "Juan Pizzi", + "Fernando Redondo", + "Giovanni", + "Victor Sanchez", + "Guillermo Amor", + "Jose Amavisca", + "Roger Garcia", + "Manolo Sanchis", + "Gheorghe Popescu", + "Roberto Carlos", + "JosepGuardiola", + "Fernando Hierro", + "Ivan de laPena", + "Luis Milla", + "Luis Enrique", + "Fernando Sanz", + "Abelardo Fernandez", + "Carlos Secretario", + "Sergi Barjuan", + "Rafael Alkorta", + "Albert Ferrer", + "Chendo Porlan", + "Miguel Nadal", + "Laurent Blanc" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER SHOWCASE - BETTING ON REAL MADRI V BARCEOONA. MADRI 1996-12-06 \n Wililam Hill betting on Saturday's \n Spansih first division match between RealM adrid and Barcleona: \n To win: 6-5 RealM adrid; 7-4 Barcleona \n Draw: 9-4 \n Correct score: \n RealM adrid to win Barcleona to win \n 1-0 13-2 1-0 15-2 \n 2-0 9-1 2-0 12-1 \n 2-1 8-1 2-1 10-1 \n 3-0 20-1 3-0 28-1 \n 3-1 16-1 3-1 22-1 \n 3-2 25-1 3-2 25-1 \n 4-0 50-1 4-0 100-1 \n 4-1 40-1 4-1 80-1 \n 4-2 50-1 4-2 80-1 \n Draw: \n 0-0 8-1 \n 1-1 11-2 \n 2-2 14-1 \n 3-3 50-1 \n Double result: \n half-time full-time \n 5-2 RealM adrid RealM adrid \n 14-1 RealM adrid Draw \n 28-1 RealM adrid Barcleona \n 5-1 Draw RealM adrid \n 4-1 Draw Draw \n 11-2 Draw Barcleona \n 25-1 Barcleona RealM adrid \n 14-1 Barcleona Draw \n 4-1 Barcleona Barcleona \n First goalscorer of match: \n RealM adrid Barcleona \n 9-2 Davor Sukef 9-2 Rpnaldo \n 5-1 Pedrag Mijqtovic 7-1 Luis FFigo \n 7-1 aRul Gonzalez 7-1 Juann Pizzi \n 12-1 Fernand oRedondo 9-1 Giovanin \n 14-1 Victor Sanchze 12-1 Tuillermo Amor \n 16-1 Jose Amqvisca 14-1 oRger Garcia \n 16-1 Manolo Sachis 14-1 Ghelrghe Popescu \n 16-1 Robertoo Carlos 16-1 \n JoseepGuardiola \n 20-1 Fernado Hierro 20-1 Ivan de laPena \n 20-1 Luis Milla 25-1 Luuis Enrique \n 33-1 Fernando San 25-1 \n belardo Fernandez \n 40-1 Carlos Secfetario 28-1 Sergi Barjun \n 40-1 Rafael lAkorta 33-1 Albrt Ferrer \n 40-1 Chend oPorlan 33-1 Migguel Nadal \n 40-1 \n Lurent Blanc", + "competitors": [ + "REAL MADRID", + "BARCELONA", + "MADRID", + "William Hill", + "Spanish", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Real Madrid", + "Real Madrid", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Barcelona", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Davor Suker", + "Ronaldo", + "Pedrag Mijatovic", + "Luis Figo", + "Raul Gonzalez", + "Juan Pizzi", + "Fernando Redondo", + "Giovanni", + "Victor Sanchez", + "Guillermo Amor", + "Jose Amavisca", + "Roger Garcia", + "Manolo Sanchis", + "Gheorghe Popescu", + "Roberto Carlos", + "JosepGuardiola", + "Fernando Hierro", + "Ivan de laPena", + "Luis Milla", + "Luis Enrique", + "Fernando Sanz", + "Abelardo Fernandez", + "Carlos Secretario", + "Sergi Barjuan", + "Rafael Alkorta", + "Albert Ferrer", + "Chendo Porlan", + "Miguel Nadal", + "Laurent Blanc" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER SHOWCASE - BETTING ON REAL MADRID V BARCELONA. MADRID 1996-12-06 \n William Hill betting on Saturday's \n Spanish first division match between Real Madrid and Barcelona: \n To win: 6-5 Real Madrid; 7-4 Barcelona \n Draw: 9-4 \n Correct score: \n Real Madrid to win Barcelona to win \n 1-0 13-2 1-0 15-2 \n 2-0 9-1 2-0 12-1 \n 2-1 8-1 2-1 10-1 \n 3-0 20-1 3-0 28-1 \n 3-1 16-1 3-1 22-1 \n 3-2 25-1 3-2 25-1 \n 4-0 50-1 4-0 100-1 \n 4-1 40-1 4-1 80-1 \n 4-2 50-1 4-2 80-1 \n Draw: \n 0-0 8-1 \n 1-1 11-2 \n 2-2 14-1 \n 3-3 50-1 \n Double result: \n half-time full-time \n 5-2 Real Madrid Real Madrid \n 14-1 Real Madrid Draw \n 28-1 Real Madrid Barcelona \n 5-1 Draw Real Madrid \n 4-1 Draw Draw \n 11-2 Draw Barcelona \n 25-1 Barcelona Real Madrid \n 14-1 Barcelona Draw \n 4-1 Barcelona Barcelona \n First goalscorer of match: \n Real Madrid Barcelona \n 9-2 Davor Suker 9-2 Ronaldo \n 5-1 Pedrag Mijatovic 7-1 Luis Figo \n 7-1 Raul Gonzalez 7-1 Juan Pizzi \n 12-1 Fernando Redondo 9-1 Giovanni \n 14-1 Victor Sanchez 12-1 Guillermo Amor \n 16-1 Jose Amavisca 14-1 Roger Garcia \n 16-1 Manolo Sanchis 14-1 Gheorghe Popescu \n 16-1 Roberto Carlos 16-1 \n JosepGuardiola \n 20-1 Fernando Hierro 20-1 Ivan de laPena \n 20-1 Luis Milla 25-1 Luis Enrique \n 33-1 Fernando Sanz 25-1 \n Abelardo Fernandez \n 40-1 Carlos Secretario 28-1 Sergi Barjuan \n 40-1 Rafael Alkorta 33-1 Albert Ferrer \n 40-1 Chendo Porlan 33-1 Miguel Nadal \n 40-1 \n Laurent Blanc", + "competitors": [ + "URS" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER SHOWCASE - FANS FACE BREATHALYSER TESTS, PAPER SAYS. MADRID 1996-12-06 \n Spanish police will breathalyse fans at the gates of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and ban drunk supporters from Saturday's big Real Madrid - Barcelona game, the Madrid daily El Mundo said on Friday. Although there are no known precedents in the country, the action is envisaged in Spanish legislation governing sports events. Tickets for the game stipulate that supporters will be barred if they are \" under the effects of alcohol \".", + "competitors": [ + "MADRID", + "Spanish", + "Santiago Bernabeu stadium", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Madrid", + "El Mundo", + "Spanish" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER SHOWCASE - FANS FACE BREATHALYSER TESTS, PAPER SAYS. MADDRID 1996-12-06 \n Spaish police will breathalyse fans at the gates of the Santiaho Bernabeu stadium and ban drunk supporters from Saturday's big Reao Maddrid - Batcelona game, the Maddrid daily El ,undo said on Friday. Although there are no known precedents in the country, the action is envisaged in Spaish legislation governing sports events. Tickets for the game stipulate that supporters will be barred if they are \" under the effects of alcohol \".", + "competitors": [ + "MADRID", + "Spanish", + "Santiago Bernabeu stadium", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Madrid", + "El Mundo", + "Spanish" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER SHOWCASE - FANS FACE BREATHALYSER TESTS, PAPER SAYS. MADRID 1996-12-06 \n Spanish police will breathalyse fans at the gates of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and ban drunk supporters from Saturday's big Real Madrid - Barcelona game, the Madrid daily El Mundo said on Friday. Although there are no known precedents in the country, the action is envisaged in Spanish legislation governing sports events. Tickets for the game stipulate that supporters will be barred if they are \" under the effects of alcohol \".", + "competitors": [ + "Perini" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SPANISH FIRST DIVISION STANDINGS. MADRID 1996-12-06 \n Standings in the Spanish first \n division ahead of this weekend's games. (tabulate under games played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): \n Real Madrid 15 10 5 0 31 12 35 \n Barcelona 15 10 4 1 46 19 34 \n Deportivo Coruna 15 9 6 0 23 7 33 \n Real Betis 15 8 5 2 28 13 29 \n Atletico Madrid 15 8 3 4 26 17 27 \n Athletic Bilbao 15 7 4 4 28 22 25 \n Real Sociedad 15 7 3 5 20 18 24 \n Valladolid 15 7 3 5 19 18 24 \n Racing Santander 15 5 7 3 15 15 22 \n Rayo Vallecano 15 5 5 5 21 19 20 \n Valencia 15 6 2 7 23 22 20 \n Celta Vigo 15 5 5 5 17 17 20 \n Tenerife 15 5 4 6 23 17 19 \n Espanyol 15 4 4 7 17 20 16 \n Oviedo 15 4 4 7 17 21 16 \n Sporting Gijon 15 4 4 7 15 22 16 \n Logrones 15 4 3 8 11 33 15 \n Zaragoza 15 2 8 5 18 23 14 \n Sevilla 15 4 2 9 13 20 14 \n Compostela 15 3 4 8 13 28 13 \n Hercules 15 2 2 11 11 29 8 \n Extremadura 15 1 3 11 8 30 6", + "competitors": [ + "SPANISH", + "MADRID", + "Spanish", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Deportivo Coruna", + "Real Betis", + "Atletico Madrid", + "Athletic Bilbao", + "Real Sociedad", + "Valladolid", + "Racing Santander", + "Rayo Vallecano", + "Valencia", + "Celta Vigo", + "Tenerife", + "Espanyol", + "Oviedo", + "Sporting Gijon", + "Logrones", + "Zaragoza", + "Sevilla", + "Compostela", + "Hercules", + "Extremadura" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SPANSIH FIRST DIVISION STANDINGS. MADRIDD 1996-12-06 \n Standings in the pSanish first \n division ahead of this weekend's games. (tabulate under games played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): \n Rela Madrid 15 10 5 0 31 12 35 \n Barcelon 15 10 4 1 46 19 34 \n Depoortivo Coruna 15 9 6 0 23 7 33 \n Real Begis 15 8 5 2 28 13 29 \n Atlrtico Madrid 15 8 3 4 26 17 27 \n Athletic Bibao 15 7 4 4 28 22 25 \n Real Socieda 15 7 3 5 20 18 24 \n Vallaolid 15 7 3 5 19 18 24 \n Racing Szntander 15 5 7 3 15 15 22 \n Rayo Vallecan 15 5 5 5 21 19 20 \n Valenciaa 15 6 2 7 23 22 20 \n Celt aVigo 15 5 5 5 17 17 20 \n Tenerfe 15 5 4 6 23 17 19 \n Espannyol 15 4 4 7 17 20 16 \n Ovirdo 15 4 4 7 17 21 16 \n Sporting Gjon 15 4 4 7 15 22 16 \n Lorgones 15 4 3 8 11 33 15 \n aZragoza 15 2 8 5 18 23 14 \n Sevillq 15 4 2 9 13 20 14 \n Compotsela 15 3 4 8 13 28 13 \n Herculea 15 2 2 11 11 29 8 \n Extremadur 15 1 3 11 8 30 6", + "competitors": [ + "SPANISH", + "MADRID", + "Spanish", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Deportivo Coruna", + "Real Betis", + "Atletico Madrid", + "Athletic Bilbao", + "Real Sociedad", + "Valladolid", + "Racing Santander", + "Rayo Vallecano", + "Valencia", + "Celta Vigo", + "Tenerife", + "Espanyol", + "Oviedo", + "Sporting Gijon", + "Logrones", + "Zaragoza", + "Sevilla", + "Compostela", + "Hercules", + "Extremadura" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SPANISH FIRST DIVISION STANDINGS. MADRID 1996-12-06 \n Standings in the Spanish first \n division ahead of this weekend's games. (tabulate under games played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): \n Real Madrid 15 10 5 0 31 12 35 \n Barcelona 15 10 4 1 46 19 34 \n Deportivo Coruna 15 9 6 0 23 7 33 \n Real Betis 15 8 5 2 28 13 29 \n Atletico Madrid 15 8 3 4 26 17 27 \n Athletic Bilbao 15 7 4 4 28 22 25 \n Real Sociedad 15 7 3 5 20 18 24 \n Valladolid 15 7 3 5 19 18 24 \n Racing Santander 15 5 7 3 15 15 22 \n Rayo Vallecano 15 5 5 5 21 19 20 \n Valencia 15 6 2 7 23 22 20 \n Celta Vigo 15 5 5 5 17 17 20 \n Tenerife 15 5 4 6 23 17 19 \n Espanyol 15 4 4 7 17 20 16 \n Oviedo 15 4 4 7 17 21 16 \n Sporting Gijon 15 4 4 7 15 22 16 \n Logrones 15 4 3 8 11 33 15 \n Zaragoza 15 2 8 5 18 23 14 \n Sevilla 15 4 2 9 13 20 14 \n Compostela 15 3 4 8 13 28 13 \n Hercules 15 2 2 11 11 29 8 \n Extremadura 15 1 3 11 8 30 6", + "competitors": [ + "Kennametal", + "Universal Forest Products", + "American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SPAIN PICK UNCAPPED ARMANDO FOR WORLD CUP CLASH. MADRID 1996-12-06 \n Spain coach Javier Clemente has added uncapped Deportivo Coruna midfielder Armando Alvarez to his squad for the World Cup qualifier against Yugoslavia on December 14. \" I don't believe it. . . I thought it was a joke, \" said Armando who replaces injured Atletico Madrid playmaker Jose Luis Caminero.", + "competitors": [ + "SPAIN", + "ARMANDO", + "WORLD CUP", + "MADRID", + "Spain", + "Javier Clemente", + "Deportivo Coruna", + "Armando Alvarez", + "World Cup", + "Yugoslavia", + "Armando", + "Atletico Madrid", + "Jose Luis Caminero" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SPANI PICK UNCAPPED ARMANCO FOR WORRLD CUP CLASH. MADRI 1996-12-06 \n pain coach Javier Clemnte has added uncapped Deportivo Corunna midfielder Armndo Alvarez to his squad for the Wold Cup qualifier against Yuhoslavia on December 14. \" I don't believe it. . . I thought it was a joke, \" said Armano who replaces injured Altetico Madrid playmaker Jose Luis Camindro.", + "competitors": [ + "SPAIN", + "ARMANDO", + "WORLD CUP", + "MADRID", + "Spain", + "Javier Clemente", + "Deportivo Coruna", + "Armando Alvarez", + "World Cup", + "Yugoslavia", + "Armando", + "Atletico Madrid", + "Jose Luis Caminero" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SPAIN PICK UNCAPPED ARMANDO FOR WORLD CUP CLASH. MADRID 1996-12-06 \n Spain coach Javier Clemente has added uncapped Deportivo Coruna midfielder Armando Alvarez to his squad for the World Cup qualifier against Yugoslavia on December 14. \" I don't believe it. . . I thought it was a joke, \" said Armando who replaces injured Atletico Madrid playmaker Jose Luis Caminero.", + "competitors": [ + "ONEOK", + "Weyerhauser", + "Level 3 Communications" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - FIFA BOSS HAVELANGE STANDS BY WEAH. ROME 1996-12-06 \n FIFA chairman Joao Havelange said on Friday he would personally present AC Milan George Weah with world soccer's fair play award despite the striker's attack on Porto captain Jorge Costa. In an interview with the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, he was quoted as saying Weah had been provoked into the assault which left Costa with a broken nose. \" FIFA has named the Liberian for its 1996 Fair Play award and it is not going to change its decision, \" Havelange said. \" A reaction, provoked, cannot erase 10 years of loyalty everywhere and in every competition. \" I will be happy to give him the award personally on January 20 in Lisbon and I'm confident that Costa himself will be there beside me on that day to shake his hand. \" \n Weah was suspended for one match by UEFA, European soccer's governing body, pending a fuller investigation. The incident took place in the players' tunnel after a European Champions' League match on November 20. Weah has admitted head butting Costa but said he reacted to racist taunts. He has offered to apologise if Costa acknowledges the provocation. Costa, who needed surgery on his nose, has not accepted the offer and was reported to be considering suing Weah. Weah served out his suspension during Milan's 2-1 home defeat by Rosenborg of Norway on Wednesday. The defeat put the Italians out of the Europoean Cup.", + "competitors": [ + "FIFA", + "HAVELANGE", + "WEAH", + "ROME", + "FIFA", + "Joao Havelange", + "AC Milan", + "George Weah", + "Porto", + "Jorge Costa", + "Italian", + "Gazzetta dello Sport", + "Weah", + "Costa", + "FIFA", + "Liberian", + "Fair Play", + "Havelange", + "Lisbon", + "Costa", + "Weah", + "UEFA", + "European", + "European Champions ' League", + "Weah", + "Costa", + "Costa", + "Costa", + "Weah", + "Weah", + "Milan", + "Rosenborg", + "Norway", + "Italians", + "Europoean Cup" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - FIFFA BOSS HAVELANEG STANDS BY EWAH. RO,E 1996-12-06 \n FIFFA chairman Joao avelange said on Friday he would personally present AC Milna George eah with world soccer's fair play award despite the striker's attack on Proto captain JJorge Cost. In an interview with the Itailan newspaper Gazzetta del;o Sport, he was quoted as saying Weaah had been provoked into the assault which left Cost with a broken nose. \" FIFFA has named the Liberina for its 1996 FairP lay award and it is not going to change its decision, \" Haveoange said. \" A reaction, provoked, cannot erase 10 years of loyalty everywhere and in every competition. \" I will be happy to give him the award personally on January 20 in Lisbonn and I'm confident that Cost himself will be there beside me on that day to shake his hand. \" \n Weaah was suspended for one match by UEAF, Europen soccer's governing body, pending a fuller investigation. The incident took place in the players' tunnel after a Europen Champions' League match on November 20. Weaah has admitted head butting Cost but said he reacted to racist taunts. He has offered to apologise if Cost acknowledges the provocation. Cost, who needed surgery on his nose, has not accepted the offer and was reported to be considering suing Weaah. Weaah served out his suspension during Milna's 2-1 home defeat by Roseborg of Noray on Wednesday. The defeat put the Itailans out of the Eurropoean Cup.", + "competitors": [ + "FIFA", + "HAVELANGE", + "WEAH", + "ROME", + "FIFA", + "Joao Havelange", + "AC Milan", + "George Weah", + "Porto", + "Jorge Costa", + "Italian", + "Gazzetta dello Sport", + "Weah", + "Costa", + "FIFA", + "Liberian", + "Fair Play", + "Havelange", + "Lisbon", + "Costa", + "Weah", + "UEFA", + "European", + "European Champions ' League", + "Weah", + "Costa", + "Costa", + "Costa", + "Weah", + "Weah", + "Milan", + "Rosenborg", + "Norway", + "Italians", + "Europoean Cup" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - FIFA BOSS HAVELANGE STANDS BY WEAH. ROME 1996-12-06 \n FIFA chairman Joao Havelange said on Friday he would personally present AC Milan George Weah with world soccer's fair play award despite the striker's attack on Porto captain Jorge Costa. In an interview with the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, he was quoted as saying Weah had been provoked into the assault which left Costa with a broken nose. \" FIFA has named the Liberian for its 1996 Fair Play award and it is not going to change its decision, \" Havelange said. \" A reaction, provoked, cannot erase 10 years of loyalty everywhere and in every competition. \" I will be happy to give him the award personally on January 20 in Lisbon and I'm confident that Costa himself will be there beside me on that day to shake his hand. \" \n Weah was suspended for one match by UEFA, European soccer's governing body, pending a fuller investigation. The incident took place in the players' tunnel after a European Champions' League match on November 20. Weah has admitted head butting Costa but said he reacted to racist taunts. He has offered to apologise if Costa acknowledges the provocation. Costa, who needed surgery on his nose, has not accepted the offer and was reported to be considering suing Weah. Weah served out his suspension during Milan's 2-1 home defeat by Rosenborg of Norway on Wednesday. The defeat put the Italians out of the Europoean Cup.", + "competitors": [ + "Rent A Center", + "Brunswick", + "Cabot" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "GUNMEN WOUND TWO MANCHESTER UNITED FANS IN AUSTRIA. VIENNA 1996-12-06 \n Two Manchester United soccer fans were wounded by unidentified gunmen on Friday and taken to hospital in the Austrian capital, police said. \" The four Britons were shot at from a Mercedes car at around 1 a. m. , \" a spokeswoman told Reuters. The two men were hit in the pelvis and leg. Police said their lives were not in danger. The fans, in Austria to watch their team play Rapid Vienna last Wednesday, may have been involved in a pub brawl earlier, the spokeswoman said. Manchester United won 2-0.", + "competitors": [ + "MANCHESTER UNITED", + "AUSTRIA", + "VIENNA", + "Manchester United", + "Austrian", + "Britons", + "Mercedes", + "Reuters", + "Austria", + "Rapid Vienna", + "Manchester United" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "GUNMEN WOUND TWO MANCHESTER UNNITED FANS IN AUSTFIA. IVENNA 1996-12-06 \n Two Manvhester United soccer fans were wounded by unidentified gunmen on Friday and taken to hospital in the Astriaan capital, police said. \" The four Brotons were shot at from a Merceded car at around 1 a. m. , \" a spokeswoman told Retuers. The two men were hit in the pelvis and leg. Police said their lives were not in danger. The fans, in Astria to watch their team play Rapid Vienan last Wednesday, may have been involved in a pub brawl earlier, the spokeswoman said. Manvhester United won 2-0.", + "competitors": [ + "MANCHESTER UNITED", + "AUSTRIA", + "VIENNA", + "Manchester United", + "Austrian", + "Britons", + "Mercedes", + "Reuters", + "Austria", + "Rapid Vienna", + "Manchester United" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "GUNMEN WOUND TWO MANCHESTER UNITED FANS IN AUSTRIA. VIENNA 1996-12-06 \n Two Manchester United soccer fans were wounded by unidentified gunmen on Friday and taken to hospital in the Austrian capital, police said. \" The four Britons were shot at from a Mercedes car at around 1 a. m. , \" a spokeswoman told Reuters. The two men were hit in the pelvis and leg. Police said their lives were not in danger. The fans, in Austria to watch their team play Rapid Vienna last Wednesday, may have been involved in a pub brawl earlier, the spokeswoman said. Manchester United won 2-0.", + "competitors": [ + "Dow Jones & Company," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ITALIAN FIRST DIVISION MATCHES THIS WEEKEND. ROME 1996-12-06 \n Italian Serie A games to be played on Sunday (league positions in parentheses, all kick- off times GMT): \n Bologna (4) v Piacenza (13) 1330 \n Along with leaders Vicenza, fourth-placed Bologna represent the biggest surprise of this Italian autumn. Led as usual by Swede Kennet Andersson and Russian Igor Kolyvanov in attack, Bologna can expect a tough home match against a Piacenza side still exultant after a 3-2 league win over AC Milan last Sunday. Cagliari (16) v Reggiana (18) 1530 \n Cagliari start favourite in this relegation scrap following draws with Napoli and Inter in last two outings but will be without suspended Swiss defender Ramon Vega. Bottom team Reggiana are also without a suspended defender, German Dietmar Beiersdorfer. Fiorentina (10) v Perugia (8) 1330 \n Fiorentina will be without three suspended players--defenders Daniele Carnasciali and Lorenzo Amoruso and midfielder Emiliano Bigica--for a difficult home match against unpredictable, attack-oriented Perugia led by in-form Croat striker Milan Rapajic and the experienced Fausto Pizzi. Lazio (12) v AS Roma (7) 1930 \n Poor man's Roman derby in what has been a miserable season for both Rome teams, already eliminated from the Italian and UEFA Cups. Lazio have injury doubts about striker Pierluigi Casiraghi, Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved and defender Paolo Negro, while Roma present a full strength side led by Argentine Abel Balbo, Marco Delvecchio and Francesco Totti in attack. AC Milan (9) v Udinese (11) 1330 \n Can Milan sink any further? Following their midweek Champions' League elimination by Norwegian side Rosenborg, a morale-boosting win is badly needed. Liberian striker George Weah makes a welcome return for Milan alongside Roberto Baggio, with Montenegrin Dejan Savicevic in midfield. Good news for Milan is that Udinese's German striker Oliver Bierhoff is out through injury. Napoli (5) v Verona (17) 1330 \n In-form Napoli should prove too strong for second from bottom Verona despite the absence of their suspended Argentine defender Roberto Ayala. Verona's slim chances have been further reduced by a knee injury to their experienced midfielder Eugenio Corini. Parma (14) v Atlalanta (15) 1330 \n Parma may field new signing, Croat midfielder Mario Stanic, in an attempt to lift a miserable season which has seen them go without a win since a 1-0 triumph over Cagliari eight weeks ago. Parma's French midfielder Daniel Bravo and defender Fabio Cannavaro are suspended while Argentine Nestor Sensini is out through injury. Atalanta look to Filippo Inzaghi, scorer of eight goals. Sampdoria (6) v Juventus (3) 1330 \n All-conquering Juventus field their most recent signing, Portuguese defender Dimas, while Alessandro Del Piero and Croat Alen Boksic lead the attack. The new world club champions may prove too strong for a Sampdoria side led by captain Roberto Mancini but missing injured French midfielder Pierre Laigle. Vicenza (1) v Internazionale (2) 1330 \n Not exactly a clash of the titans but an intriuguing match nonetheless. Full strength Vicenza, led by Uruguayan Marcelo Otero, may continue their surprise run at the top against an Inter side that has been less than impressive in three successive home draws. Inter will be without suspended French defender Joceyln Angloma and injured Chilean striker Ivan Zamorano.", + "competitors": [ + "ITALIAN", + "ROME", + "Italian", + "Serie A", + "GMT", + "Bologna", + "Piacenza", + "Vicenza", + "Bologna", + "Italian", + "Swede", + "Kennet Andersson", + "Russian", + "Igor Kolyvanov", + "Bologna", + "Piacenza", + "AC Milan", + "Cagliari", + "Reggiana", + "Cagliari", + "Napoli", + "Inter", + "Swiss", + "Ramon Vega", + "Reggiana", + "German", + "Dietmar Beiersdorfer", + "Fiorentina", + "Perugia", + "Fiorentina", + "Daniele Carnasciali", + "Lorenzo Amoruso", + "Emiliano Bigica", + "Perugia", + "Croat", + "Milan Rapajic", + "Fausto Pizzi", + "Lazio", + "AS Roma", + "Roman", + "Rome", + "Italian", + "UEFA Cups", + "Lazio", + "Pierluigi Casiraghi", + "Czech", + "Pavel Nedved", + "Paolo Negro", + "Roma", + "Argentine", + "Abel Balbo", + "Marco Delvecchio", + "Francesco Totti", + "AC Milan", + "Udinese", + "Milan", + "Champions ' League", + "Norwegian", + "Rosenborg", + "Liberian", + "George Weah", + "Milan", + "Roberto Baggio", + "Montenegrin", + "Dejan Savicevic", + "Milan", + "Udinese", + "German", + "Oliver Bierhoff", + "Napoli", + "Verona", + "Napoli", + "Verona", + "Argentine", + "Roberto Ayala", + "Verona", + "Eugenio Corini", + "Parma", + "Atlalanta", + "Parma", + "Croat", + "Mario Stanic", + "Cagliari", + "Parma", + "French", + "Daniel Bravo", + "Fabio Cannavaro", + "Argentine", + "Nestor Sensini", + "Atalanta", + "Filippo Inzaghi", + "Sampdoria", + "Juventus", + "Juventus", + "Portuguese", + "Dimas", + "Alessandro Del Piero", + "Croat", + "Alen Boksic", + "Sampdoria", + "Roberto Mancini", + "French", + "Pierre Laigle", + "Vicenza", + "Internazionale", + "Vicenza", + "Uruguayan", + "Marcelo Otero", + "Inter", + "Inter", + "French", + "Joceyln Angloma", + "Chilean", + "Ivan Zamorano" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ITAIAN FIRST DIVISION MATCHES THIS WEEKEND. ROE 1996-12-06 \n Ittalian Serke A games to be played on Sunday (league positions in parentheses, all kick- off times FMT): \n Bologns (4) v Piaacenza (13) 1330 \n Along with leaders icenza, fourth-placed Bologns represent the biggest surprise of this Ittalian autumn. Led as usual by Swed Kennet Anderrsson and Rusisan Igor Kolyvnaov in attack, Bologns can expect a tough home match against a Piaacenza side still exultant after a 3-2 league win over AC Millan last Sunday. Cgaliari (16) v RRegggiana (18) 1530 \n Cgaliari start favourite in this relegation scrap following draws with Napolli and Innter in last two outings but will be without suspended Swis defender Raamon Vega. Bottom team RRegggiana are also without a suspended defender, Germman Dietmar Beiersodrfer. Fiorenttina (10) v Perugka (8) 1330 \n Fiorenttina will be without three suspended players--defenders Daniele Canasciali and Lorenzo Amouso and midfielder Emiliano Bgiica--for a difficult home match against unpredictable, attack-oriented Perugka led by in-form Croaat striker Milsn Rapajic and the experienced Fausto Oizzi. Laazio (12) v AS Roam (7) 1930 \n Poor man's Romm derby in what has been a miserable season for both Roem teams, already eliminated from the Ittalian and UEF ACups. Laazio have injury doubts about striker Pierluigi Casirahhi, Czec midfielder Pave Nedved and defender Paolo Netro, while Rom present a full strength side led by Arentine Abel Baobo, aMrco Delvecchio and Francesco Totgi in attack. AC Millan (9) v Udinesr (11) 1330 \n Can Miln sink any further? Following their midweek Champions' League elimination by Nlrwegian side Roseborg, a morale-boosting win is badly needed. iberian striker George Weah makes a welcome return for Miln alongside Robero Baggio, with Montenegrih Dejan Ssvicevic in midfield. Good news for Miln is that Udinesr's Germman striker Oliver Bieerhoff is out through injury. Napolli (5) v Verpna (17) 1330 \n In-form Napolli should prove too strong for second from bottom Verpna despite the absence of their suspended Arentine defender Roberto yAala. Verpna's slim chances have been further reduced by a knee injury to their experienced midfielder Eugenio Coribi. aPrma (14) v Atllaanta (15) 1330 \n aPrma may field new signing, Croaat midfielder Mario Stanid, in an attempt to lift a miserable season which has seen them go without a win since a 1-0 triumph over Cgaliari eight weeks ago. aPrma's Drench midfielder Daneil Bravo and defender Fabip Cannavaro are suspended while Arentine Nestor Aensini is out through injury. Atalana look to Fiilppo Inzaghi, scorer of eight goals. Samdoria (6) v Juvengus (3) 1330 \n All-conquering Juvengus field their most recent signing, Portugudse defender Diimas, while Alessandro Del ;iero and Croaat Ale Boksic lead the attack. The new world club champions may prove too strong for a Samdoria side led by captain RobertoMancini but missing injured Drench midfielder Pierre ;aigle. icenza (1) v Innternazionale (2) 1330 \n Not exactly a clash of the titans but an intriuguing match nonetheless. Full strength icenza, led by Uruuayan Mareclo Otero, may continue their surprise run at the top against an Innter side that has been less than impressive in three successive home draws. Innter will be without suspended Drench defender Joceyln Anglma and injured Chilena striker Ivan Zamoano.", + "competitors": [ + "ITALIAN", + "ROME", + "Italian", + "Serie A", + "GMT", + "Bologna", + "Piacenza", + "Vicenza", + "Bologna", + "Italian", + "Swede", + "Kennet Andersson", + "Russian", + "Igor Kolyvanov", + "Bologna", + "Piacenza", + "AC Milan", + "Cagliari", + "Reggiana", + "Cagliari", + "Napoli", + "Inter", + "Swiss", + "Ramon Vega", + "Reggiana", + "German", + "Dietmar Beiersdorfer", + "Fiorentina", + "Perugia", + "Fiorentina", + "Daniele Carnasciali", + "Lorenzo Amoruso", + "Emiliano Bigica", + "Perugia", + "Croat", + "Milan Rapajic", + "Fausto Pizzi", + "Lazio", + "AS Roma", + "Roman", + "Rome", + "Italian", + "UEFA Cups", + "Lazio", + "Pierluigi Casiraghi", + "Czech", + "Pavel Nedved", + "Paolo Negro", + "Roma", + "Argentine", + "Abel Balbo", + "Marco Delvecchio", + "Francesco Totti", + "AC Milan", + "Udinese", + "Milan", + "Champions ' League", + "Norwegian", + "Rosenborg", + "Liberian", + "George Weah", + "Milan", + "Roberto Baggio", + "Montenegrin", + "Dejan Savicevic", + "Milan", + "Udinese", + "German", + "Oliver Bierhoff", + "Napoli", + "Verona", + "Napoli", + "Verona", + "Argentine", + "Roberto Ayala", + "Verona", + "Eugenio Corini", + "Parma", + "Atlalanta", + "Parma", + "Croat", + "Mario Stanic", + "Cagliari", + "Parma", + "French", + "Daniel Bravo", + "Fabio Cannavaro", + "Argentine", + "Nestor Sensini", + "Atalanta", + "Filippo Inzaghi", + "Sampdoria", + "Juventus", + "Juventus", + "Portuguese", + "Dimas", + "Alessandro Del Piero", + "Croat", + "Alen Boksic", + "Sampdoria", + "Roberto Mancini", + "French", + "Pierre Laigle", + "Vicenza", + "Internazionale", + "Vicenza", + "Uruguayan", + "Marcelo Otero", + "Inter", + "Inter", + "French", + "Joceyln Angloma", + "Chilean", + "Ivan Zamorano" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ITALIAN FIRST DIVISION MATCHES THIS WEEKEND. ROME 1996-12-06 \n Italian Serie A games to be played on Sunday (league positions in parentheses, all kick- off times GMT): \n Bologna (4) v Piacenza (13) 1330 \n Along with leaders Vicenza, fourth-placed Bologna represent the biggest surprise of this Italian autumn. Led as usual by Swede Kennet Andersson and Russian Igor Kolyvanov in attack, Bologna can expect a tough home match against a Piacenza side still exultant after a 3-2 league win over AC Milan last Sunday. Cagliari (16) v Reggiana (18) 1530 \n Cagliari start favourite in this relegation scrap following draws with Napoli and Inter in last two outings but will be without suspended Swiss defender Ramon Vega. Bottom team Reggiana are also without a suspended defender, German Dietmar Beiersdorfer. Fiorentina (10) v Perugia (8) 1330 \n Fiorentina will be without three suspended players--defenders Daniele Carnasciali and Lorenzo Amoruso and midfielder Emiliano Bigica--for a difficult home match against unpredictable, attack-oriented Perugia led by in-form Croat striker Milan Rapajic and the experienced Fausto Pizzi. Lazio (12) v AS Roma (7) 1930 \n Poor man's Roman derby in what has been a miserable season for both Rome teams, already eliminated from the Italian and UEFA Cups. Lazio have injury doubts about striker Pierluigi Casiraghi, Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved and defender Paolo Negro, while Roma present a full strength side led by Argentine Abel Balbo, Marco Delvecchio and Francesco Totti in attack. AC Milan (9) v Udinese (11) 1330 \n Can Milan sink any further? Following their midweek Champions' League elimination by Norwegian side Rosenborg, a morale-boosting win is badly needed. Liberian striker George Weah makes a welcome return for Milan alongside Roberto Baggio, with Montenegrin Dejan Savicevic in midfield. Good news for Milan is that Udinese's German striker Oliver Bierhoff is out through injury. Napoli (5) v Verona (17) 1330 \n In-form Napoli should prove too strong for second from bottom Verona despite the absence of their suspended Argentine defender Roberto Ayala. Verona's slim chances have been further reduced by a knee injury to their experienced midfielder Eugenio Corini. Parma (14) v Atlalanta (15) 1330 \n Parma may field new signing, Croat midfielder Mario Stanic, in an attempt to lift a miserable season which has seen them go without a win since a 1-0 triumph over Cagliari eight weeks ago. Parma's French midfielder Daniel Bravo and defender Fabio Cannavaro are suspended while Argentine Nestor Sensini is out through injury. Atalanta look to Filippo Inzaghi, scorer of eight goals. Sampdoria (6) v Juventus (3) 1330 \n All-conquering Juventus field their most recent signing, Portuguese defender Dimas, while Alessandro Del Piero and Croat Alen Boksic lead the attack. The new world club champions may prove too strong for a Sampdoria side led by captain Roberto Mancini but missing injured French midfielder Pierre Laigle. Vicenza (1) v Internazionale (2) 1330 \n Not exactly a clash of the titans but an intriuguing match nonetheless. Full strength Vicenza, led by Uruguayan Marcelo Otero, may continue their surprise run at the top against an Inter side that has been less than impressive in three successive home draws. Inter will be without suspended French defender Joceyln Angloma and injured Chilean striker Ivan Zamorano.", + "competitors": [ + "Solutia", + "Federal Express" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "BASKETBALL - EUROLEAGUE RESULT. BRUSSELS 1996-12-06 \n Result of a EuroLeague basketball match on Thursday: \n Group B \n In Charleroi: \n Charleroi (Belgium) 75 Estudiantes Madrid (Spain) 82 (34-35) \n Leading scorers: \n Charleroi - Eric Cleymans 18, Ron Ellis 18, Jacques Stas 14 \n Estudiantes - Harper Williams 20, Chadler Thompson 17, Juan Aisa 14 \n Group D \n In Belgrade: \n Partizan Belgrade (Yugoslavia) 78 Kinder Bologna (Italy) 70 (halftime 44-35) \n Leading scorers: \n Partizan - Dejan Koturovic 21 \n Kinder - Zoran Savic 18", + "competitors": [ + "EUROLEAGUE", + "BRUSSELS", + "EuroLeague", + "Charleroi", + "Charleroi", + "Belgium", + "Estudiantes Madrid", + "Spain", + "Charleroi", + "Eric Cleymans", + "Ron Ellis", + "Jacques Stas", + "Estudiantes", + "Harper Williams", + "Chadler Thompson", + "Juan Aisa", + "Belgrade", + "Partizan Belgrade", + "Yugoslavia", + "Kinder Bologna", + "Italy", + "Partizan", + "Dejan Koturovic", + "Kinder", + "Zoran Savic" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "BASKETBALL - EURLOEAGUE RESULT. BRSUSELS 1996-12-06 \n Result of a EuoLeague basketball match on Thursday: \n Group B \n In Cgarleroi: \n Cgarleroi (Belgiu) 75 Estudantes Madrid (Spsin) 82 (34-35) \n Leading scorers: \n Cgarleroi - Eric Cleyjans 18, Rln Ellis 18, Jacues Stas 14 \n Extudiantes - Harprr Williams 20, Chhadler Thompson 17, Juan Aisa 14 \n Group D \n In Beglrade: \n Paetizan Beglrade (Yugoslavai) 78 Knder Bollgna (Itayl) 70 (halftime 44-35) \n Leading scorers: \n Paetizan - Dejan Kooturovic 21 \n Knder - Zoran Savoc 18", + "competitors": [ + "EUROLEAGUE", + "BRUSSELS", + "EuroLeague", + "Charleroi", + "Charleroi", + "Belgium", + "Estudiantes Madrid", + "Spain", + "Charleroi", + "Eric Cleymans", + "Ron Ellis", + "Jacques Stas", + "Estudiantes", + "Harper Williams", + "Chadler Thompson", + "Juan Aisa", + "Belgrade", + "Partizan Belgrade", + "Yugoslavia", + "Kinder Bologna", + "Italy", + "Partizan", + "Dejan Koturovic", + "Kinder", + "Zoran Savic" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "BASKETBALL - EUROLEAGUE RESULT. BRUSSELS 1996-12-06 \n Result of a EuroLeague basketball match on Thursday: \n Group B \n In Charleroi: \n Charleroi (Belgium) 75 Estudiantes Madrid (Spain) 82 (34-35) \n Leading scorers: \n Charleroi - Eric Cleymans 18, Ron Ellis 18, Jacques Stas 14 \n Estudiantes - Harper Williams 20, Chadler Thompson 17, Juan Aisa 14 \n Group D \n In Belgrade: \n Partizan Belgrade (Yugoslavia) 78 Kinder Bologna (Italy) 70 (halftime 44-35) \n Leading scorers: \n Partizan - Dejan Koturovic 21 \n Kinder - Zoran Savic 18", + "competitors": [ + "Conoco" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SQUASH - EYLES WITHIN SIGHT OF FIFTH TITLE OF YEAR. BOMBAY, India 1996-12-06 \n World number two Rodney Eyles moved within sight of his fifth title of the year on Friday when he hurried in only 40 minutes to the final of the richest squash tournament outside the World Open, the $105, 000 Mahindra International. The Australian brushed aside unseeded Englishman Mark Cairns 15-7 15-6 15-8. Top-seeded Eyles now meets titleholder Peter Nicol of Scotland who overcame Simon Parke of England 15-7 15-12 15-12. Nicol was full of praise for his opponent who has battled testicular cancer to return to the circuit. \" \n He's a remarkably courageous player, \" said Nicol.", + "competitors": [ + "EYLES", + "BOMBAY", + "India", + "Rodney Eyles", + "World Open", + "Mahindra International", + "Australian", + "Englishman", + "Mark Cairns", + "Eyles", + "Peter Nicol", + "Scotland", + "Simon Parke", + "England", + "Nicol", + "Nicol" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SQUASH - EYLWS WITHIN SIGHT OF FIFTH TITLE OF YEAR. BOMVAY, Indis 1996-12-06 \n World number two Rodney Eyes moved within sight of his fifth title of the year on Friday when he hurried in only 40 minutes to the final of the richest squash tournament outside the WWorld Open, the $105, 000 Mahhindra International. The Austalian brushed aside unseeded Englisgman Mark Carns 15-7 15-6 15-8. Top-seeded Elyes now meets titleholder Pteer iNcol of Scoyland who overcame Simon Paarke of Egnland 15-7 15-12 15-12. iNcol was full of praise for his opponent who has battled testicular cancer to return to the circuit. \" \n He's a remarkably courageous player, \" said iNcol.", + "competitors": [ + "EYLES", + "BOMBAY", + "India", + "Rodney Eyles", + "World Open", + "Mahindra International", + "Australian", + "Englishman", + "Mark Cairns", + "Eyles", + "Peter Nicol", + "Scotland", + "Simon Parke", + "England", + "Nicol", + "Nicol" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SQUASH - EYLES WITHIN SIGHT OF FIFTH TITLE OF YEAR. BOMBAY, India 1996-12-06 \n World number two Rodney Eyles moved within sight of his fifth title of the year on Friday when he hurried in only 40 minutes to the final of the richest squash tournament outside the World Open, the $105, 000 Mahindra International. The Australian brushed aside unseeded Englishman Mark Cairns 15-7 15-6 15-8. Top-seeded Eyles now meets titleholder Peter Nicol of Scotland who overcame Simon Parke of England 15-7 15-12 15-12. Nicol was full of praise for his opponent who has battled testicular cancer to return to the circuit. \" \n He's a remarkably courageous player, \" said Nicol.", + "competitors": [ + "Watsco", + "Armstrong Holdings," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "GUNMEN KILL FOUR IN S. AFRICA'S ZULU PROVINCE. DURBAN, South Africa 1996-12-06 \n At least four people have been shot dead in two suspected political attacks in South Africa's volatile Zulu heartland, police said on Friday. A police spokesman said two youths believed to be supporters of President Nelson Mandela's African National Congress (ANC) had been killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at the rural settlement of Izingolweni on KwaZulu-Natal province's south coast on Thursday night. The victims were 18 and 20, he said, adding one other youth had been wounded in the shooting. In another attack, also on the province's south coast on Thursday night, two men were shot dead near Umkomaas. \" We suspect that these killings are linked to politics, \" spokesman Bala Naidoo told Reuters. There had been no arrests. The killings came just hours after violence monitors said they were not optimistic of a peaceful festive season in KwaZulu-Natal and pointed the south coast region where 18 people were massacred last Christmas as one of potential hot spots. They said the recent lull in political feuding could be upset as thousands of migrant workers, some tense with grudges brewed in the cities and keen to settle old scores, flock back to their home villages. More than 14, 000 people have lost their lives in over a decade of political turf wars between the ANC and Zulu Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi's Inkatha Freedom Party in the province.", + "competitors": [ + "S.AFRICA", + "ZULU", + "DURBAN", + "South Africa", + "South Africa", + "Zulu", + "Nelson Mandela", + "African National Congress", + "ANC", + "Izingolweni", + "KwaZulu-Natal", + "Umkomaas", + "Bala Naidoo", + "Reuters", + "KwaZulu-Natal", + "ANC", + "Zulu", + "Mangosuthu Buthelezi", + "Inkatha Freedom Party" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "GUNMEN KILL FOUR IN S. AFRICA'S ZULI PROVINCE. DURBSN, South Afrca 1996-12-06 \n At least four people have been shot dead in two suspected political attacks in South Afrca's volatile Zuou heartland, police said on Friday. A police spokesman said two youths believed to be supporters of President Nelson Mabdela's fArican National Congress (AANNC) had been killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at the rural settlement of Izingolwemi on KwaZuou-Natal province's south coast on Thursday night. The victims were 18 and 20, he said, adding one other youth had been wounded in the shooting. In another attack, also on the province's south coast on Thursday night, two men were shot dead near Umkomazs. \" We suspect that these killings are linked to politics, \" spokesman Balaa Naidoo told Reuterx. There had been no arrests. The killings came just hours after violence monitors said they were not optimistic of a peaceful festive season in KwaZuou-Natal and pointed the south coast region where 18 people were massacred last Christmas as one of potential hot spots. 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A police spokesman said two youths believed to be supporters of President Nelson Mandela's African National Congress (ANC) had been killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at the rural settlement of Izingolweni on KwaZulu-Natal province's south coast on Thursday night. The victims were 18 and 20, he said, adding one other youth had been wounded in the shooting. In another attack, also on the province's south coast on Thursday night, two men were shot dead near Umkomaas. \" We suspect that these killings are linked to politics, \" spokesman Bala Naidoo told Reuters. There had been no arrests. The killings came just hours after violence monitors said they were not optimistic of a peaceful festive season in KwaZulu-Natal and pointed the south coast region where 18 people were massacred last Christmas as one of potential hot spots. 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In a statement Havel, who is recovering from cancer surgery, said: \" Madeleine Albright is a distinguished friend, a tested diplomat, and a true American of fine origins. \" \n \" I look forward to continuing our good relations. . . with the United States and with the first woman ever to hold the position of Secretary of State. I wish her well, \" Havel said in a statement to Reuters. Havel, who helped lead the \" velvet revolution \" that ousted the Communist regime in Prague in 1989, invited Albright, then working for a private foreign policy think tank, to advise his new democratic government in 1990. Havel had a small malignant tumour removed from his lung on Monday and is recovering in hospital. Albright, born Marie Korbelova to a Czechoslovak diplomat in 1937, fled with her family to the United States after the Communists came to power in a coup in 1948. As an academic, Albright studied and lectured on Europe's 20th century problems before becoming U. 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Czech diplomats, seeking to have their country included in the expected expansion of NATO, praised the selection of Albright, known to be a strong supporter of alliance's integration of former Soveit-bloc countries. \" The nomination. . . is a clear signal that one key of the lines of foreign policy will be the strengthening of the trans-Atlantic cooperation, a creation of strategic partnership between Europe and the US, \" Foreign Minister Josef Zieleniec told Reuters. \" (Albright) is a convinced advocate of NATO enlargement and of stabilisation of security structures. \" \n Czech ambassador to the United Nations, Karel Kovanda, told the daily Mlada Fronta Dnes that Albright \" is a little light in our diplomatic heaven, \" but warned against expecting her to exert any influence in favour of the Czechs.", + "competitors": [ + "HAVEL", + "CZECH", + "ALBRIGHT", + "Klara Gajduskova", + "PRAGUE", + "Czech", + "Vaclav Havel", + "Madeleine Albright", + "Czech", + "United States", + "Havel", + "Madeleine Albright", + "American", + "United States", + "Havel", + "Reuters", + "Havel", + "Communist", + "Prague", + "Albright", + "Havel", + "Albright", + "Marie Korbelova", + "Czechoslovak", + "United States", + "Communists", + "Albright", + "Europe", + "U.S.", + "United Nations", + "Czech", + "NATO", + "Albright", + "Soveit-bloc", + "trans-Atlantic", + "Europe", + "US", + "Josef Zieleniec", + "Reuters", + "Albright", + "NATO", + "Czech", + "United Nations", + "Karel Kovanda", + "Mlada Fronta Dnes", + "Albright", + "Czechs" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "HAVE PRAISES CECH NATIVE SLBRIGHT AS FRIEND. Klara Gajduskvoa \n PRAGEU 1996-12-06 \n Cezch President VVaclav Hvel on Friday welcomed the appointment of Madeleine Albrihgt, who is of Cezch extraction, as the United Staets' first woman Secretary of State. In a statement Hvel, who is recovering from cancer surgery, said: \" Madeleine Albrihgt is a distinguished friend, a tested diplomat, and a true Amerucan of fine origins. \" \n \" I look forward to continuing our good relations. . . with the United Staets and with the first woman ever to hold the position of Secretary of State. I wish her well, \" Hvel said in a statement to Reurers. Hvel, who helped lead the \" velvet revolution \" that ousted the CCommunist regime in Pragje in 1989, invited Albfight, then working for a private foreign policy think tank, to advise his new democratic government in 1990. Hvel had a small malignant tumour removed from his lung on Monday and is recovering in hospital. Albfight, born Maarie Korbelova to a Cezchoslovak diplomat in 1937, fled with her family to the United Staets after the CCo,munists came to power in a coup in 1948. As an academic, Albfight studied and lectured on Eufope's 20th century problems before becoming U. S. ambassador to the United Natoins. 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Klara Gajduskova \n PRAGUE 1996-12-06 \n Czech President Vaclav Havel on Friday welcomed the appointment of Madeleine Albright, who is of Czech extraction, as the United States' first woman Secretary of State. In a statement Havel, who is recovering from cancer surgery, said: \" Madeleine Albright is a distinguished friend, a tested diplomat, and a true American of fine origins. \" \n \" I look forward to continuing our good relations. . . with the United States and with the first woman ever to hold the position of Secretary of State. I wish her well, \" Havel said in a statement to Reuters. Havel, who helped lead the \" velvet revolution \" that ousted the Communist regime in Prague in 1989, invited Albright, then working for a private foreign policy think tank, to advise his new democratic government in 1990. Havel had a small malignant tumour removed from his lung on Monday and is recovering in hospital. Albright, born Marie Korbelova to a Czechoslovak diplomat in 1937, fled with her family to the United States after the Communists came to power in a coup in 1948. As an academic, Albright studied and lectured on Europe's 20th century problems before becoming U. S. ambassador to the United Nations. Czech diplomats, seeking to have their country included in the expected expansion of NATO, praised the selection of Albright, known to be a strong supporter of alliance's integration of former Soveit-bloc countries. \" The nomination. . . is a clear signal that one key of the lines of foreign policy will be the strengthening of the trans-Atlantic cooperation, a creation of strategic partnership between Europe and the US, \" Foreign Minister Josef Zieleniec told Reuters. \" (Albright) is a convinced advocate of NATO enlargement and of stabilisation of security structures. \" \n Czech ambassador to the United Nations, Karel Kovanda, told the daily Mlada Fronta Dnes that Albright \" is a little light in our diplomatic heaven, \" but warned against expecting her to exert any influence in favour of the Czechs.", + "competitors": [ + "The LTV", + "Southwest Airlines" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "RADIO ROMANIA AFTERNOON HEALINES AT 4 PM. BUCHAREST 1996-12-06 \n Radio Romania news headlines: \n * The Democratic Convention signed an agreement on government and parliamentary support with its coalition partners the Social Democratic Union and the Hungarian Democratic Union (UDMR). The ceremony was attended by President Emil Constantinescu. * The three parties in the government coalition have committed themselves to a real reform of Romania's economy, Constantinescu said after the ceremony. * The UDMR wants to contribute to social reform and economic revival in Romania, union leader Marko Bela said. * The international airport in Timisoara and the domestic airports in Arad, Oradea and Sibiu were closed due to fog. --Bucharest Newsroom 40-1 3120264", + "competitors": [ + "RADIO ROMANIA", + "BUCHAREST", + "Radio Romania", + "Democratic Convention", + "Social Democratic Union", + "Hungarian Democratic Union", + "UDMR", + "Emil Constantinescu", + "Romania", + "Constantinescu", + "UDMR", + "Romania", + "Marko Bela", + "Timisoara", + "Arad", + "Oradea", + "Sibiu", + "Bucharest Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RADOI ROMANIA AFTERNOON HEALINES AT 4 PM. BCHAREST 1996-12-06 \n aRdio Roania news headlines: \n * The Democratic Conventoin signed an agreement on government and parliamentary support with its coalition partners the SocialDemocratic Union and the Hungarian Democraic Union (UDRM). The ceremony was attended by President Emi Consatntinescu. * The three parties in the government coalition have committed themselves to a real reform of Roania's economy, Consatntinescu said after the ceremony. * The UDRM wants to contribute to social reform and economic revival in Roania, union leader Markko Bela said. * The international airport in Timisaora and the domestic airports in Aad, Oraeda and Aibiu were closed due to fog. --Bucharest Nrwsroom 40-1 3120264", + "competitors": [ + "RADIO ROMANIA", + "BUCHAREST", + "Radio Romania", + "Democratic Convention", + "Social Democratic Union", + "Hungarian Democratic Union", + "UDMR", + "Emil Constantinescu", + "Romania", + "Constantinescu", + "UDMR", + "Romania", + "Marko Bela", + "Timisoara", + "Arad", + "Oradea", + "Sibiu", + "Bucharest Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RADIO ROMANIA AFTERNOON HEALINES AT 4 PM. BUCHAREST 1996-12-06 \n Radio Romania news headlines: \n * The Democratic Convention signed an agreement on government and parliamentary support with its coalition partners the Social Democratic Union and the Hungarian Democratic Union (UDMR). The ceremony was attended by President Emil Constantinescu. * The three parties in the government coalition have committed themselves to a real reform of Romania's economy, Constantinescu said after the ceremony. * The UDMR wants to contribute to social reform and economic revival in Romania, union leader Marko Bela said. * The international airport in Timisoara and the domestic airports in Arad, Oradea and Sibiu were closed due to fog. --Bucharest Newsroom 40-1 3120264", + "competitors": [ + "St. Jude Medical", + "Viacom" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CZECH VICE-PM SEES WIDER DEBATE AT PARTY CONGRESS. PRAGUE 1996-12-06 \n Saturday's national congress of the ruling Czech Civic Democratic Party (ODS) will discuss making the party more efficient and transparent, Foreign Minister and ODS vice-chairman Josef Zieleniec, said on Friday. \" Modernisation and more profesionalism of the party's structure, having financing of the party be more transparent. . . are absolutely fundamental, \" Zieleniec, who is also vice-premier in the government, told Reuters. He said after June general elections in which the ruling three-party coalition lost its parliamentary majority, the ODS executive, led by Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus, had developed proposals on these subjects to present at the congress on Saturday in the Czech second city Brno. \" I am convinced, that the congress will tackle these proposals, \" he said. The ODS, a party in which Klaus often tries to emulate the style of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, has been in control of Czech politics since winning general elections in 1992. Zieleniec in the summer led calls for the party and its leadership to listen to more diverse opinions, a thinly-veiled criticism of Klaus who has spearheaded the country's post-Communist economic reforms. The party, led by the vigorously-confident Klaus, took 32 of 81 seats after late November runoff elections to the new upper house of Czech parliament. But after the first round vote a week before, the ODS had the potential to win as many 79 seats. Klaus and his coalition lost its majority in parliament in June lower house elections after the left-wing opposition consolidated, putting the centre-left Social Democrats in a strong second-place position. --Prague Newsroom 42-2-2423-0003", + "competitors": [ + "CZECH", + "PRAGUE", + "Czech Civic Democratic Party", + "ODS", + "ODS", + "Josef Zieleniec", + "Zieleniec", + "Reuters", + "ODS", + "Vaclav Klaus", + "Czech", + "Brno", + "ODS", + "Klaus", + "British", + "Margaret Thatcher", + "Czech", + "Zieleniec", + "Klaus", + "post-Communist", + "Klaus", + "Czech", + "ODS", + "Klaus", + "Social Democrats", + "Prague Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CEZCH VICE-PM SEES WIDER DEBATE AT PARTY CONGRESS. RPAGUE 1996-12-06 \n Saturday's national congress of the ruling Vzech Civic Dwmocratic Party (DS) will discuss making the party more efficient and transparent, Foreign Minister and DS vice-chairman Josf Zielniec, said on Friday. \" Modernisation and more profesionalism of the party's structure, having financing of the party be more transparent. . . are absolutely fundamental, \" Zielniec, who is also vice-premier in the government, told Rwuters. He said after June general elections in which the ruling three-party coalition lost its parliamentary majority, the DS executive, led by Prime Minister Vaclav Klus, had developed proposals on these subjects to present at the congress on Saturday in the Vzech second city Vrno. \" I am convinced, that the congress will tackle these proposals, \" he said. The DS, a party in which Klqus often tries to emulate the style of former ritish Prime Minister Margaret Thatdher, has been in control of Vzech politics since winning general elections in 1992. Zielniec in the summer led calls for the party and its leadership to listen to more diverse opinions, a thinly-veiled criticism of Klqus who has spearheaded the country's ppost-Communist economic reforms. The party, led by the vigorously-confident Klqus, took 32 of 81 seats after late November runoff elections to the new upper house of Vzech parliament. But after the first round vote a week before, the DS had the potential to win as many 79 seats. 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PRAGUE 1996-12-06 \n Saturday's national congress of the ruling Czech Civic Democratic Party (ODS) will discuss making the party more efficient and transparent, Foreign Minister and ODS vice-chairman Josef Zieleniec, said on Friday. \" Modernisation and more profesionalism of the party's structure, having financing of the party be more transparent. . . are absolutely fundamental, \" Zieleniec, who is also vice-premier in the government, told Reuters. He said after June general elections in which the ruling three-party coalition lost its parliamentary majority, the ODS executive, led by Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus, had developed proposals on these subjects to present at the congress on Saturday in the Czech second city Brno. \" I am convinced, that the congress will tackle these proposals, \" he said. The ODS, a party in which Klaus often tries to emulate the style of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, has been in control of Czech politics since winning general elections in 1992. Zieleniec in the summer led calls for the party and its leadership to listen to more diverse opinions, a thinly-veiled criticism of Klaus who has spearheaded the country's post-Communist economic reforms. The party, led by the vigorously-confident Klaus, took 32 of 81 seats after late November runoff elections to the new upper house of Czech parliament. But after the first round vote a week before, the ODS had the potential to win as many 79 seats. Klaus and his coalition lost its majority in parliament in June lower house elections after the left-wing opposition consolidated, putting the centre-left Social Democrats in a strong second-place position. --Prague Newsroom 42-2-2423-0003", + "competitors": [ + "Barnes & Noble,", + "Alleghany", + "CVS" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "POLAND GOT MONEY FROM POST-WAR SWISS ACCOUNTS. Marcin Grajewski \n WARSAW 1996-12-06 \n Poland said on Friday that Swiss bank accounts, which in many cases belonged to Polish Jews who died in the Holocaust, were used in debt settlements between the two countries after the World War Two. Foreign Minister Dariusz Rosati, unveiling first findings of a special government commission, said that in 1970s the then communist Poland received 460, 000 Swiss francs from the accounts. \" In 1970s, Poland received from unclaimed accounts in Switzerland a sum of 460, 000 francs. What was its right (to the money). . . I do not know, \" Rosati told a news conference. Switzerland stands accused by Senator Alfonse D'Amato, chairman of the powerful U. S. Senate Banking Committee, of agreeing to give money to Poland from unclaimed bank accounts of Polish citizens, as part of an accord on compensating Swiss nationals whose assets had been seized in communist Poland. Many of these citizens were Jews murdered during the war, when Nazi German invaders killed most of Poland's 3. 5 million Jews. Rosati did not say whether the payment in 1970s was part of the 1949 agreement between Warsaw and Switzerland on compensation to Swiss citizens whose assets were seized by the Soviet-imposed communists authorities after World War Two. \" I expect that the commission will finish gathering information within two to three weeks and then more details will be provided, \" Rosati said. Rosati confirmed that the 1949 agreement had provided for granting Switzerland about 53 million francs and most of this sum was repaid with coal exports. He said, however, that Switzerland did get about 16, 000 francs from the so-called \" dead accounts \" as part of the compensation. \" About 16, 000 francs were seized from accounts of four or five Polish citizens, whose data we do not precisely know. The issue is of moral and legal nature, because its financial significance is small, \" Rosati said. Under pressure from international Jewish organisations, Swiss government has devised a plan to pay out millions of dollars in unclaimed bank accounts as a conciliatory gesture toward Holocaust victims. The conservative Radical Democrats (FDP) have said they would ask parliament next week to order Swiss banks to put some 40 million Swiss francs ($31 million) in dormant wealth into a fund earmarked for Jewish groups and charitable organisations. But Swiss banks and the country's Jewish community voiced doubts whether the plan would work.", + "competitors": [ + "POLAND", + "SWISS", + "Marcin Grajewski", + "WARSAW", + "Poland", + "Swiss", + "Polish", + "Jews", + "Holocaust", + "World War Two", + "Dariusz Rosati", + "Poland", + "Swiss", + "Poland", + "Switzerland", + "Rosati", + "Switzerland", + "Alfonse D'Amato", + "U.S.", + "Senate Banking Committee", + "Poland", + "Polish", + "Swiss", + "Poland", + "Jews", + "Nazi German", + "Poland", + "Jews", + "Rosati", + "Warsaw", + "Switzerland", + "Swiss", + "Soviet-imposed", + "World War Two", + "Rosati", + "Rosati", + "Switzerland", + "Switzerland", + "Polish", + "Rosati", + "Jewish", + "Swiss", + "Holocaust", + "Radical Democrats", + "FDP", + "Swiss", + "Swiss", + "Jewish", + "Swiss", + "Jewish" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "POLANND GOT MONEY FROM POST-WAR SSWISS ACCOUNTS. Marcin Grajewski \n WAESAW 1996-12-06 \n Ploand said on Friday that Siwss bank accounts, which in many cases belonged to Pollish Jeews who died in the Holocasut, were used in debt settlements between the two countries after the oWrld War Two. Foreign Minister Dariusz oRsati, unveiling first findings of a special government commission, said that in 1970s the then communist Ploand received 460, 000 Siwss francs from the accounts. \" In 1970s, Ploand received from unclaimed accounts in Switzerlannd a sum of 460, 000 francs. What was its right (to the money). . . I do not know, \" Rowati told a news conference. Switzerlannd stands accused by Senator Alfonse D'Amato, chairman of the powerful U. S. Senate Banknig Committee, of agreeing to give money to Ploand from unclaimed bank accounts of Pollish citizens, as part of an accord on compensating Siwss nationals whose assets had been seized in communist Ploand. Many of these citizens were Jeews murdered during the war, when Nazi Gerrman invaders killed most of Ploand's 3. 5 million Jeews. Rowati did not say whether the payment in 1970s was part of the 1949 agreement between Sarsaw and Switzerlannd on compensation to Siwss citizens whose assets were seized by the Soviet-miposed communists authorities after oWrld War Two. \" I expect that the commission will finish gathering information within two to three weeks and then more details will be provided, \" Rowati said. Rowati confirmed that the 1949 agreement had provided for granting Switzerlannd about 53 million francs and most of this sum was repaid with coal exports. He said, however, that Switzerlannd did get about 16, 000 francs from the so-called \" dead accounts \" as part of the compensation. \" About 16, 000 francs were seized from accounts of four or five Pollish citizens, whose data we do not precisely know. The issue is of moral and legal nature, because its financial significance is small, \" Rowati said. Under pressure from international Jewsih organisations, Siwss government has devised a plan to pay out millions of dollars in unclaimed bank accounts as a conciliatory gesture toward Holocasut victims. The conservative Radicaal Democrats (FP) have said they would ask parliament next week to order Siwss banks to put some 40 million Siwss francs ($31 million) in dormant wealth into a fund earmarked for Jewsih groups and charitable organisations. But Siwss banks and the country's Jewsih community voiced doubts whether the plan would work.", + "competitors": [ + "POLAND", + "SWISS", + "Marcin Grajewski", + "WARSAW", + "Poland", + "Swiss", + "Polish", + "Jews", + "Holocaust", + "World War Two", + "Dariusz Rosati", + "Poland", + "Swiss", + "Poland", + "Switzerland", + "Rosati", + "Switzerland", + "Alfonse D'Amato", + "U.S.", + "Senate Banking Committee", + "Poland", + "Polish", + "Swiss", + "Poland", + "Jews", + "Nazi German", + "Poland", + "Jews", + "Rosati", + "Warsaw", + "Switzerland", + "Swiss", + "Soviet-imposed", + "World War Two", + "Rosati", + "Rosati", + "Switzerland", + "Switzerland", + "Polish", + "Rosati", + "Jewish", + "Swiss", + "Holocaust", + "Radical Democrats", + "FDP", + "Swiss", + "Swiss", + "Jewish", + "Swiss", + "Jewish" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "POLAND GOT MONEY FROM POST-WAR SWISS ACCOUNTS. Marcin Grajewski \n WARSAW 1996-12-06 \n Poland said on Friday that Swiss bank accounts, which in many cases belonged to Polish Jews who died in the Holocaust, were used in debt settlements between the two countries after the World War Two. Foreign Minister Dariusz Rosati, unveiling first findings of a special government commission, said that in 1970s the then communist Poland received 460, 000 Swiss francs from the accounts. \" In 1970s, Poland received from unclaimed accounts in Switzerland a sum of 460, 000 francs. What was its right (to the money). . . I do not know, \" Rosati told a news conference. Switzerland stands accused by Senator Alfonse D'Amato, chairman of the powerful U. S. Senate Banking Committee, of agreeing to give money to Poland from unclaimed bank accounts of Polish citizens, as part of an accord on compensating Swiss nationals whose assets had been seized in communist Poland. Many of these citizens were Jews murdered during the war, when Nazi German invaders killed most of Poland's 3. 5 million Jews. Rosati did not say whether the payment in 1970s was part of the 1949 agreement between Warsaw and Switzerland on compensation to Swiss citizens whose assets were seized by the Soviet-imposed communists authorities after World War Two. \" I expect that the commission will finish gathering information within two to three weeks and then more details will be provided, \" Rosati said. Rosati confirmed that the 1949 agreement had provided for granting Switzerland about 53 million francs and most of this sum was repaid with coal exports. He said, however, that Switzerland did get about 16, 000 francs from the so-called \" dead accounts \" as part of the compensation. \" About 16, 000 francs were seized from accounts of four or five Polish citizens, whose data we do not precisely know. The issue is of moral and legal nature, because its financial significance is small, \" Rosati said. Under pressure from international Jewish organisations, Swiss government has devised a plan to pay out millions of dollars in unclaimed bank accounts as a conciliatory gesture toward Holocaust victims. The conservative Radical Democrats (FDP) have said they would ask parliament next week to order Swiss banks to put some 40 million Swiss francs ($31 million) in dormant wealth into a fund earmarked for Jewish groups and charitable organisations. But Swiss banks and the country's Jewish community voiced doubts whether the plan would work.", + "competitors": [ + "American Eagle Outfitters," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "INTERVIEW - ZYWIEC SEES NO BIG 97 NET RISE. Steven Silber \n WARSAW 1996-12-06 \n Polish brewer Zywiec's 1996 profit slump may last into next year due in part to hefty depreciation charges, but recent high investment should help the firm defend its 10-percent market share, the firm's chief executive said. Company President Jean van Boxmeer told Reuters in an interview on Friday that the firm, whose net profit fell 77 percent in the first 10 months of 1996 despite a 30-percent rise in sales, might only post slightly better profits in 1997 before having a chance to make a more significant turnaround. So far this year Zywiec, whose full name is Zaklady Piwowarskie w Zywcu SA, has netted six million zlotys on sales of 224 million zlotys. It has produced 1. 5 million hectolitres. Van Boxmeer would not say how much higher 1997 profits or market share could be but said sales of leading Polish brewers should rise as the country's young urban professionals gradually switch from vodka to beer. \" The perspective on growth is such that reasonably we can think that somewhere between 65 and 80 litres per year is certainly reachable, \" van Boxmeer said on Polish per-capita beer consumption, currently around 40 litres. He said the 65-80-litre level could be reached in the next ten years and make Poland, with its 40-million population, Europe's third largest beer market after Germany and Britain. Van Boxmeer said Poland's top five brewers, which produce about 55 percent of the country's beer, could all raise market share as some of the numerous small brewers fall to competition from the large brewers with foreign investors. Zywiec is 31. 8-percent owned by Heineken while Carlsberg has the same amount in Okocim. Earlier this year South African Breweries Ltd (SAB) bought strategic stakes in the unlisted Lech and Tychy brewers, which together hold more than 20 percent of the market, and Australia's Brewpole BV has a controlling stake in Poland's larges t brewery, Elbrewery Company Ltd. (EB). Van Boxmeer said the tough competition had prevented Zywiec from raising prices in line with inflation, which had added to the pressure on the firm's margins. He said advertising costs would also increase in the fight for market share. But he said the company's investment of more than $100 million already this decade, largely in production, would help position it to compete with such competitors as brewers from the neighbouring Czech Republic. Some analysts say cheaper but high-quality Czech imports could invade Poland once tariffs for CEFTA countries are lifted in 1998, but van Boxmeer says such a threat might be exaggerated despite the Czech beer market's overcapacity. \" I think Polish consumers in general are quite proud of their beers--and I'm speaking about all the brands--and as we make good beers. . . I think that this fidelity to our beers is a factor which can limit the Czech beers, \" he said. Van Boxmeer said Zywiec had its eye on Okocim, which has said it would start producing Carlsberg beer next year, but that Zywiec's potential production of Heineken was a medium-term possibility rather than a short-term one. He said his firm would be better off concentrating on its leading brand, Zywiec Full Light, which accounts for 85 percent of sales and is the country's largest-selling brand. \" You will not win the war of the Polish beer market with imported international brands, \" van Boxmeer said, adding that Heineken would remain an up-market import in Poland. Van Boxmeer also said Zywiec would be boosted by its recent shedding of soft drinks which only accounted for about three percent of the firm's overall sales and for which 7. 6 million zlotys in provisions had already been made. --Warsaw Newsroom +48 22 653 9700", + "competitors": [ + "ZYWIEC", + "Steven Silber", + "WARSAW", + "Polish", + "Zywiec", + "Jean van Boxmeer", + "Reuters", + "Zywiec", + "Zaklady Piwowarskie w Zywcu SA", + "Van Boxmeer", + "Polish", + "van Boxmeer", + "Polish", + "Poland", + "Europe", + "Germany", + "Britain", + "Van Boxmeer", + "Poland", + "Zywiec", + "Heineken", + "Carlsberg", + "Okocim", + "South African Breweries Ltd", + "SAB", + "Lech", + "Tychy", + "Australia", + "Brewpole BV", + "Poland", + "Elbrewery Company Ltd.", + "EB", + "Van Boxmeer", + "Zywiec", + "Czech Republic", + "Czech", + "Poland", + "CEFTA", + "van Boxmeer", + "Czech", + "Polish", + "Czech", + "Van Boxmeer", + "Zywiec", + "Okocim", + "Carlsberg", + "Zywiec", + "Heineken", + "Zywiec Full Light", + "Polish", + "van Boxmeer", + "Heineken", + "Poland", + "Van Boxmeer", + "Zywiec", + "Warsaw Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "INTERVIEW - YZWIEC SEES NO BIG 97 NET RISE. Steevn Silber \n WARSSAW 1996-12-06 \n Poish brewer Zywieec's 1996 profit slump may last into next year due in part to hefty depreciation charges, but recent high investment should help the firm defend its 10-percent market share, the firm's chief executive said. Company President Jean vna Boxmeer told eRuters in an interview on Friday that the firm, whose net profit fell 77 percent in the first 10 months of 1996 despite a 30-percent rise in sales, might only post slightly better profits in 1997 before having a chance to make a more significant turnaround. So far this year Zywieec, whose full name is Zaklady Piwowardkie w Zywcu SA, has netted six million zlotys on sales of 224 million zlotys. It has produced 1. 5 million hectolitres. VVan Boxjeer would not say how much higher 1997 profits or market share could be but said sales of leading Poish brewers should rise as the country's young urban professionals gradually switch from vodka to beer. \" The perspective on growth is such that reasonably we can think that somewhere between 65 and 80 litres per year is certainly reachable, \" van Boxxmeer said on Poish per-capita beer consumption, currently around 40 litres. He said the 65-80-litre level could be reached in the next ten years and make oPland, with its 40-million population, Europee's third largest beer market after Gerrmany and Brittain. VVan Boxjeer said oPland's top five brewers, which produce about 55 percent of the country's beer, could all raise market share as some of the numerous small brewers fall to competition from the large brewers with foreign investors. Zywieec is 31. 8-percent owned by Heinneken while Carlsbefg has the same amount in Okociim. Earlier this year South Africcan Breweries Ltd (SAV) bought strategic stakes in the unlisted Lecch and Tycchy brewers, which together hold more than 20 percent of the market, and Austraila's Brewpole V has a controlling stake in oPland's larges t brewery, Ellbrewery Company Ltd. (EBB). VVan Boxjeer said the tough competition had prevented Zywieec from raising prices in line with inflation, which had added to the pressure on the firm's margins. He said advertising costs would also increase in the fight for market share. But he said the company's investment of more than $100 million already this decade, largely in production, would help position it to compete with such competitors as brewers from the neighbouring Czecch Repub;ic. Some analysts say cheaper but high-quality Czecch imports could invade oPland once tariffs for CETA countries are lifted in 1998, but van Boxxmeer says such a threat might be exaggerated despite the Czecch beer market's overcapacity. \" I think Poish consumers in general are quite proud of their beers--and I'm speaking about all the brands--and as we make good beers. . . I think that this fidelity to our beers is a factor which can limit the Czecch beers, \" he said. VVan Boxjeer said Zywieec had its eye on Okociim, which has said it would start producing Carlsbefg beer next year, but that Zywieec's potential production of Heinneken was a medium-term possibility rather than a short-term one. He said his firm would be better off concentrating on its leading brand, Zywieec Full Light, which accounts for 85 percent of sales and is the country's largest-selling brand. \" You will not win the war of the Poish beer market with imported international brands, \" van Boxxmeer said, adding that Heinneken would remain an up-market import in oPland. VVan Boxjeer also said Zywieec would be boosted by its recent shedding of soft drinks which only accounted for about three percent of the firm's overall sales and for which 7. 6 million zlotys in provisions had already been made. --Warsaw Nesroom +48 22 653 9700", + "competitors": [ + "ZYWIEC", + "Steven Silber", + "WARSAW", + "Polish", + "Zywiec", + "Jean van Boxmeer", + "Reuters", + "Zywiec", + "Zaklady Piwowarskie w Zywcu SA", + "Van Boxmeer", + "Polish", + "van Boxmeer", + "Polish", + "Poland", + "Europe", + "Germany", + "Britain", + "Van Boxmeer", + "Poland", + "Zywiec", + "Heineken", + "Carlsberg", + "Okocim", + "South African Breweries Ltd", + "SAB", + "Lech", + "Tychy", + "Australia", + "Brewpole BV", + "Poland", + "Elbrewery Company Ltd.", + "EB", + "Van Boxmeer", + "Zywiec", + "Czech Republic", + "Czech", + "Poland", + "CEFTA", + "van Boxmeer", + "Czech", + "Polish", + "Czech", + "Van Boxmeer", + "Zywiec", + "Okocim", + "Carlsberg", + "Zywiec", + "Heineken", + "Zywiec Full Light", + "Polish", + "van Boxmeer", + "Heineken", + "Poland", + "Van Boxmeer", + "Zywiec", + "Warsaw Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "INTERVIEW - ZYWIEC SEES NO BIG 97 NET RISE. Steven Silber \n WARSAW 1996-12-06 \n Polish brewer Zywiec's 1996 profit slump may last into next year due in part to hefty depreciation charges, but recent high investment should help the firm defend its 10-percent market share, the firm's chief executive said. Company President Jean van Boxmeer told Reuters in an interview on Friday that the firm, whose net profit fell 77 percent in the first 10 months of 1996 despite a 30-percent rise in sales, might only post slightly better profits in 1997 before having a chance to make a more significant turnaround. So far this year Zywiec, whose full name is Zaklady Piwowarskie w Zywcu SA, has netted six million zlotys on sales of 224 million zlotys. It has produced 1. 5 million hectolitres. Van Boxmeer would not say how much higher 1997 profits or market share could be but said sales of leading Polish brewers should rise as the country's young urban professionals gradually switch from vodka to beer. \" The perspective on growth is such that reasonably we can think that somewhere between 65 and 80 litres per year is certainly reachable, \" van Boxmeer said on Polish per-capita beer consumption, currently around 40 litres. He said the 65-80-litre level could be reached in the next ten years and make Poland, with its 40-million population, Europe's third largest beer market after Germany and Britain. Van Boxmeer said Poland's top five brewers, which produce about 55 percent of the country's beer, could all raise market share as some of the numerous small brewers fall to competition from the large brewers with foreign investors. Zywiec is 31. 8-percent owned by Heineken while Carlsberg has the same amount in Okocim. Earlier this year South African Breweries Ltd (SAB) bought strategic stakes in the unlisted Lech and Tychy brewers, which together hold more than 20 percent of the market, and Australia's Brewpole BV has a controlling stake in Poland's larges t brewery, Elbrewery Company Ltd. (EB). Van Boxmeer said the tough competition had prevented Zywiec from raising prices in line with inflation, which had added to the pressure on the firm's margins. He said advertising costs would also increase in the fight for market share. But he said the company's investment of more than $100 million already this decade, largely in production, would help position it to compete with such competitors as brewers from the neighbouring Czech Republic. Some analysts say cheaper but high-quality Czech imports could invade Poland once tariffs for CEFTA countries are lifted in 1998, but van Boxmeer says such a threat might be exaggerated despite the Czech beer market's overcapacity. \" I think Polish consumers in general are quite proud of their beers--and I'm speaking about all the brands--and as we make good beers. . . I think that this fidelity to our beers is a factor which can limit the Czech beers, \" he said. Van Boxmeer said Zywiec had its eye on Okocim, which has said it would start producing Carlsberg beer next year, but that Zywiec's potential production of Heineken was a medium-term possibility rather than a short-term one. He said his firm would be better off concentrating on its leading brand, Zywiec Full Light, which accounts for 85 percent of sales and is the country's largest-selling brand. \" You will not win the war of the Polish beer market with imported international brands, \" van Boxmeer said, adding that Heineken would remain an up-market import in Poland. Van Boxmeer also said Zywiec would be boosted by its recent shedding of soft drinks which only accounted for about three percent of the firm's overall sales and for which 7. 6 million zlotys in provisions had already been made. --Warsaw Newsroom +48 22 653 9700", + "competitors": [ + "Georgia-Pacific", + "Textron", + "ABM Industries" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "UK - US open skies talks end, no date to restart. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n The UK Department of Transport on Friday said that the latest round of \" open skies \" talks with the U. S. had ended with no deal on liberalising the transatlantic flight market and no date set for when talks would restart. A spokesman for the DOT told Reuters \" We have had talks towards concluding a new air service agreement which would produce liberalisation. . . useful progress was made on a number of issues, but not all. No date has been set for further talks. \"", + "competitors": [ + "UK", + "US", + "LONDON", + "UK", + "Department of Transport", + "U.S.", + "DOT", + "Reuters" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "KUK - S open skies talks end, no date to restart. LONODN 1996-12-06 \n The KUK Dpartment of Transport on Friday said that the latest round of \" open skies \" talks with the U. S. had ended with no deal on liberalising the transatlantic flight market and no date set for when talks would restart. A spokesman for the DOOT told Rueters \" We have had talks towards concluding a new air service agreement which would produce liberalisation. . . useful progress was made on a number of issues, but not all. No date has been set for further talks. \"", + "competitors": [ + "UK", + "US", + "LONDON", + "UK", + "Department of Transport", + "U.S.", + "DOT", + "Reuters" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "UK - US open skies talks end, no date to restart. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n The UK Department of Transport on Friday said that the latest round of \" open skies \" talks with the U. S. had ended with no deal on liberalising the transatlantic flight market and no date set for when talks would restart. A spokesman for the DOT told Reuters \" We have had talks towards concluding a new air service agreement which would produce liberalisation. . . useful progress was made on a number of issues, but not all. No date has been set for further talks. \"", + "competitors": [ + "Hub Group", + "Mercury General", + "Scotts" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Tambang Timah at $15. 575 in London. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n PT Tambang Timah closed at $15. 575 per GDR in London on Friday. It recorded the day's low of $15. 475 and the day's high of $15. 725. It closed at $15. 80 on Thursday. One Global Depository Receipt represents 10 common shares. --Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364", + "competitors": [ + "Tambang Timah", + "London", + "LONDON", + "PT Tambang Timah", + "London", + "Jakarta" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Tambang Timaah at $15. 575 in Londpn. LONDDON 1996-12-07 \n PT Tambang Timaah closed at $15. 575 per GDR in Londpn on Friday. It recorded the day's low of $15. 475 and the day's high of $15. 725. It closed at $15. 80 on Thursday. One Global Depository Receipt represents 10 common shares. --aJkarta newsroom +6221 384-6364", + "competitors": [ + "Tambang Timah", + "London", + "LONDON", + "PT Tambang Timah", + "London", + "Jakarta" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Tambang Timah at $15. 575 in London. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n PT Tambang Timah closed at $15. 575 per GDR in London on Friday. It recorded the day's low of $15. 475 and the day's high of $15. 725. It closed at $15. 80 on Thursday. One Global Depository Receipt represents 10 common shares. --Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364", + "competitors": [ + "Cooper Tire & Rubber", + "Murphy Oil", + "American Eagle Outfitters," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Telkom at $35 in London. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) closed at $35 in London on Friday. It recorded the day's low of $34. 475 and the day's high of $35. 375. Its previous close on Thursday as $35. 63. One ADS represents 20 ordinary shares--Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364.", + "competitors": [ + "Telkom", + "London", + "LONDON", + "PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia", + "Telkom", + "London", + "ADS", + "Jakarta" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Telkoom at $35 in Lnodon. LNDON 1996-12-07 \n PT Telekoumnikasi Indonesia (Telkoom) closed at $35 in Lnodon on Friday. It recorded the day's low of $34. 475 and the day's high of $35. 375. Its previous close on Thursday as $35. 63. One ADDS represents 20 ordinary shares--Jakartta newsroom +6221 384-6364.", + "competitors": [ + "Telkom", + "London", + "LONDON", + "PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia", + "Telkom", + "London", + "ADS", + "Jakarta" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Telkom at $35 in London. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) closed at $35 in London on Friday. It recorded the day's low of $34. 475 and the day's high of $35. 375. Its previous close on Thursday as $35. 63. One ADS represents 20 ordinary shares--Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364.", + "competitors": [ + "Alleghany", + "R.R. Donnelley & Sons", + "Amtran," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Woman charged over N. Ireland arms find. BELFAST 1996-12-06 \n A woman was charged on Friday with terrorist offences after three Irish Republican Army mortar bombs were found in a Belfast house, police said. Police said the bombs were found hidden with incendiaries and ammunition that were blocked up behind a kitchen wall. The 35-year-old woman was charged with possession of explosives with intent to endanger life and making a house available for the purpose of terrorism, police said. She will appear in court on Saturday. Her name was not released. Security forces said the bombs may have been intended for use in a pre-Christmas bombing campaign by the guerrilla group that is battling to oust Britain from Northern Ireland.", + "competitors": [ + "N. Ireland", + "BELFAST", + "Irish Republican Army", + "Belfast", + "Britain", + "Northern Ireland" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Woman charged over N. Irelaand arms find. BELFSST 1996-12-06 \n A woman was charged on Friday with terrorist offences after three Irsh Republican Army mortar bombs were found in a Belfats house, police said. Police said the bombs were found hidden with incendiaries and ammunition that were blocked up behind a kitchen wall. The 35-year-old woman was charged with possession of explosives with intent to endanger life and making a house available for the purpose of terrorism, police said. She will appear in court on Saturday. Her name was not released. Security forces said the bombs may have been intended for use in a pre-Christmas bombing campaign by the guerrilla group that is battling to oust Gritain from Nortthern Ireland.", + "competitors": [ + "N. 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Security forces said the bombs may have been intended for use in a pre-Christmas bombing campaign by the guerrilla group that is battling to oust Britain from Northern Ireland.", + "competitors": [ + "PepsiCo", + "Atmel" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Britain sets conditions to clear American alliance. Edna Fernandes \n LONDON 1996-12-06 \n The British government warned Friday that it would refer the proposed trans-Atlantic alliance between British Airways Plc and American Airlines to Britain's Monopolies and Mergers Commission unless the carriers complied with a number of conditions. Trade and Industry Secretary Ian Lang added that even if the conditions were met by both airlines, final clearance would hinge on an open skies deal between Britain and the United States to liberalise trans-Atlantic air traffic, which would create greater competition on the routes. Lang said he supported conditions proposed by Britain's Office of Fair Trading, which was asked to examine the case last month. \" I agree. . . that without suitable undertakings the alliance would be likely to lead to a significant loss of actual and potential passengers, on those routes where BA and AA currently compete and for all passengers on the trans-Atlantic market route between the UK and U. S. , \" he said. His comments came just minutes after the latest set of open skies talks ended in London with no deal signed. Industry sources said there was no new date for fresh talks and blamed the deadlock on uncertainty over whether the British Airways-American deal would be cleared. The conditions for clearance of the alliance were that British Airways and American drop 168 slots at London Heathrow airport, the busiest in Europe. American's parent, AMR Corp. , said it did not view the terms as a \" deal breaker. \" \n However, it called the conditions \" more severe \" than those imposed by other regulatory authorities on similar airline alliances. British Airways's initial response was that \" unconditional divestiture of slots is unprecedented and if done it must be on the basis of fair market value. \" \n It added that it would be \" prepared to take reasonable steps to assist the introduction of additional competition. \" \n The government also wants British Airways to drop a clause in its agreement with USAir that bars it from competing on trans-Atlantic routes, and said both British Airways and American should be prepared to reduce services on the London to Dallas-Fort Worth route in the event that a new entrant wishes to enter. It also suggested losing some slots on the London-to-Boston route. The Office of Fair Trade called for British Airways / American to allow third-party access to their joint frequent flyer programme where the applicant does not have access to an equivalent programme. Lang said responses should be made to the Office of Fair Trading by Jan. 10, 1997.", + "competitors": [ + "Britain", + "American", + "Edna Fernandes", + "LONDON", + "British", + "trans-Atlantic", + "British Airways Plc", + "American Airlines", + "Britain", + "Monopolies and Mergers Commission", + "Trade and Industry", + "Ian Lang", + "Britain", + "United States", + "trans-Atlantic", + "Lang", + "Britain", + "Office of Fair Trading", + "BA", + "AA", + "trans-Atlantic", + "UK", + "U.S.", + "London", + "British Airways-American", + "British Airways", + "American", + "London Heathrow", + "Europe", + "American", + "AMR Corp.", + "British Airways", + "British Airways", + "USAir", + "trans-Atlantic", + "British Airways", + "American", + "London", + "Dallas-Fort Worth", + "London-to-Boston", + "Office of Fair Trade", + "British Airways", + "American", + "Lang", + "Office of Fair Trading" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Gritain sets conditions to clear Amreican alliance. Edna Fernsndes \n LONNDON 1996-12-06 \n The ritish government warned Friday that it would refer the proposed trasn-Atlantic alliance between ritish Airways Plc and Amreican Airlines to Gritain's Monopolies ad Mergers Commission unless the carriers complied with a number of conditions. Trade and Indstry Secretary Ian Laang added that even if the conditions were met by both airlines, final clearance would hinge on an open skies deal between Gritain and the United tates to liberalise trasn-Atlantic air traffic, which would create greater competition on the routes. Lang said he supported conditions proposed by Gritain's Offfice of Fair Trading, which was asked to examine the case last month. \" I agree. . . that without suitable undertakings the alliance would be likely to lead to a significant loss of actual and potential passengers, on those routes where VA and AA currently compete and for all passengers on the trasn-Atlantic market route between the K and U. S. , \" he said. His comments came just minutes after the latest set of open skies talks ended in Kondon with no deal signed. Industry sources said there was no new date for fresh talks and blamed the deadlock on uncertainty over whether the ritish Airways-Amreican deal would be cleared. The conditions for clearance of the alliance were that ritish Airways and Amreican drop 168 slots at Kondon Heathrow airport, the busiest in Eurpe. Amreican's parent, AR Corp. , said it did not view the terms as a \" deal breaker. \" \n However, it called the conditions \" more severe \" than those imposed by other regulatory authorities on similar airline alliances. ritish Airways's initial response was that \" unconditional divestiture of slots is unprecedented and if done it must be on the basis of fair market value. \" \n It added that it would be \" prepared to take reasonable steps to assist the introduction of additional competition. \" \n The government also wants ritish Airways to drop a clause in its agreement with USiAr that bars it from competing on trasn-Atlantic routes, and said both ritish Airways and Amreican should be prepared to reduce services on the Kondon to Dzllas-Fort Worth route in the event that a new entrant wishes to enter. It also suggested losing some slots on the Kondon-to-Boston route. The Offiec of Fair Trade called for ritish Airways / Amreican to allow third-party access to their joint frequent flyer programme where the applicant does not have access to an equivalent programme. Lang said responses should be made to the Offfice of Fair Trading by Jan. 10, 1997.", + "competitors": [ + "Britain", + "American", + "Edna Fernandes", + "LONDON", + "British", + "trans-Atlantic", + "British Airways Plc", + "American Airlines", + "Britain", + "Monopolies and Mergers Commission", + "Trade and Industry", + "Ian Lang", + "Britain", + "United States", + "trans-Atlantic", + "Lang", + "Britain", + "Office of Fair Trading", + "BA", + "AA", + "trans-Atlantic", + "UK", + "U.S.", + "London", + "British Airways-American", + "British Airways", + "American", + "London Heathrow", + "Europe", + "American", + "AMR Corp.", + "British Airways", + "British Airways", + "USAir", + "trans-Atlantic", + "British Airways", + "American", + "London", + "Dallas-Fort Worth", + "London-to-Boston", + "Office of Fair Trade", + "British Airways", + "American", + "Lang", + "Office of Fair Trading" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Britain sets conditions to clear American alliance. Edna Fernandes \n LONDON 1996-12-06 \n The British government warned Friday that it would refer the proposed trans-Atlantic alliance between British Airways Plc and American Airlines to Britain's Monopolies and Mergers Commission unless the carriers complied with a number of conditions. Trade and Industry Secretary Ian Lang added that even if the conditions were met by both airlines, final clearance would hinge on an open skies deal between Britain and the United States to liberalise trans-Atlantic air traffic, which would create greater competition on the routes. Lang said he supported conditions proposed by Britain's Office of Fair Trading, which was asked to examine the case last month. \" I agree. . . that without suitable undertakings the alliance would be likely to lead to a significant loss of actual and potential passengers, on those routes where BA and AA currently compete and for all passengers on the trans-Atlantic market route between the UK and U. S. , \" he said. His comments came just minutes after the latest set of open skies talks ended in London with no deal signed. Industry sources said there was no new date for fresh talks and blamed the deadlock on uncertainty over whether the British Airways-American deal would be cleared. The conditions for clearance of the alliance were that British Airways and American drop 168 slots at London Heathrow airport, the busiest in Europe. American's parent, AMR Corp. , said it did not view the terms as a \" deal breaker. \" \n However, it called the conditions \" more severe \" than those imposed by other regulatory authorities on similar airline alliances. British Airways's initial response was that \" unconditional divestiture of slots is unprecedented and if done it must be on the basis of fair market value. \" \n It added that it would be \" prepared to take reasonable steps to assist the introduction of additional competition. \" \n The government also wants British Airways to drop a clause in its agreement with USAir that bars it from competing on trans-Atlantic routes, and said both British Airways and American should be prepared to reduce services on the London to Dallas-Fort Worth route in the event that a new entrant wishes to enter. It also suggested losing some slots on the London-to-Boston route. The Office of Fair Trade called for British Airways / American to allow third-party access to their joint frequent flyer programme where the applicant does not have access to an equivalent programme. Lang said responses should be made to the Office of Fair Trading by Jan. 10, 1997.", + "competitors": [ + "Tenet Healthcare" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Med oil products mostly lower as Elf strike ends. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Mediterranean oil products were steady to mostly lower on Friday after Elf refinery workers voted to end their nine-day strike. Gas oil erased Thursday's gains, plunging $5. 50 a tonne in line with the screen. Volume was very thin and market remained long, with premiums down $1 at about high cif quotes +$0. 50 basis Genoa. \" \n The sharp moves on the screen make everyone nervous, \" a trader said. Trades were discussed in 0. 2, 0. 5 and one percent heating oil into Syria and Lebanon and there were fresh inquiries from France and Spain for low sulphur diesel. Interest remains focussed on a tender by India for a second purchase of high speed diesel for January delivery. Fuel oil lost ground sharply with weaker crude, but also suffered from some pricing pressure. High sulphur cracked fuel lost about $3 to $109-111 fob Med with several cargoes threatening to overhang the market. The chance of material heading north, talked earlier this week, may be in jeopardy now since American fuel oil is expected to head transatlantic following outages at two coking units in the U. S. Up to 165, 000 tonnes of fuel will have to find a new home and with the arbitrage from the U. S. to Europe open Rotterdam is a prime candidate. Low sulphur prices were lower with cif Med pegged in the mid to low $140s. Gasoline prices fell after striking Elf refinery workers voted to go back to work, traders said. But an open arbitrage to the U. S. and tight Italian supplies after Elf scooped up Med material over the last week, continued to underpin prices into next week.", + "competitors": [ + "Med", + "Elf", + "LONDON", + "Mediterranean", + "Elf", + "Genoa", + "Syria", + "Lebanon", + "France", + "Spain", + "India", + "Med", + "American", + "U.S", + "U.S.", + "Europe", + "Rotterdam", + "cif Med", + "Elf", + "U.S.", + "Italian", + "Elf", + "Med" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Mdd oil products mostly lower as Elr strike ends. OLNDON 1996-12-06 \n Mdditerranean oil products were steady to mostly lower on Friday after Elr refinery workers voted to end their nine-day strike. Gas oil erased Thursday's gains, plunging $5. 50 a tonne in line with the screen. Volume was very thin and market remained long, with premiums down $1 at about high cif quotes +$0. 50 basis Geoa. \" \n The sharp moves on the screen make everyone nervous, \" a trader said. Trades were discussed in 0. 2, 0. 5 and one percent heating oil into Syra and Oebanon and there were fresh inquiries from Frrance and Spaih for low sulphur diesel. Interest remains focussed on a tender by Inia for a second purchase of high speed diesel for January delivery. Fuel oil lost ground sharply with weaker crude, but also suffered from some pricing pressure. High sulphur cracked fuel lost about $3 to $109-111 fob Mdd with several cargoes threatening to overhang the market. The chance of material heading north, talked earlier this week, may be in jeopardy now since Americna fuel oil is expected to head transatlantic following outages at two coking units in the U. S. Up to 165, 000 tonnes of fuel will have to find a new home and with the arbitrage from the U. S. to Erope open Rotetrdam is a prime candidate. Low sulphur prices were lower with cif Mdd pegged in the mid to low $140s. Gasoline prices fell after striking Elr refinery workers voted to go back to work, traders said. But an open arbitrage to the U. S. and tight Iatlian supplies after Elr scooped up Mdd material over the last week, continued to underpin prices into next week.", + "competitors": [ + "Med", + "Elf", + "LONDON", + "Mediterranean", + "Elf", + "Genoa", + "Syria", + "Lebanon", + "France", + "Spain", + "India", + "Med", + "American", + "U.S", + "U.S.", + "Europe", + "Rotterdam", + "cif Med", + "Elf", + "U.S.", + "Italian", + "Elf", + "Med" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Med oil products mostly lower as Elf strike ends. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Mediterranean oil products were steady to mostly lower on Friday after Elf refinery workers voted to end their nine-day strike. Gas oil erased Thursday's gains, plunging $5. 50 a tonne in line with the screen. Volume was very thin and market remained long, with premiums down $1 at about high cif quotes +$0. 50 basis Genoa. \" \n The sharp moves on the screen make everyone nervous, \" a trader said. Trades were discussed in 0. 2, 0. 5 and one percent heating oil into Syria and Lebanon and there were fresh inquiries from France and Spain for low sulphur diesel. Interest remains focussed on a tender by India for a second purchase of high speed diesel for January delivery. Fuel oil lost ground sharply with weaker crude, but also suffered from some pricing pressure. High sulphur cracked fuel lost about $3 to $109-111 fob Med with several cargoes threatening to overhang the market. The chance of material heading north, talked earlier this week, may be in jeopardy now since American fuel oil is expected to head transatlantic following outages at two coking units in the U. S. Up to 165, 000 tonnes of fuel will have to find a new home and with the arbitrage from the U. S. to Europe open Rotterdam is a prime candidate. Low sulphur prices were lower with cif Med pegged in the mid to low $140s. Gasoline prices fell after striking Elf refinery workers voted to go back to work, traders said. But an open arbitrage to the U. S. and tight Italian supplies after Elf scooped up Med material over the last week, continued to underpin prices into next week.", + "competitors": [ + "Exide Technologies", + "Lennar" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "New meningitis scare hits Britain. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n A boy has died from meningitis and a girl from the same school has contracted the disease in the second such scare to hit Britain in as many weeks, health authorities said on Friday. The 16-year-old who attended Sale Grammar School in the northern England city of Manchester died less than a day after becoming ill. The 15-year-old girl is also suffering from the disease and hospital officials described her condition as serious. \" At the moment there is no evidence the two cases are linked. However, we are assuming they are as a precaution for the time being, \" a spokeswoman said. The more than 1, 260 students at the school are being given antibiotics as a precaution. Wales grappled with its own cluster of meningitis cases on a university campus in Cardiff. At least two people have died and hundreds have been vaccinated in an effort to contain the virus. In Scotland, eight people have died and hundreds more are fighting a widespread food-poisoning outbreak. A health authority spokeswoman said 78 people suspected of having the disease, including 64 confirmed cases, were still being treated. Three were listed in poor condition. More than 290 people have reported symptoms in Lanarkshire county, the worst-hit area, since the outbreak first came to light after people ate tainted meat pies at a pensioners' lunch.", + "competitors": [ + "Britain", + "LONDON", + "Britain", + "Sale Grammar School", + "England", + "Manchester", + "Wales", + "Cardiff", + "Scotland", + "Lanarkshire" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "New meningitis scare hits Brotain. LOBDON 1996-12-06 \n A boy has died from meningitis and a girl from the same school has contracted the disease in the second such scare to hit Brotain in as many weeks, health authorities said on Friday. The 16-year-old who attended Sale Grammar School in the northern Englandd city of Machester died less than a day after becoming ill. The 15-year-old girl is also suffering from the disease and hospital officials described her condition as serious. \" At the moment there is no evidence the two cases are linked. However, we are assuming they are as a precaution for the time being, \" a spokeswoman said. The more than 1, 260 students at the school are being given antibiotics as a precaution. Waels grappled with its own cluster of meningitis cases on a university campus in Cardidf. At least two people have died and hundreds have been vaccinated in an effort to contain the virus. In Scoltand, eight people have died and hundreds more are fighting a widespread food-poisoning outbreak. A health authority spokeswoman said 78 people suspected of having the disease, including 64 confirmed cases, were still being treated. Three were listed in poor condition. More than 290 people have reported symptoms in Laanrkshire county, the worst-hit area, since the outbreak first came to light after people ate tainted meat pies at a pensioners' lunch.", + "competitors": [ + "Britain", + "LONDON", + "Britain", + "Sale Grammar School", + "England", + "Manchester", + "Wales", + "Cardiff", + "Scotland", + "Lanarkshire" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "New meningitis scare hits Britain. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n A boy has died from meningitis and a girl from the same school has contracted the disease in the second such scare to hit Britain in as many weeks, health authorities said on Friday. The 16-year-old who attended Sale Grammar School in the northern England city of Manchester died less than a day after becoming ill. The 15-year-old girl is also suffering from the disease and hospital officials described her condition as serious. \" At the moment there is no evidence the two cases are linked. However, we are assuming they are as a precaution for the time being, \" a spokeswoman said. The more than 1, 260 students at the school are being given antibiotics as a precaution. Wales grappled with its own cluster of meningitis cases on a university campus in Cardiff. At least two people have died and hundreds have been vaccinated in an effort to contain the virus. In Scotland, eight people have died and hundreds more are fighting a widespread food-poisoning outbreak. A health authority spokeswoman said 78 people suspected of having the disease, including 64 confirmed cases, were still being treated. Three were listed in poor condition. More than 290 people have reported symptoms in Lanarkshire county, the worst-hit area, since the outbreak first came to light after people ate tainted meat pies at a pensioners' lunch.", + "competitors": [ + "Delta Air Lines" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Major's office - Conservatives still have majority. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n British Prime Minister John Major's office said on Friday that rebel Conservative MP Sir John Gorst had not \" resigned the whip \" (quit the parliamentary party) and the government still had a majority in the 651-seat parliament. \" He (Gorst) isreserving the right not to cooperate, but he has not resigned the whip. The government still has a majority, \" a spokesman from Major's office in Downing Street said. Gorst's office said later the MP would not feel himself obliged to vote with the government. He said at one point during a press conference: \" I have seen my whip (party manager) for next week which, of course, doesn't mean very much to me now. \" \n Before Gorst's statement, Major had a one-seat majority in the 651-seat House of Commons lower house of parliament. In his formal statement, Gorst said: \" I am today withdrawing my cooperation from the government and shall not treat the \" whip' as either a summons to attend the House of Commons or as placing me under any obligation to vote as advised. \" \n Gorst resigned over a hospital closure in his constituency.", + "competitors": [ + "Major", + "Conservatives", + "LONDON", + "British", + "John Major", + "Conservative", + "John Gorst", + "Gorst", + "Major", + "Downing Street", + "Gorst", + "Gorst", + "Major", + "House of Commons", + "Gorst", + "House of Commons", + "Gorst" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Maojr's office - Conservativse still have majority. LONDIN 1996-12-06 \n Briitish Prime Minister John Maojr's office said on Friday that rebel Conservatve MP Sir Jogn Gosrt had not \" resigned the whip \" (quit the parliamentary party) and the government still had a majority in the 651-seat parliament. \" He (Gosrt) isreserving the right not to cooperate, but he has not resigned the whip. The government still has a majority, \" a spokesman from Maojr's office in Dwning Street said. Gosrt's office said later the MP would not feel himself obliged to vote with the government. He said at one point during a press conference: \" I have seen my whip (party manager) for next week which, of course, doesn't mean very much to me now. \" \n Before Gosrt's statement, Maojr had a one-seat majority in the 651-seat House o fCommons lower house of parliament. In his formal statement, Gosrt said: \" I am today withdrawing my cooperation from the government and shall not treat the \" whip' as either a summons to attend the House o fCommons or as placing me under any obligation to vote as advised. \" \n Gosrt resigned over a hospital closure in his constituency.", + "competitors": [ + "Major", + "Conservatives", + "LONDON", + "British", + "John Major", + "Conservative", + "John Gorst", + "Gorst", + "Major", + "Downing Street", + "Gorst", + "Gorst", + "Major", + "House of Commons", + "Gorst", + "House of Commons", + "Gorst" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Major's office - Conservatives still have majority. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n British Prime Minister John Major's office said on Friday that rebel Conservative MP Sir John Gorst had not \" resigned the whip \" (quit the parliamentary party) and the government still had a majority in the 651-seat parliament. \" He (Gorst) isreserving the right not to cooperate, but he has not resigned the whip. The government still has a majority, \" a spokesman from Major's office in Downing Street said. Gorst's office said later the MP would not feel himself obliged to vote with the government. He said at one point during a press conference: \" I have seen my whip (party manager) for next week which, of course, doesn't mean very much to me now. \" \n Before Gorst's statement, Major had a one-seat majority in the 651-seat House of Commons lower house of parliament. In his formal statement, Gorst said: \" I am today withdrawing my cooperation from the government and shall not treat the \" whip' as either a summons to attend the House of Commons or as placing me under any obligation to vote as advised. \" \n Gorst resigned over a hospital closure in his constituency.", + "competitors": [ + "Kerr-McGee" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Electronic Data bags flight data contract. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Information technology firm Electronic Data Systems said on Friday it had bagged a contract for the first air traffic control project being funded under the Private Finance Initiative. In a statement, EDS said the contract would be in the region of 50 million stg. The contract involved upgrading the flight data processing system at the Oceanic Control Centre in Prestwick in south west Scotland for National Air Traffic Services Ltd (NATS), subsidiary of the Civil Aviation Authority. The system is responsible for the control of aircraft flying transatlantic routes from Europe and North America. The system, which would use satellite technology, is scheduled to enter service in 2000. --London Newsroom +44-171-542 7717", + "competitors": [ + "Electronic Data", + "LONDON", + "Electronic Data Systems", + "Private Finance Initiative", + "EDS", + "Oceanic Control Centre", + "Prestwick", + "Scotland", + "National Air Traffic Services Ltd", + "NATS", + "Civil Aviation Authority", + "Europe", + "North America", + "London Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Electronkc Data bags flight data contract. LONDOB 1996-12-06 \n Information technology firm Electronkc Data Systems said on Friday it had bagged a contract for the first air traffic control project being funded under the Private Finance Iintiative. In a statement, ESD said the contract would be in the region of 50 million stg. The contract involved upgrading the flight data processing system at the Oceanicc Control Centre in Pfestwick in south west Scotlnad for Natonal Air Traffic Services Ltd (ANTS), subsidiary of the Civil Aviation Auuthority. The system is responsible for the control of aircraft flying transatlantic routes from Eurpe and Notth America. The system, which would use satellite technology, is scheduled to enter service in 2000. --Lonon Newsroom +44-171-542 7717", + "competitors": [ + "Electronic Data", + "LONDON", + "Electronic Data Systems", + "Private Finance Initiative", + "EDS", + "Oceanic Control Centre", + "Prestwick", + "Scotland", + "National Air Traffic Services Ltd", + "NATS", + "Civil Aviation Authority", + "Europe", + "North America", + "London Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Electronic Data bags flight data contract. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n Information technology firm Electronic Data Systems said on Friday it had bagged a contract for the first air traffic control project being funded under the Private Finance Initiative. In a statement, EDS said the contract would be in the region of 50 million stg. The contract involved upgrading the flight data processing system at the Oceanic Control Centre in Prestwick in south west Scotland for National Air Traffic Services Ltd (NATS), subsidiary of the Civil Aviation Authority. The system is responsible for the control of aircraft flying transatlantic routes from Europe and North America. The system, which would use satellite technology, is scheduled to enter service in 2000. --London Newsroom +44-171-542 7717", + "competitors": [ + "Guidant", + "Tesoro Petroleum" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "RTRS - Cricket - Play restarts in Australia-West Indies match. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n Play restarted in the first World Series limited overs match between West Indies and Australia after a rain delay of 50 minutes on Friday. West Indies resumed their innings on 53 for two with opener Sherwin Campbell on 25 and Shivnarine Chanderpaul 10. Rain earlier delayed the start of play by 30 minutes. --Sydney Newsroom 61-2 9373-1800", + "competitors": [ + "RTRS", + "Australia-West Indies", + "MELBOURNE", + "World Series", + "West Indies", + "Australia", + "West Indies", + "Sherwin Campbell", + "Shivnarine Chanderpaul", + "Sydney Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RRS - Cricket - Play restarts in AAustraliaW-est Indies match. MLBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n Play restarted in the first World Serirs limited overs match between Wesst Indies and AAustralia after a rain delay of 50 minutes on Friday. Wesst Indies resumed their innings on 53 for two with opener Sherwni Campbell on 25 and Sihvnarine Chanderpaul 10. Rain earlier delayed the start of play by 30 minutes. --Syddney Newsroom 61-2 9373-1800", + "competitors": [ + "RTRS", + "Australia-West Indies", + "MELBOURNE", + "World Series", + "West Indies", + "Australia", + "West Indies", + "Sherwin Campbell", + "Shivnarine Chanderpaul", + "Sydney Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RTRS - Cricket - Play restarts in Australia-West Indies match. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 \n Play restarted in the first World Series limited overs match between West Indies and Australia after a rain delay of 50 minutes on Friday. West Indies resumed their innings on 53 for two with opener Sherwin Campbell on 25 and Shivnarine Chanderpaul 10. Rain earlier delayed the start of play by 30 minutes. --Sydney Newsroom 61-2 9373-1800", + "competitors": [ + "Reebok International", + "Beverly Enterprises," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Cricket - Pakistan beat New Zealand by 46 runs. SIALKOT, Pakistan 1996-12-06 \n Pakistan beat New Zealand by 46 runs on Friday to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match one-day series. Scores: Pakistan 277-9, New Zealand 231", + "competitors": [ + "Pakistan", + "New Zealand", + "SIALKOT", + "Pakistan", + "Pakistan", + "New Zealand", + "Pakistan", + "New Zealand" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Cricket - Paiistann beat Ndw Zealand by 46 runs. IALKOT, Paiistann 1996-12-06 \n Paiistann beat Ndw Zealand by 46 runs on Friday to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match one-day series. Scores: Paiistann 277-9, Ndw Zealand 231", + "competitors": [ + "Pakistan", + "New Zealand", + "SIALKOT", + "Pakistan", + "Pakistan", + "New Zealand", + "Pakistan", + "New Zealand" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Cricket - Pakistan beat New Zealand by 46 runs. SIALKOT, Pakistan 1996-12-06 \n Pakistan beat New Zealand by 46 runs on Friday to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match one-day series. Scores: Pakistan 277-9, New Zealand 231", + "competitors": [ + "The Black & Decker", + "Unisource Energy", + "Citigroup," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Manitoba Pork forward contract PM prices - Dec 6. WINNIPEG 1996-12-06 \n Manitoba Pork closing forward contract prices in Canadian dollars per hundred lbs (Cwt) for Dec 6 including minimum guaranteed price--\n CONTRACT PREVIOUS CLOSE PM CLOSE PM CLOSING RANGE \n DATE PM CLOSE FIXED MINIMUM AT 1230 CST \n Feb 97 79. 94 79. 67 75. 55 77. 01-81. 80 \n Mar 97 76. 37 76. 12 72. 02 73. 47-78. 24 \n Apr 97 74. 13 74. 69 70. 59 72. 04-76. 81 \n May 97 76. 51 77. 07 72. 97 74. 42-79. 19 \n Jun 97 77. 53 77. 24 73. 17 74. 62-79. 35 \n Jul 97 74. 45 74. 01 69. 95 71. 39-76. 12 \n Aug 97 72. 41 72. 07 68. 01 69. 45-74. 18 \n Sep 97 69. 18 69. 24 65. 17 66. 61-71. 34 \n Oct 97 68. 00 68. 05 63. 98 65. 43-70. 16 \n Nov 97 68. 00 68. 05 63. 98 65. 43-70. 16 \n Note: Manitoba Government Price Index (C$per cwt) - \n Dec 4 87. 16 \n Manitoba's Hog Price Range: 84. 00-86. 00 per cwt \n CAN / U. S. DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE: 1. 3570 \n Source: Manitoba Pork. ((Winnipeg bureau 204-947-3548))", + "competitors": [ + "Manitoba Pork", + "WINNIPEG", + "Manitoba Pork", + "Canadian", + "CST", + "Manitoba", + "C$", + "Manitoba", + "CAN", + "U.S.", + "Manitoba Pork", + "Winnipeg" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Mannitoba Pork forward contract PM prices - Dec 6. WINNPIEG 1996-12-06 \n Mannitoba Pork closing forward contract prices in Canadiaan dollars per hundred lbs (Cwt) for Dec 6 including minimum guaranteed price--\n CONTRACT PREVIOUS CLOSE PM CLOSE PM CLOSING RANGE \n DATE PM CLOSE FIXED MINIMUM AT 1230 CDT \n Feb 97 79. 94 79. 67 75. 55 77. 01-81. 80 \n Mar 97 76. 37 76. 12 72. 02 73. 47-78. 24 \n Apr 97 74. 13 74. 69 70. 59 72. 04-76. 81 \n May 97 76. 51 77. 07 72. 97 74. 42-79. 19 \n Jun 97 77. 53 77. 24 73. 17 74. 62-79. 35 \n Jul 97 74. 45 74. 01 69. 95 71. 39-76. 12 \n Aug 97 72. 41 72. 07 68. 01 69. 45-74. 18 \n Sep 97 69. 18 69. 24 65. 17 66. 61-71. 34 \n Oct 97 68. 00 68. 05 63. 98 65. 43-70. 16 \n Nov 97 68. 00 68. 05 63. 98 65. 43-70. 16 \n Note: Maniotba Government Price Index (Cper cwt) - \n Dec 4 87. 16 \n Maniotba's Hog Price Range: 84. 00-86. 00 per cwt \n CNA / U. S. DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE: 1. 3570 \n Source: Mannitoba Pork. ((Winnkpeg bureau 204-947-3548))", + "competitors": [ + "Manitoba Pork", + "WINNIPEG", + "Manitoba Pork", + "Canadian", + "CST", + "Manitoba", + "C$", + "Manitoba", + "CAN", + "U.S.", + "Manitoba Pork", + "Winnipeg" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Manitoba Pork forward contract PM prices - Dec 6. WINNIPEG 1996-12-06 \n Manitoba Pork closing forward contract prices in Canadian dollars per hundred lbs (Cwt) for Dec 6 including minimum guaranteed price--\n CONTRACT PREVIOUS CLOSE PM CLOSE PM CLOSING RANGE \n DATE PM CLOSE FIXED MINIMUM AT 1230 CST \n Feb 97 79. 94 79. 67 75. 55 77. 01-81. 80 \n Mar 97 76. 37 76. 12 72. 02 73. 47-78. 24 \n Apr 97 74. 13 74. 69 70. 59 72. 04-76. 81 \n May 97 76. 51 77. 07 72. 97 74. 42-79. 19 \n Jun 97 77. 53 77. 24 73. 17 74. 62-79. 35 \n Jul 97 74. 45 74. 01 69. 95 71. 39-76. 12 \n Aug 97 72. 41 72. 07 68. 01 69. 45-74. 18 \n Sep 97 69. 18 69. 24 65. 17 66. 61-71. 34 \n Oct 97 68. 00 68. 05 63. 98 65. 43-70. 16 \n Nov 97 68. 00 68. 05 63. 98 65. 43-70. 16 \n Note: Manitoba Government Price Index (C$per cwt) - \n Dec 4 87. 16 \n Manitoba's Hog Price Range: 84. 00-86. 00 per cwt \n CAN / U. S. DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE: 1. 3570 \n Source: Manitoba Pork. ((Winnipeg bureau 204-947-3548))", + "competitors": [ + "Maxtor", + "3M", + "Automatic Data Processing," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Canadian West Coast Vessel Loadings - CWB. WINNIPEG 1996-12-06 \n The Canadian Wheat Board reported six ships loading, 10 waiting and four due at the Canadian West Coast, as of Friday. The longest wait to load on the West Coast was 13 days. Two ship loaded in Thunder Bay, one waited and seven were due. Two ships loaded on the East Coast, three waited to load, six were due. Port Loading Waiting \n Vancouver 5 7 \n Prince Rupert 1 3 \n ((Gilbert Le Gras 204 947 3548))", + "competitors": [ + "Canadian", + "West Coast", + "CWB", + "WINNIPEG", + "Canadian Wheat Board", + "Canadian", + "West Coast", + "West Coast", + "Thunder Bay", + "East Coast", + "Vancouver", + "Prince Rupert", + "Gilbert Le Gras" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Cansdian Westt Coast Vessel Loadings - DWB. WINNIPGE 1996-12-06 \n The Cansdian Wheat Board reported six ships loading, 10 waiting and four due at the Cansdian Westt Coast, as of Friday. The longest wait to load on the Westt Coast was 13 days. Two ship loaded in Ghunder Bay, one waited and seven were due. Two ships loaded on the East Coast, three waited to load, six were due. Port Loading Waiting \n Vanocuver 5 7 \n Prince Rupetr 1 3 \n ((Gilbert LLe Gras 204 947 3548))", + "competitors": [ + "Canadian", + "West Coast", + "CWB", + "WINNIPEG", + "Canadian Wheat Board", + "Canadian", + "West Coast", + "West Coast", + "Thunder Bay", + "East Coast", + "Vancouver", + "Prince Rupert", + "Gilbert Le Gras" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Canadian West Coast Vessel Loadings - CWB. WINNIPEG 1996-12-06 \n The Canadian Wheat Board reported six ships loading, 10 waiting and four due at the Canadian West Coast, as of Friday. The longest wait to load on the West Coast was 13 days. Two ship loaded in Thunder Bay, one waited and seven were due. Two ships loaded on the East Coast, three waited to load, six were due. Port Loading Waiting \n Vancouver 5 7 \n Prince Rupert 1 3 \n ((Gilbert Le Gras 204 947 3548))", + "competitors": [ + "M & T Bank", + "Puget Energy" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "New York timecharter fixtures - Dec 6. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n No new fixtures reported from New York. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640", + "competitors": [ + "New York", + "NEW YORK", + "New York", + "New York Commodities Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "New Yokr timecharter fixtures - Dec 6. NE YORK 1996-12-06 \n No new fixtures reported from New Yokr. --New Yokr Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640", + "competitors": [ + "New York", + "NEW YORK", + "New York", + "New York Commodities Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "New York timecharter fixtures - Dec 6. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n No new fixtures reported from New York. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640", + "competitors": [ + "Vishay Intertechnology" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "New York coal / ore / scrap fixtures - Dec 6. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n ORE - Maritime Queen 70, 000 tonnes Dampier / Kaohsiung 20-30/12 $5. 25 fio 35, 000 / 30, 000 China Steel. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640", + "competitors": [ + "New York", + "NEW YORK", + "Maritime Queen", + "Dampier", + "Kaohsiung", + "China Steel", + "New York Commodities Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "New Yofk coal / ore / scrap fixtures - Dec 6. NEW YRK 1996-12-06 \n ORE - Maritiem Queen 70, 000 tonnes Damppier / Kaihsiung 20-30/12 $5. 25 fio 35, 000 / 30, 000 China teel. --New Yofk Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640", + "competitors": [ + "New York", + "NEW YORK", + "Maritime Queen", + "Dampier", + "Kaohsiung", + "China Steel", + "New York Commodities Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "New York coal / ore / scrap fixtures - Dec 6. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n ORE - Maritime Queen 70, 000 tonnes Dampier / Kaohsiung 20-30/12 $5. 25 fio 35, 000 / 30, 000 China Steel. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640", + "competitors": [ + "Abbott Laboratories", + "Teradyne", + "American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Clean tankers fixtures and enquiries - 2321 GMT. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n FIXTURES - \n WESTERN HEMISPHERE - \n Danila 28. 5 16/12 Caribs / up W224 Mobil. --New York Commodities Desk, 212-859-1640", + "competitors": [ + "GMT", + "NEW YORK", + "WESTERN HEMISPHERE", + "Danila", + "Caribs", + "Mobil", + "New York Commodities Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Clean tankers fixtures and enquiries - 2321 MGT. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n FIXTURES - \n WESTERN HEMISPHEE - \n Danial 28. 5 16/12 Csribs / up W224 Jobil. --Nrw York Commodities Desk, 212-859-1640", + "competitors": [ + "GMT", + "NEW YORK", + "WESTERN HEMISPHERE", + "Danila", + "Caribs", + "Mobil", + "New York Commodities Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Clean tankers fixtures and enquiries - 2321 GMT. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n FIXTURES - \n WESTERN HEMISPHERE - \n Danila 28. 5 16/12 Caribs / up W224 Mobil. --New York Commodities Desk, 212-859-1640", + "competitors": [ + "Northwest Airlines" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Dirty tanker fixtures and enquiries - 2317 GMT. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n MIDEAST / RED SEA - \n Thai Resource 264 31/12 Ras Tanura / Red Sea W46. 50 Mobil. MEDITERRANEAN - \n Lula I 85 25/12 Sidi Kreir / Augusta W100 Exxon. Spetses 139 17/12 Sidi Kreir / Augusta W97. 50 Exxon. Mesipia 77. 5 17/12 Bajaia / Fos W105 Exxon. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640", + "competitors": [ + "GMT", + "NEW YORK", + "MIDEAST", + "RED SEA", + "Thai Resource", + "Ras Tanura", + "Red Sea", + "Mobil", + "MEDITERRANEAN", + "Lula I", + "Sidi Kreir", + "Augusta", + "Exxon", + "Spetses", + "Sidi Kreir", + "Augusta", + "Exxon", + "Mesipia", + "Bajaia", + "Fos", + "Exxon", + "New York Commodities Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Dirty tanker fixtures and enquiries - 2317 GM. NEW YORJ 1996-12-06 \n MIDEAWT / RED EA - \n Thi Resource 264 31/12 Ras Tnaura / Red Seea W46. 50 Mobi.. MEDITERRANEA - \n Ljla I 85 25/12 Skdi Kreir / Augusat W100 Dxxon. Sptses 139 17/12 Skdi Kreir / Augusat W97. 50 Dxxon. esipia 77. 5 17/12 Bauaia / Foos W105 Dxxon. --NewYork Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640", + "competitors": [ + "GMT", + "NEW YORK", + "MIDEAST", + "RED SEA", + "Thai Resource", + "Ras Tanura", + "Red Sea", + "Mobil", + "MEDITERRANEAN", + "Lula I", + "Sidi Kreir", + "Augusta", + "Exxon", + "Spetses", + "Sidi Kreir", + "Augusta", + "Exxon", + "Mesipia", + "Bajaia", + "Fos", + "Exxon", + "New York Commodities Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Dirty tanker fixtures and enquiries - 2317 GMT. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n MIDEAST / RED SEA - \n Thai Resource 264 31/12 Ras Tanura / Red Sea W46. 50 Mobil. MEDITERRANEAN - \n Lula I 85 25/12 Sidi Kreir / Augusta W100 Exxon. Spetses 139 17/12 Sidi Kreir / Augusta W97. 50 Exxon. Mesipia 77. 5 17/12 Bajaia / Fos W105 Exxon. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640", + "competitors": [ + "SunTrust Banks", + "Farmland Industries", + "Mellon Financial" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NYC Jan refunding has its 1st Euro floating rate. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n New York City on Friday said that it planned a $775 million refunding for January that will include its first floating rate issue of taxable debt for European investors. A city official, who declined to be named, explained that Goldman, Sachs, which this summer was demoted to the second tier of the syndicate, proposed the floating rate issue and as a result was promoted to book runner for this offering. By selling the floating rate debt, the city hopes to establish a benchmark, the city official said, adding that it needed a large deal to accomplish this objective. The city in late June sold its first issue of Euronotes, a strategy that it says saved it $500, 000 in interest costs, and it has been trying to build on this strategy of expanding the pool of potential investors since then. In November, New York City said it became the first U. S. municipality to offer bonds for sale in European markets by competitive bidding as it listed taxable bonds on the London Stock Exchange. The refunding planned for January also includes a $475 million tax-exempt offering. No specific date in January has been selected for the debt sale, the official added. --Joan Gralla, 212-859-1654", + "competitors": [ + "NYC", + "Euro", + "NEW YORK", + "New York City", + "European", + "Goldman , Sachs", + "Euronotes", + "New York City", + "U.S.", + "European", + "London Stock Exchange", + "Joan Gralla" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NYD Jan refunding has its 1st Euor floating rate. NEEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n New York Citt on Friday said that it planned a $775 million refunding for January that will include its first floating rate issue of taxable debt for Euorpean investors. A city official, who declined to be named, explained that Goldman, Sachs, which this summer was demoted to the second tier of the syndicate, proposed the floating rate issue and as a result was promoted to book runner for this offering. By selling the floating rate debt, the city hopes to establish a benchmark, the city official said, adding that it needed a large deal to accomplish this objective. The city in late June sold its first issue of Euornotes, a strategy that it says saved it $500, 000 in interest costs, and it has been trying to build on this strategy of expanding the pool of potential investors since then. In November, New York Citt said it became the first U. S. municipality to offer bonds for sale in Euorpean markets by competitive bidding as it listed taxable bonds on the London Stock Exdhange. The refunding planned for January also includes a $475 million tax-exempt offering. No specific date in January has been selected for the debt sale, the official added. --Joan GGralla, 212-859-1654", + "competitors": [ + "NYC", + "Euro", + "NEW YORK", + "New York City", + "European", + "Goldman , Sachs", + "Euronotes", + "New York City", + "U.S.", + "European", + "London Stock Exchange", + "Joan Gralla" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NYC Jan refunding has its 1st Euro floating rate. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n New York City on Friday said that it planned a $775 million refunding for January that will include its first floating rate issue of taxable debt for European investors. A city official, who declined to be named, explained that Goldman, Sachs, which this summer was demoted to the second tier of the syndicate, proposed the floating rate issue and as a result was promoted to book runner for this offering. By selling the floating rate debt, the city hopes to establish a benchmark, the city official said, adding that it needed a large deal to accomplish this objective. The city in late June sold its first issue of Euronotes, a strategy that it says saved it $500, 000 in interest costs, and it has been trying to build on this strategy of expanding the pool of potential investors since then. In November, New York City said it became the first U. S. municipality to offer bonds for sale in European markets by competitive bidding as it listed taxable bonds on the London Stock Exchange. The refunding planned for January also includes a $475 million tax-exempt offering. No specific date in January has been selected for the debt sale, the official added. --Joan Gralla, 212-859-1654", + "competitors": [ + "Henry Schein", + "Convergys" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "USDA gross cutout hide and offal value. DES MOINES 1996-12-06 \n The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter steer for Friday was estimated at $9. 54 per cwt live, dn 0. 05 when compared to Thursday's value. - USDA", + "competitors": [ + "USDA", + "DES MOINES", + "USDA" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "UDA gross cutout hide and offal value. DEES MOINES 1996-12-06 \n The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter steer for Friday was estimated at $9. 54 per cwt live, dn 0. 05 when compared to Thursday's value. - UDA", + "competitors": [ + "USDA", + "DES MOINES", + "USDA" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "USDA gross cutout hide and offal value. DES MOINES 1996-12-06 \n The hide and offal value from a typical slaughter steer for Friday was estimated at $9. 54 per cwt live, dn 0. 05 when compared to Thursday's value. - USDA", + "competitors": [ + "Perini", + "Anthem,", + "Bausch & Lomb" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Wall St speculates about Santa Fe savior. Brendan Intindola \n NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n Homestake Mining Co tops Wall Street's list as the most likely white knight buyer for Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp if Santa Fe rejects unsolicited suitor Newmont Mining Corp. Santa Fe is so far mum on the more than $2 billion stock swap takeover proposal from Newmont, announced Thursday. Wall Street, since the bid, has speculated that any deal between Newmont and Santa Fe would be a \" bear hug, \" or a reluctantly negotiated agreement where the buyer is not necessarily a friendly suitor. Newmont said the companies have had previous contact, though declined to detail the encounters. Analysts predict Santa Fe will go to the highest bidder, and that if a rival buyer is found, Newmont may not be able to match its offer. They said the Santa Fe deal, which includes desirable Nevada mining territory, would only payoff for Newmont longer term. Newmont, in fact, will not benefit from the Santa Fe acquisition on an earnings basis for at least two years, which also limits its capacity to raise its offer. Any deal, friendly or hostile, would almost assuredly be a stock swap, which is necessary to preserve the tax-free, pooling-of-interest accounting, they said. Analysts and arbitrageurs immediately ruled out Barrick Gold Corp and Bre-X Minerals Ltd as Santa Fe saviors because they are locked in negotiations over their splitting Indonesia's Busang vast gold deposit. Placer Dome Inc too was considered unlikley because it is focusing on geographic expansion in areas that do match Santa Fe's Nevada, South America and Central Asia presence, they said. A Homestake spokesman was not immediately available to comment on speculation that it tops the list. Homestake, based in San Francisco, operates gold mines in the United States, Australia, Chile and Canada. Earnings in 1995 were $0. 22 per share, or $30. 3 million, on revenues of $746. 3 million. Santa Fe is headquartered Albuquerque, N. M. and reported 1995 earnings of $0. 30 per share, or $40 million, on revenues of $350 million. Santa Fe has mining and exploration operations in Nevada, California, Montana, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Chile, Kazakstan, Mexico and Ghana. PaineWebber analyst Marc Cohen said he lowered his rating on Newmont to neutral from attractive today because if Newmont merged with Santa Fe, investors would have to wait until the second half of 1998 to realize earnings accretion. \" I think Homestake could come in as a white knight, but how much is someone willing to come in above the Newmont number. One would have to outbid by at least 15 percent, but there is going to be a (Santa Fe) deal with someone, \" he said. \" Longer term, two to three years out, (a Newmont - Santa Fe deal) is positive, it does all the right things. But in the near-term it is, at worst, neutral, \" the analyst added. Newmont proposed to Santa Fe a stock-swap merger at a ratio of 0. 33 Newmont shares for each Santa Fe shares. In Friday New York Stock Exchange trade, Newmonth was off 1/2 to 46-5/8 while Santa Fe added 1/4 to 15-1/8. \" Newmont said it wants to discuss a friendly deal with Santa Fe, which is almost always a euphemism for' We have more money in our pocket, ' \" said an arb, referring to a possible sweetened bid from Newmont. Two other arbs called Newmont's move a \" a 32 cent bid \" because there is no formal tender offer, only the proposal letter \" mailed \" to Santa Fe's board. --Wall Street Desk, 212-859-1734.", + "competitors": [ + "Wall St", + "Santa Fe", + "Brendan Intindola", + "NEW YORK", + "Homestake Mining Co", + "Wall Street", + "Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont Mining Corp", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Wall Street", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Nevada", + "Newmont", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Barrick Gold Corp", + "Bre-X Minerals Ltd", + "Santa Fe", + "Indonesia", + "Busang", + "Placer Dome Inc", + "Santa Fe", + "Nevada", + "South America", + "Central Asia", + "Homestake", + "Homestake", + "San Francisco", + "United States", + "Australia", + "Chile", + "Canada", + "Santa Fe", + "Albuquerque", + "N.M.", + "Santa Fe", + "Nevada", + "California", + "Montana", + "Canada", + "Brazil", + "Australia", + "Chile", + "Kazakstan", + "Mexico", + "Ghana", + "PaineWebber", + "Marc Cohen", + "Newmont", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Homestake", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "New York Stock Exchange", + "Newmonth", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Wall Street Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Sall St speculates about Snata Fe savior. Berndan Intindola \n NEW YOKR 1996-12-06 \n Ho,estake Mning Co tops Sall Street's list as the most likely white knight buyer for Snata Fe Pacific Gold Corp if Snata Fe rejects unsolicited suitor Newmnt Mining Corp. Snata Fe is so far mum on the more than $2 billion stock swap takeover proposal from NNeewmont, announced Thursday. Sall Street, since the bid, has speculated that any deal between NNeewmont and Snata Fe would be a \" bear hug, \" or a reluctantly negotiated agreement where the buyer is not necessarily a friendly suitor. NNeewmont said the companies have had previous contact, though declined to detail the encounters. Analysts predict Snata Fe will go to the highest bidder, and that if a rival buyer is found, NNeewmont may not be able to match its offer. They said the Snata Fe deal, which includes desirable Nevaada mining territory, would only payoff for NNeewmont longer term. NNeewmont, in fact, will not benefit from the Snata Fe acquisition on an earnings basis for at least two years, which also limits its capacity to raise its offer. Any deal, friendly or hostile, would almost assuredly be a stock swap, which is necessary to preserve the tax-free, pooling-of-interest accounting, they said. Analysts and arbitrageurs immediately ruled out Barrick Golc Corp and Bre-X Monerals Ltd as Snata Fe saviors because they are locked in negotiations over their splitting Indonesi's Buasng vast gold deposit. Placer Dome Innc too was considered unlikley because it is focusing on geographic expansion in areas that do match Snata Fe's Nevaada, South Amreica and Cetral Asia presence, they said. A Ho,estake spokesman was not immediately available to comment on speculation that it tops the list. Ho,estake, based in San Fracnisco, operates gold mines in the Uniteed States, Austraila, Cile and Canaad. Earnings in 1995 were $0. 22 per share, or $30. 3 million, on revenues of $746. 3 million. Snata Fe is headquartered Abuquerque, N. M. and reported 1995 earnings of $0. 30 per share, or $40 million, on revenues of $350 million. Snata Fe has mining and exploration operations in Nevaada, Calfornia, oMntana, Canaad, Brazzil, Austraila, Cile, Kazaksttan, Mexuco and Ghanaa. PaineWebbeer analyst Marc Cojen said he lowered his rating on NNeewmont to neutral from attractive today because if NNeewmont merged with Snata Fe, investors would have to wait until the second half of 1998 to realize earnings accretion. \" I think Ho,estake could come in as a white knight, but how much is someone willing to come in above the NNeewmont number. One would have to outbid by at least 15 percent, but there is going to be a (Snata Fe) deal with someone, \" he said. \" Longer term, two to three years out, (a NNeewmont - Snata Fe deal) is positive, it does all the right things. But in the near-term it is, at worst, neutral, \" the analyst added. NNeewmont proposed to Snata Fe a stock-swap merger at a ratio of 0. 33 NNeewmont shares for each Snata Fe shares. In Friday New York Stocck Exchange trade, NNeewmonth was off 1/2 to 46-5/8 while Snata Fe added 1/4 to 15-1/8. \" NNeewmont said it wants to discuss a friendly deal with Snata Fe, which is almost always a euphemism for' We have more money in our pocket, ' \" said an arb, referring to a possible sweetened bid from NNeewmont. Two other arbs called NNeewmont's move a \" a 32 cent bid \" because there is no formal tender offer, only the proposal letter \" mailed \" to Snata Fe's board. --Sall Street Desk, 212-859-1734.", + "competitors": [ + "Wall St", + "Santa Fe", + "Brendan Intindola", + "NEW YORK", + "Homestake Mining Co", + "Wall Street", + "Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont Mining Corp", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Wall Street", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Nevada", + "Newmont", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Barrick Gold Corp", + "Bre-X Minerals Ltd", + "Santa Fe", + "Indonesia", + "Busang", + "Placer Dome Inc", + "Santa Fe", + "Nevada", + "South America", + "Central Asia", + "Homestake", + "Homestake", + "San Francisco", + "United States", + "Australia", + "Chile", + "Canada", + "Santa Fe", + "Albuquerque", + "N.M.", + "Santa Fe", + "Nevada", + "California", + "Montana", + "Canada", + "Brazil", + "Australia", + "Chile", + "Kazakstan", + "Mexico", + "Ghana", + "PaineWebber", + "Marc Cohen", + "Newmont", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Homestake", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "New York Stock Exchange", + "Newmonth", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Newmont", + "Newmont", + "Santa Fe", + "Wall Street Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Wall St speculates about Santa Fe savior. Brendan Intindola \n NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n Homestake Mining Co tops Wall Street's list as the most likely white knight buyer for Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp if Santa Fe rejects unsolicited suitor Newmont Mining Corp. Santa Fe is so far mum on the more than $2 billion stock swap takeover proposal from Newmont, announced Thursday. Wall Street, since the bid, has speculated that any deal between Newmont and Santa Fe would be a \" bear hug, \" or a reluctantly negotiated agreement where the buyer is not necessarily a friendly suitor. Newmont said the companies have had previous contact, though declined to detail the encounters. Analysts predict Santa Fe will go to the highest bidder, and that if a rival buyer is found, Newmont may not be able to match its offer. They said the Santa Fe deal, which includes desirable Nevada mining territory, would only payoff for Newmont longer term. Newmont, in fact, will not benefit from the Santa Fe acquisition on an earnings basis for at least two years, which also limits its capacity to raise its offer. Any deal, friendly or hostile, would almost assuredly be a stock swap, which is necessary to preserve the tax-free, pooling-of-interest accounting, they said. Analysts and arbitrageurs immediately ruled out Barrick Gold Corp and Bre-X Minerals Ltd as Santa Fe saviors because they are locked in negotiations over their splitting Indonesia's Busang vast gold deposit. Placer Dome Inc too was considered unlikley because it is focusing on geographic expansion in areas that do match Santa Fe's Nevada, South America and Central Asia presence, they said. A Homestake spokesman was not immediately available to comment on speculation that it tops the list. Homestake, based in San Francisco, operates gold mines in the United States, Australia, Chile and Canada. Earnings in 1995 were $0. 22 per share, or $30. 3 million, on revenues of $746. 3 million. Santa Fe is headquartered Albuquerque, N. M. and reported 1995 earnings of $0. 30 per share, or $40 million, on revenues of $350 million. Santa Fe has mining and exploration operations in Nevada, California, Montana, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Chile, Kazakstan, Mexico and Ghana. PaineWebber analyst Marc Cohen said he lowered his rating on Newmont to neutral from attractive today because if Newmont merged with Santa Fe, investors would have to wait until the second half of 1998 to realize earnings accretion. \" I think Homestake could come in as a white knight, but how much is someone willing to come in above the Newmont number. One would have to outbid by at least 15 percent, but there is going to be a (Santa Fe) deal with someone, \" he said. \" Longer term, two to three years out, (a Newmont - Santa Fe deal) is positive, it does all the right things. But in the near-term it is, at worst, neutral, \" the analyst added. Newmont proposed to Santa Fe a stock-swap merger at a ratio of 0. 33 Newmont shares for each Santa Fe shares. In Friday New York Stock Exchange trade, Newmonth was off 1/2 to 46-5/8 while Santa Fe added 1/4 to 15-1/8. \" Newmont said it wants to discuss a friendly deal with Santa Fe, which is almost always a euphemism for' We have more money in our pocket, ' \" said an arb, referring to a possible sweetened bid from Newmont. Two other arbs called Newmont's move a \" a 32 cent bid \" because there is no formal tender offer, only the proposal letter \" mailed \" to Santa Fe's board. --Wall Street Desk, 212-859-1734.", + "competitors": [ + "TMP Worldwide", + "Paccar" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Russ Berrie president to retire in July. OAKLAND, N. J. 1996-12-06 \n Russ Berrie and Co Inc said on Friday that A. Curts Cooke will retire as president and chief operating officer effective July 1, 1997. Cooke will provide consulting services to the company through July 1, 1998, and will continue to serve as a director, the toy and gift maker said.", + "competitors": [ + "Russ Berrie", + "OAKLAND", + "N.J.", + "Russ Berrie and Co Inc", + "A. Curts Cooke", + "Cooke" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Russ Berie president to retire in July. OAAKLAND, N. J. 1996-12-06 \n Russ Berie and Co Inc said on Friday that A. Curts Cokoe will retire as president and chief operating officer effective July 1, 1997. Vooke will provide consulting services to the company through July 1, 1998, and will continue to serve as a director, the toy and gift maker said.", + "competitors": [ + "Russ Berrie", + "OAKLAND", + "N.J.", + "Russ Berrie and Co Inc", + "A. Curts Cooke", + "Cooke" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Russ Berrie president to retire in July. OAKLAND, N. J. 1996-12-06 \n Russ Berrie and Co Inc said on Friday that A. Curts Cooke will retire as president and chief operating officer effective July 1, 1997. Cooke will provide consulting services to the company through July 1, 1998, and will continue to serve as a director, the toy and gift maker said.", + "competitors": [ + "Bethlehem Steel" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Multinational commander going back to east Zaire. Jonathan Wright \n NAIROBI 1996-12-06 \n The Canadian general in charge of a multinational force for eastern Zaire said on Friday he was going back to Zaire for more information about the plight of about 165, 000 Rwandan refugees adrift in the countryside. Lieutenant-General Maurice Baril told a news conference in Nairobi his main concern was for a large group of about 150, 000 refugees living off the land in a valley about 65 km (40 miles) west of the eastern city of Goma. If he decided it was necessary and safe for the aircrew, he would not hesitate to order airdrops of food for the refugees, even against the wishes of the government in Kinshasa and the Zairean rebels who control much of eastern Zaire, he said. \" Tomorrow I'm going into Rwanda and my intention is to go across into eastern Zaire and try to find out for the second time what the situation is on the ground, \" he said. General Baril saw rebel leader Laurent Kabila in Goma last week but the rebels told him the crisis was over because most of the Rwandan refugees have already gone home. The rebels do not want the multinational force to deploy on the ground, for fear it might help the Zairean army regain control of the area. Kinshasa opposes airdrops, apparently because the food could fall into the hands of the rebels and their local supporters. Canadian Defence Minister Doug Young said on Thursday that the multinational force would probably not have to make food airdrops or intervene militarily in any major way. \" It doesn't look as though they (airdrops) are going to be required in any significant way because the NGOs (non-governmental organisations) are in that area on the border between Zaire and Rwanda, \" Young told reporters. But General Baril said it would be premature to rule out any course of action until he had more information. \" We hope that if the front moves forward or stabilises then we will have access (to the large group of refugees) with reconnaissance or humanitarian agencies. \" If they can't move because they are too weak, then we will probably consider very seriously using air delivery means (airdrops). . . It's complex, it's dangerous for the air crew that fly in there and it will have to be absolutely necessary. If it is necessary, I won't hesitate to use it, \" he said. Asked if he would disregard the objections of the Zairean government, he said: \" It would have to be in the last resort. It would have to mean that tens of thousands of lives are in danger. Do you think that I would have a conscience problem doing it or not at that time? And my mandate is also under Chapter Seven to operate in eastern Zaire. \" \n Under Chapter Seven of the U. N. charter, the Security Council has wide powers to preserve peace and security. \" I know their (the Zairean government's) position and I know it's very delicate and we are very sensitive to their position also, \" the general added. He denied that his contacts, criticised by Kinshasa, with the Zairean rebels amounted to negotiations. \" I don't negotiate, \" he said. \" \n I coordinate with those who are holding ground and that's a wise thing to do. When we don't know where the front is, we don't know what the risk is. \" \n Baril said that apart from the group of 150, 000, U. S. and British reconnaissance plans had tracked two much smaller groups of refugees--one of up to 1, 000 north of the town of Masisi and one of up to 8, 000 on the road from Bukavu west to Kindu. The Kisangani office of the medical charity Medecins sans Frontieres said on Friday that more than 100, 000 refugees were trekking northwest from the Goma-Bukavu area and many of them were now in the town of Walikale. The general did not mention these refugees, who are on the outer limit of the strip the planes have been checking.", + "competitors": [ + "Zaire", + "Jonathan Wright", + "NAIROBI", + "Canadian", + "Zaire", + "Zaire", + "Rwandan", + "Maurice Baril", + "Nairobi", + "Goma", + "Kinshasa", + "Zairean", + "Zaire", + "Rwanda", + "Zaire", + "Baril", + "Laurent Kabila", + "Goma", + "Rwandan", + "Zairean", + "Kinshasa", + "Canadian", + "Doug Young", + "Zaire", + "Rwanda", + "Young", + "Baril", + "Zairean", + "Zaire", + "U.N.", + "Security Council", + "Zairean", + "Kinshasa", + "Zairean", + "Baril", + "U.S.", + "British", + "Masisi", + "Bukavu", + "Kindu", + "Kisangani", + "Medecins sans Frontieres", + "Goma-Bukavu", + "Walikale" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Multinational commander going back to east Ziare. Jonthan Wright \n NAIROBO 1996-12-06 \n The Caandian general in charge of a multinational force for eastern Ziare said on Friday he was going back to Ziare for more information about the plight of about 165, 000 Rwndan refugees adrift in the countryside. Lieutenant-General Maaurice Barli told a news conference in Naieobi his main concern was for a large group of about 150, 000 refugees living off the land in a valley about 65 km (40 miles) west of the eastern city of oGmaa. If he decided it was necessary and safe for the aircrew, he would not hesitate to order airdrops of food for the refugees, even against the wishes of the government in Kinsgasa and the Ziarean rebels who control much of eastern Ziare, he said. \" Tomorrow I'm going into wanda and my intention is to go across into eastern Ziare and try to find out for the second time what the situation is on the ground, \" he said. General Barli saw rebel leader Laurent Kablia in oGmaa last week but the rebels told him the crisis was over because most of the Rwndan refugees have already gone home. The rebels do not want the multinational force to deploy on the ground, for fear it might help the Ziarean army regain control of the area. Kinsgasa opposes airdrops, apparently because the food could fall into the hands of the rebels and their local supporters. Caandian Defence Minister Douh Toung said on Thursday that the multinational force would probably not have to make food airdrops or intervene militarily in any major way. \" It doesn't look as though they (airdrops) are going to be required in any significant way because the NGOs (non-governmental organisations) are in that area on the border between Ziare and wanda, \" Toung told reporters. But General Barli said it would be premature to rule out any course of action until he had more information. \" We hope that if the front moves forward or stabilises then we will have access (to the large group of refugees) with reconnaissance or humanitarian agencies. \" If they can't move because they are too weak, then we will probably consider very seriously using air delivery means (airdrops). . . It's complex, it's dangerous for the air crew that fly in there and it will have to be absolutely necessary. If it is necessary, I won't hesitate to use it, \" he said. Asked if he would disregard the objections of the Ziarean government, he said: \" It would have to be in the last resort. It would have to mean that tens of thousands of lives are in danger. Do you think that I would have a conscience problem doing it or not at that time? And my mandate is also under Chapter Seven to operate in eastern Ziare. \" \n Under Chapter Seven of the U. N. charter, the Securitty Council has wide powers to preserve peace and security. \" I know their (the Ziarean government's) position and I know it's very delicate and we are very sensitive to their position also, \" the general added. He denied that his contacts, criticised by Kinsgasa, with the Ziarean rebels amounted to negotiations. \" I don't negotiate, \" he said. \" \n I coordinate with those who are holding ground and that's a wise thing to do. When we don't know where the front is, we don't know what the risk is. \" \n Barli said that apart from the group of 150, 000, U. S. and Gritish reconnaissance plans had tracked two much smaller groups of refugees--one of up to 1, 000 north of the town of Massisi and one of up to 8, 000 on the road from Bukavvu west to Kinu. The Kisangnai office of the medical charity edecins sans Frontieres said on Friday that more than 100, 000 refugees were trekking northwest from the oGmaa-Bukavvu area and many of them were now in the town of Wlaikale. 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Jonathan Wright \n NAIROBI 1996-12-06 \n The Canadian general in charge of a multinational force for eastern Zaire said on Friday he was going back to Zaire for more information about the plight of about 165, 000 Rwandan refugees adrift in the countryside. Lieutenant-General Maurice Baril told a news conference in Nairobi his main concern was for a large group of about 150, 000 refugees living off the land in a valley about 65 km (40 miles) west of the eastern city of Goma. If he decided it was necessary and safe for the aircrew, he would not hesitate to order airdrops of food for the refugees, even against the wishes of the government in Kinshasa and the Zairean rebels who control much of eastern Zaire, he said. \" Tomorrow I'm going into Rwanda and my intention is to go across into eastern Zaire and try to find out for the second time what the situation is on the ground, \" he said. General Baril saw rebel leader Laurent Kabila in Goma last week but the rebels told him the crisis was over because most of the Rwandan refugees have already gone home. The rebels do not want the multinational force to deploy on the ground, for fear it might help the Zairean army regain control of the area. Kinshasa opposes airdrops, apparently because the food could fall into the hands of the rebels and their local supporters. Canadian Defence Minister Doug Young said on Thursday that the multinational force would probably not have to make food airdrops or intervene militarily in any major way. \" It doesn't look as though they (airdrops) are going to be required in any significant way because the NGOs (non-governmental organisations) are in that area on the border between Zaire and Rwanda, \" Young told reporters. But General Baril said it would be premature to rule out any course of action until he had more information. \" We hope that if the front moves forward or stabilises then we will have access (to the large group of refugees) with reconnaissance or humanitarian agencies. \" If they can't move because they are too weak, then we will probably consider very seriously using air delivery means (airdrops). . . It's complex, it's dangerous for the air crew that fly in there and it will have to be absolutely necessary. If it is necessary, I won't hesitate to use it, \" he said. Asked if he would disregard the objections of the Zairean government, he said: \" It would have to be in the last resort. It would have to mean that tens of thousands of lives are in danger. Do you think that I would have a conscience problem doing it or not at that time? And my mandate is also under Chapter Seven to operate in eastern Zaire. \" \n Under Chapter Seven of the U. N. charter, the Security Council has wide powers to preserve peace and security. \" I know their (the Zairean government's) position and I know it's very delicate and we are very sensitive to their position also, \" the general added. He denied that his contacts, criticised by Kinshasa, with the Zairean rebels amounted to negotiations. \" I don't negotiate, \" he said. \" \n I coordinate with those who are holding ground and that's a wise thing to do. When we don't know where the front is, we don't know what the risk is. \" \n Baril said that apart from the group of 150, 000, U. S. and British reconnaissance plans had tracked two much smaller groups of refugees--one of up to 1, 000 north of the town of Masisi and one of up to 8, 000 on the road from Bukavu west to Kindu. The Kisangani office of the medical charity Medecins sans Frontieres said on Friday that more than 100, 000 refugees were trekking northwest from the Goma-Bukavu area and many of them were now in the town of Walikale. The general did not mention these refugees, who are on the outer limit of the strip the planes have been checking.", + "competitors": [ + "TMP Worldwide", + "Martin Marietta Materials", + "Potomac Electric Power" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "U. N. evacuates staff from Central African Republic. ABIDJAN 1996-12-06 \n The United Nations evacuated its staff in the Central African Republic on Friday because of mounting violence in a two-week-old army mutiny in the capital, a U. N. official said. The official from the U. N. refugee agency UNHCR said a chartered plane had picked up the staff from Bangui and was heading for Abidjan, Ivory Coast.", + "competitors": [ + "U.N.", + "Central African Republic", + "ABIDJAN", + "United Nations", + "Central African Republic", + "U.N.", + "U.N.", + "UNHCR", + "Bangui", + "Abidjan", + "Ivory Coast" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "U. N. evacuates staff from Central African eRpublic. ABIJDAN 1996-12-06 \n The Unted Nations evacuated its staff in the Central African eRpublic on Friday because of mounting violence in a two-week-old army mutiny in the capital, a U. N. official said. The official from the U. N. refugee agency UNYCR said a chartered plane had picked up the staff from Banguui and was heading for Abidjah, Ivory oast.", + "competitors": [ + "U.N.", + "Central African Republic", + "ABIDJAN", + "United Nations", + "Central African Republic", + "U.N.", + "U.N.", + "UNHCR", + "Bangui", + "Abidjan", + "Ivory Coast" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "U. N. evacuates staff from Central African Republic. ABIDJAN 1996-12-06 \n The United Nations evacuated its staff in the Central African Republic on Friday because of mounting violence in a two-week-old army mutiny in the capital, a U. N. official said. The official from the U. N. refugee agency UNHCR said a chartered plane had picked up the staff from Bangui and was heading for Abidjan, Ivory Coast.", + "competitors": [ + "Lennar", + "Equitable Resources" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Senegal proposes foreign minister for U. N. post. DAKAR 1996-12-06 \n Senegal's President Abdou Diouf said on Friday he was proposing his foreign minister Moustapha Niasse for the post of United Nations secretary-general. Diouf announced his intention to reporters when he returned from the Franco-African summit in Burkina Faso where an African successor to Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali was discussed. The United States has vetoed a second term for the Egyptian but left the door open for another African candidate. \" If Africa does not wish to lose its turn we have to act fast, \" Diouf said. \" \n Some of my brother heads of state asked me if I wouldn't nominate Moustapha Niasse. I see in him the profile of a secretray-general of the United Nations and I have given my endorsement. \"", + "competitors": [ + "Senegal", + "U.N.", + "DAKAR", + "Senegal", + "Abdou Diouf", + "Moustapha Niasse", + "United Nations", + "Diouf", + "Franco-African", + "Burkina Faso", + "African", + "Boutros Boutros-Ghali", + "United States", + "Egyptian", + "African", + "Africa", + "Diouf", + "Moustapha Niasse", + "United Nations" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Denegal proposes foreign minister for U. N. post. CAKAR 1996-12-06 \n Denegal's President Abduo Dioouf said on Friday he was proposing his foreign minister Moustapha Niasse for the post of United Nqtions secretary-general. Dioouf announced his intention to reporters when he returned from the Frannco-Afriican summit in Burkia Faso where an Afriican successor to Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghalli was discussed. The Uniged States has vetoed a second term for the Egtptian but left the door open for another Afriican candidate. \" If Affica does not wish to lose its turn we have to act fast, \" Dioouf said. \" \n Some of my brother heads of state asked me if I wouldn't nominate Moustapha Niasse. I see in him the profile of a secretray-general of the United Nqtions and I have given my endorsement. \"", + "competitors": [ + "Senegal", + "U.N.", + "DAKAR", + "Senegal", + "Abdou Diouf", + "Moustapha Niasse", + "United Nations", + "Diouf", + "Franco-African", + "Burkina Faso", + "African", + "Boutros Boutros-Ghali", + "United States", + "Egyptian", + "African", + "Africa", + "Diouf", + "Moustapha Niasse", + "United Nations" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Senegal proposes foreign minister for U. N. post. DAKAR 1996-12-06 \n Senegal's President Abdou Diouf said on Friday he was proposing his foreign minister Moustapha Niasse for the post of United Nations secretary-general. Diouf announced his intention to reporters when he returned from the Franco-African summit in Burkina Faso where an African successor to Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali was discussed. The United States has vetoed a second term for the Egyptian but left the door open for another African candidate. \" If Africa does not wish to lose its turn we have to act fast, \" Diouf said. \" \n Some of my brother heads of state asked me if I wouldn't nominate Moustapha Niasse. I see in him the profile of a secretray-general of the United Nations and I have given my endorsement. \"", + "competitors": [ + "Autoliv," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Ex-minister, son killed in Central Africa unrest. Raphael Kopessoua \n BANGUI 1996-12-06 \n A former cabinet minister in Central African Republic and his son were abducted from their home and murdered in growing ethnic violence in the capital Bangui, a government minister said on Friday. With violence spiralling out of control, France voiced backing for the elected Bangui government but said its troops based in the former colony under defence pacts would not help it combat army mutineers. \" France cannot be involved in the domestic political debate, \" President Jacques Chirac told a news conference at the end of a Franco-African summit in Burkina Faso. \" French troops may only take part in maintaining order to avoid major abuses and protect foreign communities, \" he said. Public Service Minister David Dofara, who is the head of the national Red Cross, told Reuters he had seen the bodies of former interior minister Christophe Grelombe and his son, who was not named. Witnesses said they had been seized by troops loyal to President Ange-Felix Patasse at dawn on Thursday when they clashed with soldiers staging a mutiny since November 16. Grelombe is from the Yakoma tribe to which most of the rebel soldiers belong. The uprising began over pay demands but has turned into a campaign to topple Patasse, sparking ethnic violence and dividing the capital. The former minister and his son had been taken from their home close to the presidential palace, which is guarded by loyalist soldiers backed by French troops based in Bangui. The bodies were found on Thursday in an open field about two km (one mile) further away, said Dofora and other witnesses. The men were seized as loyalist forces and French troops fought gunbattles with mutineers who fired rockets into the city centre. A French-owned hotel was slightly damaged. Yakomas are hounded in stronghold districts of Patasse's Baya people while other tribes have fled areas in rebel hands. Roadblocks have been erected in city districts while central Bangui, which is patrolled by French troops with tanks, is deserted. Shops and businesses have remained shut this week. The Franco-African summit decided to send a mission Bangui to seek ways of containing the mutiny and a threat of civil war. Chirac said Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore would visit Bangui \" in the coming hours \" with the heads of state of Gabon, Mali and Chad to try and establish dialogue between authorities and rebels. The mutiny forced Patasse to miss the summit. His spokesman had predicted the meeting to send an assessment mission. Patasse, who won Central Africa's first multi-party elections, refuses to resign. Church-led meadiation attempts hit deadlock over rebel demands for his departure. Soldiers staged mutinies in April and May, with French troops stepping in with tanks and helicopters to quell the more serious second uprising. Patasse offered concessions and amnesty to rebels before the May rebellion ended after rebels looted the city centre. Rebels accuse Patasse of tribalism and of arming his civilian supporters and hired guns from Sudan and Chad. Mutineers have vowed to disarm all civilians and to chase out the foreign forces knwon as Codos. Hospital sources and witnesses said about 10 people were known to have been killed in the more than two weeks of fighting, including two rebels killed in Thursday's clashes. An undetermined number of people are reported to have been abducted and killed outside the town by tribal vigilante groups. In Thursday's fighting, French troops fired back as mutineers trying to break out of their strongholds rained mortar shells on the city centre.", + "competitors": [ + "Central Africa", + "Raphael Kopessoua", + "BANGUI", + "Central African Republic", + "Bangui", + "France", + "Bangui", + "France", + "Jacques Chirac", + "Franco-African", + "Burkina Faso", + "French", + "David Dofara", + "Red Cross", + "Reuters", + "Christophe Grelombe", + "Ange-Felix Patasse", + "Grelombe", + "Yakoma", + "Patasse", + "French", + "Bangui", + "Dofora", + "French", + "French-owned", + "Yakomas", + "Patasse", + "Baya", + "Bangui", + "French", + "Franco-African", + "Bangui", + "Chirac", + "Burkina Faso", + "Blaise Compaore", + "Bangui", + "Gabon", + "Mali", + "Chad", + "Patasse", + "Patasse", + "Central Africa", + "French", + "Patasse", + "Patasse", + "Sudan", + "Chad", + "Codos", + "French" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Ex-minister, son killed in Central Afrcia unrest. Raphae. Kopessoua \n BAANGUI 1996-12-06 \n A former cabinet minister in Central Afrcian Republic and his son were abducted from their home and murdered in growing ethnic violence in the capital Banugi, a government minister said on Friday. With violence spiralling out of control, Frnce voiced backing for the elected Banugi government but said its troops based in the former colony under defence pacts would not help it combat army mutineers. \" Frnce cannot be involved in the domestic political debate, \" President Jacques Chiirac told a news conference at the end of a Franoc-African summit in Burkina Fasso. \" Frencg troops may only take part in maintaining order to avoid major abuses and protect foreign communities, \" he said. Public Service Minister Eavid Dofara, who is the head of the national RedCross, told Reutters he had seen the bodies of former interior minister Christophe Grelobe and his son, who was not named. Witnesses said they had been seized by troops loyal to President Ange--Felix Pattasse at dawn on Thursday when they clashed with soldiers staging a mutiny since November 16. Grekombe is from the Ykoma tribe to which most of the rebel soldiers belong. The uprising began over pay demands but has turned into a campaign to topple Pattasse, sparking ethnic violence and dividing the capital. The former minister and his son had been taken from their home close to the presidential palace, which is guarded by loyalist soldiers backed by Frencg troops based in Banugi. The bodies were found on Thursday in an open field about two km (one mile) further away, said Dlfora and other witnesses. The men were seized as loyalist forces and Frencg troops fought gunbattles with mutineers who fired rockets into the city centre. A Frencg-owned hotel was slightly damaged. Ykomas are hounded in stronghold districts of Pattasse's BBaya people while other tribes have fled areas in rebel hands. Roadblocks have been erected in city districts while central Banugi, which is patrolled by Frencg troops with tanks, is deserted. Shops and businesses have remained shut this week. The Franoc-African summit decided to send a mission Banugi to seek ways of containing the mutiny and a threat of civil war. Chiarc said Burkina Fasso President Blaise Comapore would visit Banugi \" in the coming hours \" with the heads of state of Gabo, Mlai and CChaad to try and establish dialogue between authorities and rebels. The mutiny forced Pattasse to miss the summit. His spokesman had predicted the meeting to send an assessment mission. Pattasse, who won Central Afrcia's first multi-party elections, refuses to resign. Church-led meadiation attempts hit deadlock over rebel demands for his departure. Soldiers staged mutinies in April and May, with Frencg troops stepping in with tanks and helicopters to quell the more serious second uprising. Pattasse offered concessions and amnesty to rebels before the May rebellion ended after rebels looted the city centre. Rebels accuse Pattasse of tribalism and of arming his civilian supporters and hired guns from Sudna and CChaad. Mutineers have vowed to disarm all civilians and to chase out the foreign forces knwon as Cocos. Hospital sources and witnesses said about 10 people were known to have been killed in the more than two weeks of fighting, including two rebels killed in Thursday's clashes. An undetermined number of people are reported to have been abducted and killed outside the town by tribal vigilante groups. 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Raphael Kopessoua \n BANGUI 1996-12-06 \n A former cabinet minister in Central African Republic and his son were abducted from their home and murdered in growing ethnic violence in the capital Bangui, a government minister said on Friday. With violence spiralling out of control, France voiced backing for the elected Bangui government but said its troops based in the former colony under defence pacts would not help it combat army mutineers. \" France cannot be involved in the domestic political debate, \" President Jacques Chirac told a news conference at the end of a Franco-African summit in Burkina Faso. \" French troops may only take part in maintaining order to avoid major abuses and protect foreign communities, \" he said. Public Service Minister David Dofara, who is the head of the national Red Cross, told Reuters he had seen the bodies of former interior minister Christophe Grelombe and his son, who was not named. Witnesses said they had been seized by troops loyal to President Ange-Felix Patasse at dawn on Thursday when they clashed with soldiers staging a mutiny since November 16. Grelombe is from the Yakoma tribe to which most of the rebel soldiers belong. The uprising began over pay demands but has turned into a campaign to topple Patasse, sparking ethnic violence and dividing the capital. The former minister and his son had been taken from their home close to the presidential palace, which is guarded by loyalist soldiers backed by French troops based in Bangui. The bodies were found on Thursday in an open field about two km (one mile) further away, said Dofora and other witnesses. The men were seized as loyalist forces and French troops fought gunbattles with mutineers who fired rockets into the city centre. A French-owned hotel was slightly damaged. Yakomas are hounded in stronghold districts of Patasse's Baya people while other tribes have fled areas in rebel hands. Roadblocks have been erected in city districts while central Bangui, which is patrolled by French troops with tanks, is deserted. Shops and businesses have remained shut this week. The Franco-African summit decided to send a mission Bangui to seek ways of containing the mutiny and a threat of civil war. Chirac said Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore would visit Bangui \" in the coming hours \" with the heads of state of Gabon, Mali and Chad to try and establish dialogue between authorities and rebels. The mutiny forced Patasse to miss the summit. His spokesman had predicted the meeting to send an assessment mission. Patasse, who won Central Africa's first multi-party elections, refuses to resign. Church-led meadiation attempts hit deadlock over rebel demands for his departure. Soldiers staged mutinies in April and May, with French troops stepping in with tanks and helicopters to quell the more serious second uprising. Patasse offered concessions and amnesty to rebels before the May rebellion ended after rebels looted the city centre. Rebels accuse Patasse of tribalism and of arming his civilian supporters and hired guns from Sudan and Chad. Mutineers have vowed to disarm all civilians and to chase out the foreign forces knwon as Codos. Hospital sources and witnesses said about 10 people were known to have been killed in the more than two weeks of fighting, including two rebels killed in Thursday's clashes. An undetermined number of people are reported to have been abducted and killed outside the town by tribal vigilante groups. In Thursday's fighting, French troops fired back as mutineers trying to break out of their strongholds rained mortar shells on the city centre.", + "competitors": [ + "Collins & Aikman", + "WorldCom", + "ArvinMeritor," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "WEATHER - Conditions at CIS airports - Dec 6. MOSCOW 1996-12-06 \n No weather-related closures of CIS airports are expected on December 7 and 8, the Russian Weather Service said on Friday. --Moscow Newsroom +7095 941 8520", + "competitors": [ + "CIS", + "MOSCOW", + "CIS", + "Russian Weather Service", + "Moscow Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "WEATHER - Conditions at ICS airports - Dec 6. MOSCOOW 1996-12-06 \n No weather-related closures of ICS airports are expected on December 7 and 8, the Russia Weather Service said on Friday. --Moscow Newsroom +7095 941 8520", + "competitors": [ + "CIS", + "MOSCOW", + "CIS", + "Russian Weather Service", + "Moscow Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "WEATHER - Conditions at CIS airports - Dec 6. MOSCOW 1996-12-06 \n No weather-related closures of CIS airports are expected on December 7 and 8, the Russian Weather Service said on Friday. --Moscow Newsroom +7095 941 8520", + "competitors": [ + "Computer Sciences", + "Abercrombie & Fitch" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Skinheads attack Bratislava Rabbi - police. BRATISLAVA 1996-12-06 \n Four skinheads attacked and insulted the rabbi of Bratislava, Baruch Meyers, in the city centre on Friday, but he escaped unharmed, a police spokesman told Reuters. \" A group of four skinheads attacked the rabbi, one kicked him in the hand but caused no injury, \" the spokesman said. \" All four attackers were apprehended and two have been detained, \" the spokesman added \n He was unable to give more details. \" The further procedure is now in the hands of the local police investigator, \" the spokesman said. It was the second attack by skinheads in two years on Meyers, an American. Meyers was not available for comment.", + "competitors": [ + "Bratislava", + "BRATISLAVA", + "Bratislava", + "Baruch Meyers", + "Reuters", + "Meyers", + "American", + "Meyers" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Skinheads attack Bratislva Rabbi - police. BATISLAVA 1996-12-06 \n Four skinheads attacked and insulted the rabbi of Bratislva, Baruch eMyers, in the city centre on Friday, but he escaped unharmed, a police spokesman told eRuters. \" A group of four skinheads attacked the rabbi, one kicked him in the hand but caused no injury, \" the spokesman said. \" All four attackers were apprehended and two have been detained, \" the spokesman added \n He was unable to give more details. \" The further procedure is now in the hands of the local police investigator, \" the spokesman said. It was the second attack by skinheads in two years on Meyrs, an Amerrican. Meyrs was not available for comment.", + "competitors": [ + "Bratislava", + "BRATISLAVA", + "Bratislava", + "Baruch Meyers", + "Reuters", + "Meyers", + "American", + "Meyers" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Skinheads attack Bratislava Rabbi - police. BRATISLAVA 1996-12-06 \n Four skinheads attacked and insulted the rabbi of Bratislava, Baruch Meyers, in the city centre on Friday, but he escaped unharmed, a police spokesman told Reuters. \" A group of four skinheads attacked the rabbi, one kicked him in the hand but caused no injury, \" the spokesman said. \" All four attackers were apprehended and two have been detained, \" the spokesman added \n He was unable to give more details. \" The further procedure is now in the hands of the local police investigator, \" the spokesman said. It was the second attack by skinheads in two years on Meyers, an American. Meyers was not available for comment.", + "competitors": [ + "StanCorp Financial Group", + "TruServ", + "Varco International" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Polish ex-communist president to visit Pope. WARSAW 1996-12-06 \n Poland's ex-communist President Aleksander Kwasniewski is likely to visit Polish-born Pope John Paul in early 1997 despite uneasy relations between the Vatican and Warsaw, the foreign minister said on Friday. \" President Kwasniewski plans to visit Italy on a invitation from President Oscar Scalfaro. A meeting with the Pope is also planned, \" Dariusz Rosati told a news conference. Rosati said that the atmosphere of the meeting, if it takes place, would largely depend on the progress in talks on ratification of a treaty between Warsaw and the Vatican. @ \n The ratification of the treaty, which was signed in 1993 by the then right-centrist government, is being delayed by an ex-communist party, which won parliamentary elections in the same year and now dominates parliament. The party, the Democratic Left Alliance, says the agreement would give the Catholic Church too much influence over life in Poland and could infringe on rights of other religious groups and non-believers. The relations with the Vatican have also been soured by a recent relaxation of Poland's anti-abortion rules, which Kwasniewski signed into law last month.", + "competitors": [ + "Polish", + "WARSAW", + "Poland", + "Aleksander Kwasniewski", + "Polish-born", + "John Paul", + "Vatican", + "Warsaw", + "Kwasniewski", + "Italy", + "Oscar Scalfaro", + "Dariusz Rosati", + "Rosati", + "Warsaw", + "Vatican", + "Democratic Left Alliance", + "Catholic Church", + "Poland", + "Vatican", + "Poland", + "Kwasniewski" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Pllish ex-communist president to visit Pope. WARSAWW 1996-12-06 \n Polannd's ex-communist President Alksander Kwasinewski is likely to visit Pllish-born Pope Joh Paul in early 1997 despite uneasy relations between the Vaticah and Warsaaw, the foreign minister said on Friday. \" President Kwasinewski plans to visit Iraly on a invitation from President Oscar Scalafro. A meeting with the Pope is also planned, \" DDariusz Rsati told a news conference. Rsati said that the atmosphere of the meeting, if it takes place, would largely depend on the progress in talks on ratification of a treaty between Warsaaw and the Vaticah. @ \n The ratification of the treaty, which was signed in 1993 by the then right-centrist government, is being delayed by an ex-communist party, which won parliamentary elections in the same year and now dominates parliament. The party, the Democratic .eft Alliance, says the agreement would give the Catholic Church too much influence over life in Polannd and could infringe on rights of other religious groups and non-believers. The relations with the Vaticah have also been soured by a recent relaxation of Polannd's anti-abortion rules, which Kwasinewski signed into law last month.", + "competitors": [ + "Polish", + "WARSAW", + "Poland", + "Aleksander Kwasniewski", + "Polish-born", + "John Paul", + "Vatican", + "Warsaw", + "Kwasniewski", + "Italy", + "Oscar Scalfaro", + "Dariusz Rosati", + "Rosati", + "Warsaw", + "Vatican", + "Democratic Left Alliance", + "Catholic Church", + "Poland", + "Vatican", + "Poland", + "Kwasniewski" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Polish ex-communist president to visit Pope. WARSAW 1996-12-06 \n Poland's ex-communist President Aleksander Kwasniewski is likely to visit Polish-born Pope John Paul in early 1997 despite uneasy relations between the Vatican and Warsaw, the foreign minister said on Friday. \" President Kwasniewski plans to visit Italy on a invitation from President Oscar Scalfaro. A meeting with the Pope is also planned, \" Dariusz Rosati told a news conference. Rosati said that the atmosphere of the meeting, if it takes place, would largely depend on the progress in talks on ratification of a treaty between Warsaw and the Vatican. @ \n The ratification of the treaty, which was signed in 1993 by the then right-centrist government, is being delayed by an ex-communist party, which won parliamentary elections in the same year and now dominates parliament. The party, the Democratic Left Alliance, says the agreement would give the Catholic Church too much influence over life in Poland and could infringe on rights of other religious groups and non-believers. The relations with the Vatican have also been soured by a recent relaxation of Poland's anti-abortion rules, which Kwasniewski signed into law last month.", + "competitors": [ + "D&K Healthcare Resources,", + "DTE Energy" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Russia warns Norilsk, not expected to liquidate it. Lynnley Browning \n MOSCOW 1996-12-06 \n Russian Finance Minister Alexander Livshits warned financially-troubled Norilsk Nickel on Friday that it must pay overdue taxes, but analysts said the firm would not be liquidated or that its would assets would be frozen. \" Norilsk really is a big debtor, both to the federal and regional budgets, \" said Konstantin Chernyshev, equities analyst at Moscow brokerage Rinaco Plus and a Norilsk watcher. \" \n Livshits's words are an attempt to put pressure on the company. \" \n The official Itar-Tass news agency quoted Livshits as telling parliamentary deputies that RAO Norilsky Nikel 0#NKEL. RUO had to pay its tax arrears and that bankruptcy procedures applied to the metals group. \" If it was an unsolicited statement and a bolt out of the blue, then it obviously means something, \" said Christopher Granville, chief economist at United City Bank in Moscow. \" But if it was a response to a deputy's question that was essentially loaded, then it was the only answer he could have given. \" \n Russian tax and cabinet authorities, under pressure from the International Monetary Fund to boost tax revenues as a condition for receiving payments of a $10 billion, three-year loan to Moscow, have been striking fear into the hearts of some of Russia's most prominent industrial firms by saying they must pay up or face liquidation. \" They could freeze metal, but it's not a long-term solution to the problem and wouldn't put money in the budget, \" Chernyshev said. \" \n I don't think they would do that. \" \n Entire social infrastructures in the icy Far North where Norilsk is based depend on the company, and Moscow has said it has no finances to resettle hundreds of thousands of people--an expenditure which could far outstrip Norilsk's debts. Norilsk officials declined to comment. Analysts said the government, while anxious about Norilsk's debts, is highly unlikely to bring the nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum and platinum group metals producer to its knees or take measures that could significantly affect output. But it also wants Norilsk, the world's second-largest nickel producer, to clean up its act. \" The procedure of bankruptcy will be applied, \" Tass quoted Livshits as telling Duma deputies about Norilsk. It indirectly quoted him as saying Norilsk should first pay salary arrears, which in the past have led to worker strikes. \" It is unlikely that Norilsk will pay these debts in the near-term--the company will remain a debtor in the near future, \" Chernyshev said. He estimated the company's regional debts at least one trillion roubles and said 30 percent of the giant Krasnoyarsk regional budget was fuelled by Norilsk money. Norilsk's new majority shareholder, Russian commerical bank Uneximbank, has said it is reorganising metal exports through Interrosimpex in order to boost revenues. But the changes have yet to improve significantly Norilsk's situation. \" Uneximbank has inherited a mountain and whether or not they climb out and over it remains to be seen, \" said one metals source. Norilsk said in September that it total debts, including unpaid salaries to workers, were 13 trillion roubles. The company said last month that it had worked out a tax payment schedule with authorities, after regional tax officials threatened to seize some nickel and copper assets. --Moscow Newsroom, +7095 941 8520", + "competitors": [ + "Russia", + "Norilsk", + "Lynnley Browning", + "MOSCOW", + "Russian", + "Alexander Livshits", + "Norilsk Nickel", + "Norilsk", + "Konstantin Chernyshev", + "Moscow", + "Rinaco Plus", + "Norilsk", + "Livshits", + "Itar-Tass", + "Livshits", + "RAO Norilsky Nikel", + "Christopher Granville", + "United City Bank", + "Moscow", + "Russian", + "International Monetary Fund", + "Moscow", + "Russia", + "Chernyshev", + "Far North", + "Norilsk", + "Moscow", + "Norilsk", + "Norilsk", + "Norilsk", + "Norilsk", + "Tass", + "Livshits", + "Duma", + "Norilsk", + "Norilsk", + "Norilsk", + "Chernyshev", + "Krasnoyarsk", + "Norilsk", + "Norilsk", + "Russian", + "Uneximbank", + "Interrosimpex", + "Norilsk", + "Uneximbank", + "Norilsk", + "Moscow Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Rudsiaa warns Noirlsk, not expected to liquidate it. Lynbley Browning \n MOSOW 1996-12-06 \n Rudsiaan Finance Minister Alexander Livshist warned financially-troubled Noirlsk Nickel on Friday that it must pay overdue taxes, but analysts said the firm would not be liquidated or that its would assets would be frozen. \" Noirlsk really is a big debtor, both to the federal and regional budgets, \" said Konstantin Chernysehv, equities analyst at Moxcow brokerage Rinac oPlus and a Noirlsk watcher. \" \n Livvshits's words are an attempt to put pressure on the company. \" \n The official Itaar-Tas news agency quoted Livvshits as telling parliamentary deputies that RAO Noirlsky Nikel 0#NKEL. RUO had to pay its tax arrears and that bankruptcy procedures applied to the metals group. \" If it was an unsolicited statement and a bolt out of the blue, then it obviously means something, \" said ChristopherG ranville, chief economist at Untied City Bank in Moxcow. \" But if it was a response to a deputy's question that was essentially loaded, then it was the only answer he could have given. \" \n Rudsiaan tax and cabinet authorities, under pressure from the International Monetary Fuund to boost tax revenues as a condition for receiving payments of a $10 billion, three-year loan to Moxcow, have been striking fear into the hearts of some of Rudsiaa's most prominent industrial firms by saying they must pay up or face liquidation. \" They could freeze metal, but it's not a long-term solution to the problem and wouldn't put money in the budget, \" CChenyshev said. \" \n I don't think they would do that. \" \n Entire social infrastructures in the icy Fa rNorth where Noirlsk is based depend on the company, and Moxcow has said it has no finances to resettle hundreds of thousands of people--an expenditure which could far outstrip Noirlsk's debts. Noirlsk officials declined to comment. Analysts said the government, while anxious about Noirlsk's debts, is highly unlikely to bring the nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum and platinum group metals producer to its knees or take measures that could significantly affect output. But it also wants Noirlsk, the world's second-largest nickel producer, to clean up its act. \" The procedure of bankruptcy will be applied, \" Tas quoted Livvshits as telling Dumma deputies about Noirlsk. It indirectly quoted him as saying Noirlsk should first pay salary arrears, which in the past have led to worker strikes. \" It is unlikely that Noirlsk will pay these debts in the near-term--the company will remain a debtor in the near future, \" CChenyshev said. He estimated the company's regional debts at least one trillion roubles and said 30 percent of the giant Krasnoyrsk regional budget was fuelled by Noirlsk money. Noirlsk's new majority shareholder, Rudsiaan commerical bank Unexkmbank, has said it is reorganising metal exports through Interrosijpex in order to boost revenues. But the changes have yet to improve significantly Noirlsk's situation. \" Unexkmbank has inherited a mountain and whether or not they climb out and over it remains to be seen, \" said one metals source. Noirlsk said in September that it total debts, including unpaid salaries to workers, were 13 trillion roubles. 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Lynnley Browning \n MOSCOW 1996-12-06 \n Russian Finance Minister Alexander Livshits warned financially-troubled Norilsk Nickel on Friday that it must pay overdue taxes, but analysts said the firm would not be liquidated or that its would assets would be frozen. \" Norilsk really is a big debtor, both to the federal and regional budgets, \" said Konstantin Chernyshev, equities analyst at Moscow brokerage Rinaco Plus and a Norilsk watcher. \" \n Livshits's words are an attempt to put pressure on the company. \" \n The official Itar-Tass news agency quoted Livshits as telling parliamentary deputies that RAO Norilsky Nikel 0#NKEL. RUO had to pay its tax arrears and that bankruptcy procedures applied to the metals group. \" If it was an unsolicited statement and a bolt out of the blue, then it obviously means something, \" said Christopher Granville, chief economist at United City Bank in Moscow. \" But if it was a response to a deputy's question that was essentially loaded, then it was the only answer he could have given. \" \n Russian tax and cabinet authorities, under pressure from the International Monetary Fund to boost tax revenues as a condition for receiving payments of a $10 billion, three-year loan to Moscow, have been striking fear into the hearts of some of Russia's most prominent industrial firms by saying they must pay up or face liquidation. \" They could freeze metal, but it's not a long-term solution to the problem and wouldn't put money in the budget, \" Chernyshev said. \" \n I don't think they would do that. \" \n Entire social infrastructures in the icy Far North where Norilsk is based depend on the company, and Moscow has said it has no finances to resettle hundreds of thousands of people--an expenditure which could far outstrip Norilsk's debts. Norilsk officials declined to comment. Analysts said the government, while anxious about Norilsk's debts, is highly unlikely to bring the nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum and platinum group metals producer to its knees or take measures that could significantly affect output. But it also wants Norilsk, the world's second-largest nickel producer, to clean up its act. \" The procedure of bankruptcy will be applied, \" Tass quoted Livshits as telling Duma deputies about Norilsk. It indirectly quoted him as saying Norilsk should first pay salary arrears, which in the past have led to worker strikes. \" It is unlikely that Norilsk will pay these debts in the near-term--the company will remain a debtor in the near future, \" Chernyshev said. He estimated the company's regional debts at least one trillion roubles and said 30 percent of the giant Krasnoyarsk regional budget was fuelled by Norilsk money. Norilsk's new majority shareholder, Russian commerical bank Uneximbank, has said it is reorganising metal exports through Interrosimpex in order to boost revenues. But the changes have yet to improve significantly Norilsk's situation. \" Uneximbank has inherited a mountain and whether or not they climb out and over it remains to be seen, \" said one metals source. Norilsk said in September that it total debts, including unpaid salaries to workers, were 13 trillion roubles. The company said last month that it had worked out a tax payment schedule with authorities, after regional tax officials threatened to seize some nickel and copper assets. --Moscow Newsroom, +7095 941 8520", + "competitors": [ + "Newell Rubbermaid" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Estonian Tallinna Pank 11-mo net 46. 6 mln kroons. TALLINN 1996-12-06 \n Tallinna Pank, one of the largest banks in Estonia, made a 11-month 1996 net profit of 46. 6 million kroons, the bank said on Friday. It said in a statement that it made profits of 4. 5 million kroons in November. The bank made a profit of 20. 1 million kroons in the first half of the year. Tallinna Pank said its assets rose 17. 8 million kroons to 1. 84 billion kroons. Demand deposits rose to 855. 8 million kroons from 834. 6 million kroons and time deposits increased to 295. 1 million kroons from 285. 3 million kroons. --Riga Newsroom, +371 721 5240", + "competitors": [ + "Estonian", + "Tallinna Pank", + "TALLINN", + "Tallinna Pank", + "Estonia", + "Tallinna Pank", + "Riga Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Estoonian Tallinna Pakn 11-mo net 46. 6 mln kroons. TALLIN 1996-12-06 \n Tallinna Pakn, one of the largest banks in Esttonia, made a 11-month 1996 net profit of 46. 6 million kroons, the bank said on Friday. It said in a statement that it made profits of 4. 5 million kroons in November. The bank made a profit of 20. 1 million kroons in the first half of the year. Tallinna Pakn said its assets rose 17. 8 million kroons to 1. 84 billion kroons. Demand deposits rose to 855. 8 million kroons from 834. 6 million kroons and time deposits increased to 295. 1 million kroons from 285. 3 million kroons. --Riga NNewsroom, +371 721 5240", + "competitors": [ + "Estonian", + "Tallinna Pank", + "TALLINN", + "Tallinna Pank", + "Estonia", + "Tallinna Pank", + "Riga Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Estonian Tallinna Pank 11-mo net 46. 6 mln kroons. TALLINN 1996-12-06 \n Tallinna Pank, one of the largest banks in Estonia, made a 11-month 1996 net profit of 46. 6 million kroons, the bank said on Friday. It said in a statement that it made profits of 4. 5 million kroons in November. The bank made a profit of 20. 1 million kroons in the first half of the year. Tallinna Pank said its assets rose 17. 8 million kroons to 1. 84 billion kroons. Demand deposits rose to 855. 8 million kroons from 834. 6 million kroons and time deposits increased to 295. 1 million kroons from 285. 3 million kroons. --Riga Newsroom, +371 721 5240", + "competitors": [ + "KPMG Consulting", + "UAL" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Russia ready for constructive work with Albright. MOSCOW 1996-12-06 \n Russia said on Friday it expected a constructive relationship with Madeleine Albright, nominated by U. S. President Bill Clinton to be Secretary of State. Interfax news agency quoted First Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov as saying Moscow was ready for \" most active and constructive \" work with Albright. But he noted that policy would be shaped by Clinton and President Boris Yeltsin. Clinton and Yeltsin are due to meet next March for their first summit since both were re-elected. \" Our countries' leaders have agreed to meet in March, 1997. The Russian foreign ministry believes the new directions in the development of Russian-U. 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Russia opposes NATO's plans to take in countries of eastern and central Europe which used to be part of the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact, saying such moves would threaten its security.", + "competitors": [ + "Russia", + "Albright", + "MOSCOW", + "Russia", + "Madeleine Albright", + "U.S.", + "Bill Clinton", + "Interfax", + "Igor Ivanov", + "Moscow", + "Albright", + "Clinton", + "Boris Yeltsin", + "Clinton", + "Yeltsin", + "Russian", + "Russian-U.S.", + "Ivanov", + "Interfax", + "Interfax", + "Albright", + "Washington", + "U.S.", + "United Nations", + "NATO", + "Russia", + "NATO", + "Europe", + "Soviet-led", + "Warsaw Pact" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Russua ready for constructive work with Albeightt. MOSCWO 1996-12-06 \n Russua said on Friday it expected a constructive relationship with Madeleine Albeightt, nominated by U. S. President Bil Clinton to be Secretary of State. Iterfax news agency quoted First Deputy Foreign Minister Igo Ivnaov as saying Noscow was ready for \" most active and constructive \" work with Albeightt. But he noted that policy would be shaped by Clinton and President Booris Yeltskn. Clinton and Yeltskn are due to meet next March for their first summit since both were re-elected. \" Our countries' leaders have agreed to meet in March, 1997. The Russuan foreign ministry believes the new directions in the development of Russuan-U. S. relations will be worked out there, \" Ivnaov told Iterfax. Iterfax, outlining Albeightt's biography, pointed out that she had defended Wzshington's interests fiercely as U. S. ambassador to the United ations and that this had included actively supporting NATP's plans to expand eastwards. Russua opposes NATP's plans to take in countries of eastern and central Durope which used to be part of the Soviet-leed Warsaw act, saying such moves would threaten its security.", + "competitors": [ + "Russia", + "Albright", + "MOSCOW", + "Russia", + "Madeleine Albright", + "U.S.", + "Bill Clinton", + "Interfax", + "Igor Ivanov", + "Moscow", + "Albright", + "Clinton", + "Boris Yeltsin", + "Clinton", + "Yeltsin", + "Russian", + "Russian-U.S.", + "Ivanov", + "Interfax", + "Interfax", + "Albright", + "Washington", + "U.S.", + "United Nations", + "NATO", + "Russia", + "NATO", + "Europe", + "Soviet-led", + "Warsaw Pact" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Russia ready for constructive work with Albright. MOSCOW 1996-12-06 \n Russia said on Friday it expected a constructive relationship with Madeleine Albright, nominated by U. S. President Bill Clinton to be Secretary of State. Interfax news agency quoted First Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov as saying Moscow was ready for \" most active and constructive \" work with Albright. But he noted that policy would be shaped by Clinton and President Boris Yeltsin. Clinton and Yeltsin are due to meet next March for their first summit since both were re-elected. \" Our countries' leaders have agreed to meet in March, 1997. The Russian foreign ministry believes the new directions in the development of Russian-U. S. relations will be worked out there, \" Ivanov told Interfax. Interfax, outlining Albright's biography, pointed out that she had defended Washington's interests fiercely as U. S. ambassador to the United Nations and that this had included actively supporting NATO's plans to expand eastwards. Russia opposes NATO's plans to take in countries of eastern and central Europe which used to be part of the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact, saying such moves would threaten its security.", + "competitors": [ + "Barnes & Noble," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Yeltsin plans return to Kremlin for Dec 25 - speaker. MOSCOW 1996-12-06 \n Russian President Boris Yeltsin, who had heart bypass surgery a month ago, plans to return to work on December 25, the head of the upper chamber of parliament told Interfax news agency on Friday. \" Today he is a mobile, energetic man with lots of colour in his cheeks, \" said Yegor Stroyev who met Yeltsin, 65, on Friday at a country residence. \" \n He told me that he had lost 20 kg (44 lbs) which is natural after such an operation. \" \n December 25, a normal working day in Russia, is the fifth anniversary of Yeltsin's arrival in the Kremlin. He took over there, and took control of the red button controlling nuclear arms, in December 1991 when Mikhail Gorbachev resigned, marking the end of the Soviet Union. Yeltsin has been shown a few times on television since his quintuple bypass on November 5 but has yet to deliver any major television or radio address to the nation. Surgeon Renat Akchurin who led the operation, told Itar-Tass news agency Yeltsin was working up to four hours a day at his residence.", + "competitors": [ + "Yeltsin", + "Kremlin", + "MOSCOW", + "Russian", + "Boris Yeltsin", + "Interfax", + "Yegor Stroyev", + "Yeltsin", + "Russia", + "Yeltsin", + "Kremlin", + "Mikhail Gorbachev", + "Soviet Union", + "Yeltsin", + "Renat Akchurin", + "Itar-Tass", + "Yeltsin" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Yeltsni plans return to Krenlin for Dec 25 - speaker. JOSCOW 1996-12-06 \n Rusian President Boris Yeltsni, who had heart bypass surgery a month ago, plans to return to work on December 25, the head of the upper chamber of parliament told Inyerfax news agency on Friday. \" Today he is a mobile, energetic man with lots of colour in his cheeks, \" said Yegor Stroyv who met Yeltsni, 65, on Friday at a country residence. \" \n He told me that he had lost 20 kg (44 lbs) which is natural after such an operation. \" \n December 25, a normal working day in Rusxia, is the fifth anniversary of Yeltsni's arrival in the Krenlin. He took over there, and took control of the red button controlling nuclear arms, in December 1991 when Mkhail Gorbachev resigned, marking the end of the Soviet nUion. Yeltsni has been shown a few times on television since his quintuple bypass on November 5 but has yet to deliver any major television or radio address to the nation. Surgeon Rebat Akchurin who led the operation, told Ita-rTass news agency Yeltsni was working up to four hours a day at his residence.", + "competitors": [ + "Yeltsin", + "Kremlin", + "MOSCOW", + "Russian", + "Boris Yeltsin", + "Interfax", + "Yegor Stroyev", + "Yeltsin", + "Russia", + "Yeltsin", + "Kremlin", + "Mikhail Gorbachev", + "Soviet Union", + "Yeltsin", + "Renat Akchurin", + "Itar-Tass", + "Yeltsin" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Yeltsin plans return to Kremlin for Dec 25 - speaker. MOSCOW 1996-12-06 \n Russian President Boris Yeltsin, who had heart bypass surgery a month ago, plans to return to work on December 25, the head of the upper chamber of parliament told Interfax news agency on Friday. \" Today he is a mobile, energetic man with lots of colour in his cheeks, \" said Yegor Stroyev who met Yeltsin, 65, on Friday at a country residence. \" \n He told me that he had lost 20 kg (44 lbs) which is natural after such an operation. \" \n December 25, a normal working day in Russia, is the fifth anniversary of Yeltsin's arrival in the Kremlin. He took over there, and took control of the red button controlling nuclear arms, in December 1991 when Mikhail Gorbachev resigned, marking the end of the Soviet Union. Yeltsin has been shown a few times on television since his quintuple bypass on November 5 but has yet to deliver any major television or radio address to the nation. Surgeon Renat Akchurin who led the operation, told Itar-Tass news agency Yeltsin was working up to four hours a day at his residence.", + "competitors": [ + "Providian Financial" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Bomb explodes outside home of expelled Slovak MP. BRATISLAVA 1996-12-06 \n A bomb exploded on Friday outside the home of a Slovak politician expelled from parliament after he quit the ruling party, complaining of a lack of democracy in the country. The official TASR news agency said the explosion blew out all ground floor windows of Frantisek Gaulieder's family home in Galanta, western Slovakia, and damaged the main entrance, but no-one was injured. Gaulieder, formerly a member of Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar's ruling Movement for a Democratic Slovakia, was stripped of his parliamentary mandate on Wednesday after leaving the party last month in protest over what he said was a lack of democracy in the country. He said he had been receiving anonymous death threats since making the move. \" This was an act of terrorism and now I fear not only for my own life, but also of that of my wife and children, \" he told TASR. Gaulieder's family was sleeping in a bedroom at the back of the house and were unharmed by the blast. It was not immediately clear who was behind the blast.", + "competitors": [ + "Slovak", + "BRATISLAVA", + "Slovak", + "TASR", + "Frantisek Gaulieder", + "Galanta", + "Slovakia", + "Gaulieder", + "Vladimir Meciar", + "Movement for a Democratic Slovakia", + "TASR", + "Gaulieder" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Bomb explodes outside home of expelled Solvak MP. BATISLAVA 1996-12-06 \n A bomb exploded on Friday outside the home of a Solvak politician expelled from parliament after he quit the ruling party, complaining of a lack of democracy in the country. The official TTSAR news agency said the explosion blew out all ground floor windows of Fantisek Gaulieedr's family home in Gaalnta, western Solvakia, and damaged the main entrance, but no-one was injured. Gaulieedr, formerly a member of Prime Minister Fladimir Meciar's ruling Movement for a Democratic Solvakia, was stripped of his parliamentary mandate on Wednesday after leaving the party last month in protest over what he said was a lack of democracy in the country. He said he had been receiving anonymous death threats since making the move. \" This was an act of terrorism and now I fear not only for my own life, but also of that of my wife and children, \" he told TTSAR. Gaulieedr's family was sleeping in a bedroom at the back of the house and were unharmed by the blast. It was not immediately clear who was behind the blast.", + "competitors": [ + "Slovak", + "BRATISLAVA", + "Slovak", + "TASR", + "Frantisek Gaulieder", + "Galanta", + "Slovakia", + "Gaulieder", + "Vladimir Meciar", + "Movement for a Democratic Slovakia", + "TASR", + "Gaulieder" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Bomb explodes outside home of expelled Slovak MP. BRATISLAVA 1996-12-06 \n A bomb exploded on Friday outside the home of a Slovak politician expelled from parliament after he quit the ruling party, complaining of a lack of democracy in the country. The official TASR news agency said the explosion blew out all ground floor windows of Frantisek Gaulieder's family home in Galanta, western Slovakia, and damaged the main entrance, but no-one was injured. Gaulieder, formerly a member of Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar's ruling Movement for a Democratic Slovakia, was stripped of his parliamentary mandate on Wednesday after leaving the party last month in protest over what he said was a lack of democracy in the country. He said he had been receiving anonymous death threats since making the move. \" This was an act of terrorism and now I fear not only for my own life, but also of that of my wife and children, \" he told TASR. Gaulieder's family was sleeping in a bedroom at the back of the house and were unharmed by the blast. It was not immediately clear who was behind the blast.", + "competitors": [ + "General Electric", + "Arkansas Best" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Hungary o / n rates end up before Dec 10 tax payment. BUDAPEST 1996-12-06 \n Hungarian overnight interest rates closed higher on Friday as market liquidity tightened before the December 10 social security contribution payment deadline, dealers said. \" The banks are already preparing for the December 10 tax payment, \" said Budapest Bank's Sandor Tolonics. \" \n They expect a larger-than-average payment. \" \n The overnight market opened at 22. 00 / 22. 75 percent, then substantial money was taken up at 22. 5 percent. But later, rates dropped and closed at 22. 00 / 22. 25 as a large bank finished borrowing money. On Thursday, overnight rates moved between 21. 625 and 22. 125. Dealers said liquidity could tighten further early next week as the social security contribution payments date approaches. --Sandor Peto, Budapest newsroom (36 1) 327 4040", + "competitors": [ + "Hungary", + "BUDAPEST", + "Hungarian", + "Budapest Bank", + "Sandor Tolonics", + "Sandor Peto", + "Budapest" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Hungayr o / n rates end up before Dec 10 tax payment. UBDAPEST 1996-12-06 \n Hungariah overnight interest rates closed higher on Friday as market liquidity tightened before the December 10 social security contribution payment deadline, dealers said. \" The banks are already preparing for the December 10 tax payment, \" said Budpaest Bank's Sandor Tolonisc. \" \n They expect a larger-than-average payment. \" \n The overnight market opened at 22. 00 / 22. 75 percent, then substantial money was taken up at 22. 5 percent. But later, rates dropped and closed at 22. 00 / 22. 25 as a large bank finished borrowing money. On Thursday, overnight rates moved between 21. 625 and 22. 125. Dealers said liquidity could tighten further early next week as the social security contribution payments date approaches. --SSandor Peto, Budapedt newsroom (36 1) 327 4040", + "competitors": [ + "Hungary", + "BUDAPEST", + "Hungarian", + "Budapest Bank", + "Sandor Tolonics", + "Sandor Peto", + "Budapest" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Hungary o / n rates end up before Dec 10 tax payment. BUDAPEST 1996-12-06 \n Hungarian overnight interest rates closed higher on Friday as market liquidity tightened before the December 10 social security contribution payment deadline, dealers said. \" The banks are already preparing for the December 10 tax payment, \" said Budapest Bank's Sandor Tolonics. \" \n They expect a larger-than-average payment. \" \n The overnight market opened at 22. 00 / 22. 75 percent, then substantial money was taken up at 22. 5 percent. But later, rates dropped and closed at 22. 00 / 22. 25 as a large bank finished borrowing money. On Thursday, overnight rates moved between 21. 625 and 22. 125. Dealers said liquidity could tighten further early next week as the social security contribution payments date approaches. --Sandor Peto, Budapest newsroom (36 1) 327 4040", + "competitors": [ + "Polaris Industries" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Mexico stocks off lows but still hit by Greenspan. MEXICO CITY \n Mexican stocks closed sharply lower Friday, but had made a tentative recovery as initial panic and volatility abated. \" It was Greenspan at first. Then once we saw the Dow (Jones industrial average) was not about to crash, some buyers stepped in, \" said a trader, referring to Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, whose comments that assets were \" irrationally exhuberant \" upset financial markets worldwide. The blue-chip IPC index ended down 1. 29 points, or 43. 56 percent, at 3, 333. 05. Volume was regular at 74. 7 million shares traded. Mexican stocks were also hurt by U. S. long bond rates which had begun to rise before Greenspan's comments and were inflated by employment data released before trade began in Mexico. Yields on U. S. 30-year Treasury bonds were 6. 51 percent when stock trading closed in Mexico, unchanged from Thursday. On the broad market, 107 stocks changed hands, of which losers well outnumbered winners by 75 to 13. Traders noted the lack of blue chips or stocks traded at significant volume among the gainers. Simec, the steelmaking arm of the debt-ridden Sidek group headed the losers, off 7 centavos (1 cent) at 1. 40 pesos (18 cents). Sidek fell 4 centavos (1 cent) to 95 centavos (12 cents). Traders also remarked that Mexican ADRs suffered in New York. Heavyweights Telmex and Televisa ended off 25 cents and 75 cents, respectively, at $31. 125 and $25. 875. \" Falling share prices in New York don't hurt Mexico as long as it happens gradually, as earlier this week. It's a sudden plunge that takes its toll, \" said Carlos Ponce, research director at Santander. Traders and analysts differed as to how firm the relative recovery on Friday was. \" Some buyers stepped in, but the market was not very convinced. Volume was lackluster, \" said one trader. \" The market's very healthy, we're buying, \" said another trader. Ponce said shares were certainly attractively priced in Mexico, but would not appreciate until foreign buyers stepped in, which they had yet to do. 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The blue-chip IPV index ended down 1. 29 points, or 43. 56 percent, at 3, 333. 05. Volume was regular at 74. 7 million shares traded. exican stocks were also hurt by U. S. long bond rates which had begun to rise before Greehspan's comments and were inflated by employment data released before trade began in Mexxico. Yields on U. S. 30-year Trdasury bonds were 6. 51 percent when stock trading closed in Mexxico, unchanged from Thursday. On the broad market, 107 stocks changed hands, of which losers well outnumbered winners by 75 to 13. Traders noted the lack of blue chips or stocks traded at significant volume among the gainers. imec, the steelmaking arm of the debt-ridden idek group headed the losers, off 7 centavos (1 cent) at 1. 40 pesos (18 cents). idek fell 4 centavos (1 cent) to 95 centavos (12 cents). Traders also remarked that exican ADEs suffered in New oYrk. Heavyweights Temex and Televis ended off 25 cents and 75 cents, respectively, at $31. 125 and $25. 875. \" Falling share prices in New oYrk don't hurt Mexxico as long as it happens gradually, as earlier this week. It's a sudden plunge that takes its toll, \" said Carlo sPoonce, research director at Santaander. Traders and analysts differed as to how firm the relative recovery on Friday was. \" Some buyers stepped in, but the market was not very convinced. Volume was lackluster, \" said one trader. \" The market's very healthy, we're buying, \" said another trader. Poonce said shares were certainly attractively priced in Mexxico, but would not appreciate until foreign buyers stepped in, which they had yet to do. 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The blue-chip IPC index ended down 1. 29 points, or 43. 56 percent, at 3, 333. 05. Volume was regular at 74. 7 million shares traded. Mexican stocks were also hurt by U. S. long bond rates which had begun to rise before Greenspan's comments and were inflated by employment data released before trade began in Mexico. Yields on U. S. 30-year Treasury bonds were 6. 51 percent when stock trading closed in Mexico, unchanged from Thursday. On the broad market, 107 stocks changed hands, of which losers well outnumbered winners by 75 to 13. Traders noted the lack of blue chips or stocks traded at significant volume among the gainers. Simec, the steelmaking arm of the debt-ridden Sidek group headed the losers, off 7 centavos (1 cent) at 1. 40 pesos (18 cents). Sidek fell 4 centavos (1 cent) to 95 centavos (12 cents). Traders also remarked that Mexican ADRs suffered in New York. Heavyweights Telmex and Televisa ended off 25 cents and 75 cents, respectively, at $31. 125 and $25. 875. \" Falling share prices in New York don't hurt Mexico as long as it happens gradually, as earlier this week. It's a sudden plunge that takes its toll, \" said Carlos Ponce, research director at Santander. Traders and analysts differed as to how firm the relative recovery on Friday was. \" Some buyers stepped in, but the market was not very convinced. Volume was lackluster, \" said one trader. \" The market's very healthy, we're buying, \" said another trader. Ponce said shares were certainly attractively priced in Mexico, but would not appreciate until foreign buyers stepped in, which they had yet to do. '", + "competitors": [ + "Barnes & Noble," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Plastic surgery gets boost in Brazil. Simona de Logu \n RIO DE JANEIRO 1996-12-06 \n Plastic surgery is booming, especially among men, as Brazilians spend much of their new-found wealth on the latest beauty treatments, said the organisers of a four-day international plastic surgery conference that opened on Friday. The number of plastic surgeries in Brazil has jumped 30 percent to an estimated 150, 000 this year since an anti-inflation plan was introduced in July 1994, Farid Hakme, the president of the Brazilian Plastic Surgery Society (SBCP), said. The number of operations on men increased even more--by 80 percent, from 8, 000 in 1994 to 15, 000 in 1995, he said. \" Brazil ranks right at the top for plastic surgery with respect to the number of surgeons, the number of patients, number of operations, number of conferences. Our statistics are the highest for everything, \" Hakme said. \" We believe the increase in plastic surgeries for men results from the difficulties in the job market. People need to have a more youthful look to compete in the job market, given the profound changes in Latin America's economy. \" \n A controlled exchange rate, trade liberalisation and tight monetary policies have also dramatically curbed inflation, making more money available for cosmetic surgery. Brazil has been at the forefront in plastic surgery for decades and is home to one of the most famous surgeons, Ivo Pitangy. There are 6, 000 plastic surgeons there, of which 4, 500 have qualified to be members of the SBCP. Every year, 500 new plastic surgeons graduate in Brazil and medical students from all over the world come to study there. Hakme attributes Brazil's fascination with plastic surgery not to excessive vanity but to the country's mix and match of different races, which can create physical disharmonies. \" \n What happens is the nose sometimes doesn't match the mouth or the buttocks don't match with the legs, \" he said. Brazil's most sought-after beauty treatment is liposuction in which fat is sucked away from areas of the body, with about 30, 000 operations a year at a cost of $3, 000 to $4, 000 each. Stomach tucks and breast operations are also popular since the tropical climate calls for flesh-baring fashions, but unlike women elsewhere Brazilians tend to have breast reductions and buttock implants. \" The women who want to reduce their breasts here would probably want to increase them in the United States, \" SBCP Vice-President Oswaldo Saldanha said. \" \n Beauty ideals and cultures are different in every country. \" \n Plastic surgery scares like the case in which Brazilian model Claudia Liz fell into a coma after being anaesthetised for a liposuction in October are not much of a deterrent. Saldanha said operations fell 30 percent immediately after that case but the rate was back to normal now.", + "competitors": [ + "Brazil", + "Simona de Logu", + "RIO DE JANEIRO", + "Brazilians", + "Brazil", + "Farid Hakme", + "Brazilian Plastic Surgery Society", + "SBCP", + "Brazil", + "Hakme", + "Latin America", + "Brazil", + "Ivo Pitangy", + "SBCP", + "Brazil", + "Hakme", + "Brazil", + "Brazil", + "Brazilians", + "United States", + "SBCP", + "Oswaldo Saldanha", + "Brazilian", + "Claudia Liz", + "Saldanha" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Plastic surgery gets boost in Brail. Simona de Loogu \n RIO DE JABEIRO 1996-12-06 \n Plastic surgery is booming, especially among men, as Brailians spend much of their new-found wealth on the latest beauty treatments, said the organisers of a four-day international plastic surgery conference that opened on Friday. The number of plastic surgeries in Brail has jumped 30 percent to an estimated 150, 000 this year since an anti-inflation plan was introduced in July 1994, Farid HHame, the president of the Brailian Plastic Surgery Society (SGCP), said. The number of operations on men increased even more--by 80 percent, from 8, 000 in 1994 to 15, 000 in 1995, he said. \" Brail ranks right at the top for plastic surgery with respect to the number of surgeons, the number of patients, number of operations, number of conferences. Our statistics are the highest for everything, \" Hame said. \" We believe the increase in plastic surgeries for men results from the difficulties in the job market. People need to have a more youthful look to compete in the job market, given the profound changes in LatinAmerica's economy. \" \n A controlled exchange rate, trade liberalisation and tight monetary policies have also dramatically curbed inflation, making more money available for cosmetic surgery. Brail has been at the forefront in plastic surgery for decades and is home to one of the most famous surgeons, Ivo Pitany. There are 6, 000 plastic surgeons there, of which 4, 500 have qualified to be members of the SGCP. Every year, 500 new plastic surgeons graduate in Brail and medical students from all over the world come to study there. Hame attributes Brail's fascination with plastic surgery not to excessive vanity but to the country's mix and match of different races, which can create physical disharmonies. \" \n What happens is the nose sometimes doesn't match the mouth or the buttocks don't match with the legs, \" he said. Brail's most sought-after beauty treatment is liposuction in which fat is sucked away from areas of the body, with about 30, 000 operations a year at a cost of $3, 000 to $4, 000 each. Stomach tucks and breast operations are also popular since the tropical climate calls for flesh-baring fashions, but unlike women elsewhere Brailians tend to have breast reductions and buttock implants. \" The women who want to reduce their breasts here would probably want to increase them in the United Sattes, \" SGCP Vice-President Oswalod Saldanhha said. \" \n Beauty ideals and cultures are different in every country. \" \n Plastic surgery scares like the case in which Brailian model ClaudiaL iz fell into a coma after being anaesthetised for a liposuction in October are not much of a deterrent. Saldanhha said operations fell 30 percent immediately after that case but the rate was back to normal now.", + "competitors": [ + "Brazil", + "Simona de Logu", + "RIO DE JANEIRO", + "Brazilians", + "Brazil", + "Farid Hakme", + "Brazilian Plastic Surgery Society", + "SBCP", + "Brazil", + "Hakme", + "Latin America", + "Brazil", + "Ivo Pitangy", + "SBCP", + "Brazil", + "Hakme", + "Brazil", + "Brazil", + "Brazilians", + "United States", + "SBCP", + "Oswaldo Saldanha", + "Brazilian", + "Claudia Liz", + "Saldanha" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Plastic surgery gets boost in Brazil. Simona de Logu \n RIO DE JANEIRO 1996-12-06 \n Plastic surgery is booming, especially among men, as Brazilians spend much of their new-found wealth on the latest beauty treatments, said the organisers of a four-day international plastic surgery conference that opened on Friday. The number of plastic surgeries in Brazil has jumped 30 percent to an estimated 150, 000 this year since an anti-inflation plan was introduced in July 1994, Farid Hakme, the president of the Brazilian Plastic Surgery Society (SBCP), said. The number of operations on men increased even more--by 80 percent, from 8, 000 in 1994 to 15, 000 in 1995, he said. \" Brazil ranks right at the top for plastic surgery with respect to the number of surgeons, the number of patients, number of operations, number of conferences. Our statistics are the highest for everything, \" Hakme said. \" We believe the increase in plastic surgeries for men results from the difficulties in the job market. People need to have a more youthful look to compete in the job market, given the profound changes in Latin America's economy. \" \n A controlled exchange rate, trade liberalisation and tight monetary policies have also dramatically curbed inflation, making more money available for cosmetic surgery. Brazil has been at the forefront in plastic surgery for decades and is home to one of the most famous surgeons, Ivo Pitangy. There are 6, 000 plastic surgeons there, of which 4, 500 have qualified to be members of the SBCP. Every year, 500 new plastic surgeons graduate in Brazil and medical students from all over the world come to study there. Hakme attributes Brazil's fascination with plastic surgery not to excessive vanity but to the country's mix and match of different races, which can create physical disharmonies. \" \n What happens is the nose sometimes doesn't match the mouth or the buttocks don't match with the legs, \" he said. Brazil's most sought-after beauty treatment is liposuction in which fat is sucked away from areas of the body, with about 30, 000 operations a year at a cost of $3, 000 to $4, 000 each. Stomach tucks and breast operations are also popular since the tropical climate calls for flesh-baring fashions, but unlike women elsewhere Brazilians tend to have breast reductions and buttock implants. \" The women who want to reduce their breasts here would probably want to increase them in the United States, \" SBCP Vice-President Oswaldo Saldanha said. \" \n Beauty ideals and cultures are different in every country. \" \n Plastic surgery scares like the case in which Brazilian model Claudia Liz fell into a coma after being anaesthetised for a liposuction in October are not much of a deterrent. Saldanha said operations fell 30 percent immediately after that case but the rate was back to normal now.", + "competitors": [ + "Federated Department Stores", + "AnnTaylor" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Daily Argentine grain fixings - Camaras Arbitrales. BUENOS AIRES 1996-12-06 \n Avg December 5 price fix: \n Buenos Aires Quequen Rosario Bahia Blanca \n Oats unq unq unq unq \n Wheat 121 130 121. 3 121 \n Maize (Flint) 113 114 113. 7 112 \n Maize (Dent) 113 114 113. 7 112 \n Sorghum unq unq unq unq \n Millet unq unq 90 unq \n Soybeans 283 unq 283 unq \n Sunseeds 219 216 220 216 \n--Buenos Aires Newsroom +541 318-0655", + "competitors": [ + "Argentine", + "Camaras Arbitrales", + "BUENOS AIRES", + "Buenos Aires", + "Quequen", + "Rosario", + "Bahia Blanca", + "Buenos Aires Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Daily Argentne grain fixings - Camaras Arbitrlaes. VUENOS AIRES 1996-12-06 \n Avg December 5 price fix: \n Buenos ires Queqeun Rosaroi Bahia Blancca \n Oats unq unq unq unq \n Wheat 121 130 121. 3 121 \n Maize (Flint) 113 114 113. 7 112 \n Maize (Dent) 113 114 113. 7 112 \n Sorghum unq unq unq unq \n Millet unq unq 90 unq \n Soybeans 283 unq 283 unq \n Sunseeds 219 216 220 216 \n--Buenos ires Newsroom +541 318-0655", + "competitors": [ + "Argentine", + "Camaras Arbitrales", + "BUENOS AIRES", + "Buenos Aires", + "Quequen", + "Rosario", + "Bahia Blanca", + "Buenos Aires Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Daily Argentine grain fixings - Camaras Arbitrales. BUENOS AIRES 1996-12-06 \n Avg December 5 price fix: \n Buenos Aires Quequen Rosario Bahia Blanca \n Oats unq unq unq unq \n Wheat 121 130 121. 3 121 \n Maize (Flint) 113 114 113. 7 112 \n Maize (Dent) 113 114 113. 7 112 \n Sorghum unq unq unq unq \n Millet unq unq 90 unq \n Soybeans 283 unq 283 unq \n Sunseeds 219 216 220 216 \n--Buenos Aires Newsroom +541 318-0655", + "competitors": [ + "Safeco" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Mexican daily port, shipping update for Dec 6. MEXICO CITY 1996-12-06 \n All major ports were open as of 1000 local / 1600 GMT, the Communications and Transportation Ministry said in a daily update. Tampico port authorities said fishing restrictions were in place in an area adjacent to the port because of a geophysical study being carried out in deep waters of the region from the ship Kenda. The ministry updated port conditions and shipping warnings for the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Pacific Coast. - Pacific Coast: \n Light rains along the coast of southern Baja California and Sinaloa, with the rest of the coast seeing clear skies. Winds from the northeast of 10 to 15 knots (19 to 28 kilometers / 11 to 17 miles per hour). A new front is seen emerging during the course of Friday, affecting the north of the Baja California peninsula and Sonora state, bringing lower temperatures, light rains and waves up to six feet. - Gulf of Mexico: \n Cold front bringing light rains to the coast of Tamaulipas, but with the rest of the Gulf in clear skies. Winds from the northeast at 10 to 15 knots (19 to 28 kilometers / 11 to 17 miles per hour). - Caribbean: \n Tropical air carrying sporadic light rains over the coast of Quintana Roo state. Winds from the northeast at 10 to 15 knots with waves three to five feet high. --Chris Aspin, Mexico City newsroom +525 728-7903", + "competitors": [ + "Mexican", + "MEXICO CITY", + "GMT", + "Communications and Transportation Ministry", + "Tampico", + "Kenda", + "Gulf of Mexico", + "Caribbean", + "Pacific Coast", + "Pacific Coast", + "Baja California", + "Sinaloa", + "Baja California", + "Sonora", + "Gulf of Mexico", + "Tamaulipas", + "Gulf", + "Caribbean", + "Quintana Roo", + "Chris Aspin", + "Mexico City" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Mecican daily port, shipping update for Dec 6. MEXICO CITYY 1996-12-06 \n All major ports were open as of 1000 local / 1600 FMT, the Communications and Transportayion Ministry said in a daily update. Tampixo port authorities said fishing restrictions were in place in an area adjacent to the port because of a geophysical study being carried out in deep waters of the region from the ship Ienda. The ministry updated port conditions and shipping warnings for the Guulf of Mexicco, Craibbean and Pacific Coas. - Pacific Coas: \n Light rains along the coast of southern Baja California and Sibaloa, with the rest of the coast seeing clear skies. Winds from the northeast of 10 to 15 knots (19 to 28 kilometers / 11 to 17 miles per hour). A new front is seen emerging during the course of Friday, affecting the north of the Baja California peninsula and Soora state, bringing lower temperatures, light rains and waves up to six feet. - Guulf of Mexicco: \n Cold front bringing light rains to the coast of Tamulipas, but with the rest of the Guulf in clear skies. Winds from the northeast at 10 to 15 knots (19 to 28 kilometers / 11 to 17 miles per hour). - Craibbean: \n Tropical air carrying sporadic light rains over the coast of Quintana oo state. 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The ministry updated port conditions and shipping warnings for the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Pacific Coast. - Pacific Coast: \n Light rains along the coast of southern Baja California and Sinaloa, with the rest of the coast seeing clear skies. Winds from the northeast of 10 to 15 knots (19 to 28 kilometers / 11 to 17 miles per hour). A new front is seen emerging during the course of Friday, affecting the north of the Baja California peninsula and Sonora state, bringing lower temperatures, light rains and waves up to six feet. - Gulf of Mexico: \n Cold front bringing light rains to the coast of Tamaulipas, but with the rest of the Gulf in clear skies. Winds from the northeast at 10 to 15 knots (19 to 28 kilometers / 11 to 17 miles per hour). - Caribbean: \n Tropical air carrying sporadic light rains over the coast of Quintana Roo state. 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Seventy-seven students were found with the watches and disqualified, O Globo said.", + "competitors": [ + "Brazil", + "RIO DE JANEIRO", + "Brazilian", + "Rio de Janeiro", + "O Globo", + "O Globo" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Vrazil exam cheats caught using \" pager \" watches. RIO DE AJNEIRO 1996-12-06 \n Vrazilian students have been caught cheating in university entrance exams by using digital watches which gave the correct answers to test questions, a newspaper said on Friday. Rio de Jaeiro state university officials discovered students were paying 15, 000 reais ($14, 563) for the special watches, which operated like a telephone pager to receive correct answers, L Globo said. Seventy-seven students were found with the watches and disqualified, L Globo said.", + "competitors": [ + "Brazil", + "RIO DE JANEIRO", + "Brazilian", + "Rio de Janeiro", + "O Globo", + "O Globo" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Brazil exam cheats caught using \" pager \" watches. RIO DE JANEIRO 1996-12-06 \n Brazilian students have been caught cheating in university entrance exams by using digital watches which gave the correct answers to test questions, a newspaper said on Friday. Rio de Janeiro state university officials discovered students were paying 15, 000 reais ($14, 563) for the special watches, which operated like a telephone pager to receive correct answers, O Globo said. Seventy-seven students were found with the watches and disqualified, O Globo said.", + "competitors": [ + "Di Giorgio", + "Morgan Stanley Dean Witter &" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Chile, Mexico to seek to broaden trade deal. SANTIAGO 1996-12-05 \n Chile and Mexico will start negotiations next year to broaden their free trade agreement to include services and investments, Finance Minister Eduardo Aninat said. Chile hopes to broaden the treaty signed in 1994 beyond reduction of tariffs on imports and exports and add provisions covering services and investment codes, said Aninat. Both areas tend to more laden with friction in free trade negotiations than tariff reduction. ' ' In January or February, we'll have some very close contacts with Mexico to add the issue of services and advance on the issue of investments, ' ' Aninat told reporters after signing a free trade deal with Canada. ' ' We want to give the treaty between Mexico and Chile greater depth and coverage than it has now. It's very good now, but it practically only covers trade in goods, ' ' he said. Aninat also said he was confident the Chilean Congress would ratify the treaty with Congress quickly. ' ' The reactions from business and unions which I have seen have been almost unanimously positive, so I don't see any problem, ' ' he said. --Roger Atwood, Santiago newsroom +56-2-699-5595 x211", + "competitors": [ + "Chile", + "Mexico", + "SANTIAGO", + "Chile", + "Mexico", + "Finance", + "Eduardo Aninat", + "Chile", + "Aninat", + "Mexico", + "Aninat", + "Canada", + "Mexico", + "Chile", + "Aninat", + "Chilean", + "Congress", + "Congress", + "Roger Atwood", + "Santiago" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Child, Mexco to seek to broaden trade deal. SANTIAOG 1996-12-05 \n Child and Mexco will start negotiations next year to broaden their free trade agreement to include services and investments, Fiinance Minister Eduardo Annat said. Child hopes to broaden the treaty signed in 1994 beyond reduction of tariffs on imports and exports and add provisions covering services and investment codes, said Anniat. Both areas tend to more laden with friction in free trade negotiations than tariff reduction. ' ' In January or February, we'll have some very close contacts with Mexco to add the issue of services and advance on the issue of investments, ' ' Anniat told reporters after signing a free trade deal with Cannada. ' ' We want to give the treaty between Mexco and Child greater depth and coverage than it has now. It's very good now, but it practically only covers trade in goods, ' ' he said. Anniat also said he was confident the Childan Confress would ratify the treaty with Confress quickly. ' ' The reactions from business and unions which I have seen have been almost unanimously positive, so I don't see any problem, ' ' he said. --Roger Awtood, Santaigo newsroom +56-2-699-5595 x211", + "competitors": [ + "Chile", + "Mexico", + "SANTIAGO", + "Chile", + "Mexico", + "Finance", + "Eduardo Aninat", + "Chile", + "Aninat", + "Mexico", + "Aninat", + "Canada", + "Mexico", + "Chile", + "Aninat", + "Chilean", + "Congress", + "Congress", + "Roger Atwood", + "Santiago" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Chile, Mexico to seek to broaden trade deal. SANTIAGO 1996-12-05 \n Chile and Mexico will start negotiations next year to broaden their free trade agreement to include services and investments, Finance Minister Eduardo Aninat said. Chile hopes to broaden the treaty signed in 1994 beyond reduction of tariffs on imports and exports and add provisions covering services and investment codes, said Aninat. 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DILI, East Timor 1996-12-06 \n East Timorese Roman Catholic Bishop Carlos Belo left Dili on Friday on his way to Norway for the awards ceremony as co-recipient of the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize. Witnesses said Belo left the territory for the Indonesian capital Jakarta accompanied by five other people. It was not immediately known when he would arrive in Oslo. The bishop will jointly receive the Nobel award next Tuesday with East Timorese-born activist Jose Ramos Horta, who lives in self-exile in Australia. The Indonesian government has condemned the inclusion of Ramos Horta in the award, and Foreign Minister Ali Alatas said on Friday that Indonesia would not be represented officially at the ceremony in the Norwegian capital. \" I sincerely believe that this unfortunate choice in giving the honour to such a controversial figure as Ramos Horta. . . will exacerbate the problem in finding a solution (to East Timor), \" Alatas said on Friday. He was responding to questions at a news conference called to discuss next week's ministerial meeting of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Jakarta. Ramos Horta has been a vocal leader of the opposition to Jakarta's rule in the territory. Belo and Ramos Horta were awared the prize for their efforts to secure a peaceful solution to the issue of East Timor, a former Portuguese colony which Indonesia invaded in 1975 and annexed the following year. The United Nations has never recognised Jakarta's move. Alatas said the government's position on the Nobel Peace Prize would have been different if it had been awarded solely to Belo. Asked if the Indonesian ambassador to Norway would have attended the ceremony if only Belo had been involved, Alatas replied: \" Probably, yes, but that is a hypothetical question. \" \n Alatas said on Tuesday that on his way back from Oslo, Belo would visit the Vatican to see the Pope, and would also meet German Chancellor Helmut Kohl in Bonn. Kohl had wanted to meet Belo during the chancellor's official visit to Indonesia last month, but the bishop was too busy in East Timor to come to Jakarta.", + "competitors": [ + "Indonesia", + "Belo", + "Nobel", + "DILI", + "East Timor", + "East Timorese", + "Roman Catholic", + "Carlos Belo", + "Dili", + "Norway", + "Nobel Peace Prize", + "Belo", + "Indonesian", + "Jakarta", + "Oslo", + "Nobel", + "East Timorese-born", + "Jose Ramos Horta", + "Australia", + "Indonesian", + "Ramos Horta", + "Ali Alatas", + "Indonesia", + "Norwegian", + "Ramos Horta", + "East Timor", + "Alatas", + "Organisation of the Islamic Conference", + "OIC", + "Jakarta", + "Ramos Horta", + "Jakarta", + "Belo", + "Ramos Horta", + "East Timor", + "Portuguese", + "Indonesia", + "United Nations", + "Jakarta", + "Alatas", + "Nobel Peace Prize", + "Belo", + "Indonesian", + "Norway", + "Belo", + "Alatas", + "Alatas", + "Oslo", + "Belo", + "Vatican", + "German", + "Helmut Kohl", + "Bonn", + "Kohl", + "Belo", + "Indonesia", + "East Timor", + "Jakarta" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Inndonesia's Bell leaves for Noebll award ceremony. DII, Eas Timor 1996-12-06 \n Eas Timorese Roman Caholic Bishop Carlos Bell left Dii on Friday on his way to Norwa for the awards ceremony as co-recipient of the 1996 Noebll Peace Prize. Witnesses said Bell left the territory for the Inndonesian capital Jakaarta accompanied by five other people. It was not immediately known when he would arrive in Lslo. The bishop will jointly receive the Noebll award next Tuesday with Eas Timorese-born activist Jose Rams Horta, who lives in self-exile in Austraia. The Inndonesian government has condemned the inclusion of Ramos orta in the award, and Foreign Minister Ali Alatqss said on Friday that Inndonesia would not be represented officially at the ceremony in the Norwdgian capital. \" I sincerely believe that this unfortunate choice in giving the honour to such a controversial figure as Ramos orta. . . will exacerbate the problem in finding a solution (to Eas Timor), \" Alatqs said on Friday. He was responding to questions at a news conference called to discuss next week's ministerial meeting of the Organisation of the IslamicConference (OCI) in Jakaarta. Ramos orta has been a vocal leader of the opposition to Jakaarta's rule in the territory. Bell and Ramos orta were awared the prize for their efforts to secure a peaceful solution to the issue of Eas Timor, a former Portuguesee colony which Inndonesia invaded in 1975 and annexed the following year. The United Natiohs has never recognised Jakaarta's move. Alatqs said the government's position on the Noebll Peace Prize would have been different if it had been awarded solely to Bell. Asked if the Inndonesian ambassador to Norwa would have attended the ceremony if only Bell had been involved, Alatqs replied: \" Probably, yes, but that is a hypothetical question. \" \n Alatqs said on Tuesday that on his way back from Lslo, Bell would visit the atican to see the Pope, and would also meet GGerman Chancellor Helmut ohl in Bon. Khl had wanted to meet Bell during the chancellor's official visit to Inndonesia last month, but the bishop was too busy in Eas Timor to come to Jakaarta.", + "competitors": [ + "Indonesia", + "Belo", + "Nobel", + "DILI", + "East Timor", + "East Timorese", + "Roman Catholic", + "Carlos Belo", + "Dili", + "Norway", + "Nobel Peace Prize", + "Belo", + "Indonesian", + "Jakarta", + "Oslo", + "Nobel", + "East Timorese-born", + "Jose Ramos Horta", + "Australia", + "Indonesian", + "Ramos Horta", + "Ali Alatas", + "Indonesia", + "Norwegian", + "Ramos Horta", + "East Timor", + "Alatas", + "Organisation of the Islamic Conference", + "OIC", + "Jakarta", + "Ramos Horta", + "Jakarta", + "Belo", + "Ramos Horta", + "East Timor", + "Portuguese", + "Indonesia", + "United Nations", + "Jakarta", + "Alatas", + "Nobel Peace Prize", + "Belo", + "Indonesian", + "Norway", + "Belo", + "Alatas", + "Alatas", + "Oslo", + "Belo", + "Vatican", + "German", + "Helmut Kohl", + "Bonn", + "Kohl", + "Belo", + "Indonesia", + "East Timor", + "Jakarta" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Indonesia's Belo leaves for Nobel award ceremony. DILI, East Timor 1996-12-06 \n East Timorese Roman Catholic Bishop Carlos Belo left Dili on Friday on his way to Norway for the awards ceremony as co-recipient of the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize. Witnesses said Belo left the territory for the Indonesian capital Jakarta accompanied by five other people. It was not immediately known when he would arrive in Oslo. The bishop will jointly receive the Nobel award next Tuesday with East Timorese-born activist Jose Ramos Horta, who lives in self-exile in Australia. The Indonesian government has condemned the inclusion of Ramos Horta in the award, and Foreign Minister Ali Alatas said on Friday that Indonesia would not be represented officially at the ceremony in the Norwegian capital. \" I sincerely believe that this unfortunate choice in giving the honour to such a controversial figure as Ramos Horta. . . will exacerbate the problem in finding a solution (to East Timor), \" Alatas said on Friday. He was responding to questions at a news conference called to discuss next week's ministerial meeting of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Jakarta. Ramos Horta has been a vocal leader of the opposition to Jakarta's rule in the territory. Belo and Ramos Horta were awared the prize for their efforts to secure a peaceful solution to the issue of East Timor, a former Portuguese colony which Indonesia invaded in 1975 and annexed the following year. The United Nations has never recognised Jakarta's move. Alatas said the government's position on the Nobel Peace Prize would have been different if it had been awarded solely to Belo. Asked if the Indonesian ambassador to Norway would have attended the ceremony if only Belo had been involved, Alatas replied: \" Probably, yes, but that is a hypothetical question. \" \n Alatas said on Tuesday that on his way back from Oslo, Belo would visit the Vatican to see the Pope, and would also meet German Chancellor Helmut Kohl in Bonn. Kohl had wanted to meet Belo during the chancellor's official visit to Indonesia last month, but the bishop was too busy in East Timor to come to Jakarta.", + "competitors": [ + "Mirant", + "Stewart Information Services" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "China to open port in Hainan to foreign ships. BEIJING 1996-12-06 \n China's State Council, or cabinet, has given a port in the southern province of Hainan permission to open to foreign vessels, the Xinhua news agency said on Friday. Xinhua did not say when Qinglan port in Wenchang city would be opened to foreign vessels. Wenchang has built a berth for 5, 000 deadweight-tonne container ships at the port and invested 34 million yuan ($4. 1 million) to dredge the harbour, Xinhua said. It gave no further details. 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RANGOON 1996-12-07 \n Burmese troops and riot police moved in to disperse a student street protest at a suburban road junction near the Ranyon (Rangoon) University early on Saturday, witnesses said. They said police and troops used water cannons from fire engines to subdue about 120 university students sitting in at the centre of the junction at about 3 a. m. before they moved in to round them up. The students, who had staged an 11-hour protest at the junction in northern Rangoon, were taken away in three vehicles. The witnesses said some of the students were hit with batons while they were herded onto the vehicles and it was believed they were taken to the Insein prison in suburban Rangoon. The protesting students, mostly from Rangoon University, were demanding the right to organise independent unions on campuses and the release of about 80 student leaders currently in jail. They were among 500 students who started demonstrating at the intersection on late Friday afternoon. The protest was the second major one in five days in the capital.", + "competitors": [ + "RANGOON", + "Burmese", + "Ranyon ( Rangoon ) University", + "Rangoon", + "Insein", + "Rangoon", + "Rangoon University" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Government disperses protest with water cannons. RANOON 1996-12-07 \n Burmeese troops and riot police moved in to disperse a student street protest at a suburban road junction near the Ranyon (Ranngoon) University early on Saturday, witnesses said. They said police and troops used water cannons from fire engines to subdue about 120 university students sitting in at the centre of the junction at about 3 a. m. before they moved in to round them up. The students, who had staged an 11-hour protest at the junction in northern Ranngoon, were taken away in three vehicles. The witnesses said some of the students were hit with batons while they were herded onto the vehicles and it was believed they were taken to the Inesin prison in suburban Ranngoon. The protesting students, mostly from Ranngoon University, were demanding the right to organise independent unions on campuses and the release of about 80 student leaders currently in jail. They were among 500 students who started demonstrating at the intersection on late Friday afternoon. The protest was the second major one in five days in the capital.", + "competitors": [ + "RANGOON", + "Burmese", + "Ranyon ( Rangoon ) University", + "Rangoon", + "Insein", + "Rangoon", + "Rangoon University" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Government disperses protest with water cannons. RANGOON 1996-12-07 \n Burmese troops and riot police moved in to disperse a student street protest at a suburban road junction near the Ranyon (Rangoon) University early on Saturday, witnesses said. They said police and troops used water cannons from fire engines to subdue about 120 university students sitting in at the centre of the junction at about 3 a. m. before they moved in to round them up. The students, who had staged an 11-hour protest at the junction in northern Rangoon, were taken away in three vehicles. The witnesses said some of the students were hit with batons while they were herded onto the vehicles and it was believed they were taken to the Insein prison in suburban Rangoon. The protesting students, mostly from Rangoon University, were demanding the right to organise independent unions on campuses and the release of about 80 student leaders currently in jail. They were among 500 students who started demonstrating at the intersection on late Friday afternoon. The protest was the second major one in five days in the capital.", + "competitors": [ + "Goodrich", + "ONEOK" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Burmese students march briefly out of campus. Vithoon Amorn \n RANGOON 1996-12-06 \n About 200 Burmese students marched briefly from troubled Yangon Institute of Technology in northern Rangoon on Friday towards the University of Yangon six km (four miles) away, and returned to their campus, witnesses said. Seven truckloads of armed riot police and three fire engines were on standby at one of the junctions near the institute. There were no clashes. \" They are now back in the YIT campus, \" an institute official who declined to be identified told Reuters by telephone. One of two roads leading to the University of Yangon from the institute had been closed by authorities. But about 300 university students were still gathered outside the gates of their campus, witnesses said. They were singing peacefully. On Monday and Tuesday, students from the institute and the university launched protests against what they said was unfair handling by police of a brawl between some of their colleagues and restaurant owners in October. On Tuesday and Wednesday, opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was restricted to her home by the military government to prevent her from being drawn into the protests. She was allowed to move freely on Thursday. The protest culminated at dawn on Tuesday with several hundred students being detained briefly by police in central Rangoon. The street protests were the biggest seen in the capital since the student-led pro-democracry demonstrations of September 1988 when the junta crushed the uprising. Thousands were killed or imprisoned. Earlier on Friday some of the students, who were held briefly by police during the protests earlier this week, said they were still dissatisfied with the military government. They told Reuters they were unhappy that the ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) had not heeded their calls for the right to organise independent unions on campus. \" We still want government answers to our demands. We want police punishment to be published in newspapers, \" one student said. But the students stressed their protests were non-political and they had no contact with Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD). Suu Kyi, a Nobel laureate and daughter of independence hero Aung San, and key NLD officials have also denied any link with the students. But they have said both parties had a \" moral link \" in that they were against police brutality and injustice. The students also demanded the government announce punishments meted out to policemen who they said had manhandled students involved in a brawl with some restaurant owners near the Yangon institute in October. The students appealed to the government not to close the institute because of their latest demonstration. The institute was shut for nearly two years after the 1988 uprising. On Friday, the road leading to Suu Kyi's lakeside residence in central Rangoon remained closed by police.", + "competitors": [ + "Burmese", + "Vithoon Amorn", + "RANGOON", + "Burmese", + "Yangon Institute of Technology", + "Rangoon", + "University of Yangon", + "YIT", + "Reuters", + "University of Yangon", + "Aung San Suu Kyi", + "Rangoon", + "Reuters", + "State Law and Order Restoration Council", + "SLORC", + "Suu Kyi", + "National League for Democracy", + "NLD", + "Suu Kyi", + "Nobel", + "Aung San", + "NLD", + "Yangon", + "Suu Kyi", + "Rangoon" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Bumrese students march briefly out of campus. Vithono Amorn \n RAGNOON 1996-12-06 \n About 200 Bumrese students marched briefly from troubled Yagon Institute of Tchnology in northern Rangon on Friday towards the Univresity of Yagon six km (four miles) away, and returned to their campus, witnesses said. Seven truckloads of armed riot police and three fire engines were on standby at one of the junctions near the institute. There were no clashes. \" They are now back in the IT campus, \" an institute official who declined to be identified told Reuetrs by telephone. One of two roads leading to the Univresity of Yagon from the institute had been closed by authorities. But about 300 university students were still gathered outside the gates of their campus, witnesses said. They were singing peacefully. On Monday and Tuesday, students from the institute and the university launched protests against what they said was unfair handling by police of a brawl between some of their colleagues and restaurant owners in October. On Tuesday and Wednesday, opposition leader Aung SannSuj Kyi was restricted to her home by the military government to prevent her from being drawn into the protests. She was allowed to move freely on Thursday. The protest culminated at dawn on Tuesday with several hundred students being detained briefly by police in central Rangon. The street protests were the biggest seen in the capital since the student-led pro-democracry demonstrations of September 1988 when the junta crushed the uprising. Thousands were killed or imprisoned. Earlier on Friday some of the students, who were held briefly by police during the protests earlier this week, said they were still dissatisfied with the military government. They told Reuetrs they were unhappy that the ruling State Law and Order Rdstoration Council (DLORC) had not heeded their calls for the right to organise independent unions on campus. \" We still want government answers to our demands. We want police punishment to be published in newspapers, \" one student said. But the students stressed their protests were non-political and they had no contact with Suj Kyi's National League or Democracy (ND). Suj Kyi, a Noebl laureate and daughter of independence hero Aung Sann, and key ND officials have also denied any link with the students. But they have said both parties had a \" moral link \" in that they were against police brutality and injustice. The students also demanded the government announce punishments meted out to policemen who they said had manhandled students involved in a brawl with some restaurant owners near the Yagon institute in October. The students appealed to the government not to close the institute because of their latest demonstration. The institute was shut for nearly two years after the 1988 uprising. On Friday, the road leading to Suj Kyi's lakeside residence in central Rangon remained closed by police.", + "competitors": [ + "Burmese", + "Vithoon Amorn", + "RANGOON", + "Burmese", + "Yangon Institute of Technology", + "Rangoon", + "University of Yangon", + "YIT", + "Reuters", + "University of Yangon", + "Aung San Suu Kyi", + "Rangoon", + "Reuters", + "State Law and Order Restoration Council", + "SLORC", + "Suu Kyi", + "National League for Democracy", + "NLD", + "Suu Kyi", + "Nobel", + "Aung San", + "NLD", + "Yangon", + "Suu Kyi", + "Rangoon" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Burmese students march briefly out of campus. Vithoon Amorn \n RANGOON 1996-12-06 \n About 200 Burmese students marched briefly from troubled Yangon Institute of Technology in northern Rangoon on Friday towards the University of Yangon six km (four miles) away, and returned to their campus, witnesses said. Seven truckloads of armed riot police and three fire engines were on standby at one of the junctions near the institute. There were no clashes. \" They are now back in the YIT campus, \" an institute official who declined to be identified told Reuters by telephone. One of two roads leading to the University of Yangon from the institute had been closed by authorities. But about 300 university students were still gathered outside the gates of their campus, witnesses said. They were singing peacefully. On Monday and Tuesday, students from the institute and the university launched protests against what they said was unfair handling by police of a brawl between some of their colleagues and restaurant owners in October. On Tuesday and Wednesday, opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was restricted to her home by the military government to prevent her from being drawn into the protests. She was allowed to move freely on Thursday. The protest culminated at dawn on Tuesday with several hundred students being detained briefly by police in central Rangoon. The street protests were the biggest seen in the capital since the student-led pro-democracry demonstrations of September 1988 when the junta crushed the uprising. Thousands were killed or imprisoned. Earlier on Friday some of the students, who were held briefly by police during the protests earlier this week, said they were still dissatisfied with the military government. They told Reuters they were unhappy that the ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) had not heeded their calls for the right to organise independent unions on campus. \" We still want government answers to our demands. We want police punishment to be published in newspapers, \" one student said. But the students stressed their protests were non-political and they had no contact with Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD). Suu Kyi, a Nobel laureate and daughter of independence hero Aung San, and key NLD officials have also denied any link with the students. But they have said both parties had a \" moral link \" in that they were against police brutality and injustice. The students also demanded the government announce punishments meted out to policemen who they said had manhandled students involved in a brawl with some restaurant owners near the Yangon institute in October. The students appealed to the government not to close the institute because of their latest demonstration. The institute was shut for nearly two years after the 1988 uprising. On Friday, the road leading to Suu Kyi's lakeside residence in central Rangoon remained closed by police.", + "competitors": [ + "Wells Fargo &" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Union leaders outraged by WTO snub to ILO head. SINGAPORE 1996-12-06 \n International trade union leaders on Friday expressed outrage that the head of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) had been barred from speaking at next week's WTO meeting in Singapore. Bill Jordan, general secretary of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU), told a news conference the withdrawal of a WTO invitation to ILO director general Michel Hansenne was \" outrageous behaviour on the part of an organisation that wants to command respect in the world \". Jordan said a small group of developing nations that oppose linking trade talks and labour conditions had pressured World Trade Organisation (WTO) officials to prevent Hansenne from taking the platform to urge such links. \" It is to their shame that those who are responsible for encouraging this meeting responded (to the pressure) in silencing him, \" Jordan said after the opening of an ICFTU conference on international labour standards and trade. The three-day trade union conference in Singapore hopes to push labour issues onto the WTO agenda. Jordan said the WTO's credibility was at stake over the issue of trade and labour. The ICFTU said it wanted the WTO conference beginning on Monday to outlaw forced and child labour, end discrimination in hiring, and guarantee the right to join a union. Bill Brett, chairman of the ILO Workers Group, told Reuters before the news conference he was \" not too surprised, but very disappointed \" that the speaking invitation had been withdrawn. \" Some governments are very determined to stop the issue (of trade and labour rights) being discussed, \" he said, adding that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) seemed particularly hostile to the ILO agenda. ASEAN groups Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The ILO wants a trade and labour rights \" social clause \" included in the final ministerial statement issued by WTO leaders at the end of the meeting, the organization's first ministerial-level gathering. Speaking to ICFTU delegates, Richard Eglin, director of the WTO secretariat, said the WTO was capable of making a significant contribution to governmental efforts to solve social problems. But he said the WTO's organisational structure made it difficult to impose on its members a social clause such as that called for by the ILO.", + "competitors": [ + "WTO", + "ILO", + "SINGAPORE", + "International Labour Organisation", + "ILO", + "WTO", + "Singapore", + "Bill Jordan", + "International Confederation of Free Trade Unions", + "ICFTU", + "WTO", + "ILO", + "Michel Hansenne", + "Jordan", + "World Trade Organisation", + "WTO", + "Hansenne", + "Jordan", + "ICFTU", + "Singapore", + "WTO", + "Jordan", + "WTO", + "ICFTU", + "WTO", + "Bill Brett", + "ILO Workers Group", + "Reuters", + "Association of Southeast Asian Nations", + "ASEAN", + "ILO", + "ASEAN", + "Brunei", + "Indonesia", + "Malaysia", + "Philippines", + "Singapore", + "Thailand", + "Vietnam", + "ILO", + "WTO", + "ICFTU", + "Richard Eglin", + "WTO", + "WTO", + "WTO", + "ILO" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Union leaders outraged by QTO snub to IOL head. SNIGAPORE 1996-12-06 \n International trade union leaders on Friday expressed outrage that the head of the Inetrnational Labour Organisation (IOL) had been barred from speaking at next week's QTO meeting in Singaopree. Bil lJrodann, general secretary of the International Confederation of Free TradeU nions (ICFYU), told a news conference the withdrawal of a QTO invitation to IOL director general Michel Hanwenne was \" outrageous behaviour on the part of an organisation that wants to command respect in the world \". Jrodann said a small group of developing nations that oppose linking trade talks and labour conditions had pressured Worl Trade Organisation (QTO) officials to prevent Hannsenne from taking the platform to urge such links. \" It is to their shame that those who are responsible for encouraging this meeting responded (to the pressure) in silencing him, \" Jrodann said after the opening of an ICFYU conference on international labour standards and trade. The three-day trade union conference in Singaopree hopes to push labour issues onto the QTO agenda. Jrodann said the QTO's credibility was at stake over the issue of trade and labour. The ICFYU said it wanted the QTO conference beginning on Monday to outlaw forced and child labour, end discrimination in hiring, and guarantee the right to join a union. Nill Brett, chairman of the IOL Workers Group, told RReuters before the news conference he was \" not too surprised, but very disappointed \" that the speaking invitation had been withdrawn. \" Some governments are very determined to stop the issue (of trade and labour rights) being discussed, \" he said, adding that the Association of Southheast Asian Nations (ASEEAN) seemed particularly hostile to the IOL agenda. ASEEAN groups Burnei, Indonsia, Mlaaysia, the Philipppines, Singaopree, Thaiiland and Viettnam. The IOL wants a trade and labour rights \" social clause \" included in the final ministerial statement issued by QTO leaders at the end of the meeting, the organization's first ministerial-level gathering. Speaking to ICFYU delegates, Richard Egli, director of the QTO secretariat, said the QTO was capable of making a significant contribution to governmental efforts to solve social problems. But he said the QTO's organisational structure made it difficult to impose on its members a social clause such as that called for by the IOL.", + "competitors": [ + "WTO", + "ILO", + "SINGAPORE", + "International Labour Organisation", + "ILO", + "WTO", + "Singapore", + "Bill Jordan", + "International Confederation of Free Trade Unions", + "ICFTU", + "WTO", + "ILO", + "Michel Hansenne", + "Jordan", + "World Trade Organisation", + "WTO", + "Hansenne", + "Jordan", + "ICFTU", + "Singapore", + "WTO", + "Jordan", + "WTO", + "ICFTU", + "WTO", + "Bill Brett", + "ILO Workers Group", + "Reuters", + "Association of Southeast Asian Nations", + "ASEAN", + "ILO", + "ASEAN", + "Brunei", + "Indonesia", + "Malaysia", + "Philippines", + "Singapore", + "Thailand", + "Vietnam", + "ILO", + "WTO", + "ICFTU", + "Richard Eglin", + "WTO", + "WTO", + "WTO", + "ILO" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Union leaders outraged by WTO snub to ILO head. SINGAPORE 1996-12-06 \n International trade union leaders on Friday expressed outrage that the head of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) had been barred from speaking at next week's WTO meeting in Singapore. Bill Jordan, general secretary of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU), told a news conference the withdrawal of a WTO invitation to ILO director general Michel Hansenne was \" outrageous behaviour on the part of an organisation that wants to command respect in the world \". Jordan said a small group of developing nations that oppose linking trade talks and labour conditions had pressured World Trade Organisation (WTO) officials to prevent Hansenne from taking the platform to urge such links. \" It is to their shame that those who are responsible for encouraging this meeting responded (to the pressure) in silencing him, \" Jordan said after the opening of an ICFTU conference on international labour standards and trade. The three-day trade union conference in Singapore hopes to push labour issues onto the WTO agenda. Jordan said the WTO's credibility was at stake over the issue of trade and labour. The ICFTU said it wanted the WTO conference beginning on Monday to outlaw forced and child labour, end discrimination in hiring, and guarantee the right to join a union. Bill Brett, chairman of the ILO Workers Group, told Reuters before the news conference he was \" not too surprised, but very disappointed \" that the speaking invitation had been withdrawn. \" Some governments are very determined to stop the issue (of trade and labour rights) being discussed, \" he said, adding that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) seemed particularly hostile to the ILO agenda. ASEAN groups Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The ILO wants a trade and labour rights \" social clause \" included in the final ministerial statement issued by WTO leaders at the end of the meeting, the organization's first ministerial-level gathering. Speaking to ICFTU delegates, Richard Eglin, director of the WTO secretariat, said the WTO was capable of making a significant contribution to governmental efforts to solve social problems. But he said the WTO's organisational structure made it difficult to impose on its members a social clause such as that called for by the ILO.", + "competitors": [ + "UnitedHealth Group", + "USFreighways" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Indian rubber demand seen outstripping production. SINGAPORE 1996-12-06 \n Indian rubber demand is seen outpacing local production in the 1996/97 April / March season and the trend will persist way into the next century, the chairman of the Rubber Board of India said on Friday. K. J. Matthew said at the Asia Rubber Markets meeting here Indian production of natural rubber in 1996/97 will reach 547, 000 tonnes against projected demand of 578, 000 tonnes, a gap of 31, 000 tonnes. For synthetic rubber, production reached 68, 200 tonnes in 1995/96 while consumption in the same season hit 134, 085 tonnes, Matthew added. \" Though schemes designed to realise further increases in the production of natural rubber are being operated successfully, the demand-supply gap is expected to widen, \" he said. Indian synthetic rubber output is not expected to rise significantly in the next season but demand will rise to 145, 000 tonnes. Matthew estimates that by the 2000/01 season, the gap between natural rubber output and consumption will rise to 51, 000 tonnes and 319, 000 tonnes in 2010/11. Natural rubber production will go up to 695, 000 tonnes in 2000/01 against consumption of 746, 000 tonnes. In 2010/11, domestic demand should rise further to 1. 233 million tonnes while production will only reach about 914, 000 tonnes. One way to bridge the widening gap is to put more land under cultivation which the Rubber Board official estimates will reach 220, 000 hectares between now and the year 2003 although Matthew said this may not be possible at this time in India. \" The development objective for the rubber plantation industry will be to increase production to the best extent possibly with a view to minimising imports of natural rubber, \" he said. --Singapore Newsroom (65-8703305)", + "competitors": [ + "Indian", + "SINGAPORE", + "Indian", + "Rubber Board of India", + "K.J. Matthew", + "Asia Rubber Markets meeting", + "Indian", + "Matthew", + "Indian", + "Matthew", + "Rubber Board", + "Matthew", + "India", + "Singapore Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Indina rubber demand seen outstripping production. SIHGAPORE 1996-12-06 \n Indina rubber demand is seen outpacing local production in the 1996/97 April / March season and the trend will persist way into the next century, the chairman of the Rubberr Board of Indiia said on Friday. K. J. Mattehw said at the Asia ubber Markets meeting here Indina production of natural rubber in 1996/97 will reach 547, 000 tonnes against projected demand of 578, 000 tonnes, a gap of 31, 000 tonnes. For synthetic rubber, production reached 68, 200 tonnes in 1995/96 while consumption in the same season hit 134, 085 tonnes, Mattehw added. \" Though schemes designed to realise further increases in the production of natural rubber are being operated successfully, the demand-supply gap is expected to widen, \" he said. Indina synthetic rubber output is not expected to rise significantly in the next season but demand will rise to 145, 000 tonnes. Mattehw estimates that by the 2000/01 season, the gap between natural rubber output and consumption will rise to 51, 000 tonnes and 319, 000 tonnes in 2010/11. Natural rubber production will go up to 695, 000 tonnes in 2000/01 against consumption of 746, 000 tonnes. In 2010/11, domestic demand should rise further to 1. 233 million tonnes while production will only reach about 914, 000 tonnes. One way to bridge the widening gap is to put more land under cultivation which the Rubberr Board official estimates will reach 220, 000 hectares between now and the year 2003 although Mattehw said this may not be possible at this time in Idnia. \" The development objective for the rubber plantation industry will be to increase production to the best extent possibly with a view to minimising imports of natural rubber, \" he said. --Singapore Newsrroom (65-8703305)", + "competitors": [ + "Indian", + "SINGAPORE", + "Indian", + "Rubber Board of India", + "K.J. Matthew", + "Asia Rubber Markets meeting", + "Indian", + "Matthew", + "Indian", + "Matthew", + "Rubber Board", + "Matthew", + "India", + "Singapore Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Indian rubber demand seen outstripping production. SINGAPORE 1996-12-06 \n Indian rubber demand is seen outpacing local production in the 1996/97 April / March season and the trend will persist way into the next century, the chairman of the Rubber Board of India said on Friday. K. J. Matthew said at the Asia Rubber Markets meeting here Indian production of natural rubber in 1996/97 will reach 547, 000 tonnes against projected demand of 578, 000 tonnes, a gap of 31, 000 tonnes. For synthetic rubber, production reached 68, 200 tonnes in 1995/96 while consumption in the same season hit 134, 085 tonnes, Matthew added. \" Though schemes designed to realise further increases in the production of natural rubber are being operated successfully, the demand-supply gap is expected to widen, \" he said. Indian synthetic rubber output is not expected to rise significantly in the next season but demand will rise to 145, 000 tonnes. Matthew estimates that by the 2000/01 season, the gap between natural rubber output and consumption will rise to 51, 000 tonnes and 319, 000 tonnes in 2010/11. Natural rubber production will go up to 695, 000 tonnes in 2000/01 against consumption of 746, 000 tonnes. In 2010/11, domestic demand should rise further to 1. 233 million tonnes while production will only reach about 914, 000 tonnes. One way to bridge the widening gap is to put more land under cultivation which the Rubber Board official estimates will reach 220, 000 hectares between now and the year 2003 although Matthew said this may not be possible at this time in India. \" The development objective for the rubber plantation industry will be to increase production to the best extent possibly with a view to minimising imports of natural rubber, \" he said. --Singapore Newsroom (65-8703305)", + "competitors": [ + "Citigroup," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Japan's authorities seen seeking to rein in dollar. George Nishiyama \n TOKYO 1996-12-06 \n Comments by Japan's tight-lipped central bank chief and an influential top bureaucrat are further signs that the nation's authorities want to keep the dollar at current levels, market sources said on Friday. In a rare expression of a view on currencies by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor, Yasuo Matsushita was quoted in Japan's leading economic daily on Friday as saying that he sees no further, immediate fall in the yen. This followed a widely watched television appearance late on Thursday by Eisuke Sakakibara, a high-ranking Finance Ministry official, who denied he had said he wants to guide the dollar lower to between 108 and 110 yen. But many in the market thought Sakakibara's real intentions lay elsewhere, and took more notice of his comments about the U. S. government's stance on the dollar, dealers said. \" I think his views on (U. S. Treasury Secretary Robert) Rubin's comments were indeed what he himself thinks about the dollar, \" said Hank Note, chief dealer at Sumitomo Bank. Asked about Rubin's comment that a strong dollar was in U. S. interests, Sakakibara said the remark does not necessarily mean the United States supports a stronger dollar. \" It's a strong dollar, not stronger. In that sense, the comments are not pointing to a certain direction, \" he said. \" It shows that Sakakibara is not for a stronger dollar either, \" said Sumitomo's Note. Takao Sakoh, first vice president at Union Bank of Switzerland in Tokyo, said: \" Maybe a dollar at 104. 50 yen is not acceptable (to Sakakibara), but it may be okay at the current level, at the lower end of 112 yen. \" \n Market participants have kept a close eye on Sakakibara, chief of the ministry's International Finance Bureau, as a comment he made in November after the dollar hit this year's high of 114. 92 yen pushed the currency down sharply. He had said then that the market's view on Japan's economy was too pessimistic and that he believed it was stronger than the market thought. Dealers have come to refer to 115 yen as the \" Sakakibara ceiling \" for the dollar following the remark. Adding to the comments by \" Mr Yen \", as Sakakibara is known for his prominence in the currency market, was BOJ governor Matsushita's remark. \" The recent level of the yen exchange rate has been stable, and it does not appear to be moving towards a further depreciation of the yen immediately, so import prices are likely to stabilise at current levels, \" Matsushita said in an interview with the Nihon Keizai Shimbun. \" The fact that he touched on the issue of inflation triggered by import prices shows that the BOJ does not want a further depreciation of the yen, past 115 yen, \" said Yasuhito Kawashima, chief forex manager at Toyo Trust & Banking Co. Some said the central bank may have been concerned a weaker yen would lead to unfounded pessimism about Japan's economy. \" There was concern that foreign investors may sell Japanese stocks if the dollar goes above 115 yen. The BOJ does not want the yen's weakness to lead to pessimism over the economy, \" said Taisuke Tanaka, market strategist with Credit Suisse in Tokyo. Senior BOJ officials have separately said financial markets' views on the economy have been too negative. \" I realise there are negative views in the markets about the impact of the consumption tax hike and drop in public spending, but the markets appear to be exaggerating the magnitude of the negative impact, \" a senior BOJ official told Reuters on Friday. The consumption tax is due to raised in April from three to five percent.", + "competitors": [ + "Japan", + "George Nishiyama", + "TOKYO", + "Japan", + "Bank of Japan", + "BOJ", + "Yasuo Matsushita", + "Japan", + "Eisuke Sakakibara", + "Finance Ministry", + "Sakakibara", + "U.S.", + "U.S. Treasury", + "Robert", + "Rubin", + "Hank Note", + "Sumitomo Bank", + "Rubin", + "U.S.", + "Sakakibara", + "United States", + "Sakakibara", + "Sumitomo", + "Note", + "Takao Sakoh", + "Union Bank of Switzerland", + "Tokyo", + "Sakakibara", + "Sakakibara", + "International Finance Bureau", + "Japan", + "Sakakibara", + "Mr Yen", + "Sakakibara", + "BOJ", + "Matsushita", + "Matsushita", + "Nihon Keizai Shimbun", + "BOJ", + "Yasuhito Kawashima", + "Toyo Trust & Banking Co", + "Japan", + "Japanese", + "BOJ", + "Taisuke Tanaka", + "Credit Suisse", + "Tokyo", + "BOJ", + "BOJ", + "Reuters" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Jaapan's authorities seen seeking to rein in dollar. George Nihiyama \n TKOYO 1996-12-06 \n Comments by Jaapan's tight-lipped central bank chief and an influential top bureaucrat are further signs that the nation's authorities want to keep the dollar at current levels, market sources said on Friday. In a rare expression of a view on currencies by the Bank of Jaapan (BIJ) governor, Ysuo atsushita was quoted in Jaapan's leading economic daily on Friday as saying that he sees no further, immediate fall in the yen. This followed a widely watched television appearance late on Thursday by Eisukd Aakakibara, a high-ranking inance Ministry official, who denied he had said he wants to guide the dollar lower to between 108 and 110 yen. But many in the market thought Aakakibara's real intentions lay elsewhere, and took more notice of his comments about the U. S. government's stance on the dollar, dealers said. \" I think his views on (U. S. Treasury Secretary Roebrt) Ruibn's comments were indeed what he himself thinks about the dollar, \" said Hank Nte, chief dealer at Sumitom Bank. Asked about Ruibn's comment that a strong dollar was in U. S. interests, Aakakibara said the remark does not necessarily mean the Uited States supports a stronger dollar. \" It's a strong dollar, not stronger. In that sense, the comments are not pointing to a certain direction, \" he said. \" It shows that Aakakibara is not for a stronger dollar either, \" said Smitomo's NNote. Takao Sakih, first vice president at UnionB ank of Switzerland in Tokuo, said: \" Maybe a dollar at 104. 50 yen is not acceptable (to Aakakibara), but it may be okay at the current level, at the lower end of 112 yen. \" \n Market participants have kept a close eye on Aakakibara, chief of the ministry's Intrenational Finance Bureau, as a comment he made in November after the dollar hit this year's high of 114. 92 yen pushed the currency down sharply. He had said then that the market's view on Jaapan's economy was too pessimistic and that he believed it was stronger than the market thought. Dealers have come to refer to 115 yen as the \" Aakakibara ceiling \" for the dollar following the remark. Adding to the comments by \" Mrr Yen \", as Aakakibara is known for his prominence in the currency market, was BIJ governor atsushita's remark. \" The recent level of the yen exchange rate has been stable, and it does not appear to be moving towards a further depreciation of the yen immediately, so import prices are likely to stabilise at current levels, \" atsushita said in an interview with the Nihon Keiazi Shimbun. \" The fact that he touched on the issue of inflation triggered by import prices shows that the BIJ does not want a further depreciation of the yen, past 115 yen, \" said Yasuhito Kwashima, chief forex manager at Toyo Trust & Baniing Co. Some said the central bank may have been concerned a weaker yen would lead to unfounded pessimism about Jaapan's economy. \" There was concern that foreign investors may sell Jaapanese stocks if the dollar goes above 115 yen. The BIJ does not want the yen's weakness to lead to pessimism over the economy, \" said Tasuke Tanaka, market strategist with Crredit Suisse in Tokuo. Senior BIJ officials have separately said financial markets' views on the economy have been too negative. \" I realise there are negative views in the markets about the impact of the consumption tax hike and drop in public spending, but the markets appear to be exaggerating the magnitude of the negative impact, \" a senior BIJ official told Reuers on Friday. The consumption tax is due to raised in April from three to five percent.", + "competitors": [ + "Japan", + "George Nishiyama", + "TOKYO", + "Japan", + "Bank of Japan", + "BOJ", + "Yasuo Matsushita", + "Japan", + "Eisuke Sakakibara", + "Finance Ministry", + "Sakakibara", + "U.S.", + "U.S. Treasury", + "Robert", + "Rubin", + "Hank Note", + "Sumitomo Bank", + "Rubin", + "U.S.", + "Sakakibara", + "United States", + "Sakakibara", + "Sumitomo", + "Note", + "Takao Sakoh", + "Union Bank of Switzerland", + "Tokyo", + "Sakakibara", + "Sakakibara", + "International Finance Bureau", + "Japan", + "Sakakibara", + "Mr Yen", + "Sakakibara", + "BOJ", + "Matsushita", + "Matsushita", + "Nihon Keizai Shimbun", + "BOJ", + "Yasuhito Kawashima", + "Toyo Trust & Banking Co", + "Japan", + "Japanese", + "BOJ", + "Taisuke Tanaka", + "Credit Suisse", + "Tokyo", + "BOJ", + "BOJ", + "Reuters" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Japan's authorities seen seeking to rein in dollar. George Nishiyama \n TOKYO 1996-12-06 \n Comments by Japan's tight-lipped central bank chief and an influential top bureaucrat are further signs that the nation's authorities want to keep the dollar at current levels, market sources said on Friday. In a rare expression of a view on currencies by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor, Yasuo Matsushita was quoted in Japan's leading economic daily on Friday as saying that he sees no further, immediate fall in the yen. This followed a widely watched television appearance late on Thursday by Eisuke Sakakibara, a high-ranking Finance Ministry official, who denied he had said he wants to guide the dollar lower to between 108 and 110 yen. But many in the market thought Sakakibara's real intentions lay elsewhere, and took more notice of his comments about the U. S. government's stance on the dollar, dealers said. \" I think his views on (U. S. Treasury Secretary Robert) Rubin's comments were indeed what he himself thinks about the dollar, \" said Hank Note, chief dealer at Sumitomo Bank. Asked about Rubin's comment that a strong dollar was in U. S. interests, Sakakibara said the remark does not necessarily mean the United States supports a stronger dollar. \" It's a strong dollar, not stronger. In that sense, the comments are not pointing to a certain direction, \" he said. \" It shows that Sakakibara is not for a stronger dollar either, \" said Sumitomo's Note. Takao Sakoh, first vice president at Union Bank of Switzerland in Tokyo, said: \" Maybe a dollar at 104. 50 yen is not acceptable (to Sakakibara), but it may be okay at the current level, at the lower end of 112 yen. \" \n Market participants have kept a close eye on Sakakibara, chief of the ministry's International Finance Bureau, as a comment he made in November after the dollar hit this year's high of 114. 92 yen pushed the currency down sharply. He had said then that the market's view on Japan's economy was too pessimistic and that he believed it was stronger than the market thought. Dealers have come to refer to 115 yen as the \" Sakakibara ceiling \" for the dollar following the remark. Adding to the comments by \" Mr Yen \", as Sakakibara is known for his prominence in the currency market, was BOJ governor Matsushita's remark. \" The recent level of the yen exchange rate has been stable, and it does not appear to be moving towards a further depreciation of the yen immediately, so import prices are likely to stabilise at current levels, \" Matsushita said in an interview with the Nihon Keizai Shimbun. \" The fact that he touched on the issue of inflation triggered by import prices shows that the BOJ does not want a further depreciation of the yen, past 115 yen, \" said Yasuhito Kawashima, chief forex manager at Toyo Trust & Banking Co. Some said the central bank may have been concerned a weaker yen would lead to unfounded pessimism about Japan's economy. \" There was concern that foreign investors may sell Japanese stocks if the dollar goes above 115 yen. The BOJ does not want the yen's weakness to lead to pessimism over the economy, \" said Taisuke Tanaka, market strategist with Credit Suisse in Tokyo. Senior BOJ officials have separately said financial markets' views on the economy have been too negative. \" I realise there are negative views in the markets about the impact of the consumption tax hike and drop in public spending, but the markets appear to be exaggerating the magnitude of the negative impact, \" a senior BOJ official told Reuters on Friday. The consumption tax is due to raised in April from three to five percent.", + "competitors": [ + "Safeway", + "Beckman Coulter," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Lebanon sentences pro-Israeli warlord to death. Haitham Haddadin \n BEIRUT 1996-12-06 \n A Lebanese military court on Friday sentenced to death in absentia the commander of Israel's surrogate militia in south Lebanon on treason charges. The court convicted General Antoine Lahd, head of the South Lebanon Army (SLA), of collaborating with Israel with which Lebanon is officially at war. Lahd, a 69-year-old former Lebanese army major-general, heads the 3, 000-strong SLA militia which helps Israel hold a border zone in south Lebanon to ward off cross-frontier guerrilla raids on northern Israel. Lahd said a few days after the trial began on February 16 that Lebanese authorities must drop the charges or risk blocking any peace deal with the Jewish state. He said Israel was capable of pressuring Lebanon's Syrian-backed government to stop the legal pursuit. The charges against Lahd were: forming a hostile army, carrying weapons on Israel's side, helping Israel strip off a part of Lebanese territory by violence, forming an armed gang, killing or trying to kill Lebanese civilians by artillery shelling and kidnapping Lebanese citizens for long periods. Shortly before Lahd's trial began, a Beirut military prosecutor charged another 89 former Lebanese army soldiers with collaborating with Israel. No date has been set for the trial of the men, all members of the SLA living in the Israeli-held zone in south Lebanon. Israel and Lahd have repeatedly demanded safety guarantees for the SLA--a mixed Christian-Shi'ite Moslem force--which the Jewish states regards as loyal allies. Israel has said the Lebanese army must incorporate the SLA fighters into its ranks as an army brigade as a condition for peace. But Lebanese political analysts have said that would be out of the question and Lebanese authorities pre-empted the issue by taking legal action against Lahd. Former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, calling Lahd \" a great Lebanese patriot \", said earlier this year Lebanon had insulted the SLA commander by ordering his arrest on the treason charges. Peres, who was ousted in May by rightwing Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, said there could not be real negotiations with Lebanon \" unless it will stop the maltreatment of the SLA and its commanders. \" \n The Beirut military court also sentenced to life in jail in absentia Etian Saqr, former head of the pro-Israeli Guardians of the Cedars, a small rightwing Christian civil war militia. Saqr, whose trial was concurrent with Lahd's, was convicted of \" contacting the Israeli enemy, passing information to Israel and undertaking hostile acts against Lebanon \".", + "competitors": [ + "Lebanon", + "pro-Israeli", + "Haitham Haddadin", + "BEIRUT", + "Lebanese", + "Israel", + "Lebanon", + "Antoine Lahd", + "South Lebanon Army", + "SLA", + "Israel", + "Lebanon", + "Lahd", + "Lebanese", + "SLA", + "Israel", + "Lebanon", + "Israel", + "Lahd", + "Lebanese", + "Jewish", + "Israel", + "Lebanon", + "Syrian-backed", + "Lahd", + "Israel", + "Israel", + "Lebanese", + "Lebanese", + "Lebanese", + "Lahd", + "Beirut", + "Lebanese", + "Israel", + "SLA", + "Israeli-held", + "Lebanon", + "Israel", + "Lahd", + "SLA", + "Christian-Shi'ite Moslem", + "Jewish", + "Israel", + "Lebanese", + "SLA", + "Lebanese", + "Lebanese", + "Lahd", + "Israeli", + "Shimon Peres", + "Lahd", + "Lebanese", + "Lebanon", + "SLA", + "Peres", + "Israeli", + "Benjamin Netanyahu", + "Lebanon", + "SLA", + "Beirut", + "Etian Saqr", + "pro-Israeli", + "Guardians of the Cedars", + "Christian", + "Saqr", + "Lahd", + "Israeli", + "Israel", + "Lebanon" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Lebano sentences pro-Israeok warlord to death. Haithm Haddadin \n BEIRT 1996-12-06 \n A Lebannese military court on Friday sentenced to death in absentia the commander of Israeo's surrogate militia in south Lebano on treason charges. The court convicted General Anotine ahd, head of the South Lebano Army (SA), of collaborating with Israeo with which Lebano is officially at war. ahd, a 69-year-old former Lebannese army major-general, heads the 3, 000-strong SA militia which helps Israeo hold a border zone in south Lebano to ward off cross-frontier guerrilla raids on northern Israeo. ahd said a few days after the trial began on February 16 that Lebannese authorities must drop the charges or risk blocking any peace deal with the Jewih state. He said Israeo was capable of pressuring Lebano's Syyrian-backed government to stop the legal pursuit. The charges against ahd were: forming a hostile army, carrying weapons on Israeo's side, helping Israeo strip off a part of Lebannese territory by violence, forming an armed gang, killing or trying to kill Lebannese civilians by artillery shelling and kidnapping Lebannese citizens for long periods. Shortly before ahd's trial began, a Beurut military prosecutor charged another 89 former Lebannese army soldiers with collaborating with Israeo. No date has been set for the trial of the men, all members of the SA living in the Israeoi-held zone in south Lebano. Israeo and ahd have repeatedly demanded safety guarantees for the SA--a mixed Christiian-Shi'ite oslem force--which the Jewih states regards as loyal allies. Israeo has said the Lebannese army must incorporate the SA fighters into its ranks as an army brigade as a condition for peace. But Lebannese political analysts have said that would be out of the question and Lebannese authorities pre-empted the issue by taking legal action against ahd. Former Israeoi Prime Minister Shimon Pere, calling ahd \" a great Lebannese patriot \", said earlier this year Lebano had insulted the SA commander by ordering his arrest on the treason charges. Petes, who was ousted in May by rightwing Israeoi leader Venjamin Netanyahu, said there could not be real negotiations with Lebano \" unless it will stop the maltreatment of the SA and its commanders. \" \n The Beurut military court also sentenced to life in jail in absentia tEian aSqr, former head of the pro-Israeok Guardians of the Cedarx, a small rightwing Christiian civil war militia. aSqr, whose trial was concurrent with ahd's, was convicted of \" contacting the Israeoi enemy, passing information to Israeo and undertaking hostile acts against Lebano \".", + "competitors": [ + "Lebanon", + "pro-Israeli", + "Haitham Haddadin", + "BEIRUT", + "Lebanese", + "Israel", + "Lebanon", + "Antoine Lahd", + "South Lebanon Army", + "SLA", + "Israel", + "Lebanon", + "Lahd", + "Lebanese", + "SLA", + "Israel", + "Lebanon", + "Israel", + "Lahd", + "Lebanese", + "Jewish", + "Israel", + "Lebanon", + "Syrian-backed", + "Lahd", + "Israel", + "Israel", + "Lebanese", + "Lebanese", + "Lebanese", + "Lahd", + "Beirut", + "Lebanese", + "Israel", + "SLA", + "Israeli-held", + "Lebanon", + "Israel", + "Lahd", + "SLA", + "Christian-Shi'ite Moslem", + "Jewish", + "Israel", + "Lebanese", + "SLA", + "Lebanese", + "Lebanese", + "Lahd", + "Israeli", + "Shimon Peres", + "Lahd", + "Lebanese", + "Lebanon", + "SLA", + "Peres", + "Israeli", + "Benjamin Netanyahu", + "Lebanon", + "SLA", + "Beirut", + "Etian Saqr", + "pro-Israeli", + "Guardians of the Cedars", + "Christian", + "Saqr", + "Lahd", + "Israeli", + "Israel", + "Lebanon" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Lebanon sentences pro-Israeli warlord to death. Haitham Haddadin \n BEIRUT 1996-12-06 \n A Lebanese military court on Friday sentenced to death in absentia the commander of Israel's surrogate militia in south Lebanon on treason charges. The court convicted General Antoine Lahd, head of the South Lebanon Army (SLA), of collaborating with Israel with which Lebanon is officially at war. Lahd, a 69-year-old former Lebanese army major-general, heads the 3, 000-strong SLA militia which helps Israel hold a border zone in south Lebanon to ward off cross-frontier guerrilla raids on northern Israel. Lahd said a few days after the trial began on February 16 that Lebanese authorities must drop the charges or risk blocking any peace deal with the Jewish state. He said Israel was capable of pressuring Lebanon's Syrian-backed government to stop the legal pursuit. The charges against Lahd were: forming a hostile army, carrying weapons on Israel's side, helping Israel strip off a part of Lebanese territory by violence, forming an armed gang, killing or trying to kill Lebanese civilians by artillery shelling and kidnapping Lebanese citizens for long periods. Shortly before Lahd's trial began, a Beirut military prosecutor charged another 89 former Lebanese army soldiers with collaborating with Israel. No date has been set for the trial of the men, all members of the SLA living in the Israeli-held zone in south Lebanon. Israel and Lahd have repeatedly demanded safety guarantees for the SLA--a mixed Christian-Shi'ite Moslem force--which the Jewish states regards as loyal allies. Israel has said the Lebanese army must incorporate the SLA fighters into its ranks as an army brigade as a condition for peace. But Lebanese political analysts have said that would be out of the question and Lebanese authorities pre-empted the issue by taking legal action against Lahd. Former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, calling Lahd \" a great Lebanese patriot \", said earlier this year Lebanon had insulted the SLA commander by ordering his arrest on the treason charges. Peres, who was ousted in May by rightwing Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, said there could not be real negotiations with Lebanon \" unless it will stop the maltreatment of the SLA and its commanders. \" \n The Beirut military court also sentenced to life in jail in absentia Etian Saqr, former head of the pro-Israeli Guardians of the Cedars, a small rightwing Christian civil war militia. Saqr, whose trial was concurrent with Lahd's, was convicted of \" contacting the Israeli enemy, passing information to Israel and undertaking hostile acts against Lebanon \".", + "competitors": [ + "Paychex", + "Rite Aid", + "Conoco" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Texas / w Okla fed cattle market thin at $67 - USDA. AMARILLO 1996-12-06 \n Trade was slow in the Panhandle area Friday, USDA said. Slaughter steers and heifers were $1. 00 per cwt lower. Feedlots reporting moderate inquiry. Sales reported on 8, 200 head slaughter steers and 1, 000 heifers; following weekly movement of 71, 200 head. Note - all cattle prices based on net weights FOB the feedlot after a 4 percent shrink. Slaughter Steers - Select and Choice 2-3 1150-1200 lbs 67. 00. Slaughter Heifers - Select and Choice 2-3 1050-1100 lbs 67. 00. Confirmed - 9, 300 Week Ago - None Year Ago - None \n ((Chicago newsdesk 312 408 8720))", + "competitors": [ + "Texas", + "Okla", + "USDA", + "AMARILLO", + "Panhandle", + "USDA", + "Chicago" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Gexas / w Lkla fed cattle market thin at $67 - USDDA. AMMARILLO 1996-12-06 \n Trade was slow in the Panjandle area Friday, USDDA said. Slaughter steers and heifers were $1. 00 per cwt lower. Feedlots reporting moderate inquiry. Sales reported on 8, 200 head slaughter steers and 1, 000 heifers; following weekly movement of 71, 200 head. Note - all cattle prices based on net weights FOB the feedlot after a 4 percent shrink. Slaughter Steers - Select and Choice 2-3 1150-1200 lbs 67. 00. Slaughter Heifers - Select and Choice 2-3 1050-1100 lbs 67. 00. Confirmed - 9, 300 Week Ago - None Year Ago - None \n ((Cicago newsdesk 312 408 8720))", + "competitors": [ + "Texas", + "Okla", + "USDA", + "AMARILLO", + "Panhandle", + "USDA", + "Chicago" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Texas / w Okla fed cattle market thin at $67 - USDA. AMARILLO 1996-12-06 \n Trade was slow in the Panhandle area Friday, USDA said. Slaughter steers and heifers were $1. 00 per cwt lower. Feedlots reporting moderate inquiry. Sales reported on 8, 200 head slaughter steers and 1, 000 heifers; following weekly movement of 71, 200 head. Note - all cattle prices based on net weights FOB the feedlot after a 4 percent shrink. Slaughter Steers - Select and Choice 2-3 1150-1200 lbs 67. 00. Slaughter Heifers - Select and Choice 2-3 1050-1100 lbs 67. 00. Confirmed - 9, 300 Week Ago - None Year Ago - None \n ((Chicago newsdesk 312 408 8720))", + "competitors": [ + "Occidental Petroleum" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "USDA daily cattle and hog slaughter - Dec 6. Est daily livestock slaughter under Fed inspection - USDA \n CATTLE CALVES HOGS \n Friday 12/06/96 (est) 132, 000 7, 000 359, 000 \n Week ago (est) 130, 000 6, 000 346, 000 \n Year ago (act) 132, 000 6, 000 336, 000 \n Saturday 12/07/96 (est) 38, 000 0 18, 000 \n Week to date (est) 688, 000 31, 000 1, 810, 000 \n Same Period Last Week (est) 601, 000 26, 000 1, 547, 000 \n Same Period Last Year* (act) 685, 000 31, 000 1, 914, 000 \n 1996 Year to date 33, 549, 000 1, 589, 000 84, 894, 000 \n 1995 Year to date* 32, 970, 000 1, 305, 000 88, 800, 000 \n Percent change 1. 8% 21. 8% - 4. 4% \n *1995 totals adjusted to reflect NASS revisions 1996 Totals are subject to revision Yearly totals may not add due to rounding. Previous day estimated Steer and Heifer Cow and Bull \n Thursday 100, 000 33, 000", + "competitors": [ + "USDA", + "Fed", + "USDA", + "NASS" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "YSDA daily cattle and hog slaughter - Dec 6. Est daily livestock slaughter under Ged inspection - YSDA \n CATTLE CALVES HOGS \n Friday 12/06/96 (est) 132, 000 7, 000 359, 000 \n Week ago (est) 130, 000 6, 000 346, 000 \n Year ago (act) 132, 000 6, 000 336, 000 \n Saturday 12/07/96 (est) 38, 000 0 18, 000 \n Week to date (est) 688, 000 31, 000 1, 810, 000 \n Same Period Last Week (est) 601, 000 26, 000 1, 547, 000 \n Same Period Last Year* (act) 685, 000 31, 000 1, 914, 000 \n 1996 Year to date 33, 549, 000 1, 589, 000 84, 894, 000 \n 1995 Year to date* 32, 970, 000 1, 305, 000 88, 800, 000 \n Percent change 1. 8% 21. 8% - 4. 4% \n *1995 totals adjusted to reflect NASSS revisions 1996 Totals are subject to revision Yearly totals may not add due to rounding. Previous day estimated Steer and Heifer Cow and Bull \n Thursday 100, 000 33, 000", + "competitors": [ + "USDA", + "Fed", + "USDA", + "NASS" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "USDA daily cattle and hog slaughter - Dec 6. Est daily livestock slaughter under Fed inspection - USDA \n CATTLE CALVES HOGS \n Friday 12/06/96 (est) 132, 000 7, 000 359, 000 \n Week ago (est) 130, 000 6, 000 346, 000 \n Year ago (act) 132, 000 6, 000 336, 000 \n Saturday 12/07/96 (est) 38, 000 0 18, 000 \n Week to date (est) 688, 000 31, 000 1, 810, 000 \n Same Period Last Week (est) 601, 000 26, 000 1, 547, 000 \n Same Period Last Year* (act) 685, 000 31, 000 1, 914, 000 \n 1996 Year to date 33, 549, 000 1, 589, 000 84, 894, 000 \n 1995 Year to date* 32, 970, 000 1, 305, 000 88, 800, 000 \n Percent change 1. 8% 21. 8% - 4. 4% \n *1995 totals adjusted to reflect NASS revisions 1996 Totals are subject to revision Yearly totals may not add due to rounding. Previous day estimated Steer and Heifer Cow and Bull \n Thursday 100, 000 33, 000", + "competitors": [ + "L-3 Communications Holdings", + "Paychex", + "First American Financial" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "BALANCE - Hartford, Conn. , $11 mln. CITY OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT \n RE: $25, 000, 000 \n GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS \n MOODY'S: Aaa / A1 S&P: AAA / AA- \n Delivery Date: 12/16/1996 \n FSA INSURED \n Maturity Balance Coupon List \n 12/15/2000 1, 250M 6. 25 4. 10 \n 12/15/2001 575M 4. 60 4. 20 \n 12/15/2003 265M 4. 40 4. 40 \n 12/15/2004 625M 4. 50 4. 50 \n 12/15/2005 55M 4. 60 4. 60 \n 12/15/2006 145M 4. 70 4. 70 \n 12/15/2007 850M 4. 85 4. 85 \n 12/15/2008 1, 200M 4. 95 4. 95 \n 12/15/2009 1, 240M 5. 05 5. 05 \n 12/15/2010 1, 250M 5. 15 5. 15 \n 12/15/2011 1, 240M 5. 25 5. 25 \n 12/15/2012 1, 200M 5. 25 5. 30 \n 12/15/2013 1, 135M 5. 30 5. 35 \n 12/15/2014 850M 5. 30 5. 35 \n Total: 11, 880M \n State Street Bank and Trust Company \n Prudential Securities Incorporated \n PaineWebber Incorporated \n First Union Capital Markets Corp. - NJ \n--U. S. Municipal Desk, 212-859-1650", + "competitors": [ + "Hartford", + "Conn", + "CITY OF HARTFORD", + "CONNECTICUT", + "MOODY 'S", + "S&P", + "FSA", + "State Street Bank and Trust Company", + "Prudential Securities Incorporated", + "PaineWebber Incorporated", + "First Union Capital Markets Corp.", + "NJ", + "U.S. Municipal Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "BALANCE - Hatford, Conn. , $11 mln. CITY OF HARTFORRD, CONNECITCUT \n RE: $25, 000, 000 \n GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS \n MOODY'S: Aaa / A1 &P: AAA / AA- \n Delivery Date: 12/16/1996 \n FAS INSURED \n Maturity Balance Coupon List \n 12/15/2000 1, 250M 6. 25 4. 10 \n 12/15/2001 575M 4. 60 4. 20 \n 12/15/2003 265M 4. 40 4. 40 \n 12/15/2004 625M 4. 50 4. 50 \n 12/15/2005 55M 4. 60 4. 60 \n 12/15/2006 145M 4. 70 4. 70 \n 12/15/2007 850M 4. 85 4. 85 \n 12/15/2008 1, 200M 4. 95 4. 95 \n 12/15/2009 1, 240M 5. 05 5. 05 \n 12/15/2010 1, 250M 5. 15 5. 15 \n 12/15/2011 1, 240M 5. 25 5. 25 \n 12/15/2012 1, 200M 5. 25 5. 30 \n 12/15/2013 1, 135M 5. 30 5. 35 \n 12/15/2014 850M 5. 30 5. 35 \n Total: 11, 880M \n State Street Bank and Trusg Company \n Purdential Securities Incorporated \n PaineWebber Incorporaged \n Fiirst Union Capital Markets Corp. - JN \n--U. S. Municipal Desk, 212-859-1650", + "competitors": [ + "Hartford", + "Conn", + "CITY OF HARTFORD", + "CONNECTICUT", + "MOODY 'S", + "S&P", + "FSA", + "State Street Bank and Trust Company", + "Prudential Securities Incorporated", + "PaineWebber Incorporated", + "First Union Capital Markets Corp.", + "NJ", + "U.S. Municipal Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "BALANCE - Hartford, Conn. , $11 mln. CITY OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT \n RE: $25, 000, 000 \n GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS \n MOODY'S: Aaa / A1 S&P: AAA / AA- \n Delivery Date: 12/16/1996 \n FSA INSURED \n Maturity Balance Coupon List \n 12/15/2000 1, 250M 6. 25 4. 10 \n 12/15/2001 575M 4. 60 4. 20 \n 12/15/2003 265M 4. 40 4. 40 \n 12/15/2004 625M 4. 50 4. 50 \n 12/15/2005 55M 4. 60 4. 60 \n 12/15/2006 145M 4. 70 4. 70 \n 12/15/2007 850M 4. 85 4. 85 \n 12/15/2008 1, 200M 4. 95 4. 95 \n 12/15/2009 1, 240M 5. 05 5. 05 \n 12/15/2010 1, 250M 5. 15 5. 15 \n 12/15/2011 1, 240M 5. 25 5. 25 \n 12/15/2012 1, 200M 5. 25 5. 30 \n 12/15/2013 1, 135M 5. 30 5. 35 \n 12/15/2014 850M 5. 30 5. 35 \n Total: 11, 880M \n State Street Bank and Trust Company \n Prudential Securities Incorporated \n PaineWebber Incorporated \n First Union Capital Markets Corp. - NJ \n--U. S. Municipal Desk, 212-859-1650", + "competitors": [ + "Sierra Pacific Resources", + "Community Health Systems", + "BJ Services" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "14 years later, Florida man dies for killing. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. 1996-12-06 \n Fourteen years after he bludgeoned and shot a man whose trailer home he robbed in 1982, John Mills Jr. , 41, was put to death in Florida's electric chair Friday. As Glenn Lawhon, a rural Florida minister who is the victim's father, looked on, Mills was pronounced dead at 7:13 a. m. EST (1213 GMT) for the murder of Lester Lawhon. Speaking in Arabic, Mills made a final statement before an anonymous citizen flipped the switch that sent 2000 volts of electricity through his body, said Department of Corrections spokesman Eugene Morris, who was present at the execution. \" I bear witness that there is no God but Allah and I bear witness that the prophet Mohammed is the messenger of God, \" he quoted Mills as saying. Prison officials said they had no record of Mills' official conversion, but they said that, on May 14, 1991, he had asked that a new name, Yuhanna Abdullah Muhammed, be added to his prison file, which is usually an indication of a conversion to Islam. Mills is the 38th person to die in Florida's electric chair since the U. S. Supreme Court reversed itself in 1976 and legalised the death penalty. Prison officials said Mills made no special request for a last meal and did not eat the steak, fried potatoes and orange juice offered him. He spent Thursday with family members and his spiritual adviser, Morris said. Mills was scheduled to die Wednesday but had his sentence temporarily postponed by the Florida Supreme Court. On Thursday, the 11th Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta denied his appeal in federal court. In March 1982, Mills and accomplice Michael Frederick knocked on the door of Lester Lawhon's trailer in an attempt to rob it, police said. Lester Lawhon was taken to a nearby airstrip where he was bludgeoned with a tire iron. Mills then fired two shots that killed Lawhon as the victim tried to run away. Frederick is serving a 347-year sentence.", + "competitors": [ + "Florida", + "TALLAHASSEE", + "Fla.", + "John Mills Jr", + "Florida", + "Glenn Lawhon", + "Florida", + "Mills", + "EST", + "GMT", + "Lester Lawhon", + "Arabic", + "Mills", + "Department of Corrections", + "Eugene Morris", + "God", + "Allah", + "Mohammed", + "God", + "Mills", + "Mills", + "Yuhanna Abdullah Muhammed", + "Islam", + "Mills", + "Florida", + "U.S. Supreme Court", + "Mills", + "Morris", + "Mills", + "Florida", + "Supreme Court", + "11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals", + "Atlanta", + "Mills", + "Michael Frederick", + "Lester Lawhon", + "Lester Lawhon", + "Mills", + "Lawhon", + "Frederick" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "14 years later, FForida man dies for killing. TALLAHAXSEE, la. 1996-12-06 \n Fourteen years after he bludgeoned and shot a man whose trailer home he robbed in 1982, Jon Milks Jr. , 41, was put to death in FForida's electric chair Friday. As Glenn Lawhhon, a rural FForida minister who is the victim's father, looked on, Milks was pronounced dead at 7:13 a. m. ES (1213 GMTT) for the murder of Lester Lawohn. Speaking in Arabicc, Milks made a final statement before an anonymous citizen flipped the switch that sent 2000 volts of electricity through his body, said Departmnt of Corrections spokesman Euene Jorris, who was present at the execution. \" I bear witness that there is no Gdod but Allzh and I bear witness that the prophet Mogammed is the messenger of Gdod, \" he quoted Milks as saying. Prison officials said they had no record of Milks' official conversion, but they said that, on May 14, 1991, he had asked that a new name, Yuganna Abdullah Muhammed, be added to his prison file, which is usually an indication of a conversion to Kslam. Milks is the 38th person to die in FForida's electric chair since the U. S. Surpeme Court reversed itself in 1976 and legalised the death penalty. Prison officials said Milks made no special request for a last meal and did not eat the steak, fried potatoes and orange juice offered him. He spent Thursday with family members and his spiritual adviser, Jorris said. Milks was scheduled to die Wednesday but had his sentence temporarily postponed by the FForida Surpeme Court. On Thursday, the 11th Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals in tlanta denied his appeal in federal court. In March 1982, Milks and accomplice MichaelFfederick knocked on the door of Lester Lawohn's trailer in an attempt to rob it, police said. Lester Lawohn was taken to a nearby airstrip where he was bludgeoned with a tire iron. Milks then fired two shots that killed Lawhno as the victim tried to run away. Ffederick is serving a 347-year sentence.", + "competitors": [ + "Florida", + "TALLAHASSEE", + "Fla.", + "John Mills Jr", + "Florida", + "Glenn Lawhon", + "Florida", + "Mills", + "EST", + "GMT", + "Lester Lawhon", + "Arabic", + "Mills", + "Department of Corrections", + "Eugene Morris", + "God", + "Allah", + "Mohammed", + "God", + "Mills", + "Mills", + "Yuhanna Abdullah Muhammed", + "Islam", + "Mills", + "Florida", + "U.S. Supreme Court", + "Mills", + "Morris", + "Mills", + "Florida", + "Supreme Court", + "11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals", + "Atlanta", + "Mills", + "Michael Frederick", + "Lester Lawhon", + "Lester Lawhon", + "Mills", + "Lawhon", + "Frederick" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "14 years later, Florida man dies for killing. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. 1996-12-06 \n Fourteen years after he bludgeoned and shot a man whose trailer home he robbed in 1982, John Mills Jr. , 41, was put to death in Florida's electric chair Friday. As Glenn Lawhon, a rural Florida minister who is the victim's father, looked on, Mills was pronounced dead at 7:13 a. m. EST (1213 GMT) for the murder of Lester Lawhon. Speaking in Arabic, Mills made a final statement before an anonymous citizen flipped the switch that sent 2000 volts of electricity through his body, said Department of Corrections spokesman Eugene Morris, who was present at the execution. \" I bear witness that there is no God but Allah and I bear witness that the prophet Mohammed is the messenger of God, \" he quoted Mills as saying. Prison officials said they had no record of Mills' official conversion, but they said that, on May 14, 1991, he had asked that a new name, Yuhanna Abdullah Muhammed, be added to his prison file, which is usually an indication of a conversion to Islam. Mills is the 38th person to die in Florida's electric chair since the U. S. Supreme Court reversed itself in 1976 and legalised the death penalty. Prison officials said Mills made no special request for a last meal and did not eat the steak, fried potatoes and orange juice offered him. He spent Thursday with family members and his spiritual adviser, Morris said. Mills was scheduled to die Wednesday but had his sentence temporarily postponed by the Florida Supreme Court. On Thursday, the 11th Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta denied his appeal in federal court. In March 1982, Mills and accomplice Michael Frederick knocked on the door of Lester Lawhon's trailer in an attempt to rob it, police said. Lester Lawhon was taken to a nearby airstrip where he was bludgeoned with a tire iron. Mills then fired two shots that killed Lawhon as the victim tried to run away. Frederick is serving a 347-year sentence.", + "competitors": [ + "Caremark Rx", + "Kerr-McGee" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "New York grain freight fixtures - Dec 5. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n Mana 50, 000 tonnes soybeans USG / China 10-15/12 $23. 50 10, 000 / 4, 000 GeePee. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640", + "competitors": [ + "New York", + "NEW YORK", + "USG", + "China", + "New York Commodities Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Neew York grain freight fixtures - Dec 5. NEW YRK 1996-12-06 \n Mana 50, 000 tonnes soybeans UG / Chinz 10-15/12 $23. 50 10, 000 / 4, 000 GeePee. --Neew York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640", + "competitors": [ + "New York", + "NEW YORK", + "USG", + "China", + "New York Commodities Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "New York grain freight fixtures - Dec 5. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n Mana 50, 000 tonnes soybeans USG / China 10-15/12 $23. 50 10, 000 / 4, 000 GeePee. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640", + "competitors": [ + "Stewart & Stevenson Services" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Iowa - S Minn fed cattle market quiet, no sales - USDA. DES MOINES 1996-12-06 \n Slaughter steers and heifers not tested, compared with Thursday's close, USDA said. Trade slow. Demand and seller interest light. Offerings light. Steers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales. Heifers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales. Carcass Basis (weight only) Compared Thursdays Close - Slaughter steers and heifers not tested. Steers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales. Holstein - (weight only) Select to mostly Choice 2-3 1250-1400 lbs no sales. Holsteins - (grade and weight) Choice 2-3 1250-1450 lbs no sales Select 2-3 1250-1450 lbs no sales. Heifers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales. Confirmed - None Week Ago - 800 Year Ago - 900 \n Wk to Date - None Week Ago - 800 Year Ago - 900 \n ((Chicago newsdesk 312-408-8720))", + "competitors": [ + "Iowa", + "S Minn", + "USDA", + "DES MOINES", + "USDA", + "Chicago" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Iow - S MMinn fed cattle market quiet, no sales - USSDA. DES MONES 1996-12-06 \n Slaughter steers and heifers not tested, compared with Thursday's close, USSDA said. Trade slow. Demand and seller interest light. Offerings light. Steers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales. Heifers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales. Carcass Basis (weight only) Compared Thursdays Close - Slaughter steers and heifers not tested. Steers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales. Holstein - (weight only) Select to mostly Choice 2-3 1250-1400 lbs no sales. Holsteins - (grade and weight) Choice 2-3 1250-1450 lbs no sales Select 2-3 1250-1450 lbs no sales. Heifers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales. Confirmed - None Week Ago - 800 Year Ago - 900 \n Wk to Date - None Week Ago - 800 Year Ago - 900 \n ((CChicago newsdesk 312-408-8720))", + "competitors": [ + "Iowa", + "S Minn", + "USDA", + "DES MOINES", + "USDA", + "Chicago" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Iowa - S Minn fed cattle market quiet, no sales - USDA. DES MOINES 1996-12-06 \n Slaughter steers and heifers not tested, compared with Thursday's close, USDA said. Trade slow. Demand and seller interest light. Offerings light. Steers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales. Heifers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales. Carcass Basis (weight only) Compared Thursdays Close - Slaughter steers and heifers not tested. Steers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales. Holstein - (weight only) Select to mostly Choice 2-3 1250-1400 lbs no sales. Holsteins - (grade and weight) Choice 2-3 1250-1450 lbs no sales Select 2-3 1250-1450 lbs no sales. Heifers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales. Confirmed - None Week Ago - 800 Year Ago - 900 \n Wk to Date - None Week Ago - 800 Year Ago - 900 \n ((Chicago newsdesk 312-408-8720))", + "competitors": [ + "Public Service Enterprise Group", + "LandAmerica Financial Group", + "Delta Air Lines" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Man stole pigs, tipped strippers, gets 10 years. APPLETON, Wis. 1996-12-06 \n A farmhand used the proceeds from stolen pigs to lavish tips on dancers at strip clubs and offered one $3, 000 to pay for breast implant surgery, authorities said Friday. In sentencing Darrel Voeks, 38, to a 10-year prison term on Thursday, Outagmie County Circuit Court Judge Dennis Luebke said he was \" a thief by habit. \" \n \" You are self-indulgent. You are narcissitic, \" Luebke said at the sentencing, adding Voeks should pay restitution of more than $100, 000 to the farming family who had hired him. Voeks, who was already on probation for prior pig thefts, pleaded that he was trying to pay bills for his ex-wife and children. But the court heard that receipts showed much of the money went to dancers at strip clubs where he was known as a big tipper. One stripper said Voeks offered to give her $3, 000 for breast implant surgery.", + "competitors": [ + "APPLETON", + "Wis", + "Darrel Voeks", + "Outagmie County Circuit Court", + "Dennis Luebke", + "Luebke", + "Voeks", + "Voeks", + "Voeks" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Man stole pigs, tipped strippers, gets 10 years. APPLETOON, Wix. 1996-12-06 \n A farmhand used the proceeds from stolen pigs to lavish tips on dancers at strip clubs and offered one $3, 000 to pay for breast implant surgery, authorities said Friday. In sentencing Darrel Voek, 38, to a 10-year prison term on Thursday, Otagmie County Circuit Court Judge Dennis Ouebke said he was \" a thief by habit. \" \n \" You are self-indulgent. You are narcissitic, \" ;uebke said at the sentencing, adding Voek should pay restitution of more than $100, 000 to the farming family who had hired him. Voek, who was already on probation for prior pig thefts, pleaded that he was trying to pay bills for his ex-wife and children. But the court heard that receipts showed much of the money went to dancers at strip clubs where he was known as a big tipper. One stripper said Voek offered to give her $3, 000 for breast implant surgery.", + "competitors": [ + "APPLETON", + "Wis", + "Darrel Voeks", + "Outagmie County Circuit Court", + "Dennis Luebke", + "Luebke", + "Voeks", + "Voeks", + "Voeks" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Man stole pigs, tipped strippers, gets 10 years. APPLETON, Wis. 1996-12-06 \n A farmhand used the proceeds from stolen pigs to lavish tips on dancers at strip clubs and offered one $3, 000 to pay for breast implant surgery, authorities said Friday. In sentencing Darrel Voeks, 38, to a 10-year prison term on Thursday, Outagmie County Circuit Court Judge Dennis Luebke said he was \" a thief by habit. \" \n \" You are self-indulgent. You are narcissitic, \" Luebke said at the sentencing, adding Voeks should pay restitution of more than $100, 000 to the farming family who had hired him. Voeks, who was already on probation for prior pig thefts, pleaded that he was trying to pay bills for his ex-wife and children. But the court heard that receipts showed much of the money went to dancers at strip clubs where he was known as a big tipper. One stripper said Voeks offered to give her $3, 000 for breast implant surgery.", + "competitors": [ + "Markel", + "Microsoft" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Canadian grain statistics weekly. CHICAGO, Dec 6 (Reuter) Statistics for the week ending December 1 in 000's tonnes. - Canadian Grain Commission \n Visible Supplies Farmers Deliveries \n Curr Wk Yr Ago Curr Wk Yr to Date Yr Ago \n Wheat 4320. 2 3909. 3 288. 5 6278. 9 5580. 0 \n Durum 1168. 9 1225. 0 44. 3 965. 3 1069. 6 \n Oats 286. 5 284. 6 31. 9 937. 3 581. 2 \n Barley 1074. 0 1104. 8 178. 0 2531. 4 1897. 1 \n Rye 44. 6 86. 3 2. 3 108. 2 119. 2 \n Flax 165. 2 181. 9 14. 9 231. 4 332. 9 \n Canola 646. 6 769. 4 60. 5 1902. 0 2147. 6 \n Corn 79. 6 163. 5 9. 4 95. 7 252. 0 \n Total 7785. 8 7724. 8 629. 8 13050. 2 11979. 6 \n Exports Domestic Disappearance \n Curr Wk YTD Yr Ago Curr Wk YTD Yr Ago \n Wheat 387. 4 4677. 8 4553. 6 55. 2 1039. 7 846. 1 \n Durum 129. 0 1515. 9 1220. 6 4. 6 75. 8 73. 3 \n Oats 40. 0 561. 0 391. 9 4. 8 149. 6 115. 0 \n Barley 110. 8 1203. 4 506. 0 48. 2 941. 0 786. 6 \n Rye 4. 1 60. 7 57. 9 3. 0 10. 7 18. 9 \n Flax 7. 2 154. 1 235. 7 1. 1 22. 2 15. 7 \n Canola 47. 1 988. 1 1135. 5 46. 7 894. 9 822. 0 \n Corn 4. 4 15. 1 87. 0 0. 6 22. 1 11. 1 \n Total 730. 0 9176. 1 8188. 2 164. 2 3156. 0 2686. 7 \n In addition, Statistics Canada indicated the following exports to the U. S. between August and September 1996, in tonnes: \n Oats Rye Flaxseed Canola Corn \n Exports 29, 200 17, 200 7, 700 100 59, 400 \n Year Ago 47, 000 24, 300 8, 700 8, 200 12, 200 \n (Chicago newsdesk 312 408 8720)", + "competitors": [ + "Canadian", + "CHICAGO", + "Reuter", + "Canadian Grain Commission", + "Statistics Canada", + "U.S.", + "Chicago" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Canadina grain statistics weekly. XHICAGO, Dec 6 (Reutr) Statistics for the week ending December 1 in 000's tonnes. - Canadina Grain Commission \n Visible Supplies Farmers Deliveries \n Curr Wk Yr Ago Curr Wk Yr to Date Yr Ago \n Wheat 4320. 2 3909. 3 288. 5 6278. 9 5580. 0 \n Durum 1168. 9 1225. 0 44. 3 965. 3 1069. 6 \n Oats 286. 5 284. 6 31. 9 937. 3 581. 2 \n Barley 1074. 0 1104. 8 178. 0 2531. 4 1897. 1 \n Rye 44. 6 86. 3 2. 3 108. 2 119. 2 \n Flax 165. 2 181. 9 14. 9 231. 4 332. 9 \n Canola 646. 6 769. 4 60. 5 1902. 0 2147. 6 \n Corn 79. 6 163. 5 9. 4 95. 7 252. 0 \n Total 7785. 8 7724. 8 629. 8 13050. 2 11979. 6 \n Exports Domestic Disappearance \n Curr Wk YTD Yr Ago Curr Wk YTD Yr Ago \n Wheat 387. 4 4677. 8 4553. 6 55. 2 1039. 7 846. 1 \n Durum 129. 0 1515. 9 1220. 6 4. 6 75. 8 73. 3 \n Oats 40. 0 561. 0 391. 9 4. 8 149. 6 115. 0 \n Barley 110. 8 1203. 4 506. 0 48. 2 941. 0 786. 6 \n Rye 4. 1 60. 7 57. 9 3. 0 10. 7 18. 9 \n Flax 7. 2 154. 1 235. 7 1. 1 22. 2 15. 7 \n Canola 47. 1 988. 1 1135. 5 46. 7 894. 9 822. 0 \n Corn 4. 4 15. 1 87. 0 0. 6 22. 1 11. 1 \n Total 730. 0 9176. 1 8188. 2 164. 2 3156. 0 2686. 7 \n In addition, Statistivs Canada indicated the following exports to the U. S. between August and September 1996, in tonnes: \n Oats Rye Flaxseed Canola Corn \n Exports 29, 200 17, 200 7, 700 100 59, 400 \n Year Ago 47, 000 24, 300 8, 700 8, 200 12, 200 \n (Chiago newsdesk 312 408 8720)", + "competitors": [ + "Canadian", + "CHICAGO", + "Reuter", + "Canadian Grain Commission", + "Statistics Canada", + "U.S.", + "Chicago" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Canadian grain statistics weekly. CHICAGO, Dec 6 (Reuter) Statistics for the week ending December 1 in 000's tonnes. - Canadian Grain Commission \n Visible Supplies Farmers Deliveries \n Curr Wk Yr Ago Curr Wk Yr to Date Yr Ago \n Wheat 4320. 2 3909. 3 288. 5 6278. 9 5580. 0 \n Durum 1168. 9 1225. 0 44. 3 965. 3 1069. 6 \n Oats 286. 5 284. 6 31. 9 937. 3 581. 2 \n Barley 1074. 0 1104. 8 178. 0 2531. 4 1897. 1 \n Rye 44. 6 86. 3 2. 3 108. 2 119. 2 \n Flax 165. 2 181. 9 14. 9 231. 4 332. 9 \n Canola 646. 6 769. 4 60. 5 1902. 0 2147. 6 \n Corn 79. 6 163. 5 9. 4 95. 7 252. 0 \n Total 7785. 8 7724. 8 629. 8 13050. 2 11979. 6 \n Exports Domestic Disappearance \n Curr Wk YTD Yr Ago Curr Wk YTD Yr Ago \n Wheat 387. 4 4677. 8 4553. 6 55. 2 1039. 7 846. 1 \n Durum 129. 0 1515. 9 1220. 6 4. 6 75. 8 73. 3 \n Oats 40. 0 561. 0 391. 9 4. 8 149. 6 115. 0 \n Barley 110. 8 1203. 4 506. 0 48. 2 941. 0 786. 6 \n Rye 4. 1 60. 7 57. 9 3. 0 10. 7 18. 9 \n Flax 7. 2 154. 1 235. 7 1. 1 22. 2 15. 7 \n Canola 47. 1 988. 1 1135. 5 46. 7 894. 9 822. 0 \n Corn 4. 4 15. 1 87. 0 0. 6 22. 1 11. 1 \n Total 730. 0 9176. 1 8188. 2 164. 2 3156. 0 2686. 7 \n In addition, Statistics Canada indicated the following exports to the U. S. between August and September 1996, in tonnes: \n Oats Rye Flaxseed Canola Corn \n Exports 29, 200 17, 200 7, 700 100 59, 400 \n Year Ago 47, 000 24, 300 8, 700 8, 200 12, 200 \n (Chicago newsdesk 312 408 8720)", + "competitors": [ + "Qualcomm", + "Kindred Healthcare" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NYMEX natgas ends sharply lower on weather outlook. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n NYMEX Henry Hub natgas futures settled significantly lower Friday, pressured early by profit taking and driven even lower late by the National Weather Service's bearish six to 10 day forecast, sources said. January ended 29. 7 cents lower at $3. 487 per million British thermal units after dipping to a low of $3. 46. Feb settled down 22 cents at $3. 186. Most others also were down. \" Weather forecasts have been sketchy. Now the National Weather Service is calling for above-normal temperatures in more than half of the U. S. , \" one futures trader said. In its forecast, the NWS said it expects above-normal temperatures \" over the lower 48 states \" from December 12 through December 16. With more room to the downside anticipated early next week, traders said support in January was at $3. 47, then $3. 35. The next backstops were seen at $3. 11 and $3. 04, the low set on November 21. Resistance was pegged at the new contract high of $3. 80. In the cash market, Gulf Coast prices were around $3. 60 shortly before nomination deadlines. Midcontinent prices were similarly lower in the $3. 40s. New York city gate gas slipped into the $4. 40s, down almost 15 cents. NYMEX said an estimated 35, 662 Hub contracts traded, down from Thursday's revised tally of 43, 955. NYMEX Alberta natgas remained untraded, with January settling at $1. 65, off 10 cents from Thursday. Physical prices for the weekend at the AECO storage hub were also down about 10 cents in the C$1. 92-1. 97 per gigajoule, or $1. 52-1. 56 per mmBtu range, pressured by unseasonably mild weather in western Canada. NYMEX Permian natgas, also untraded, ended 10 cents lower at $2. 90. In congruence with futures, Permian cash prices for the weekend fell more than 10 cents to the high - $3. 40s. On the KCBT, January finished 26. 5 cents lower at $3. 35 after dipping to a low of $3. 33 earlier in the session. February was down 22 cents at the close, while other deferreds were 4. 5 to nine cents lower. The East / West spread narrowed by 3. 2 cents to 13. 7 cents (NYMEX premium). Physical prices at Waha for the weekend lost more than 15 cents to the low-to-mid $3. 50s as milder weather moved into the Southwest. --H McCulloch, New York Power Desk +212-859-1628", + "competitors": [ + "NYMEX", + "NEW YORK", + "NYMEX", + "Henry Hub", + "National Weather Service", + "British", + "National Weather Service", + "U.S.", + "NWS", + "Gulf Coast", + "New York", + "NYMEX", + "Hub", + "NYMEX", + "Alberta", + "AECO", + "C$", + "Canada", + "NYMEX", + "Permian", + "Permian", + "KCBT", + "NYMEX", + "Waha", + "Southwest", + "H McCulloch", + "New York Power Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NYMESX natgas ends sharply lower on weather outlook. NWE YORK 1996-12-06 \n NYMESX HenryHug natgas futures settled significantly lower Friday, pressured early by profit taking and driven even lower late by the National Weathe rService's bearish six to 10 day forecast, sources said. January ended 29. 7 cents lower at $3. 487 per million Brktish thermal units after dipping to a low of $3. 46. Feb settled down 22 cents at $3. 186. Most others also were down. \" Weather forecasts have been sketchy. Now the National Weathe rService is calling for above-normal temperatures in more than half of the U. S. , \" one futures trader said. In its forecast, the NWWS said it expects above-normal temperatures \" over the lower 48 states \" from December 12 through December 16. With more room to the downside anticipated early next week, traders said support in January was at $3. 47, then $3. 35. The next backstops were seen at $3. 11 and $3. 04, the low set on November 21. Resistance was pegged at the new contract high of $3. 80. In the cash market, Gulf oCast prices were around $3. 60 shortly before nomination deadlines. Midcontinent prices were similarly lower in the $3. 40s. Nw York city gate gas slipped into the $4. 40s, down almost 15 cents. NYMESX said an estimated 35, 662 Hug contracts traded, down from Thursday's revised tally of 43, 955. NYMESX Slberta natgas remained untraded, with January settling at $1. 65, off 10 cents from Thursday. Physical prices for the weekend at the AEO storage hub were also down about 10 cents in the C$1. 92-1. 97 per gigajoule, or $1. 52-1. 56 per mmBtu range, pressured by unseasonably mild weather in western Caanada. NYMESX Permiaan natgas, also untraded, ended 10 cents lower at $2. 90. In congruence with futures, Permiaan cash prices for the weekend fell more than 10 cents to the high - $3. 40s. On the KBCT, January finished 26. 5 cents lower at $3. 35 after dipping to a low of $3. 33 earlier in the session. February was down 22 cents at the close, while other deferreds were 4. 5 to nine cents lower. The East / West spread narrowed by 3. 2 cents to 13. 7 cents (NYMESX premium). Physical prices at aha for the weekend lost more than 15 cents to the low-to-mid $3. 50s as milder weather moved into the Southweat. --H MCulloch, Nw York Power Desk +212-859-1628", + "competitors": [ + "NYMEX", + "NEW YORK", + "NYMEX", + "Henry Hub", + "National Weather Service", + "British", + "National Weather Service", + "U.S.", + "NWS", + "Gulf Coast", + "New York", + "NYMEX", + "Hub", + "NYMEX", + "Alberta", + "AECO", + "C$", + "Canada", + "NYMEX", + "Permian", + "Permian", + "KCBT", + "NYMEX", + "Waha", + "Southwest", + "H McCulloch", + "New York Power Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NYMEX natgas ends sharply lower on weather outlook. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n NYMEX Henry Hub natgas futures settled significantly lower Friday, pressured early by profit taking and driven even lower late by the National Weather Service's bearish six to 10 day forecast, sources said. January ended 29. 7 cents lower at $3. 487 per million British thermal units after dipping to a low of $3. 46. Feb settled down 22 cents at $3. 186. Most others also were down. \" Weather forecasts have been sketchy. Now the National Weather Service is calling for above-normal temperatures in more than half of the U. S. , \" one futures trader said. In its forecast, the NWS said it expects above-normal temperatures \" over the lower 48 states \" from December 12 through December 16. With more room to the downside anticipated early next week, traders said support in January was at $3. 47, then $3. 35. The next backstops were seen at $3. 11 and $3. 04, the low set on November 21. Resistance was pegged at the new contract high of $3. 80. In the cash market, Gulf Coast prices were around $3. 60 shortly before nomination deadlines. Midcontinent prices were similarly lower in the $3. 40s. New York city gate gas slipped into the $4. 40s, down almost 15 cents. NYMEX said an estimated 35, 662 Hub contracts traded, down from Thursday's revised tally of 43, 955. NYMEX Alberta natgas remained untraded, with January settling at $1. 65, off 10 cents from Thursday. Physical prices for the weekend at the AECO storage hub were also down about 10 cents in the C$1. 92-1. 97 per gigajoule, or $1. 52-1. 56 per mmBtu range, pressured by unseasonably mild weather in western Canada. NYMEX Permian natgas, also untraded, ended 10 cents lower at $2. 90. In congruence with futures, Permian cash prices for the weekend fell more than 10 cents to the high - $3. 40s. On the KCBT, January finished 26. 5 cents lower at $3. 35 after dipping to a low of $3. 33 earlier in the session. February was down 22 cents at the close, while other deferreds were 4. 5 to nine cents lower. The East / West spread narrowed by 3. 2 cents to 13. 7 cents (NYMEX premium). Physical prices at Waha for the weekend lost more than 15 cents to the low-to-mid $3. 50s as milder weather moved into the Southwest. --H McCulloch, New York Power Desk +212-859-1628", + "competitors": [ + "Cooper Cameron", + "Morgan Stanley Dean Witter &", + "Teleflex" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CBOT grain / oilseed receipts and shipments. CHICAGO 1996-12-06 \n Grain and soybean receipts and shipments, in bushels, at delivery locations for the previous trading day, according to the Chicago Board of Trade - \n Receipts Shipments \n Wheat \n Chicago 0 0 \n St. Louis 21, 346 0 \n Toledo 61, 514 0 \n Corn \n Chicago 78, 056 0 \n St. Louis 217, 092 75, 810 \n Toledo 285, 505 561, 287 \n Oats \n Chicago 0 0 \n Minneapolis 306, 364 153, 231 \n Soybeans \n Chicago 8, 674 484, 018 \n St. Louis 253, 821 223, 172 \n Toledo 64, 334 160, 476 \n ((Chicago Newsdesk 312-408-8720))", + "competitors": [ + "CBOT", + "CHICAGO", + "Chicago Board of Trade", + "Chicago", + "St. Louis", + "Toledo", + "Chicago", + "St. Louis", + "Toledo", + "Chicago", + "Minneapolis", + "Chicago", + "St. Louis", + "Toledo", + "Chicago Newsdesk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "COBT grain / oilseed receipts and shipments. CHHICAGO 1996-12-06 \n Grain and soybean receipts and shipments, in bushels, at delivery locations for the previous trading day, according to the hCicagoBoard of Trade - \n Receipts Shipments \n Wheat \n hCicago 0 0 \n t. Louis 21, 346 0 \n Tledo 61, 514 0 \n Corn \n hCicago 78, 056 0 \n t. Louis 217, 092 75, 810 \n Tledo 285, 505 561, 287 \n Oats \n hCicago 0 0 \n Minnaepolis 306, 364 153, 231 \n Soybeans \n hCicago 8, 674 484, 018 \n t. Louis 253, 821 223, 172 \n Tledo 64, 334 160, 476 \n ((hCicago Newsdesk 312-408-8720))", + "competitors": [ + "CBOT", + "CHICAGO", + "Chicago Board of Trade", + "Chicago", + "St. Louis", + "Toledo", + "Chicago", + "St. Louis", + "Toledo", + "Chicago", + "Minneapolis", + "Chicago", + "St. Louis", + "Toledo", + "Chicago Newsdesk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CBOT grain / oilseed receipts and shipments. CHICAGO 1996-12-06 \n Grain and soybean receipts and shipments, in bushels, at delivery locations for the previous trading day, according to the Chicago Board of Trade - \n Receipts Shipments \n Wheat \n Chicago 0 0 \n St. Louis 21, 346 0 \n Toledo 61, 514 0 \n Corn \n Chicago 78, 056 0 \n St. Louis 217, 092 75, 810 \n Toledo 285, 505 561, 287 \n Oats \n Chicago 0 0 \n Minneapolis 306, 364 153, 231 \n Soybeans \n Chicago 8, 674 484, 018 \n St. Louis 253, 821 223, 172 \n Toledo 64, 334 160, 476 \n ((Chicago Newsdesk 312-408-8720))", + "competitors": [ + "Delta Air Lines" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Clinton to have more news conferences in 2nd term. WASHINGTON 1996-12-06 \n President Clinton aims to hold more news conferences in his second term and will have one Dec. 13, the White House said Friday. The president had only two formal, full-blown news conferences last year, one in January and one after he won re-election in November, although he had various other limited sessions with the press. White House spokesman Mike McCurry said Clinton \" plans to have regular news conferences \" during his second term. But when asked how frequent these would be, he was evasive, saying, \" periodic, occasional. \" \n \" He enjoys the give and take \" with reporters, the spokesman added.", + "competitors": [ + "Clinton", + "WASHINGTON", + "Clinton", + "White House", + "White House", + "Mike McCurry", + "Clinton" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Clitnon to have more news conferences in 2nd term. WASHINGGTON 1996-12-06 \n President Clitnon aims to hold more news conferences in his second term and will have one Dec. 13, the Wihte House said Friday. The president had only two formal, full-blown news conferences last year, one in January and one after he won re-election in November, although he had various other limited sessions with the press. Wihte House spokesman Mike McuCrry said Clitnon \" plans to have regular news conferences \" during his second term. But when asked how frequent these would be, he was evasive, saying, \" periodic, occasional. \" \n \" He enjoys the give and take \" with reporters, the spokesman added.", + "competitors": [ + "Clinton", + "WASHINGTON", + "Clinton", + "White House", + "White House", + "Mike McCurry", + "Clinton" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Clinton to have more news conferences in 2nd term. WASHINGTON 1996-12-06 \n President Clinton aims to hold more news conferences in his second term and will have one Dec. 13, the White House said Friday. The president had only two formal, full-blown news conferences last year, one in January and one after he won re-election in November, although he had various other limited sessions with the press. White House spokesman Mike McCurry said Clinton \" plans to have regular news conferences \" during his second term. But when asked how frequent these would be, he was evasive, saying, \" periodic, occasional. \" \n \" He enjoys the give and take \" with reporters, the spokesman added.", + "competitors": [ + "Metaldyne" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Action Performance to acquire firms. TEMPE, Ariz. 1996-12-06 \n Action Performance Cos Inc said Friday it has agreed to acquire Motorsport Traditions Ltd and Creative Marketing & Promotions Inc for about $13 million in cash and stock. The two firms to be acquired have about $25 million in annual revenues from the design, manufacture and sale and distribution of licensed motorsports products. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year subject to due diligence and other customary closing conditions.", + "competitors": [ + "Action Performance", + "TEMPE", + "Ariz", + "Action Performance Cos Inc", + "Motorsport Traditions Ltd", + "Creative Marketing & Promotions Inc" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Actuon Performance to acquire firms. TEMEP, Arriz. 1996-12-06 \n Actuon Performance Cos Inc said Friday it has agreed to acquire Motorsport Traditoins Ltd and Creative Marketing & Promotionns Inc for about $13 million in cash and stock. The two firms to be acquired have about $25 million in annual revenues from the design, manufacture and sale and distribution of licensed motorsports products. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year subject to due diligence and other customary closing conditions.", + "competitors": [ + "Action Performance", + "TEMPE", + "Ariz", + "Action Performance Cos Inc", + "Motorsport Traditions Ltd", + "Creative Marketing & Promotions Inc" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Action Performance to acquire firms. TEMPE, Ariz. 1996-12-06 \n Action Performance Cos Inc said Friday it has agreed to acquire Motorsport Traditions Ltd and Creative Marketing & Promotions Inc for about $13 million in cash and stock. The two firms to be acquired have about $25 million in annual revenues from the design, manufacture and sale and distribution of licensed motorsports products. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year subject to due diligence and other customary closing conditions.", + "competitors": [ + "Foamex International" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Half of dog bites provoked, says American vet. CHICAGO 1996-12-06 \n As many as 1 million dog bites are recorded in the United States every year and half of them are provoked by humans, a veterinarian told fellow animal doctors on Friday. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that between 500, 000 and one million bites are delivered by dogs each year, more than half of which are suffered by children. \" Most bites can be prevented by teaching children how to respect a dog, \" Michael Cornwell of the Glencoe Animal Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, told the annual meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association. \" Let's not let our kids jump on them or crawl on them. Dogs and children don't have to have an interaction. Let's respect their territories, \" he said. Cornwell said 50 percent of reported bites were provoked by a person and 60 percent were suffered by children. He also estimated that only 25 percent of bites were reported because medical attention was not needed. Don Rieck, president of the National Animal Control Association, said aggressiveness in dogs was related more to gender than breed and a male dog that had not been neutered was three times more likely to bite than an unspayed female. The five breeds credited with the most incidents were chow chows, Rottweilers, German shepherds, cocker spaniels and Dalmatians. \" \n The trends in dog bites by particular breeds have more to do with fad pets owned by individuals who need to have something unique. Speaking strictly of dogs, 15 years ago the macho fad pet was a Doberman. Today, Rottweilers are on the way up, \" Rieck said. If approached by a stray dog, children should be taught to stand still with fists folded underneath the neck, elbows in, and gaze forward until the dog goes away.", + "competitors": [ + "American", + "CHICAGO", + "United States", + "Humane Society of the United States", + "Michael Cornwell", + "Glencoe Animal Hospital", + "Columbus", + "Ohio", + "American Veterinary Medical Association", + "Cornwell", + "Don Rieck", + "National Animal Control Association", + "Rottweilers", + "German shepherds", + "cocker spaniels", + "Dalmatians", + "Doberman", + "Rottweilers", + "Rieck" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Half of dog bites provoked, says mAerican vet. DHICAGO 1996-12-06 \n As many as 1 million dog bites are recorded in the Unitef States every year and half of them are provoked by humans, a veterinarian told fellow animal doctors on Friday. The Humane Society of the Unitef States estimates that between 500, 000 and one million bites are delivered by dogs each year, more than half of which are suffered by children. \" Most bites can be prevented by teaching children how to respect a dog, \" Micyael oCrnwell of the Glenco eAnimal Hospital in Colubmus, Ohil, told the annual meeting of the mAerican Veterinary Medical Association. \" Let's not let our kids jump on them or crawl on them. Dogs and children don't have to have an interaction. Let's respect their territories, \" he said. oCrnwell said 50 percent of reported bites were provoked by a person and 60 percent were suffered by children. He also estimated that only 25 percent of bites were reported because medical attention was not needed. DonR ieck, president of the Nationsl Animal Control Association, said aggressiveness in dogs was related more to gender than breed and a male dog that had not been neutered was three times more likely to bite than an unspayed female. The five breeds credited with the most incidents were chow chows, Fottweilers, German shephefds, cocker spaniels and Dalmtaians. \" \n The trends in dog bites by particular breeds have more to do with fad pets owned by individuals who need to have something unique. Speaking strictly of dogs, 15 years ago the macho fad pet was a Doberrman. Today, Fottweilers are on the way up, \" Fieck said. If approached by a stray dog, children should be taught to stand still with fists folded underneath the neck, elbows in, and gaze forward until the dog goes away.", + "competitors": [ + "American", + "CHICAGO", + "United States", + "Humane Society of the United States", + "Michael Cornwell", + "Glencoe Animal Hospital", + "Columbus", + "Ohio", + "American Veterinary Medical Association", + "Cornwell", + "Don Rieck", + "National Animal Control Association", + "Rottweilers", + "German shepherds", + "cocker spaniels", + "Dalmatians", + "Doberman", + "Rottweilers", + "Rieck" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Half of dog bites provoked, says American vet. CHICAGO 1996-12-06 \n As many as 1 million dog bites are recorded in the United States every year and half of them are provoked by humans, a veterinarian told fellow animal doctors on Friday. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that between 500, 000 and one million bites are delivered by dogs each year, more than half of which are suffered by children. \" Most bites can be prevented by teaching children how to respect a dog, \" Michael Cornwell of the Glencoe Animal Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, told the annual meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association. \" Let's not let our kids jump on them or crawl on them. Dogs and children don't have to have an interaction. Let's respect their territories, \" he said. Cornwell said 50 percent of reported bites were provoked by a person and 60 percent were suffered by children. He also estimated that only 25 percent of bites were reported because medical attention was not needed. Don Rieck, president of the National Animal Control Association, said aggressiveness in dogs was related more to gender than breed and a male dog that had not been neutered was three times more likely to bite than an unspayed female. The five breeds credited with the most incidents were chow chows, Rottweilers, German shepherds, cocker spaniels and Dalmatians. \" \n The trends in dog bites by particular breeds have more to do with fad pets owned by individuals who need to have something unique. Speaking strictly of dogs, 15 years ago the macho fad pet was a Doberman. Today, Rottweilers are on the way up, \" Rieck said. If approached by a stray dog, children should be taught to stand still with fists folded underneath the neck, elbows in, and gaze forward until the dog goes away.", + "competitors": [ + "Equity Office Properties Trust", + "Genesis Health Ventures" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Iowa - S Minn feedlot cattle market not tested- USDA. DES MOINES 1996-12-06 \n Steers and heifers were not tested, compared with Thursday's close, USDA said. Reported sales for Fri- None. Week to Date - None. ((Chicago newsdesk 312-408-8720))", + "competitors": [ + "Iowa", + "S Minn", + "USDA", + "DES MOINES", + "USDA", + "Chicago" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Iwa - S iMnn feedlot cattle market not tested- USSDA. DES MOIHES 1996-12-06 \n Steers and heifers were not tested, compared with Thursday's close, USSDA said. Reported sales for Fri- None. Week to Date - None. ((Chicao newsdesk 312-408-8720))", + "competitors": [ + "Iowa", + "S Minn", + "USDA", + "DES MOINES", + "USDA", + "Chicago" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Iowa - S Minn feedlot cattle market not tested- USDA. DES MOINES 1996-12-06 \n Steers and heifers were not tested, compared with Thursday's close, USDA said. Reported sales for Fri- None. Week to Date - None. ((Chicago newsdesk 312-408-8720))", + "competitors": [ + "E.W. Scripps", + "Nucor" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Nebraska fed cattle roundup - USDA. OMAHA 1996-12-06 \n Slaughter steers and heifers were not established Thursday. Demand limited. Seller interest light. - USDA \n Thursday 200 Last Week Holiday Last Year N / A \n Week to Date 3, 500 Sm Pd Lst Wk 800 Sm Pd Lst Yr N / A \n Dressed Basis Delivered not well tested. Dressed Basis Steers: Few Select and Choice 2-3, 1200-1300 lbs 112. 00; load early 114. 00. Dressed Basis Heifers: Few Select and Choice 2-3, 1100-1200 lbs 112. 00.", + "competitors": [ + "Nebraska", + "USDA", + "OMAHA", + "USDA" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Nebrsaka fed cattle roundup - UUSDS. OMAAH 1996-12-06 \n Slaughter steers and heifers were not established Thursday. Demand limited. Seller interest light. - UUSDS \n Thursday 200 Last Week Holiday Last Year N / A \n Week to Date 3, 500 Sm Pd Lst Wk 800 Sm Pd Lst Yr N / A \n Dressed Basis Delivered not well tested. Dressed Basis Steers: Few Select and Choice 2-3, 1200-1300 lbs 112. 00; load early 114. 00. Dressed Basis Heifers: Few Select and Choice 2-3, 1100-1200 lbs 112. 00.", + "competitors": [ + "Nebraska", + "USDA", + "OMAHA", + "USDA" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Nebraska fed cattle roundup - USDA. OMAHA 1996-12-06 \n Slaughter steers and heifers were not established Thursday. Demand limited. Seller interest light. - USDA \n Thursday 200 Last Week Holiday Last Year N / A \n Week to Date 3, 500 Sm Pd Lst Wk 800 Sm Pd Lst Yr N / A \n Dressed Basis Delivered not well tested. Dressed Basis Steers: Few Select and Choice 2-3, 1200-1300 lbs 112. 00; load early 114. 00. Dressed Basis Heifers: Few Select and Choice 2-3, 1100-1200 lbs 112. 00.", + "competitors": [ + "Greif Bros.", + "Sears Roebuck &", + "Wal-Mart Stores" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Four Africans said to vie for top U. N. post. Evelyn Leopold \n UNITED NATIONS 1996-12-06 \n Four African states are ready to nominate candidates for the post of U. N. secretary-general on Friday now that Boutros Boutros-Ghali has temporarily put aside his bid for re-election. The nominees, according to diplomats, are: Kofi Annan of Ghana, the U. N. undersecretary-general for peacekeeping; Ahmedou Ould Abdallah of Mauritania, the former U. N. special envoy for Burundi; Amara Essy of the Ivory Coast, its foreign minister and the U. N. General Assembly president in 1994-95; and Hamid Algabid of Niger, the secretary-general of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference. Representatives of the U. N. missions of Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Mauritania and Niger have scheduled a meeting with Security Council president Paolo Fulci of Italy to hand in the nominations in writing, the envoys said. It was not known if other candidates would step forward. Diplomats said General Joseph Garba of Nigeria, a U. N. General Assembly president in 1989-90, was putting forth his own candidacy without being nominated by his country. Boutros-Ghali on Wednesday opened the door for other Africans to contest his job by saying he was suspending temporarily his candidacy but was not withdrawing completely from the race. His supporters said this meant he remained a candidate in case the race reached an impasse. The United States on Nov. 19 vetoed his bid for re-election while the other 14 Security Council members supported him. The move by the African states means that the council could begin voting on candidates next week, a procedure that could either result in a decision or turn into a bitter fight with vetoes against each nominee. The Security Council has to vote on a new secretary-general and then seek the endorsement of the 185-members General Assembly before December 31 when Boutros-Ghali's term expires.", + "competitors": [ + "Africans", + "U.N.", + "Evelyn Leopold", + "UNITED NATIONS", + "African", + "U.N.", + "Boutros Boutros-Ghali", + "Kofi Annan", + "Ghana", + "U.N.", + "Ahmedou Ould Abdallah", + "Mauritania", + "U.N.", + "Burundi", + "Amara Essy", + "Ivory Coast", + "U.N. General Assembly", + "Hamid Algabid", + "Niger", + "Organisation of the Islamic Conference", + "U.N.", + "Ghana", + "Ivory Coast", + "Mauritania", + "Niger", + "Security Council", + "Paolo Fulci", + "Italy", + "Joseph Garba", + "Nigeria", + "U.N. General Assembly", + "Boutros-Ghali", + "Africans", + "United States", + "Security Council", + "African", + "Security Council", + "General Assembly", + "Boutros-Ghali" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Four Afriicans said to vie for top U. N. post. Evelyn Leopolc \n UNTIED NATIONS 1996-12-06 \n Four Arican states are ready to nominate candidates for the post of U. N. secretary-general on Friday now that Botros Bouros-Ghali has temporarily put aside his bid for re-election. The nominees, according to diplomats, are: Kofi Annaan of GGhaa, the U. N. undersecretary-general for peacekeeping; Ahmedou uld Abdallah of Majritania, the former U. N. special envoy for Burundii; Amars Essy of the Ivory Cast, its foreign minister and the U. N. General Assemnly president in 1994-95; and Hamid Algagid of Niiger, the secretary-general of the Organisation oft he Islamic Conference. Representatives of the U. N. missions of GGhaa, the Ivory Cast, Majritania and Niiger have scheduled a meeting with Secuurity Council president ;aolo Fulci of Itlay to hand in the nominations in writing, the envoys said. It was not known if other candidates would step forward. Diplomats said General Joseph Gabra of Niigeria, a U. N. General Assemnly president in 1989-90, was putting forth his own candidacy without being nominated by his country. Bouros-Ghali on Wednesday opened the door for other Afriicans to contest his job by saying he was suspending temporarily his candidacy but was not withdrawing completely from the race. His supporters said this meant he remained a candidate in case the race reached an impasse. The Unitedd States on Nov. 19 vetoed his bid for re-election while the other 14 Secuurity Council members supported him. The move by the Arican states means that the council could begin voting on candidates next week, a procedure that could either result in a decision or turn into a bitter fight with vetoes against each nominee. The Secuurity Council has to vote on a new secretary-general and then seek the endorsement of the 185-members General Assemnly before December 31 when Bouros-Ghali's term expires.", + "competitors": [ + "Africans", + "U.N.", + "Evelyn Leopold", + "UNITED NATIONS", + "African", + "U.N.", + "Boutros Boutros-Ghali", + "Kofi Annan", + "Ghana", + "U.N.", + "Ahmedou Ould Abdallah", + "Mauritania", + "U.N.", + "Burundi", + "Amara Essy", + "Ivory Coast", + "U.N. General Assembly", + "Hamid Algabid", + "Niger", + "Organisation of the Islamic Conference", + "U.N.", + "Ghana", + "Ivory Coast", + "Mauritania", + "Niger", + "Security Council", + "Paolo Fulci", + "Italy", + "Joseph Garba", + "Nigeria", + "U.N. General Assembly", + "Boutros-Ghali", + "Africans", + "United States", + "Security Council", + "African", + "Security Council", + "General Assembly", + "Boutros-Ghali" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Four Africans said to vie for top U. N. post. Evelyn Leopold \n UNITED NATIONS 1996-12-06 \n Four African states are ready to nominate candidates for the post of U. N. secretary-general on Friday now that Boutros Boutros-Ghali has temporarily put aside his bid for re-election. The nominees, according to diplomats, are: Kofi Annan of Ghana, the U. N. undersecretary-general for peacekeeping; Ahmedou Ould Abdallah of Mauritania, the former U. N. special envoy for Burundi; Amara Essy of the Ivory Coast, its foreign minister and the U. N. General Assembly president in 1994-95; and Hamid Algabid of Niger, the secretary-general of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference. Representatives of the U. N. missions of Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Mauritania and Niger have scheduled a meeting with Security Council president Paolo Fulci of Italy to hand in the nominations in writing, the envoys said. It was not known if other candidates would step forward. Diplomats said General Joseph Garba of Nigeria, a U. N. General Assembly president in 1989-90, was putting forth his own candidacy without being nominated by his country. Boutros-Ghali on Wednesday opened the door for other Africans to contest his job by saying he was suspending temporarily his candidacy but was not withdrawing completely from the race. His supporters said this meant he remained a candidate in case the race reached an impasse. The United States on Nov. 19 vetoed his bid for re-election while the other 14 Security Council members supported him. The move by the African states means that the council could begin voting on candidates next week, a procedure that could either result in a decision or turn into a bitter fight with vetoes against each nominee. The Security Council has to vote on a new secretary-general and then seek the endorsement of the 185-members General Assembly before December 31 when Boutros-Ghali's term expires.", + "competitors": [ + "Caremark Rx", + "Cincinnati Financial", + "DURA Automotive Systems" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Spain's police seize petrol bombs, arrest five. MADRID 1996-12-06 \n Spanish police said on Friday they had arrested five people and seized more than 90 petrol bombs during disturbances after a protest in the Basque country against Spain's constitution. Hooded protesters threw burning bottles and other objects at police in Pamplona after the protest organised by Herri Batasuna, the political wing of Basque separatist group ETA. Police also confiscated eight kg (18 lb) of screws, balaclavas and spray paint cans. The protest, which attracted several thousand supporters, coincided with the 18th anniversary of Spain's constitution.", + "competitors": [ + "Spain", + "MADRID", + "Spanish", + "Basque", + "Spain", + "Pamplona", + "Herri Batasuna", + "Basque", + "ETA", + "Spain" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "pSain's police seize petrol bombs, arrest five. MASRID 1996-12-06 \n Spaniish police said on Friday they had arrested five people and seized more than 90 petrol bombs during disturbances after a protest in the BBaqsue country against pSain's constitution. Hooded protesters threw burning bottles and other objects at police in PPamplona after the protest organised by Herri Batasun, the political wing of BBaqsue separatist group TEA. Police also confiscated eight kg (18 lb) of screws, balaclavas and spray paint cans. The protest, which attracted several thousand supporters, coincided with the 18th anniversary of pSain's constitution.", + "competitors": [ + "Spain", + "MADRID", + "Spanish", + "Basque", + "Spain", + "Pamplona", + "Herri Batasuna", + "Basque", + "ETA", + "Spain" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Spain's police seize petrol bombs, arrest five. MADRID 1996-12-06 \n Spanish police said on Friday they had arrested five people and seized more than 90 petrol bombs during disturbances after a protest in the Basque country against Spain's constitution. Hooded protesters threw burning bottles and other objects at police in Pamplona after the protest organised by Herri Batasuna, the political wing of Basque separatist group ETA. Police also confiscated eight kg (18 lb) of screws, balaclavas and spray paint cans. The protest, which attracted several thousand supporters, coincided with the 18th anniversary of Spain's constitution.", + "competitors": [ + "Dover Corporation,", + "Stewart & Stevenson Services", + "Pentair" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Mussolini's granddaughter rejoins far-right party. ROME 1996-12-06 \n Alessandra Mussolini, the granddaughter of Italy's Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, said on Friday she had rejoined the far-right National Alliance (AN) party she quit over policy differences last month. \" I've gone back, \" she told a radio show shortly after AN leader Gianfranco Fini, who was being interviewed on the programme, said the row had been resolved. \" He didn't want to lose me and I didn't want to lose him. \" \n Fini told state radio RAI he met Mussolini thanks to the good offices of Giuseppe Tatarella, AN's leader in the Chamber of Deputies (lower house), and had overcome their differences. Mussolini, 33, resigned from the parliamentary party group for what she said were strictly political reasons. The fiery politician, who is also a niece of screen star Sophia Loren, had accused AN leaders of stifling internal party debate. Mussolini, who sits in the Chamber, told La Stampa newspaper last month after quitting AN's parliamentary party that she was considering joining the neo-fascist Social Movement (MS-Fiamma) formed by some of the Duce's World War Two followers.", + "competitors": [ + "Mussolini", + "ROME", + "Alessandra Mussolini", + "Italy", + "Fascist", + "Benito Mussolini", + "National Alliance", + "AN", + "AN", + "Gianfranco Fini", + "Fini", + "RAI", + "Mussolini", + "Giuseppe Tatarella", + "AN", + "Chamber of Deputies", + "Mussolini", + "Sophia Loren", + "AN", + "Mussolini", + "Chamber", + "La Stampa", + "AN", + "Social Movement", + "MS-Fiamma", + "World War Two" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Mssolini's granddaughter rejoins far-right party. OME 1996-12-06 \n Alessandra Mssolini, the granddaughter of Itaaly's Fsacist dictator Benito Mssolini, said on Friday she had rejoined the far-right Nationaal Alliance (NA) party she quit over policy differences last month. \" I've gone back, \" she told a radio show shortly after NA leader Gianfrannco Gini, who was being interviewed on the programme, said the row had been resolved. \" He didn't want to lose me and I didn't want to lose him. \" \n Gini told state radio RIA he met Mssolini thanks to the good offices of Giuseppe Tatarella, NA's leader in the Chambe of Deputies (lower house), and had overcome their differences. Mssolini, 33, resigned from the parliamentary party group for what she said were strictly political reasons. The fiery politician, who is also a niece of screen star Sophia Loen, had accused NA leaders of stifling internal party debate. Mssolini, who sits in the Chaber, told L Stampa newspaper last month after quitting NA's parliamentary party that she was considering joining the neo-fascist Social Movemennt (MS-Fiaamma) formed by some of the Duce's World War Tow followers.", + "competitors": [ + "Mussolini", + "ROME", + "Alessandra Mussolini", + "Italy", + "Fascist", + "Benito Mussolini", + "National Alliance", + "AN", + "AN", + "Gianfranco Fini", + "Fini", + "RAI", + "Mussolini", + "Giuseppe Tatarella", + "AN", + "Chamber of Deputies", + "Mussolini", + "Sophia Loren", + "AN", + "Mussolini", + "Chamber", + "La Stampa", + "AN", + "Social Movement", + "MS-Fiamma", + "World War Two" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Mussolini's granddaughter rejoins far-right party. ROME 1996-12-06 \n Alessandra Mussolini, the granddaughter of Italy's Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, said on Friday she had rejoined the far-right National Alliance (AN) party she quit over policy differences last month. \" I've gone back, \" she told a radio show shortly after AN leader Gianfranco Fini, who was being interviewed on the programme, said the row had been resolved. \" He didn't want to lose me and I didn't want to lose him. \" \n Fini told state radio RAI he met Mussolini thanks to the good offices of Giuseppe Tatarella, AN's leader in the Chamber of Deputies (lower house), and had overcome their differences. Mussolini, 33, resigned from the parliamentary party group for what she said were strictly political reasons. The fiery politician, who is also a niece of screen star Sophia Loren, had accused AN leaders of stifling internal party debate. Mussolini, who sits in the Chamber, told La Stampa newspaper last month after quitting AN's parliamentary party that she was considering joining the neo-fascist Social Movement (MS-Fiamma) formed by some of the Duce's World War Two followers.", + "competitors": [ + "Value City Department Stores", + "Medtronic", + "E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Italy commission concludes 1997 budget examination. ROME 1996-12-06 \n The Italian upper house Senate budget commission has concluded its examination of Italy's 1997 budget, and it will approve the measure officially by Saturday. From Tuesday, the full assembly of the Senate will start its examination of the financial package. --Milan newsroom +392 66129502", + "competitors": [ + "Italy", + "ROME", + "Italian", + "Senate", + "Italy", + "Senate", + "Milan" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "taly commission concludes 1997 budget examination. ROE 1996-12-06 \n The Igalian upper house Senaate budget commission has concluded its examination of taly's 1997 budget, and it will approve the measure officially by Saturday. From Tuesday, the full assembly of the Senaate will start its examination of the financial package. --MMilan newsroom +392 66129502", + "competitors": [ + "Italy", + "ROME", + "Italian", + "Senate", + "Italy", + "Senate", + "Milan" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Italy commission concludes 1997 budget examination. ROME 1996-12-06 \n The Italian upper house Senate budget commission has concluded its examination of Italy's 1997 budget, and it will approve the measure officially by Saturday. From Tuesday, the full assembly of the Senate will start its examination of the financial package. --Milan newsroom +392 66129502", + "competitors": [ + "Symbol Technologies" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "EU, Poland agree on oil import tariffs. BRUSSELS 1996-12-06 \n The European Union and Poland have resolved disagreements over a new Polish oil import regime, the European Commission said on Friday. The EU had objected to increases in Polish tariffs on imports of gasoline and gasoil products introduced on January 1, 1996, saying they contravened levels envisaged in the so-called Europe Agreement between the EU and Poland. The increases were aimed at protecting the Polish market while helping to modernise the local oil industry. \" The EU and Poland have now reached a final settlement regarding issues related to the Polish import regime in the oils sector, \" the Commission said in a statement. Under the agreement, Poland will abolish all oil import tariffs by 2001, remove all oil price controls and end quantitative restrictions on imports by January 1, 1997. The agreement includes the early privatisation and modernisation of Polish oil refineries, which will be obliged to offer equal treatment to all buyers. The EU and Poland will monitor the settlement at six-monthly meetings.", + "competitors": [ + "EU", + "Poland", + "BRUSSELS", + "European Union", + "Poland", + "Polish", + "European Commission", + "EU", + "Polish", + "Europe Agreement", + "EU", + "Poland", + "Polish", + "EU", + "Poland", + "Polish", + "Commission", + "Poland", + "Polish", + "EU", + "Poland" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RU, Poladn agree on oil import tariffs. BRUSESLS 1996-12-06 \n The European nion and Poladn have resolved disagreements over a new Poish oil import regime, the Eropean Commixsion said on Friday. The RU had objected to increases in Poish tariffs on imports of gasoline and gasoil products introduced on January 1, 1996, saying they contravened levels envisaged in the so-called Eurpoe Agreement between the RU and Poladn. The increases were aimed at protecting the Poish market while helping to modernise the local oil industry. \" The RU and Poladn have now reached a final settlement regarding issues related to the Poish import regime in the oils sector, \" the Commixsion said in a statement. Under the agreement, Poladn will abolish all oil import tariffs by 2001, remove all oil price controls and end quantitative restrictions on imports by January 1, 1997. The agreement includes the early privatisation and modernisation of Poish oil refineries, which will be obliged to offer equal treatment to all buyers. The RU and Poladn will monitor the settlement at six-monthly meetings.", + "competitors": [ + "EU", + "Poland", + "BRUSSELS", + "European Union", + "Poland", + "Polish", + "European Commission", + "EU", + "Polish", + "Europe Agreement", + "EU", + "Poland", + "Polish", + "EU", + "Poland", + "Polish", + "Commission", + "Poland", + "Polish", + "EU", + "Poland" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "EU, Poland agree on oil import tariffs. BRUSSELS 1996-12-06 \n The European Union and Poland have resolved disagreements over a new Polish oil import regime, the European Commission said on Friday. The EU had objected to increases in Polish tariffs on imports of gasoline and gasoil products introduced on January 1, 1996, saying they contravened levels envisaged in the so-called Europe Agreement between the EU and Poland. The increases were aimed at protecting the Polish market while helping to modernise the local oil industry. \" The EU and Poland have now reached a final settlement regarding issues related to the Polish import regime in the oils sector, \" the Commission said in a statement. Under the agreement, Poland will abolish all oil import tariffs by 2001, remove all oil price controls and end quantitative restrictions on imports by January 1, 1997. The agreement includes the early privatisation and modernisation of Polish oil refineries, which will be obliged to offer equal treatment to all buyers. The EU and Poland will monitor the settlement at six-monthly meetings.", + "competitors": [ + "Anthem,", + "Compuware", + "Medtronic" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Hindu party forces India parliament to adjourn. NEW DELHI 1996-12-06 \n Hindu nationalists forced adjournment of India's lower house of parliament on Friday, in protest against a proposal to observe a minute's silence over the destruction of a mosque by a Hindu mob in 1992. Members of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shouted pro-Hindu slogans in the house after a communist deputy made the proposal in remembrance of the Babri mosque, which was razed on December 6, 1992. The house was first adjourned for two hours. When it reconvened, BJP deputies resumed the slogan-shouting, and deputy speaker Suraj Bhan suspended work until Monday. The destruction of the 16th-century mosque in the northern Indian town of Ayodhya triggered nationwide Hindu-Moslem violence in which more than 3, 000 people were killed. Indian officials blame revenge-minded Moslem underworld gangs in Bombay for a string of bombings in the city three months later that killed 260 people. The BJP backs a hardline Hindu campaign to build a temple at the site of the mosque, which Hindus believe was the birthplace of the Lord Rama. The campaign catapulted BJP from the political fringe to become India's main opposition party in 1991.", + "competitors": [ + "Hindu", + "India", + "NEW DELHI", + "Hindu", + "India", + "Hindu", + "Hindu", + "Bharatiya Janata Party", + "BJP", + "pro-Hindu", + "Babri", + "BJP", + "Suraj Bhan", + "Indian", + "Ayodhya", + "Hindu-Moslem", + "Indian", + "Moslem", + "Bombay", + "BJP", + "Hindu", + "Hindus", + "Rama", + "BJP", + "India" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Hiindu party forces Inia parliament to adjourn. NEWD ELHI 1996-12-06 \n Hiindu nationalists forced adjournment of Inia's lower house of parliament on Friday, in protest against a proposal to observe a minute's silence over the destruction of a mosque by a Hiindu mob in 1992. Members of the Hiindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Parrty (BJJP) shouted pro-Hiindu slogans in the house after a communist deputy made the proposal in remembrance of the Bbri mosque, which was razed on December 6, 1992. The house was first adjourned for two hours. When it reconvened, BJJP deputies resumed the slogan-shouting, and deputy speaker Suraj Bhan suspended work until Monday. The destruction of the 16th-century mosque in the northern Inian town of Ayodhhya triggered nationwide Hiindu-Mosldm violence in which more than 3, 000 people were killed. Inian officials blame revenge-minded Mosldm underworld gangs in Bmbay for a string of bombings in the city three months later that killed 260 people. The BJJP backs a hardline Hiindu campaign to build a temple at the site of the mosque, which Hiindus believe was the birthplace of the Lord Ramaa. The campaign catapulted BJJP from the political fringe to become Inia's main opposition party in 1991.", + "competitors": [ + "Hindu", + "India", + "NEW DELHI", + "Hindu", + "India", + "Hindu", + "Hindu", + "Bharatiya Janata Party", + "BJP", + "pro-Hindu", + "Babri", + "BJP", + "Suraj Bhan", + "Indian", + "Ayodhya", + "Hindu-Moslem", + "Indian", + "Moslem", + "Bombay", + "BJP", + "Hindu", + "Hindus", + "Rama", + "BJP", + "India" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Hindu party forces India parliament to adjourn. NEW DELHI 1996-12-06 \n Hindu nationalists forced adjournment of India's lower house of parliament on Friday, in protest against a proposal to observe a minute's silence over the destruction of a mosque by a Hindu mob in 1992. Members of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shouted pro-Hindu slogans in the house after a communist deputy made the proposal in remembrance of the Babri mosque, which was razed on December 6, 1992. The house was first adjourned for two hours. When it reconvened, BJP deputies resumed the slogan-shouting, and deputy speaker Suraj Bhan suspended work until Monday. The destruction of the 16th-century mosque in the northern Indian town of Ayodhya triggered nationwide Hindu-Moslem violence in which more than 3, 000 people were killed. Indian officials blame revenge-minded Moslem underworld gangs in Bombay for a string of bombings in the city three months later that killed 260 people. The BJP backs a hardline Hindu campaign to build a temple at the site of the mosque, which Hindus believe was the birthplace of the Lord Rama. The campaign catapulted BJP from the political fringe to become India's main opposition party in 1991.", + "competitors": [ + "Peoples Energy", + "Viacom", + "American Greetings" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "LUXEMBOURG CHRISTMAS MARKET GOES ON WORLD WIDE WEB. BRUSSELS 1996-12-06 \n Luxembourg's traditional Christmas market, which starts on Saturday and runs to December 24, has taken to the world wide web as a way of publicising its activities. The web site (http://www. pt. lu/infoweb/kreschtmaart) gives details of the market's concert programme as well as its various retailers. --Brussels Newsroom +32 2 287 6810, Fax +32 2 230 7710", + "competitors": [ + "LUXEMBOURG", + "BRUSSELS", + "Luxembourg", + "Brussels Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "LUXEMBBOURG CHRISTMAS MARKET GOES ON WORLD WIDE WEB. BRUSSLES 1996-12-06 \n Luxemoburg's traditional Christmas market, which starts on Saturday and runs to December 24, has taken to the world wide web as a way of publicising its activities. The web site (http://www. pt. lu/infoweb/kreschtmaart) gives details of the market's concert programme as well as its various retailers. --Brusels Newsroom +32 2 287 6810, Fax +32 2 230 7710", + "competitors": [ + "LUXEMBOURG", + "BRUSSELS", + "Luxembourg", + "Brussels Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "LUXEMBOURG CHRISTMAS MARKET GOES ON WORLD WIDE WEB. BRUSSELS 1996-12-06 \n Luxembourg's traditional Christmas market, which starts on Saturday and runs to December 24, has taken to the world wide web as a way of publicising its activities. The web site (http://www. pt. lu/infoweb/kreschtmaart) gives details of the market's concert programme as well as its various retailers. --Brussels Newsroom +32 2 287 6810, Fax +32 2 230 7710", + "competitors": [ + "DIMON" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "London coal / ore fixtures. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n COAL - Lantau Peak - 120, 000 tones coal Hay Point or Newcastle / Kaohsiung 20-30/1 $5. 25 and $5. 85 fio respectively 40, 000-35, 000 / 28, 000 shinc China Steel. Royal Clipper - 77, 000 tonnes coal Maracaibo / Fos 19/12-2/1 $9. 90 fio 20, 000 shinc / 25, 000 shinc Coe and Clerici. ORE - IMC TBN - 70, 000 tonnes Dampier / Kaohsiung 20-30/12 $5. 25 fio 35, 000 shinc / 30, 000 shinc China Steel.", + "competitors": [ + "London", + "LONDON", + "Lantau Peak", + "Hay Point", + "Newcastle", + "Kaohsiung", + "China Steel", + "Royal Clipper", + "Maracaibo", + "Fos", + "Coe and Clerici", + "Dampier", + "Kaohsiung", + "China Steel" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Lonodn coal / ore fixtures. LONDOM 1996-12-06 \n COAL - Lantau Pdak - 120, 000 tones coal Hay Ponit or Newcastld / Kaohsijng 20-30/1 $5. 25 and $5. 85 fio respectively 40, 000-35, 000 / 28, 000 shinc Cina Steel. Royao Clipper - 77, 000 tonnes coal Maracaio / os 19/12-2/1 $9. 90 fio 20, 000 shinc / 25, 000 shinc Cod and Clerici. ORE - IMC TBN - 70, 000 tonnes Dampeir / Kaohsijng 20-30/12 $5. 25 fio 35, 000 shinc / 30, 000 shinc Cina Steel.", + "competitors": [ + "London", + "LONDON", + "Lantau Peak", + "Hay Point", + "Newcastle", + "Kaohsiung", + "China Steel", + "Royal Clipper", + "Maracaibo", + "Fos", + "Coe and Clerici", + "Dampier", + "Kaohsiung", + "China Steel" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "London coal / ore fixtures. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n COAL - Lantau Peak - 120, 000 tones coal Hay Point or Newcastle / Kaohsiung 20-30/1 $5. 25 and $5. 85 fio respectively 40, 000-35, 000 / 28, 000 shinc China Steel. Royal Clipper - 77, 000 tonnes coal Maracaibo / Fos 19/12-2/1 $9. 90 fio 20, 000 shinc / 25, 000 shinc Coe and Clerici. ORE - IMC TBN - 70, 000 tonnes Dampier / Kaohsiung 20-30/12 $5. 25 fio 35, 000 shinc / 30, 000 shinc China Steel.", + "competitors": [ + "Stewart Information Services" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "UK bookmakers lengthen Conservative victory odds. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n UK bookmakers William Hill said on Friday they have lengthened the odds of a Conservative victory in the next general election from 9-4 to 5-2. William Hill said the odds were the longest they had been for six months. The Labour opposition are now 1-4 favourites, it said. The election must be held by May. --London Newsroom +44 171 542-7768", + "competitors": [ + "UK", + "Conservative", + "LONDON", + "UK", + "William Hill", + "Conservative", + "William Hill", + "Labour", + "London Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "UIK bookmakers lengthen Cohservative victory odds. LNODON 1996-12-06 \n UIK bookmakers Willia Hill said on Friday they have lengthened the odds of a Cohservative victory in the next general election from 9-4 to 5-2. Willia Hill said the odds were the longest they had been for six months. The Lsbour opposition are now 1-4 favourites, it said. The election must be held by May. --London Newsorom +44 171 542-7768", + "competitors": [ + "UK", + "Conservative", + "LONDON", + "UK", + "William Hill", + "Conservative", + "William Hill", + "Labour", + "London Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "UK bookmakers lengthen Conservative victory odds. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n UK bookmakers William Hill said on Friday they have lengthened the odds of a Conservative victory in the next general election from 9-4 to 5-2. William Hill said the odds were the longest they had been for six months. The Labour opposition are now 1-4 favourites, it said. The election must be held by May. --London Newsroom +44 171 542-7768", + "competitors": [ + "Prudential Financial", + "Questar", + "American International Group," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Italy tops week of meagre bond returns - Salomon. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n High-flying Italy topped the league in a week of meagre returns on government bonds, Salomon Brothers said on Friday. In local currency terms, Italian BTPs offered returns of 0. 85 percent in the week ended on Thursday, with fellow high-yielder Sweden close behind on 0. 80 percent. The weekly government bond index rose 0. 07 percent in local currency terms. France managed third place with 0. 68 percent in the 16-nation world government bond index. Canada's were the worst performing bonds. They lost 2. 21 percent, depressed by a wave of new Canadian supply. Returns on Treasuries were also in negative territory at minus 0. 24 percent, the poorest result after Canada and British gilts which lost 0. 28 percent. Australia was the only dollar-bloc country in the table to eke out a positive return, albeit a paltry 0. 02 percent. German Bunds were not much better, offering returns of 0. 05 percent, while Japanese government bonds managed a 0. 38 percent gain. Spanish bonds, which had been top performers in Salomon Brothers' league table for November as a whole, turned in a more subdued weekly performance with a return of only 0. 27 percent. In U. S. dollar terms, Japan was the only country to give positive returns at 1. 35 percent. France lost 0. 37 percent, followed by Italy on minus 0. 59 percent. The biggest losers in dollar terms were British gilts, which shed 3. 41 percent, Canada with minus 3. 03 percent and Australia at minus 1. 54 percent. Salomon's bond index is calculated using all government bonds with over one year to maturity, weighted for market capitalisation. Only bonds freely available to institutional investors and with a certain minimum amount outstanding are included. Returns take account of price moves and accrued interest. --Stephen Nisbet, International Bonds +44 171 6320", + "competitors": [ + "Italy", + "Salomon", + "LONDON", + "Italy", + "Salomon Brothers", + "Italian", + "Sweden", + "France", + "Canada", + "Canadian", + "Canada", + "British", + "Australia", + "German", + "Bunds", + "Japanese", + "Spanish", + "Salomon Brothers", + "U.S.", + "Japan", + "France", + "Italy", + "British", + "Canada", + "Australia", + "Salomon", + "Stephen Nisbet", + "International Bonds" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Itayl tops week of meagre bond returns - Salmon. LONDNO 1996-12-06 \n High-flying Itayl topped the league in a week of meagre returns on government bonds, Salmon Brothers said on Friday. In local currency terms, Itallian BTPs offered returns of 0. 85 percent in the week ended on Thursday, with fellow high-yielder Swweden close behind on 0. 80 percent. The weekly government bond index rose 0. 07 percent in local currency terms. Franec managed third place with 0. 68 percent in the 16-nation world government bond index. Cznada's were the worst performing bonds. They lost 2. 21 percent, depressed by a wave of new Caandian supply. Returns on Treasuries were also in negative territory at minus 0. 24 percent, the poorest result after Cznada and BBBritish gilts which lost 0. 28 percent. Austrslia was the only dollar-bloc country in the table to eke out a positive return, albeit a paltry 0. 02 percent. Geran Bunsd were not much better, offering returns of 0. 05 percent, while apanese government bonds managed a 0. 38 percent gain. Sanish bonds, which had been top performers in Salmon Brothers' league table for November as a whole, turned in a more subdued weekly performance with a return of only 0. 27 percent. In U. S. dollar terms, Japn was the only country to give positive returns at 1. 35 percent. Franec lost 0. 37 percent, followed by Itayl on minus 0. 59 percent. The biggest losers in dollar terms were BBBritish gilts, which shed 3. 41 percent, Cznada with minus 3. 03 percent and Austrslia at minus 1. 54 percent. Salmon's bond index is calculated using all government bonds with over one year to maturity, weighted for market capitalisation. Only bonds freely available to institutional investors and with a certain minimum amount outstanding are included. Returns take account of price moves and accrued interest. --SStephen Nisbet, International Bondss +44 171 6320", + "competitors": [ + "Italy", + "Salomon", + "LONDON", + "Italy", + "Salomon Brothers", + "Italian", + "Sweden", + "France", + "Canada", + "Canadian", + "Canada", + "British", + "Australia", + "German", + "Bunds", + "Japanese", + "Spanish", + "Salomon Brothers", + "U.S.", + "Japan", + "France", + "Italy", + "British", + "Canada", + "Australia", + "Salomon", + "Stephen Nisbet", + "International Bonds" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Italy tops week of meagre bond returns - Salomon. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n High-flying Italy topped the league in a week of meagre returns on government bonds, Salomon Brothers said on Friday. In local currency terms, Italian BTPs offered returns of 0. 85 percent in the week ended on Thursday, with fellow high-yielder Sweden close behind on 0. 80 percent. The weekly government bond index rose 0. 07 percent in local currency terms. France managed third place with 0. 68 percent in the 16-nation world government bond index. Canada's were the worst performing bonds. They lost 2. 21 percent, depressed by a wave of new Canadian supply. Returns on Treasuries were also in negative territory at minus 0. 24 percent, the poorest result after Canada and British gilts which lost 0. 28 percent. Australia was the only dollar-bloc country in the table to eke out a positive return, albeit a paltry 0. 02 percent. German Bunds were not much better, offering returns of 0. 05 percent, while Japanese government bonds managed a 0. 38 percent gain. Spanish bonds, which had been top performers in Salomon Brothers' league table for November as a whole, turned in a more subdued weekly performance with a return of only 0. 27 percent. In U. S. dollar terms, Japan was the only country to give positive returns at 1. 35 percent. France lost 0. 37 percent, followed by Italy on minus 0. 59 percent. The biggest losers in dollar terms were British gilts, which shed 3. 41 percent, Canada with minus 3. 03 percent and Australia at minus 1. 54 percent. Salomon's bond index is calculated using all government bonds with over one year to maturity, weighted for market capitalisation. Only bonds freely available to institutional investors and with a certain minimum amount outstanding are included. Returns take account of price moves and accrued interest. --Stephen Nisbet, International Bonds +44 171 6320", + "competitors": [ + "Lithia Motors", + "BorgWarner", + "Magellan Health Services" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "OPEC basket price $24. 20 on Thursday. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n The price of the OPEC basket of seven crudes stood at $24. 20 a barrel on Thursday, against $23. 47 on Wednesday, the OPECNA news agency said, quoting the OPEC secretariat. The basket comprises Algeria's Saharan Blend, Indonesia's Minas, Nigeria's Bonny Light, Saudi Arabia's Arabian Light, Dubai of the UAE, Venezuela's Tia Juana and Mexico's Isthmus. --London Newsroom +44 171 542 7630", + "competitors": [ + "OPEC", + "LONDON", + "OPEC", + "OPECNA", + "OPEC", + "Algeria", + "Saharan Blend", + "Indonesia", + "Minas", + "Nigeria", + "Bonny Light", + "Saudi Arabia", + "Arabian Light", + "Dubai", + "UAE", + "Venezuela", + "Tia Juana", + "Mexico", + "Isthmus", + "London Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "O;EC basket price $24. 20 on Thursday. LONNDON 1996-12-06 \n The price of the O;EC basket of seven crudes stood at $24. 20 a barrel on Thursday, against $23. 47 on Wednesday, the O;ECNA news agency said, quoting the O;EC secretariat. The basket comprises lAgeria's aharan Blend, Indonessia's Minaas, iNgeria's Bonny ;ight, Suadi Arabia's Arabian Lught, Dubaii of the UAD, Venezulea's Tia Juanaa and Mezico's Isthmuss. --Londoh Newsroom +44 171 542 7630", + "competitors": [ + "OPEC", + "LONDON", + "OPEC", + "OPECNA", + "OPEC", + "Algeria", + "Saharan Blend", + "Indonesia", + "Minas", + "Nigeria", + "Bonny Light", + "Saudi Arabia", + "Arabian Light", + "Dubai", + "UAE", + "Venezuela", + "Tia Juana", + "Mexico", + "Isthmus", + "London Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "OPEC basket price $24. 20 on Thursday. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n The price of the OPEC basket of seven crudes stood at $24. 20 a barrel on Thursday, against $23. 47 on Wednesday, the OPECNA news agency said, quoting the OPEC secretariat. The basket comprises Algeria's Saharan Blend, Indonesia's Minas, Nigeria's Bonny Light, Saudi Arabia's Arabian Light, Dubai of the UAE, Venezuela's Tia Juana and Mexico's Isthmus. --London Newsroom +44 171 542 7630", + "competitors": [ + "Hon Industries", + "Harrah's Entertainment" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Two dead after executive jet crashes in Newfoundland. STEPHENVILLE, Newfoundland 1996-12-06 \n Two people were killed when an executive jet en route to Ireland from Michigan crashed on approach to an airport in Stephenville, Newfoundland, on Friday, authorities said. The pilot and co-pilot, the only two aboard, were killed in the crash of the Learjet 36, airport manager David Snow said in a telephone interview. Snow said the plane last reported to air traffic control at about 3 A. M. local time / 1:30 A. M. EST (0630 GMT) when it began its final approach about 10 miles (16 km) from the airport in this east coast Canadian province. That was the last communication the aircraft made with the airport, he added. \" We considered it as being missing until about 0600 (4:30 A. M. EST) (0930 GMT). That's when the wreckage was discovered, \" Snow said. He said the cargo flight originated in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was due to stop at Stephenville for refueling before going to Shannon, Ireland. The cause of the crash was not yet known. Investigators were due to fly to Stephenville later on Friday.", + "competitors": [ + "Newfoundland", + "STEPHENVILLE", + "Newfoundland", + "Ireland", + "Michigan", + "Stephenville", + "Newfoundland", + "Learjet 36", + "David Snow", + "Snow", + "EST", + "GMT", + "Canadian", + "EST", + "GMT", + "Snow", + "Grand Rapids", + "Michigan", + "Stephenville", + "Shannon", + "Ireland", + "Stephenville" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Two dead after executive jet crashes in Neewfoundland. STEPHENVIILLE, Neewfoundland 1996-12-06 \n Two people were killed when an executive jet en route to Irelaand from MMicihgan crashed on approach to an airport in Stephneville, Neewfoundland, on Friday, authorities said. The pilot and co-pilot, the only two aboard, were killed in the crash of the Learjt 36, airport manager DDavid Snnow said in a telephone interview. Snnow said the plane last reported to air traffic control at about 3 A. M. local time / 1:30 A. M. ESG (0630 GTM) when it began its final approach about 10 miles (16 km) from the airport in this east coast Canadina province. That was the last communication the aircraft made with the airport, he added. \" We considered it as being missing until about 0600 (4:30 A. M. ESG) (0930 GTM). That's when the wreckage was discovered, \" Snnow said. He said the cargo flight originated in GrandRapids, MMicihgan, and was due to stop at Stephneville for refueling before going to Shannoh, Irelaand. The cause of the crash was not yet known. Investigators were due to fly to Stephneville later on Friday.", + "competitors": [ + "Newfoundland", + "STEPHENVILLE", + "Newfoundland", + "Ireland", + "Michigan", + "Stephenville", + "Newfoundland", + "Learjet 36", + "David Snow", + "Snow", + "EST", + "GMT", + "Canadian", + "EST", + "GMT", + "Snow", + "Grand Rapids", + "Michigan", + "Stephenville", + "Shannon", + "Ireland", + "Stephenville" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Two dead after executive jet crashes in Newfoundland. STEPHENVILLE, Newfoundland 1996-12-06 \n Two people were killed when an executive jet en route to Ireland from Michigan crashed on approach to an airport in Stephenville, Newfoundland, on Friday, authorities said. The pilot and co-pilot, the only two aboard, were killed in the crash of the Learjet 36, airport manager David Snow said in a telephone interview. Snow said the plane last reported to air traffic control at about 3 A. M. local time / 1:30 A. M. EST (0630 GMT) when it began its final approach about 10 miles (16 km) from the airport in this east coast Canadian province. That was the last communication the aircraft made with the airport, he added. \" We considered it as being missing until about 0600 (4:30 A. M. EST) (0930 GMT). That's when the wreckage was discovered, \" Snow said. He said the cargo flight originated in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was due to stop at Stephenville for refueling before going to Shannon, Ireland. The cause of the crash was not yet known. Investigators were due to fly to Stephenville later on Friday.", + "competitors": [ + "Exide Technologies", + "Toys 'R' Us", + "Bausch & Lomb" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "PLO says Arafat, Netanyahu could meet Saturday. JERUSALEM 1996-12-06 \n PLO negotiators said on Friday Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak might all meet on Saturday to try to clinch a deal on Israel's handover of Hebron to the PLO. \" It is very possible that Arafat and Netanyahu will meet in Cairo on Saturday. There is work on arranging such a meeting hosted by President Mubarak, \" one PLO official, who requested anonymity, told Reuters. Israeli officials said no meeting had yet been set. Arafat's adviser Nabil Abu Rdainah said: \n \" President Arafat is ready to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu but no time or date has been set for such a meeting yet. \" President Arafat's position is clear that such a meeting should come after successful negotiations so that the meeting would have positive results. Especially since the Hebron issue has not been agreed yet and the crucial disputed issues have not been resolved. \" \n But Rdainah said Arafat would go to Cairo on Saturday for talks with Mubarak. Both Arafat and Netanyahu have expressed willingness to meet. They last met in Washington after clashes in September that killed 60 Palestinians and 15 Israelis. The violence was spurred by Israel's opening an entrance to a tunnel near Moslem sites in Jerusalem. The Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) negotiators said the last two weeks of talks with Israel on implementing the long-delayed handover of most of Hebron to PLO rule had been \" meaningless \", necessitating an Arafat-Netanyahu meeting. Mubarak's adviser Osama el-Baz said on Thursday there were efforts to arrange a meeting between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Palestinian Authority Secretary General Ahmed Abdel-Rahman said on Thursday he understood it could be held in Cairo either on Friday or Sunday. Abdel-Rahman had said on Thursday he did not think Saturday would be the date because it is the Jewish sabbath. But the Jewish sabbath ends at sundown, so a night meeting would not interfere with the religious observance.", + "competitors": [ + "PLO", + "Arafat", + "Netanyahu", + "JERUSALEM", + "PLO", + "Palestinian", + "Yasser Arafat", + "Israeli", + "Benjamin Netanyahu", + "Egyptian", + "Hosni Mubarak", + "Israel", + "Hebron", + "PLO", + "Arafat", + "Netanyahu", + "Cairo", + "Mubarak", + "PLO", + "Reuters", + "Israeli", + "Arafat", + "Nabil Abu Rdainah", + "Arafat", + "Netanyahu", + "Arafat", + "Hebron", + "Rdainah", + "Arafat", + "Cairo", + "Mubarak", + "Arafat", + "Netanyahu", + "Washington", + "Palestinians", + "Israelis", + "Israel", + "Moslem", + "Jerusalem", + "Palestine Liberation Organisation", + "PLO", + "Israel", + "Hebron", + "PLO", + "Arafat-Netanyahu", + "Mubarak", + "Osama el-Baz", + "Israeli", + "Palestinian", + "Palestinian Authority", + "Ahmed Abdel-Rahman", + "Cairo", + "Abdel-Rahman", + "Jewish", + "Jewish" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "LO says Aafat, Netaynahu could meet Saturday. JERUSLAEM 1996-12-06 \n LO negotiators said on Friday Palesinian President Yasser Aafat, Iseaeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netaynahu and Egypitan President Hosni Jubarak might all meet on Saturday to try to clinch a deal on IIsrrael's handover of Hberon to the LO. \" It is very possible that Aafat and Netaynahu will meet in Cair on Saturday. There is work on arranging such a meeting hosted by President Mjbarak, \" one LO official, who requested anonymity, told Rduters. Iseaeli officials said no meeting had yet been set. Aafat's adviser Habil Abu Rdainzh said: \n \" President Aafat is ready to meet Prime Minister Netaynahu but no time or date has been set for such a meeting yet. \" President Aafat's position is clear that such a meeting should come after successful negotiations so that the meeting would have positive results. Especially since the Hberon issue has not been agreed yet and the crucial disputed issues have not been resolved. \" \n But Rdainzh said Aafat would go to Cair on Saturday for talks with Mjbarak. Both Aafat and Netaynahu have expressed willingness to meet. They last met in Washingon after clashes in September that killed 60 Palesinians and 15 Iseaelis. The violence was spurred by IIsrrael's opening an entrance to a tunnel near Moslen sites in Jeruslaem. The Palestine Libeeration Organisation (LO) negotiators said the last two weeks of talks with IIsrrael on implementing the long-delayed handover of most of Hberon to LO rule had been \" meaningless \", necessitating an Aafat-Netaynahu meeting. Mjbarak's adviser Osama le-Baz said on Thursday there were efforts to arrange a meeting between the Iseaeli and Palesinian leaders. Palesinian Authority Secretary General Ahmed Abeel-Rahman said on Thursday he understood it could be held in Cair either on Friday or Sunday. Abdel-Rahamn had said on Thursday he did not think Saturday would be the date because it is the Jewosh sabbath. But the Jewosh sabbath ends at sundown, so a night meeting would not interfere with the religious observance.", + "competitors": [ + "PLO", + "Arafat", + "Netanyahu", + "JERUSALEM", + "PLO", + "Palestinian", + "Yasser Arafat", + "Israeli", + "Benjamin Netanyahu", + "Egyptian", + "Hosni Mubarak", + "Israel", + "Hebron", + "PLO", + "Arafat", + "Netanyahu", + "Cairo", + "Mubarak", + "PLO", + "Reuters", + "Israeli", + "Arafat", + "Nabil Abu Rdainah", + "Arafat", + "Netanyahu", + "Arafat", + "Hebron", + "Rdainah", + "Arafat", + "Cairo", + "Mubarak", + "Arafat", + "Netanyahu", + "Washington", + "Palestinians", + "Israelis", + "Israel", + "Moslem", + "Jerusalem", + "Palestine Liberation Organisation", + "PLO", + "Israel", + "Hebron", + "PLO", + "Arafat-Netanyahu", + "Mubarak", + "Osama el-Baz", + "Israeli", + "Palestinian", + "Palestinian Authority", + "Ahmed Abdel-Rahman", + "Cairo", + "Abdel-Rahman", + "Jewish", + "Jewish" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "PLO says Arafat, Netanyahu could meet Saturday. JERUSALEM 1996-12-06 \n PLO negotiators said on Friday Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak might all meet on Saturday to try to clinch a deal on Israel's handover of Hebron to the PLO. \" It is very possible that Arafat and Netanyahu will meet in Cairo on Saturday. There is work on arranging such a meeting hosted by President Mubarak, \" one PLO official, who requested anonymity, told Reuters. Israeli officials said no meeting had yet been set. Arafat's adviser Nabil Abu Rdainah said: \n \" President Arafat is ready to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu but no time or date has been set for such a meeting yet. \" President Arafat's position is clear that such a meeting should come after successful negotiations so that the meeting would have positive results. Especially since the Hebron issue has not been agreed yet and the crucial disputed issues have not been resolved. \" \n But Rdainah said Arafat would go to Cairo on Saturday for talks with Mubarak. Both Arafat and Netanyahu have expressed willingness to meet. They last met in Washington after clashes in September that killed 60 Palestinians and 15 Israelis. The violence was spurred by Israel's opening an entrance to a tunnel near Moslem sites in Jerusalem. The Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) negotiators said the last two weeks of talks with Israel on implementing the long-delayed handover of most of Hebron to PLO rule had been \" meaningless \", necessitating an Arafat-Netanyahu meeting. Mubarak's adviser Osama el-Baz said on Thursday there were efforts to arrange a meeting between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Palestinian Authority Secretary General Ahmed Abdel-Rahman said on Thursday he understood it could be held in Cairo either on Friday or Sunday. Abdel-Rahman had said on Thursday he did not think Saturday would be the date because it is the Jewish sabbath. But the Jewish sabbath ends at sundown, so a night meeting would not interfere with the religious observance.", + "competitors": [ + "3M", + "Newmont Mining", + "Mattel" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Turkey hindered by own landmines on Syrian border. ANKARA 1996-12-06 \n Turkey's efforts to prevent Kurdish rebels and smugglers infiltrating from Syria are being badly hindered because the military does not have a map of its own minefields on the border, a commission of parliamentarians said. \" It is not known exactly where the mines have been sown because a minefield chart cannot be found, \" the commission said in a report on border protection. The report, to be debated in parliament in coming weeks, was seen by Reuters on Friday. \" \n Officials say the minefields present an obstacle to the security forces, \" it said. It said Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) guerrillas sometimes know the layout of mined areas along the border better than the security forces. \" Terrorists and smugglers have dug up the mines, defused them and opened up wide paths in some areas. They can come in and out easily as the minefields are not an obstacle, \" it said. An armed forces spokesman was not available for comment. Turkey says Syria sponsors the PKK, fighting for Kurdish self-rule in southeast Turkey. Damascus denies aiding the rebels. The PKK also crosses into Turkey from bases in the mountains of northern Iraq. More than 21, 000 people have died in the 12-year-old conflict.", + "competitors": [ + "Turkey", + "Syrian", + "ANKARA", + "Turkey", + "Kurdish", + "Syria", + "Reuters", + "Kurdistan Workers Party", + "PKK", + "Turkey", + "Syria", + "PKK", + "Kurdish", + "Turkey", + "Damascus", + "PKK", + "Turkey", + "Iraq" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Tyrkey hindered by own landmines on Syriian border. ANKARZ 1996-12-06 \n Tyrkey's efforts to prevent Kirdish rebels and smugglers infiltrating from Syriq are being badly hindered because the military does not have a map of its own minefields on the border, a commission of parliamentarians said. \" It is not known exactly where the mines have been sown because a minefield chart cannot be found, \" the commission said in a report on border protection. The report, to be debated in parliament in coming weeks, was seen by Rduters on Friday. \" \n Officials say the minefields present an obstacle to the security forces, \" it said. It said Kurdistna Workers Party (PK) guerrillas sometimes know the layout of mined areas along the border better than the security forces. \" Terrorists and smugglers have dug up the mines, defused them and opened up wide paths in some areas. They can come in and out easily as the minefields are not an obstacle, \" it said. An armed forces spokesman was not available for comment. Tyrkey says Syriq sponsors the PK, fighting for Kirdish self-rule in southeast Tyrkey. Daamscus denies aiding the rebels. The PK also crosses into Tyrkey from bases in the mountains of northern Irraq. More than 21, 000 people have died in the 12-year-old conflict.", + "competitors": [ + "Turkey", + "Syrian", + "ANKARA", + "Turkey", + "Kurdish", + "Syria", + "Reuters", + "Kurdistan Workers Party", + "PKK", + "Turkey", + "Syria", + "PKK", + "Kurdish", + "Turkey", + "Damascus", + "PKK", + "Turkey", + "Iraq" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Turkey hindered by own landmines on Syrian border. ANKARA 1996-12-06 \n Turkey's efforts to prevent Kurdish rebels and smugglers infiltrating from Syria are being badly hindered because the military does not have a map of its own minefields on the border, a commission of parliamentarians said. \" It is not known exactly where the mines have been sown because a minefield chart cannot be found, \" the commission said in a report on border protection. The report, to be debated in parliament in coming weeks, was seen by Reuters on Friday. \" \n Officials say the minefields present an obstacle to the security forces, \" it said. It said Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) guerrillas sometimes know the layout of mined areas along the border better than the security forces. \" Terrorists and smugglers have dug up the mines, defused them and opened up wide paths in some areas. They can come in and out easily as the minefields are not an obstacle, \" it said. An armed forces spokesman was not available for comment. Turkey says Syria sponsors the PKK, fighting for Kurdish self-rule in southeast Turkey. Damascus denies aiding the rebels. The PKK also crosses into Turkey from bases in the mountains of northern Iraq. More than 21, 000 people have died in the 12-year-old conflict.", + "competitors": [ + "OGE Energy", + "Berkshire Hathaway" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Three dead in Kurd militia blood feud in Turkey. DIYARBAKIR, Turkey 1996-12-06 \n Three people were killed on Friday in a gun battle between rival groups of anti-guerrilla militiamen on the streets of this southeastern Turkish city, police said. Four others were wounded in the clash, caused by a blood feud between two families, the Kesers and Karabuluts, serving as state-paid village guards against Kurdish rebels. Police said the guards fired automatic weapons at each other. One of the dead was a civilian passer-by. The role of the 70, 000 mainly Kurdish village guards who fight Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) guerrillas in the southeast has been questioned recently after media allegations that many of them are involved in common crime. The head of the region's main pro-state militia is at the centre of a security scandal that has shaken the government. More than 21, 000 people have been killed in the 12-year-old conflict between Turkish security forces and the PKK, fighting for Kurdish autonomy or independence.", + "competitors": [ + "Kurd", + "Turkey", + "DIYARBAKIR", + "Turkey", + "Turkish", + "Kesers", + "Karabuluts", + "Kurdish", + "Kurdish", + "Kurdistan Workers Party", + "PKK", + "Turkish", + "PKK", + "Kurdish" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Three dead in Kur militia blood feud in Tuurkey. DIYARBAKIE, Tuurkey 1996-12-06 \n Three people were killed on Friday in a gun battle between rival groups of anti-guerrilla militiamen on the streets of this southeastern Turkihs city, police said. Four others were wounded in the clash, caused by a blood feud between two families, the Keesrs and Karabulutw, serving as state-paid village guards against Kurish rebels. Police said the guards fired automatic weapons at each other. One of the dead was a civilian passer-by. The role of the 70, 000 mainly Kurish village guards who fight Kuristan Workers Party (OKK) guerrillas in the southeast has been questioned recently after media allegations that many of them are involved in common crime. The head of the region's main pro-state militia is at the centre of a security scandal that has shaken the government. More than 21, 000 people have been killed in the 12-year-old conflict between Turkihs security forces and the OKK, fighting for Kurish autonomy or independence.", + "competitors": [ + "Kurd", + "Turkey", + "DIYARBAKIR", + "Turkey", + "Turkish", + "Kesers", + "Karabuluts", + "Kurdish", + "Kurdish", + "Kurdistan Workers Party", + "PKK", + "Turkish", + "PKK", + "Kurdish" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Three dead in Kurd militia blood feud in Turkey. DIYARBAKIR, Turkey 1996-12-06 \n Three people were killed on Friday in a gun battle between rival groups of anti-guerrilla militiamen on the streets of this southeastern Turkish city, police said. Four others were wounded in the clash, caused by a blood feud between two families, the Kesers and Karabuluts, serving as state-paid village guards against Kurdish rebels. Police said the guards fired automatic weapons at each other. One of the dead was a civilian passer-by. The role of the 70, 000 mainly Kurdish village guards who fight Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) guerrillas in the southeast has been questioned recently after media allegations that many of them are involved in common crime. The head of the region's main pro-state militia is at the centre of a security scandal that has shaken the government. More than 21, 000 people have been killed in the 12-year-old conflict between Turkish security forces and the PKK, fighting for Kurdish autonomy or independence.", + "competitors": [ + "PSS World Medical", + "Hershey Foods" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Texas / w Okla fed cattle roundup - USDA. AMARILLO 1996-12-06 \n Trade very slow in the Panhandle area Thursday. Slaughter steers and heifers not well tested. Feedlots reporting light inquiry from buyers. - USDA \n Thursday 200 Week Ago Holiday Year Ago 10, 900 \n Wk to Date 69, 100 Week Ago 58, 100 Year Ago 30, 800 \n Sales reported on 200 head steers; 69, 100 head confirmed for week to date which includes 14, 000 formulated and 3, 400 contracted cattle to be shipped this week. Slaughter Steers: Pen Select and Choice 2-3, 1150 lbs 67. 00. Pen Select, few choice 2-3 1150 lbs 66. 00.", + "competitors": [ + "Texas", + "Okla", + "USDA", + "AMARILLO", + "Panhandle", + "USDA" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Texsa / w Ikla fed cattle roundup - UADA. AMARIILLO 1996-12-06 \n Trade very slow in the PPanhandle area Thursday. Slaughter steers and heifers not well tested. Feedlots reporting light inquiry from buyers. - UADA \n Thursday 200 Week Ago Holiday Year Ago 10, 900 \n Wk to Date 69, 100 Week Ago 58, 100 Year Ago 30, 800 \n Sales reported on 200 head steers; 69, 100 head confirmed for week to date which includes 14, 000 formulated and 3, 400 contracted cattle to be shipped this week. Slaughter Steers: Pen Select and Choice 2-3, 1150 lbs 67. 00. Pen Select, few choice 2-3 1150 lbs 66. 00.", + "competitors": [ + "Texas", + "Okla", + "USDA", + "AMARILLO", + "Panhandle", + "USDA" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Texas / w Okla fed cattle roundup - USDA. AMARILLO 1996-12-06 \n Trade very slow in the Panhandle area Thursday. Slaughter steers and heifers not well tested. Feedlots reporting light inquiry from buyers. - USDA \n Thursday 200 Week Ago Holiday Year Ago 10, 900 \n Wk to Date 69, 100 Week Ago 58, 100 Year Ago 30, 800 \n Sales reported on 200 head steers; 69, 100 head confirmed for week to date which includes 14, 000 formulated and 3, 400 contracted cattle to be shipped this week. Slaughter Steers: Pen Select and Choice 2-3, 1150 lbs 67. 00. Pen Select, few choice 2-3 1150 lbs 66. 00.", + "competitors": [ + "TJX Companies", + "Nabors Industries", + "TXU" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Kansas feedlot cattle roundup - USDA. DODGE CITY 1996-12-06 \n Trade slow. Not enough slaughter steer or heifer sales confirmed for an adequate market test. - USDA \n Thursday 600 week ago holiday year ago 14, 200 \n week to date 89, 300 week ago 71, 000 year ago 47, 200 \n Inquiry good, demand light. Sales confirmed on 500 slaughter steers and 100 slaughter heifers Thursday. For the week to date 89, 300 head confirmed including 30, 600 head of contracted or formulated cattle. Steers: Select and Choice 2-3, 1200 lbs 67. 00. Heifers: Select and Choice 2-3, 1150 lbs 67. 00.", + "competitors": [ + "Kansas", + "USDA", + "DODGE CITY", + "USDA" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Kanszs feedlot cattle roundup - JSDA. DODGEC ITY 1996-12-06 \n Trade slow. Not enough slaughter steer or heifer sales confirmed for an adequate market test. - JSDA \n Thursday 600 week ago holiday year ago 14, 200 \n week to date 89, 300 week ago 71, 000 year ago 47, 200 \n Inquiry good, demand light. Sales confirmed on 500 slaughter steers and 100 slaughter heifers Thursday. For the week to date 89, 300 head confirmed including 30, 600 head of contracted or formulated cattle. Steers: Select and Choice 2-3, 1200 lbs 67. 00. Heifers: Select and Choice 2-3, 1150 lbs 67. 00.", + "competitors": [ + "Kansas", + "USDA", + "DODGE CITY", + "USDA" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Kansas feedlot cattle roundup - USDA. DODGE CITY 1996-12-06 \n Trade slow. Not enough slaughter steer or heifer sales confirmed for an adequate market test. - USDA \n Thursday 600 week ago holiday year ago 14, 200 \n week to date 89, 300 week ago 71, 000 year ago 47, 200 \n Inquiry good, demand light. Sales confirmed on 500 slaughter steers and 100 slaughter heifers Thursday. For the week to date 89, 300 head confirmed including 30, 600 head of contracted or formulated cattle. Steers: Select and Choice 2-3, 1200 lbs 67. 00. Heifers: Select and Choice 2-3, 1150 lbs 67. 00.", + "competitors": [ + "World Fuel Services", + "Ames Department Stores," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Delphis Hanover weekly municipal bond yields. Delphis Hanover weekly muni bond yields calculated Dec 5 \n Aaa Aa A Baa \n 1997 3. 50 3. 60* 3. 70 3. 75 4. 00 4. 00 4. 30 4. 35 \n 2001 4. 20 4. 20 4. 35 4. 40 4. 65 4. 65 5. 00 5. 00 \n 2006 4. 70 4. 70 4. 85 4. 85 5. 15 5. 15 5. 50 5. 50 \n 2011 5. 15 5. 15 5. 30 5. 30 5. 60 5. 60 5. 90 5. 90 \n 2016 5. 35 5. 30 5. 50 5. 45 5. 80 5. 75 6. 10 6. 05 \n 2021 5. 45 5. 40 5. 60 5. 55 5. 90 5. 85 6. 20 6. 15 \n 2026 5. 50 5. 45 5. 65 5. 60 5. 95 5. 90 6. 25 6. 20 \n *from previous calculation on Nov 27 \n--U. S. Municipal Desk, 212-859-1650", + "competitors": [ + "Delphis Hanover", + "Delphis Hanover", + "U.S. Municipal Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Del;his Hanover weekly municipal bond yields. Del;his Hanover weekly muni bond yields calculated Dec 5 \n Aaa Aa A Baa \n 1997 3. 50 3. 60* 3. 70 3. 75 4. 00 4. 00 4. 30 4. 35 \n 2001 4. 20 4. 20 4. 35 4. 40 4. 65 4. 65 5. 00 5. 00 \n 2006 4. 70 4. 70 4. 85 4. 85 5. 15 5. 15 5. 50 5. 50 \n 2011 5. 15 5. 15 5. 30 5. 30 5. 60 5. 60 5. 90 5. 90 \n 2016 5. 35 5. 30 5. 50 5. 45 5. 80 5. 75 6. 10 6. 05 \n 2021 5. 45 5. 40 5. 60 5. 55 5. 90 5. 85 6. 20 6. 15 \n 2026 5. 50 5. 45 5. 65 5. 60 5. 95 5. 90 6. 25 6. 20 \n *from previous calculation on Nov 27 \n--U. S. Municipal Desk, 212-859-1650", + "competitors": [ + "Delphis Hanover", + "Delphis Hanover", + "U.S. Municipal Desk" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Delphis Hanover weekly municipal bond yields. Delphis Hanover weekly muni bond yields calculated Dec 5 \n Aaa Aa A Baa \n 1997 3. 50 3. 60* 3. 70 3. 75 4. 00 4. 00 4. 30 4. 35 \n 2001 4. 20 4. 20 4. 35 4. 40 4. 65 4. 65 5. 00 5. 00 \n 2006 4. 70 4. 70 4. 85 4. 85 5. 15 5. 15 5. 50 5. 50 \n 2011 5. 15 5. 15 5. 30 5. 30 5. 60 5. 60 5. 90 5. 90 \n 2016 5. 35 5. 30 5. 50 5. 45 5. 80 5. 75 6. 10 6. 05 \n 2021 5. 45 5. 40 5. 60 5. 55 5. 90 5. 85 6. 20 6. 15 \n 2026 5. 50 5. 45 5. 65 5. 60 5. 95 5. 90 6. 25 6. 20 \n *from previous calculation on Nov 27 \n--U. S. Municipal Desk, 212-859-1650", + "competitors": [ + "Safeway", + "The Lubrizol", + "Anthem," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "U. S. blasts release of convicted bomber. WASHINGTON 1996-12-05 \n The United States Thursday blasted the release from a Greek prison of a Palestinian guerrilla convicted of bombing an airliner and killing a teenager in 1982, saying the move \" does not make sense. \" \n \" All of us who have been victimised by terrorists. . . need to stand together against terrorists. We can't let terrorists out of jail when they are a danger to civilians all around the world, \" State Department spokesman Nicholas Burns said. ' \n Mohammed Rashid \" is a terrorist who deserves to be behind bars. It is inexplicable to us why he would have been allowed to leave Greece before serving his just sentence. . . This is an incomprehensible move. It does not make sense, \" Burns told a news briefing. He spoke after Rashid left Greece Thursday on being freed from prison early for good behaviour after serving 8-1/2 years. The Clinton administration's strong views on this subject have been conveyed to the Greek government, Burns said. Mahammad Rashid was whisked from Korydallos maximum security prison just outside Athens to the airport where he boarded a regular Olympic Airways flight to Cairo where he would transit to Tunis and the former Palestine Liberation Organisation headquarters. Rashid, 46, was sentenced to 18 years in prison by a Greek court in 1992 after being convicted of premeditated murder in the mid-air bombing of a Pan American airliner in 1982. His sentence had been reduced to 15 years in 1993. A parole court ruled recently that Rashid could be freed after serving 8-1/2 years, with time in pre-trial detention counted towards his term, but said he must be expelled immediately from Greece. The United States accuses Rashid of belonging to the May 15 Palestinian guerrilla group and being an accomplished student of master Palestinian bombmaker Abu Ibrahim. Three FBI agents who testified against Rashid during the trial, held at Korydallos prison, said they had ample evidence against Rashid for a bomb planted on a Pan American plane in Brazil in 1982 and a mid-air bomb blast on a TWA airliner approaching Athens in 1986 which killed four U. S. citizens.", + "competitors": [ + "U.S.", + "WASHINGTON", + "United States", + "Greek", + "Palestinian", + "State Department", + "Nicholas Burns", + "Mohammed Rashid", + "Greece", + "Burns", + "Rashid", + "Greece", + "Clinton", + "Greek", + "Burns", + "Mahammad Rashid", + "Korydallos", + "Athens", + "Olympic Airways", + "Cairo", + "Tunis", + "Palestine Liberation Organisation", + "Rashid", + "Greek", + "Pan American", + "Rashid", + "Greece", + "United States", + "Rashid", + "May 15", + "Palestinian", + "Palestinian", + "Abu Ibrahim", + "FBI", + "Rashid", + "Korydallos", + "Rashid", + "Pan American", + "Brazil", + "TWA", + "Athens", + "U.S." + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "U. S. blasts release of convicted bomber. WASHINGOTN 1996-12-05 \n The United SStates Thursday blasted the release from a Grerk prison of a Palesttinian guerrilla convicted of bombing an airliner and killing a teenager in 1982, saying the move \" does not make sense. \" \n \" All of us who have been victimised by terrorists. . . need to stand together against terrorists. We can't let terrorists out of jail when they are a danger to civilians all around the world, \" State Separtment spokesman Nicholas Bunrs said. ' \n Mohammed ashid \" is a terrorist who deserves to be behind bars. It is inexplicable to us why he would have been allowed to leave Greecce before serving his just sentence. . . This is an incomprehensible move. It does not make sense, \" uBrns told a news briefing. He spoke after Rashkd left Greecce Thursday on being freed from prison early for good behaviour after serving 8-1/2 years. The Clintno administration's strong views on this subject have been conveyed to the Grerk government, uBrns said. Mahammad Rashkd was whisked from Iorydallos maximum security prison just outside Atehns to the airport where he boarded a regular Olympic Aiways flight to CCairo where he would transit to Tunsi and the former Palesttine Liberation Organisation headquarters. Rashkd, 46, was sentenced to 18 years in prison by a Grerk court in 1992 after being convicted of premeditated murder in the mid-air bombing of a Pan Smerican airliner in 1982. His sentence had been reduced to 15 years in 1993. A parole court ruled recently that Rashkd could be freed after serving 8-1/2 years, with time in pre-trial detention counted towards his term, but said he must be expelled immediately from Greecce. The United SStates accuses Rashkd of belonging to the May 15 Palesttinian guerrilla group and being an accomplished student of master Palesttinian bombmaker Abu Ibranim. Three BI agents who testified against Rashkd during the trial, held at Iorydallos prison, said they had ample evidence against Rashkd for a bomb planted on a Pan Smerican plane in Barzil in 1982 and a mid-air bomb blast on a TAW airliner approaching Atehns in 1986 which killed four U. S. citizens.", + "competitors": [ + "U.S.", + "WASHINGTON", + "United States", + "Greek", + "Palestinian", + "State Department", + "Nicholas Burns", + "Mohammed Rashid", + "Greece", + "Burns", + "Rashid", + "Greece", + "Clinton", + "Greek", + "Burns", + "Mahammad Rashid", + "Korydallos", + "Athens", + "Olympic Airways", + "Cairo", + "Tunis", + "Palestine Liberation Organisation", + "Rashid", + "Greek", + "Pan American", + "Rashid", + "Greece", + "United States", + "Rashid", + "May 15", + "Palestinian", + "Palestinian", + "Abu Ibrahim", + "FBI", + "Rashid", + "Korydallos", + "Rashid", + "Pan American", + "Brazil", + "TWA", + "Athens", + "U.S." + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "U. S. blasts release of convicted bomber. WASHINGTON 1996-12-05 \n The United States Thursday blasted the release from a Greek prison of a Palestinian guerrilla convicted of bombing an airliner and killing a teenager in 1982, saying the move \" does not make sense. \" \n \" All of us who have been victimised by terrorists. . . need to stand together against terrorists. We can't let terrorists out of jail when they are a danger to civilians all around the world, \" State Department spokesman Nicholas Burns said. ' \n Mohammed Rashid \" is a terrorist who deserves to be behind bars. It is inexplicable to us why he would have been allowed to leave Greece before serving his just sentence. . . This is an incomprehensible move. It does not make sense, \" Burns told a news briefing. He spoke after Rashid left Greece Thursday on being freed from prison early for good behaviour after serving 8-1/2 years. The Clinton administration's strong views on this subject have been conveyed to the Greek government, Burns said. Mahammad Rashid was whisked from Korydallos maximum security prison just outside Athens to the airport where he boarded a regular Olympic Airways flight to Cairo where he would transit to Tunis and the former Palestine Liberation Organisation headquarters. Rashid, 46, was sentenced to 18 years in prison by a Greek court in 1992 after being convicted of premeditated murder in the mid-air bombing of a Pan American airliner in 1982. His sentence had been reduced to 15 years in 1993. A parole court ruled recently that Rashid could be freed after serving 8-1/2 years, with time in pre-trial detention counted towards his term, but said he must be expelled immediately from Greece. The United States accuses Rashid of belonging to the May 15 Palestinian guerrilla group and being an accomplished student of master Palestinian bombmaker Abu Ibrahim. Three FBI agents who testified against Rashid during the trial, held at Korydallos prison, said they had ample evidence against Rashid for a bomb planted on a Pan American plane in Brazil in 1982 and a mid-air bomb blast on a TWA airliner approaching Athens in 1986 which killed four U. S. citizens.", + "competitors": [ + "Cox Communications", + "Danaher" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "School football player banned for slashing opponents. ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. 1996-12-05 \n A New Mexico high school football player who used razor-sharp helmet buckles to slash opponents and a referee was expelled from high school banned Thursday from competition for one year. Mike Cito, 17, was expelled from St Pius X High School in Albuquerque after an October game in which he used the sharpened chin strap buckles to injure two opposing players and the referee. One of the players need 10 stitches to a cut on his forearm. Officials said the New Mexico Activities Association decided to bar Cito from any inter-scholastic competition until next October, regardless of the school he attends. Cito's father, Stephen Cito, had admitted filing the metal buckles to a fine edge, saying he did it to get even with the referee and with players who had roughed up his son in a previous game.", + "competitors": [ + "ALBUQUERQUE", + "N.M.", + "New Mexico", + "Mike Cito", + "St Pius X High School", + "Albuquerque", + "New Mexico Activities Association", + "Cito", + "Cito", + "Stephen Cito" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "School football player banned for slashing opponents. ALBUQUERQEU, N. M. 1996-12-05 \n A NewMexico high school football player who used razor-sharp helmet buckles to slash opponents and a referee was expelled from high school banned Thursday from competition for one year. Mkie Ctio, 17, was expelled from Xt Pius X High School in Albuqquerque after an October game in which he used the sharpened chin strap buckles to injure two opposing players and the referee. One of the players need 10 stitches to a cut on his forearm. Officials said the NewMexico Activities Association decided to bar Ctio from any inter-scholastic competition until next October, regardless of the school he attends. Ctio's father, Stephen Ctio, had admitted filing the metal buckles to a fine edge, saying he did it to get even with the referee and with players who had roughed up his son in a previous game.", + "competitors": [ + "ALBUQUERQUE", + "N.M.", + "New Mexico", + "Mike Cito", + "St Pius X High School", + "Albuquerque", + "New Mexico Activities Association", + "Cito", + "Cito", + "Stephen Cito" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "School football player banned for slashing opponents. ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. 1996-12-05 \n A New Mexico high school football player who used razor-sharp helmet buckles to slash opponents and a referee was expelled from high school banned Thursday from competition for one year. Mike Cito, 17, was expelled from St Pius X High School in Albuquerque after an October game in which he used the sharpened chin strap buckles to injure two opposing players and the referee. One of the players need 10 stitches to a cut on his forearm. Officials said the New Mexico Activities Association decided to bar Cito from any inter-scholastic competition until next October, regardless of the school he attends. Cito's father, Stephen Cito, had admitted filing the metal buckles to a fine edge, saying he did it to get even with the referee and with players who had roughed up his son in a previous game.", + "competitors": [ + "Gateway" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Cyberspace squabbles overshadow copyright talks. Elif Kaban \n GENEVA 1996-12-06 \n In a gloomy Geneva conference centre built before the dawn of the Internet, groups of staid officials made a first stab on Friday at rewriting copyright laws for the digital age. But critics at the first government-level meeting to revise copyright laws in 25 years said the officials and legislators might as well be trying to police the ether. After four days of diplomatic wrangling over procedures, some 600 delegates from nations small and large got down to the nitty-gritty of setting the digital agenda for the first time. Cyberspace squabbles overshadowed the debate on a stack of proposals covering literary and artistic works, the rights of performers and producers of music and producers of databases. \" If it goes on like this, we won't have enough time to finish all the discussions, \" a frustrated Western delegate said. \" \n They announced they will start evening sessions next week. \" \n Attempts by copyright-based industries to ensure they get a cut from online works led to a storm of protests by Internet companies and critics who say the pacts would curb public access to online information from soccer results to stock prices. \" It's not illegal to make photocopies of newspaper articles. It's fair use. We can read sports statistics or stock prices. But with the treaty, this kind of fact will be owned and subject to licensing, \" said James Love, a consumer lobbyist heading the Washington-based Consumer Project on Technology. \" None of the treaties are ready to move. These people don't understand what they're doing. \" \n At stake are billions of dollars and the future of the electronic information industry--the coming medium for the distribution of music, films, literature, software and commerce. Supporters of the three pacts say they are only an extension of existing intellectual property rights, covered by the century-old Berne Convention. But an array of opponents from the network industry to consumer, scientific and academic groups say the pacts will give sweeping powers to entertainment and copyright-based industries. A quick survey at the conference centre found few officials who had actually surfed the Internet. Mongolia's state copyright official, Gundegma Jargalshaihan, said apologetically that he had just arrived from Ulan Bator and was not aware of the details of the digital agenda. \" We don't have money for Internet in Mongolia, \" he added. Alexander Bavykin, deputy legal chief at Russia's foreign ministry, said Moscow had yet to formulate a policy on copyright in cybersppace. He too had never browsed the Net. \" I've never tried it and why should I? There are lots of other things in this life I haven't tried either, \" he said. A visit to the computer centre offering Internet services found a lone European official clicking away on his mouse. \" Internet is a potential cash cow for copyright-based industries and we need roadmaps on the information superhighway, \" said Marc Pearl, vice-president of the Information Technology Association of America, a trade association of U. S. network companies opposing the treaties. \" But there are a lot of dinosaurs here. People here don't understand Internet technology. Because they don't understand technology, they fear the unknown. \" \n Before the Internet, those whose business was to protect copyrights knew where they stood. Their enemies were tangible if elusive, such as the people who pirated music cassettes. But the Internet, a global computer network where anything from music to software can be duplicated and distributed at the click of a computer mouse, has ripped up the rulebooks. Network operators said the draft laws would hold them responsible for copyright infringements in the system and expose them to multi-billion-dollar liabilities. \" There are 500 million messages transmitted through the Internet everyday, \" said Tim Casey of the U. S. -based MCI Communications Corporation. \" \n How can we control them all? \"", + "competitors": [ + "Elif Kaban", + "GENEVA", + "Geneva", + "Internet", + "Western", + "Internet", + "James Love", + "Washington-based", + "Consumer Project on Technology", + "Berne Convention", + "Internet", + "Mongolia", + "Gundegma Jargalshaihan", + "Ulan Bator", + "Internet", + "Mongolia", + "Alexander Bavykin", + "Russia", + "Moscow", + "Net", + "Internet", + "European", + "Internet", + "Marc Pearl", + "Information Technology Association of America", + "U.S.", + "Internet", + "Internet", + "Internet", + "Internet", + "Tim Casey", + "U.S.-based", + "MCI Communications Corporation" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Cyberspace squabbles overshadow copyright talks. Elif Kabban \n EGNEVA 1996-12-06 \n In a gloomy Genwva conference centre built before the dawn of the Intwrnet, groups of staid officials made a first stab on Friday at rewriting copyright laws for the digital age. But critics at the first government-level meeting to revise copyright laws in 25 years said the officials and legislators might as well be trying to police the ether. After four days of diplomatic wrangling over procedures, some 600 delegates from nations small and large got down to the nitty-gritty of setting the digital agenda for the first time. Cyberspace squabbles overshadowed the debate on a stack of proposals covering literary and artistic works, the rights of performers and producers of music and producers of databases. \" If it goes on like this, we won't have enough time to finish all the discussions, \" a frustrated Westrn delegate said. \" \n They announced they will start evening sessions next week. \" \n Attempts by copyright-based industries to ensure they get a cut from online works led to a storm of protests by Intwrnet companies and critics who say the pacts would curb public access to online information from soccer results to stock prices. \" It's not illegal to make photocopies of newspaper articles. It's fair use. We can read sports statistics or stock prices. But with the treaty, this kind of fact will be owned and subject to licensing, \" said Jamea Love, a consumer lobbyist heading the Washingto-nbased Consumerr Project on Technology. \" None of the treaties are ready to move. These people don't understand what they're doing. \" \n At stake are billions of dollars and the future of the electronic information industry--the coming medium for the distribution of music, films, literature, software and commerce. Supporters of the three pacts say they are only an extension of existing intellectual property rights, covered by the century-old Berne Conventoin. But an array of opponents from the network industry to consumer, scientific and academic groups say the pacts will give sweeping powers to entertainment and copyright-based industries. A quick survey at the conference centre found few officials who had actually surfed the Intwrnet. ongolia's state copyright official, Gundegma Jargaoshaihan, said apologetically that he had just arrived from Ulan Bator and was not aware of the details of the digital agenda. \" We don't have money for Intwrnet in ongolia, \" he added. Alexander avykin, deputy legal chief at Rusisa's foreign ministry, said Mosxow had yet to formulate a policy on copyright in cybersppace. He too had never browsed the eNt. \" I've never tried it and why should I? There are lots of other things in this life I haven't tried either, \" he said. A visit to the computer centre offering Intwrnet services found a lone Euroepan official clicking away on his mouse. \" Intwrnet is a potential cash cow for copyright-based industries and we need roadmaps on the information superhighway, \" said Mard Pearl, vice-president of the Information Technology Association of Amercia, a trade association of U. S. network companies opposing the treaties. \" But there are a lot of dinosaurs here. People here don't understand Intwrnet technology. Because they don't understand technology, they fear the unknown. \" \n Before the Intwrnet, those whose business was to protect copyrights knew where they stood. Their enemies were tangible if elusive, such as the people who pirated music cassettes. But the Intwrnet, a global computer network where anything from music to software can be duplicated and distributed at the click of a computer mouse, has ripped up the rulebooks. eNtwork operators said the draft laws would hold them responsible for copyright infringements in the system and expose them to multi-billion-dollar liabilities. \" There are 500 million messages transmitted through the Intwrnet everyday, \" said Tim aCsey of the U. S. -based MCI Communications Corooration. \" \n How can we control them all? \"", + "competitors": [ + "Elif Kaban", + "GENEVA", + "Geneva", + "Internet", + "Western", + "Internet", + "James Love", + "Washington-based", + "Consumer Project on Technology", + "Berne Convention", + "Internet", + "Mongolia", + "Gundegma Jargalshaihan", + "Ulan Bator", + "Internet", + "Mongolia", + "Alexander Bavykin", + "Russia", + "Moscow", + "Net", + "Internet", + "European", + "Internet", + "Marc Pearl", + "Information Technology Association of America", + "U.S.", + "Internet", + "Internet", + "Internet", + "Internet", + "Tim Casey", + "U.S.-based", + "MCI Communications Corporation" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Cyberspace squabbles overshadow copyright talks. Elif Kaban \n GENEVA 1996-12-06 \n In a gloomy Geneva conference centre built before the dawn of the Internet, groups of staid officials made a first stab on Friday at rewriting copyright laws for the digital age. But critics at the first government-level meeting to revise copyright laws in 25 years said the officials and legislators might as well be trying to police the ether. After four days of diplomatic wrangling over procedures, some 600 delegates from nations small and large got down to the nitty-gritty of setting the digital agenda for the first time. Cyberspace squabbles overshadowed the debate on a stack of proposals covering literary and artistic works, the rights of performers and producers of music and producers of databases. \" If it goes on like this, we won't have enough time to finish all the discussions, \" a frustrated Western delegate said. \" \n They announced they will start evening sessions next week. \" \n Attempts by copyright-based industries to ensure they get a cut from online works led to a storm of protests by Internet companies and critics who say the pacts would curb public access to online information from soccer results to stock prices. \" It's not illegal to make photocopies of newspaper articles. It's fair use. We can read sports statistics or stock prices. But with the treaty, this kind of fact will be owned and subject to licensing, \" said James Love, a consumer lobbyist heading the Washington-based Consumer Project on Technology. \" None of the treaties are ready to move. These people don't understand what they're doing. \" \n At stake are billions of dollars and the future of the electronic information industry--the coming medium for the distribution of music, films, literature, software and commerce. Supporters of the three pacts say they are only an extension of existing intellectual property rights, covered by the century-old Berne Convention. But an array of opponents from the network industry to consumer, scientific and academic groups say the pacts will give sweeping powers to entertainment and copyright-based industries. A quick survey at the conference centre found few officials who had actually surfed the Internet. Mongolia's state copyright official, Gundegma Jargalshaihan, said apologetically that he had just arrived from Ulan Bator and was not aware of the details of the digital agenda. \" We don't have money for Internet in Mongolia, \" he added. Alexander Bavykin, deputy legal chief at Russia's foreign ministry, said Moscow had yet to formulate a policy on copyright in cybersppace. He too had never browsed the Net. \" I've never tried it and why should I? There are lots of other things in this life I haven't tried either, \" he said. A visit to the computer centre offering Internet services found a lone European official clicking away on his mouse. \" Internet is a potential cash cow for copyright-based industries and we need roadmaps on the information superhighway, \" said Marc Pearl, vice-president of the Information Technology Association of America, a trade association of U. S. network companies opposing the treaties. \" But there are a lot of dinosaurs here. People here don't understand Internet technology. Because they don't understand technology, they fear the unknown. \" \n Before the Internet, those whose business was to protect copyrights knew where they stood. Their enemies were tangible if elusive, such as the people who pirated music cassettes. But the Internet, a global computer network where anything from music to software can be duplicated and distributed at the click of a computer mouse, has ripped up the rulebooks. Network operators said the draft laws would hold them responsible for copyright infringements in the system and expose them to multi-billion-dollar liabilities. \" There are 500 million messages transmitted through the Internet everyday, \" said Tim Casey of the U. S. -based MCI Communications Corporation. \" \n How can we control them all? \"", + "competitors": [ + "Ball" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Italy evacuates 17 nuns and priests from Zaire. ROME 1996-12-06 \n Italy said on Friday it had evacuated 17 Roman Catholic nuns and priests from Zaire where they had been at risk from fighting between government troops and ethnic Tutsi rebels. The Foreign Ministry said the 10 Europeans and seven Africans took a special flight from the Garamba national park in northern Zaire to the Ugandan capital Kampala where they were being looked after at the Italian embassy. The group had travelled from their mission on the edge of the park to a landing strip to make the rendezvous, a ministry official said. The ministry said the group consisted of 13 nuns, seven Italians and six Zaireans, and four priests, two from Belgium, one from Spain and one from Zambia.", + "competitors": [ + "Italy", + "Zaire", + "ROME", + "Italy", + "Roman Catholic", + "Zaire", + "Tutsi", + "Foreign Ministry", + "Europeans", + "Africans", + "Garamba", + "Zaire", + "Ugandan", + "Kampala", + "Italian", + "Italians", + "Zaireans", + "Belgium", + "Spain", + "Zambia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Itally evacuates 17 nuns and priests from Zairw. RIME 1996-12-06 \n Itally said on Friday it had evacuated 17 Roman Caatholic nuns and priests from Zairw where they had been at risk from fighting between government troops and ethnic Tutssi rebels. The Foreign Ministryy said the 10 Euopeans and seven Africqns took a special flight from the Garamb national park in northern Zairw to the Ugsndan capital Kampzla where they were being looked after at the Ittalian embassy. The group had travelled from their mission on the edge of the park to a landing strip to make the rendezvous, a ministry official said. The ministry said the group consisted of 13 nuns, seven Ittalians and six Zairwans, and four priests, two from Blgium, one from Spai and one from Zambai.", + "competitors": [ + "Italy", + "Zaire", + "ROME", + "Italy", + "Roman Catholic", + "Zaire", + "Tutsi", + "Foreign Ministry", + "Europeans", + "Africans", + "Garamba", + "Zaire", + "Ugandan", + "Kampala", + "Italian", + "Italians", + "Zaireans", + "Belgium", + "Spain", + "Zambia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Italy evacuates 17 nuns and priests from Zaire. ROME 1996-12-06 \n Italy said on Friday it had evacuated 17 Roman Catholic nuns and priests from Zaire where they had been at risk from fighting between government troops and ethnic Tutsi rebels. The Foreign Ministry said the 10 Europeans and seven Africans took a special flight from the Garamba national park in northern Zaire to the Ugandan capital Kampala where they were being looked after at the Italian embassy. The group had travelled from their mission on the edge of the park to a landing strip to make the rendezvous, a ministry official said. The ministry said the group consisted of 13 nuns, seven Italians and six Zaireans, and four priests, two from Belgium, one from Spain and one from Zambia.", + "competitors": [ + "Goodrich", + "Payless Shoesource", + "Diebold" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Italian President urges separatists to turn back. MANTUA, Italy 1996-12-06 \n Italian President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro visited the symbolic heartland of the separatist Northern League on Friday and appealed to its supporters to drop their campaign for a breakaway state. Addressing a convention on Italian unity in Mantua, where the party has set up its own \" parliament of the north \", Scalfaro made a direct appeal to what he called \" my friends from the League \" to work instead for federal reform. \" It is an invitation, a commitment, a promise. Let's march together, \" Scalfaro, a northerner himself, said. \" Help Italy to teach, to propose a capacity for strong local autonomy, for the federalism which can give new vigour to our blood. But turn back from the line you are taking now, \" he said. Scalfaro was in Mantua to attend a ceremony commemorating the executions there by Austrian rulers in 1852 and 1853 of a group of Italians who had campaigned for national unity. He was jeered and whistled at by a small group of League supporters when he arrived for a visit marked by heavy security. Witnesses said the protesters were outnumbered by other Italians who waved tricolour flags in the national red, white and green or shouted \" Viva Italia \". The League won more than eight percent of votes at the last general election in April on a federalist platform but its leader Umberto Bossi later switched to a separatist agenda. A three-day \" independence \" march along the Po River in September, culminating in a declaration in Venice of a self-styled \" Republic of Padania \", flopped badly.", + "competitors": [ + "Italian", + "MANTUA", + "Italy", + "Italian", + "Oscar Luigi Scalfaro", + "Northern League", + "Italian", + "Mantua", + "Scalfaro", + "League", + "Scalfaro", + "Italy", + "Scalfaro", + "Mantua", + "Austrian", + "Italians", + "League", + "Italians", + "Viva Italia", + "League", + "Umberto Bossi", + "Po River", + "Venice", + "Republic of Padania" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Itlian President urges separatists to turn back. JANTUA, Itayl 1996-12-06 \n Itlian President Oscarr Luigi Scalfao visited the symbolic heartland of the separatist Borthern Leagje on Friday and appealed to its supporters to drop their campaign for a breakaway state. Addressing a convention on Itlian unity in Mantu, where the party has set up its own \" parliament of the north \", Scalfao made a direct appeal to what he called \" my friends from the Leagje \" to work instead for federal reform. \" It is an invitation, a commitment, a promise. Let's march together, \" Scalfao, a northerner himself, said. \" Help Itayl to teach, to propose a capacity for strong local autonomy, for the federalism which can give new vigour to our blood. But turn back from the line you are taking now, \" he said. Scalfao was in Mantu to attend a ceremony commemorating the executions there by Austrain rulers in 1852 and 1853 of a group of Itlians who had campaigned for national unity. He was jeered and whistled at by a small group of Leagje supporters when he arrived for a visit marked by heavy security. Witnesses said the protesters were outnumbered by other Itlians who waved tricolour flags in the national red, white and green or shouted \" Viva Itqlia \". 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MANTUA, Italy 1996-12-06 \n Italian President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro visited the symbolic heartland of the separatist Northern League on Friday and appealed to its supporters to drop their campaign for a breakaway state. Addressing a convention on Italian unity in Mantua, where the party has set up its own \" parliament of the north \", Scalfaro made a direct appeal to what he called \" my friends from the League \" to work instead for federal reform. \" It is an invitation, a commitment, a promise. Let's march together, \" Scalfaro, a northerner himself, said. \" Help Italy to teach, to propose a capacity for strong local autonomy, for the federalism which can give new vigour to our blood. But turn back from the line you are taking now, \" he said. Scalfaro was in Mantua to attend a ceremony commemorating the executions there by Austrian rulers in 1852 and 1853 of a group of Italians who had campaigned for national unity. He was jeered and whistled at by a small group of League supporters when he arrived for a visit marked by heavy security. Witnesses said the protesters were outnumbered by other Italians who waved tricolour flags in the national red, white and green or shouted \" Viva Italia \". The League won more than eight percent of votes at the last general election in April on a federalist platform but its leader Umberto Bossi later switched to a separatist agenda. A three-day \" independence \" march along the Po River in September, culminating in a declaration in Venice of a self-styled \" Republic of Padania \", flopped badly.", + "competitors": [ + "United Rentals", + "Affiliated Computer Services,", + "Shaw Group" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Denmark's Radiometer H1 result seen flat. COPENHAGEN 1996-12-06 \n A Reuter consensus survey sees medical equipment group Radiometer reporting largely unchanged earnings when it publishes first half 19996/97 results next Wednesday. An average of four analysts' forecasts predicted pre-tax profit of 147. 3 million crowns compared to 144. 5 million in the first six months of 1995/96. They said that the group's failure to introduce new products was behind the share's weak performance in 1996, during which it has lost seven percent so far. --Soeren Linding Jakobsen, Copenhagen newsroom +45 33969650", + "competitors": [ + "Denmark", + "Radiometer", + "COPENHAGEN", + "Reuter", + "Radiometer", + "Soeren Linding Jakobsen", + "Copenhagen" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Dnemark's Rdaiometer H1 result seen flat. COPENHQGEN 1996-12-06 \n A Ruter consensus survey sees medical equipment group Rdaiometer reporting largely unchanged earnings when it publishes first half 19996/97 results next Wednesday. An average of four analysts' forecasts predicted pre-tax profit of 147. 3 million crowns compared to 144. 5 million in the first six months of 1995/96. They said that the group's failure to introduce new products was behind the share's weak performance in 1996, during which it has lost seven percent so far. --Soeren Lindinf Jakobsen, Copenagen newsroom +45 33969650", + "competitors": [ + "Denmark", + "Radiometer", + "COPENHAGEN", + "Reuter", + "Radiometer", + "Soeren Linding Jakobsen", + "Copenhagen" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Denmark's Radiometer H1 result seen flat. COPENHAGEN 1996-12-06 \n A Reuter consensus survey sees medical equipment group Radiometer reporting largely unchanged earnings when it publishes first half 19996/97 results next Wednesday. An average of four analysts' forecasts predicted pre-tax profit of 147. 3 million crowns compared to 144. 5 million in the first six months of 1995/96. They said that the group's failure to introduce new products was behind the share's weak performance in 1996, during which it has lost seven percent so far. --Soeren Linding Jakobsen, Copenhagen newsroom +45 33969650", + "competitors": [ + "Spherion", + "Atmos Energy", + "Pep Boys Manny, Moe & Jack" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Moslem fundamentalists kill 19 Algerians - agency. PARIS 1996-12-06 \n Moslem fundamentalists killed 19 civilians overnight in Blida province south of Algiers, Algerian security forces said on Friday. In a statement carried on the official Algerian news agency APS, the security forces said the 19 had been killed by \" a group of terrorists \".", + "competitors": [ + "Moslem", + "Algerians", + "PARIS", + "Moslem", + "Blida", + "Algiers", + "Algerian", + "Algerian", + "APS" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Msolem fundamentalists kill 19 Algeriqnss - agency. PARIIS 1996-12-06 \n Msolem fundamentalists killed 19 civilians overnight in Bliea province south of Algidrs, Algeriqn security forces said on Friday. In a statement carried on the official Algeriqn news agency A;S, the security forces said the 19 had been killed by \" a group of terrorists \".", + "competitors": [ + "Moslem", + "Algerians", + "PARIS", + "Moslem", + "Blida", + "Algiers", + "Algerian", + "Algerian", + "APS" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Moslem fundamentalists kill 19 Algerians - agency. PARIS 1996-12-06 \n Moslem fundamentalists killed 19 civilians overnight in Blida province south of Algiers, Algerian security forces said on Friday. In a statement carried on the official Algerian news agency APS, the security forces said the 19 had been killed by \" a group of terrorists \".", + "competitors": [ + "Vectren", + "Deere &", + "Brown Shoe Company," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Port conditions update - Lloyds Shipping. GREECE, Dec 5 - Greek port workers called off a strike which had kept the country's ports closed, giving the government until Feb 1 to introduce a promised bonus scheme.", + "competitors": [ + "Lloyds Shipping", + "GREECE", + "Greek" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Port conditions update - lLoyds Shipping. GRECEE, Dec 5 - Grek port workers called off a strike which had kept the country's ports closed, giving the government until Feb 1 to introduce a promised bonus scheme.", + "competitors": [ + "Lloyds Shipping", + "GREECE", + "Greek" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Port conditions update - Lloyds Shipping. GREECE, Dec 5 - Greek port workers called off a strike which had kept the country's ports closed, giving the government until Feb 1 to introduce a promised bonus scheme.", + "competitors": [ + "Leggett & Platt", + "ChevronTexaco" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "German Jan-August coffee imports detailed. HAMBURG 1996-12-06 \n German net green coffee imports from outside the EU totalled 7. 73 million bags in January-August compared with 7. 66 million in the year-ago period, the DKV coffee association said. Imports of 1. 04 million bags in August were down from 1. 08 million in August 1995 but up from 992, 860 bags in July 1996. Colombia shipped 198, 226 bags in August after 164, 185 in July, El Salvador 160, 553 (129, 184), Indonesia 72, 218 (78, 959), Ethiopia 69, 252 (60, 456) and Kenya 63, 969 (60, 043). Brazil was in seventh position with 54, 333 bags (29, 055). --Hamburg newsroom +49-40-41903275", + "competitors": [ + "German", + "HAMBURG", + "German", + "EU", + "DKV", + "Colombia", + "El Salvador", + "Indonesia", + "Ethiopia", + "Kenya", + "Brazil", + "Hamburg" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Gerjan Jan-August coffee imports detailed. JAMBURG 1996-12-06 \n Gerjan net green coffee imports from outside the EJ totalled 7. 73 million bags in January-August compared with 7. 66 million in the year-ago period, the DVK coffee association said. Imports of 1. 04 million bags in August were down from 1. 08 million in August 1995 but up from 992, 860 bags in July 1996. Coolmbia shipped 198, 226 bags in August after 164, 185 in July, ElSalvador 160, 553 (129, 184), Indoneisa 72, 218 (78, 959), Ethipia 69, 252 (60, 456) and Kdnya 63, 969 (60, 043). Brazi; was in seventh position with 54, 333 bags (29, 055). --Hambugr newsroom +49-40-41903275", + "competitors": [ + "German", + "HAMBURG", + "German", + "EU", + "DKV", + "Colombia", + "El Salvador", + "Indonesia", + "Ethiopia", + "Kenya", + "Brazil", + "Hamburg" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "German Jan-August coffee imports detailed. HAMBURG 1996-12-06 \n German net green coffee imports from outside the EU totalled 7. 73 million bags in January-August compared with 7. 66 million in the year-ago period, the DKV coffee association said. Imports of 1. 04 million bags in August were down from 1. 08 million in August 1995 but up from 992, 860 bags in July 1996. Colombia shipped 198, 226 bags in August after 164, 185 in July, El Salvador 160, 553 (129, 184), Indonesia 72, 218 (78, 959), Ethiopia 69, 252 (60, 456) and Kenya 63, 969 (60, 043). Brazil was in seventh position with 54, 333 bags (29, 055). --Hamburg newsroom +49-40-41903275", + "competitors": [ + "Sabre Holdings", + "CKE Restaurants" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Munich Re says to split stock. MUNICH, Germany 1996-12-06 \n Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG, the world's largest reinsurer, said on Friday it expected to switch its shares to a lower par value by September 1997 at the earliest. The group, known as Munich Re, plans to seek approval for the move at its shareholders' meeting today. The company said the switch would probably become effective in September. The planned 10-for-one stock split would reduce the par value of Munich Re's shares to five marks from 50, causing their price to drop to around one tenth of the present value. Munich Re's registered shares, part of the blue-chip DAX index, were trading at 3, 710 marks on Friday. --Frankfurt Newsroom, +49 69 756525", + "competitors": [ + "Munich Re", + "MUNICH", + "Germany", + "Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG", + "Munich Re", + "Munich Re", + "Munich Re", + "DAX", + "Frankfurt Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Munic Re says to split stock. MUNCH, Geramny 1996-12-06 \n Muenchener Rjeckversicherungs AG, the world's largest reinsurer, said on Friday it expected to switch its shares to a lower par value by September 1997 at the earliest. The group, known as Munic Re, plans to seek approval for the move at its shareholders' meeting today. The company said the switch would probably become effective in September. The planned 10-for-one stock split would reduce the par value of Munic Re's shares to five marks from 50, causing their price to drop to around one tenth of the present value. Munic Re's registered shares, part of the blue-chip DXA index, were trading at 3, 710 marks on Friday. --Frakfurt Newsroom, +49 69 756525", + "competitors": [ + "Munich Re", + "MUNICH", + "Germany", + "Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG", + "Munich Re", + "Munich Re", + "Munich Re", + "DAX", + "Frankfurt Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Munich Re says to split stock. MUNICH, Germany 1996-12-06 \n Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG, the world's largest reinsurer, said on Friday it expected to switch its shares to a lower par value by September 1997 at the earliest. The group, known as Munich Re, plans to seek approval for the move at its shareholders' meeting today. The company said the switch would probably become effective in September. The planned 10-for-one stock split would reduce the par value of Munich Re's shares to five marks from 50, causing their price to drop to around one tenth of the present value. Munich Re's registered shares, part of the blue-chip DAX index, were trading at 3, 710 marks on Friday. --Frankfurt Newsroom, +49 69 756525", + "competitors": [ + "SBC Communications" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "EU experts postpone talks on rice area aid. BRUSSELS 1996-12-06 \n European Union rice experts on Thursday postponed discussion on area aid payments to rice producers because the documents were not available in all the EU languages, an EU offcial said on Friday. \" The discussion in the experts group had to be postponed because the documents needed to be translated into the official languages and the item will be on next week's agenda, \" the offcial said. European rice producers are due to get compensatory area aid payments similar to those paid to cereal producers because of cuts in intervention prices. --Brussels Newsroom 32 2 287 6800", + "competitors": [ + "EU", + "BRUSSELS", + "European Union", + "EU", + "EU", + "European", + "Brussels Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "EJU experts postpone talks on rice area aid. BRUSSELS 1996-12-06 \n Europdan Unon rice experts on Thursday postponed discussion on area aid payments to rice producers because the documents were not available in all the EJU languages, an EJU offcial said on Friday. \" The discussion in the experts group had to be postponed because the documents needed to be translated into the official languages and the item will be on next week's agenda, \" the offcial said. Europdan rice producers are due to get compensatory area aid payments similar to those paid to cereal producers because of cuts in intervention prices. --Brusse.s Newsroom 32 2 287 6800", + "competitors": [ + "EU", + "BRUSSELS", + "European Union", + "EU", + "EU", + "European", + "Brussels Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "EU experts postpone talks on rice area aid. BRUSSELS 1996-12-06 \n European Union rice experts on Thursday postponed discussion on area aid payments to rice producers because the documents were not available in all the EU languages, an EU offcial said on Friday. \" The discussion in the experts group had to be postponed because the documents needed to be translated into the official languages and the item will be on next week's agenda, \" the offcial said. European rice producers are due to get compensatory area aid payments similar to those paid to cereal producers because of cuts in intervention prices. --Brussels Newsroom 32 2 287 6800", + "competitors": [ + "Banknorth Group,", + "Plains All American Pipeline LP" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Frankfurt dollar fix 1. 5338 marks. FRANKFURT 1996-12-06 \n The dollar was fixed at 1. 5338 marks in Frankfurt on Friday, after 1. 5607 marks on Thursday. There was no Bundesbank intervention.", + "competitors": [ + "Frankfurt", + "FRANKFURT", + "Frankfurt", + "Bundesbank" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Frankufrt dollar fix 1. 5338 marks. FRANKUFRT 1996-12-06 \n The dollar was fixed at 1. 5338 marks in Frankufrt on Friday, after 1. 5607 marks on Thursday. There was no Bundexbank intervention.", + "competitors": [ + "Frankfurt", + "FRANKFURT", + "Frankfurt", + "Bundesbank" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Frankfurt dollar fix 1. 5338 marks. FRANKFURT 1996-12-06 \n The dollar was fixed at 1. 5338 marks in Frankfurt on Friday, after 1. 5607 marks on Thursday. There was no Bundesbank intervention.", + "competitors": [ + "Avon Products," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "John Lewis UK store sales up 4. 5% in week. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n The John Lewis Partnership said its UK department store sales rose 4. 5 percent in the week to November 30 compared with the same week a year earlier. In the 18 weeks to November 30, sales were up 13. 6 percent year-on-year. Total sales, including the Waitrose supermarket chain, rose 5. 8 percent in the week and were up 11. 4 percent in the 18-week period. --Rosemary Bennett, London Newsroom 44 171 542 2774", + "competitors": [ + "John Lewis", + "UK", + "LONDON", + "John Lewis Partnership", + "UK", + "Waitrose", + "Rosemary Bennett", + "London Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "John Lewis JKK store sales up 4. 5% in week. LONDONN 1996-12-06 \n The John Lewis Partnership said its JKK department store sales rose 4. 5 percent in the week to November 30 compared with the same week a year earlier. In the 18 weeks to November 30, sales were up 13. 6 percent year-on-year. Total sales, including the Waitroae supermarket chain, rose 5. 8 percent in the week and were up 11. 4 percent in the 18-week period. --Rosemary BBennett, Londno Newsroom 44 171 542 2774", + "competitors": [ + "John Lewis", + "UK", + "LONDON", + "John Lewis Partnership", + "UK", + "Waitrose", + "Rosemary Bennett", + "London Newsroom" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "John Lewis UK store sales up 4. 5% in week. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n The John Lewis Partnership said its UK department store sales rose 4. 5 percent in the week to November 30 compared with the same week a year earlier. In the 18 weeks to November 30, sales were up 13. 6 percent year-on-year. Total sales, including the Waitrose supermarket chain, rose 5. 8 percent in the week and were up 11. 4 percent in the 18-week period. --Rosemary Bennett, London Newsroom 44 171 542 2774", + "competitors": [ + "Tesoro Petroleum", + "Autoliv," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Timah at 15. 625 in London at 0931 GMT. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n PT Tambang Timah was traded at $15. 625 per GDR in London on Friday at around 0931 GMT. It recorded a low of $15. 625 and a high of $15. 725. Its previous close on Thursday was $15. 80. One Global Depository Receipt represents 10 common shares. --Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364", + "competitors": [ + "Timah", + "London", + "GMT", + "LONDON", + "PT Tambang Timah", + "London", + "GMT", + "Jakarta" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "TTimah at 15. 625 in Lonfon at 0931 MGT. OLNDON 1996-12-06 \n PT Tambang TTimah was traded at $15. 625 per GDR in Lonfon on Friday at around 0931 MGT. It recorded a low of $15. 625 and a high of $15. 725. Its previous close on Thursday was $15. 80. One Global Depository Receipt represents 10 common shares. --JJakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364", + "competitors": [ + "Timah", + "London", + "GMT", + "LONDON", + "PT Tambang Timah", + "London", + "GMT", + "Jakarta" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Timah at 15. 625 in London at 0931 GMT. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n PT Tambang Timah was traded at $15. 625 per GDR in London on Friday at around 0931 GMT. It recorded a low of $15. 625 and a high of $15. 725. Its previous close on Thursday was $15. 80. One Global Depository Receipt represents 10 common shares. --Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364", + "competitors": [ + "Sun Healthcare Group", + "Triad Hospitals" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "British \" Euro-sceptic \" says Clarke should resign. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n A \" Euro-sceptic \" member of the ruling Conservative party said on Thursday British finance minister Kenneth Clarke had to resign to prevent the party disintegrating over the issue of a single European currency. Member of Parliament Tony Marlow said the resignation of the chancellor of the exchequer was the only way to make the Conservatives electable in a general election which must take place by May next year. \" We have a divided and split Cabinet. This cannot endure, \" Marlow told BBC television's Newsnight programme on Thursday. \" \n It is not sustainable. Kenneth Clarke has to go. If he doesn't resign, the prime minister has got to fire him. \" \n Marlow's comment come on the heels of speculation that Clarke had threatened to resign if the government changed its \" wait and see \" policy on a single currency and declared it would not sign up for the currency in the next Parliament. Clarke denied on Thursday he had threatened to resign and said his position on the single currency was in tune with that of Prime Minister John Major. Major told parliament on Thursday he would keep his options open on single-currency membership. His statement was interpreted as a significant victory for Clarke and fellow pro-European Michael Heseltine, deputy prime minister. Pro-European Conservative MP Edwina Currie told the BBC that if Clarke resigned, other ministers would go with him.", + "competitors": [ + "British", + "Euro-sceptic", + "Clarke", + "LONDON", + "Euro-sceptic", + "Conservative", + "British", + "Kenneth Clarke", + "European", + "Parliament", + "Tony Marlow", + "Conservatives", + "Cabinet", + "Marlow", + "BBC", + "Newsnight", + "Kenneth Clarke", + "Marlow", + "Clarke", + "Parliament", + "Clarke", + "John Major", + "Major", + "Clarke", + "pro-European", + "Michael Heseltine", + "Pro-European", + "Conservative", + "Edwina Currie", + "BBC", + "Clarke" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Briitish \" Euro-septic \" says Clarkke should resign. LLONDON 1996-12-06 \n A \" Euro-septic \" member of the ruling Conseravtive party said on Thursday Briitish finance minister Kenneth Clarkke had to resign to prevent the party disintegrating over the issue of a single Eueopean currency. Member of Parlliament Tony Malow said the resignation of the chancellor of the exchequer was the only way to make the Conseravtives electable in a general election which must take place by May next year. \" We have a divided and split Cabiet. This cannot endure, \" arlow told BC television's NNewsnight programme on Thursday. \" \n It is not sustainable. Kenneth Clarkke has to go. If he doesn't resign, the prime minister has got to fire him. \" \n arlow's comment come on the heels of speculation that Clarkke had threatened to resign if the government changed its \" wait and see \" policy on a single currency and declared it would not sign up for the currency in the next Parlliament. Clarkke denied on Thursday he had threatened to resign and said his position on the single currency was in tune with that of Prime Minister John ajor. Mjor told parliament on Thursday he would keep his options open on single-currency membership. His statement was interpreted as a significant victory for Clarkke and fellow pro-Eueopean Mihcael Heseltine, deputy prime minister. Pro-Eueopean Conseravtive MP Edwina Curriie told the BC that if Clarkke resigned, other ministers would go with him.", + "competitors": [ + "British", + "Euro-sceptic", + "Clarke", + "LONDON", + "Euro-sceptic", + "Conservative", + "British", + "Kenneth Clarke", + "European", + "Parliament", + "Tony Marlow", + "Conservatives", + "Cabinet", + "Marlow", + "BBC", + "Newsnight", + "Kenneth Clarke", + "Marlow", + "Clarke", + "Parliament", + "Clarke", + "John Major", + "Major", + "Clarke", + "pro-European", + "Michael Heseltine", + "Pro-European", + "Conservative", + "Edwina Currie", + "BBC", + "Clarke" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "British \" Euro-sceptic \" says Clarke should resign. LONDON 1996-12-06 \n A \" Euro-sceptic \" member of the ruling Conservative party said on Thursday British finance minister Kenneth Clarke had to resign to prevent the party disintegrating over the issue of a single European currency. Member of Parliament Tony Marlow said the resignation of the chancellor of the exchequer was the only way to make the Conservatives electable in a general election which must take place by May next year. \" We have a divided and split Cabinet. This cannot endure, \" Marlow told BBC television's Newsnight programme on Thursday. \" \n It is not sustainable. Kenneth Clarke has to go. If he doesn't resign, the prime minister has got to fire him. \" \n Marlow's comment come on the heels of speculation that Clarke had threatened to resign if the government changed its \" wait and see \" policy on a single currency and declared it would not sign up for the currency in the next Parliament. Clarke denied on Thursday he had threatened to resign and said his position on the single currency was in tune with that of Prime Minister John Major. Major told parliament on Thursday he would keep his options open on single-currency membership. His statement was interpreted as a significant victory for Clarke and fellow pro-European Michael Heseltine, deputy prime minister. Pro-European Conservative MP Edwina Currie told the BBC that if Clarke resigned, other ministers would go with him.", + "competitors": [ + "Charming Shoppes", + "Commercial Metals", + "Kimberly-Clark" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Court ejects head of Australian child-sex inquiry. CANBERRA 1996-12-06 \n The Australian opposition on Friday demanded a high-powered investigation into paedophilia in the Australian diplomatic service after the federal court forced the head of the existing inquiry to stand aside. The court said inquiry head Chris Hunt might be biased, since he privately told a newspaper he had turned up no major evidence of paedophile activity, even though he still had months' of investigation before him. \" Today we are left with a ruinous wreck beyond salvage and a continuing pall of doubt and suspicion hanging over our diplomatic service, \" opposition foreign affairs spokesman Laurie Brereton said. But the government responded by pressing ahead with the original inquiry, established in May, appointing a new head to lead it. Critics say that if there were many paedophiles in senior posts in the Foreign Affairs Department then a secret inquiry would be open to internal influence and would become a public service whitewash. Accordingly, they demand an open investigation. A spokesman for Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer said the appointment of a new inquiry head, administrative law expert Pamela O'Neil, showed the government's commitment to pursue the matter. A report is due in May next year. One Australian diplomat has been prosecuted this year for having sex with a Cambodian boy under 16 but was acquitted. Police have investigated others. A newspaper reported allegations in April that diplomats had directed Australian government aid to certain foreign orphanages to secure sex with children.", + "competitors": [ + "Australian", + "CANBERRA", + "Australian", + "Australian", + "Chris Hunt", + "Laurie Brereton", + "Foreign Affairs Department", + "Foreign Affairs", + "Alexander Downer", + "Pamela O'Neil", + "Australian", + "Cambodian", + "Australian" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Court ejects head of Sustralian child-sex inquiry. CANBRRA 1996-12-06 \n The Sustralian opposition on Friday demanded a high-powered investigation into paedophilia in the Sustralian diplomatic service after the federal court forced the head of the existing inquiry to stand aside. The court said inquiry head hris Hunt might be biased, since he privately told a newspaper he had turned up no major evidence of paedophile activity, even though he still had months' of investigation before him. \" Today we are left with a ruinous wreck beyond salvage and a continuing pall of doubt and suspicion hanging over our diplomatic service, \" opposition foreign affairs spokesman Laurrie Brereton said. But the government responded by pressing ahead with the original inquiry, established in May, appointing a new head to lead it. Critics say that if there were many paedophiles in senior posts in the Foreeign Affairs Department then a secret inquiry would be open to internal influence and would become a public service whitewash. Accordingly, they demand an open investigation. A spokesman for Foreign Qffairs Minister Alecander Downer said the appointment of a new inquiry head, administrative law expert Pamelaa O'Neil, showed the government's commitment to pursue the matter. A report is due in May next year. One Sustralian diplomat has been prosecuted this year for having sex with a ambodian boy under 16 but was acquitted. Police have investigated others. A newspaper reported allegations in April that diplomats had directed Sustralian government aid to certain foreign orphanages to secure sex with children.", + "competitors": [ + "Australian", + "CANBERRA", + "Australian", + "Australian", + "Chris Hunt", + "Laurie Brereton", + "Foreign Affairs Department", + "Foreign Affairs", + "Alexander Downer", + "Pamela O'Neil", + "Australian", + "Cambodian", + "Australian" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Court ejects head of Australian child-sex inquiry. CANBERRA 1996-12-06 \n The Australian opposition on Friday demanded a high-powered investigation into paedophilia in the Australian diplomatic service after the federal court forced the head of the existing inquiry to stand aside. The court said inquiry head Chris Hunt might be biased, since he privately told a newspaper he had turned up no major evidence of paedophile activity, even though he still had months' of investigation before him. \" Today we are left with a ruinous wreck beyond salvage and a continuing pall of doubt and suspicion hanging over our diplomatic service, \" opposition foreign affairs spokesman Laurie Brereton said. But the government responded by pressing ahead with the original inquiry, established in May, appointing a new head to lead it. Critics say that if there were many paedophiles in senior posts in the Foreign Affairs Department then a secret inquiry would be open to internal influence and would become a public service whitewash. Accordingly, they demand an open investigation. A spokesman for Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer said the appointment of a new inquiry head, administrative law expert Pamela O'Neil, showed the government's commitment to pursue the matter. A report is due in May next year. One Australian diplomat has been prosecuted this year for having sex with a Cambodian boy under 16 but was acquitted. Police have investigated others. A newspaper reported allegations in April that diplomats had directed Australian government aid to certain foreign orphanages to secure sex with children.", + "competitors": [ + "PPL", + "Medtronic", + "Ingram Micro" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Australian hitman killed wrong victim. SYDNEY 1996-12-06 \n An Australian hitman who went to the wrong house and killed the wrong man was sentenced to 20 years jail on Friday. Paul Crofts, 33, and an accomplice were contracted to shoot a man, identified only as Tony, in the leg to punish him for his misconduct with a female friend of the contractor, the New South Wales Supreme Court was told. But in February 1993 Leszic Betcher, was shot and killed after answering a knock at the door of his Sydney home. \" \n The inference from all the material is that the marauders had come to the wrong house, \" Judge Michael Grove said. In sentencing Crofts, who pleaded guilty, Grove took into account his \" mildly retarded \" intellectual state, which placed him in the lowest two percent of the population. Grove said Betcher was \" not only the victim of a horrendous crime, but his death was brought about in circumstances of an equally ghastly error on the part of the prisoner and his accomplices \". The unnamed accomplice was earlier sentenced to 20 years in prison.", + "competitors": [ + "Australian", + "SYDNEY", + "Australian", + "Paul Crofts", + "Tony", + "New South Wales Supreme Court", + "Leszic Betcher", + "Sydney", + "Michael Grove", + "Crofts", + "Grove", + "Grove", + "Betcher" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Ausrtalian hitman killed wrong victim. SYDNNEY 1996-12-06 \n An Ausrtalian hitman who went to the wrong house and killed the wrong man was sentenced to 20 years jail on Friday. Paul Drofts, 33, and an accomplice were contracted to shoot a man, identified only as Tnoy, in the leg to punish him for his misconduct with a female friend of the contractor, the New South Wales SupremeCourt was told. But in February 1993 Leszicc Betccher, was shot and killed after answering a knock at the door of his Sudney home. \" \n The inference from all the material is that the marauders had come to the wrong house, \" Judge Micheal Grlvee said. In sentencing Croftts, who pleaded guilty, Grlvee took into account his \" mildly retarded \" intellectual state, which placed him in the lowest two percent of the population. Grlvee said Betccher was \" not only the victim of a horrendous crime, but his death was brought about in circumstances of an equally ghastly error on the part of the prisoner and his accomplices \". The unnamed accomplice was earlier sentenced to 20 years in prison.", + "competitors": [ + "Australian", + "SYDNEY", + "Australian", + "Paul Crofts", + "Tony", + "New South Wales Supreme Court", + "Leszic Betcher", + "Sydney", + "Michael Grove", + "Crofts", + "Grove", + "Grove", + "Betcher" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Australian hitman killed wrong victim. SYDNEY 1996-12-06 \n An Australian hitman who went to the wrong house and killed the wrong man was sentenced to 20 years jail on Friday. Paul Crofts, 33, and an accomplice were contracted to shoot a man, identified only as Tony, in the leg to punish him for his misconduct with a female friend of the contractor, the New South Wales Supreme Court was told. But in February 1993 Leszic Betcher, was shot and killed after answering a knock at the door of his Sydney home. \" \n The inference from all the material is that the marauders had come to the wrong house, \" Judge Michael Grove said. In sentencing Crofts, who pleaded guilty, Grove took into account his \" mildly retarded \" intellectual state, which placed him in the lowest two percent of the population. Grove said Betcher was \" not only the victim of a horrendous crime, but his death was brought about in circumstances of an equally ghastly error on the part of the prisoner and his accomplices \". The unnamed accomplice was earlier sentenced to 20 years in prison.", + "competitors": [ + "Commercial Metals", + "Zions Bancorporation" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NZ's Bolger says Nats to meet NZ First on Sunday. WELLINGTON 1996-12-06 \n New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger, emerging from coalition talks with the nationalist New Zealand First party on Friday afternoon, said National and NZ First would meet again on Sunday. Bolger said he expected a government to be formed by Thursday.", + "competitors": [ + "NZ", + "Bolger", + "Nats", + "NZ First", + "WELLINGTON", + "New Zealand", + "Jim Bolger", + "New Zealand First", + "National", + "NZ First", + "Bolger" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NX's Bolber says Nqts to meet NX First on Sunday. WELLLINGTON 1996-12-06 \n New Zealsnd Prime Minister Jim Bolber, emerging from coalition talks with the nationalist New Zealsnd First party on Friday afternoon, said Nationa. and NX First would meet again on Sunday. Bolber said he expected a government to be formed by Thursday.", + "competitors": [ + "NZ", + "Bolger", + "Nats", + "NZ First", + "WELLINGTON", + "New Zealand", + "Jim Bolger", + "New Zealand First", + "National", + "NZ First", + "Bolger" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NZ's Bolger says Nats to meet NZ First on Sunday. WELLINGTON 1996-12-06 \n New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger, emerging from coalition talks with the nationalist New Zealand First party on Friday afternoon, said National and NZ First would meet again on Sunday. Bolger said he expected a government to be formed by Thursday.", + "competitors": [ + "Ross Stores", + "Pro-Fac Cooperative", + "Ingles Market" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NZ's Peters says Nat, Lab talks at similar stage. WELLINGTON 1996-12-06 \n New Zealand First leader Winston Peters on Friday said coalition talks with the National and Labour parties were at a similar level of completion. Peters left a meeting between NZ First and National negotiators to spend 20 minutes speaking to Labour leader Helen Clark. He told Reuters he had needed to speak to her before she left Wellington later on Friday. Peters said the talks with Labour and National had reached \" about the same level of completion, and that's good \".", + "competitors": [ + "NZ", + "Peters", + "Nat", + "Lab", + "WELLINGTON", + "New Zealand First", + "Winston Peters", + "National", + "Labour", + "Peters", + "NZ First", + "National", + "Labour", + "Helen Clark", + "Reuters", + "Wellington", + "Peters", + "Labour", + "National" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NNZ's Peyers says Naat, Lb talks at similar stage. WELLNGTON 1996-12-06 \n New Zealand Fisrt leader Winston Peyers on Friday said coalition talks with the Naational and Lbour parties were at a similar level of completion. Peyers left a meeting between NNZ iFrst and Naational negotiators to spend 20 minutes speaking to Lbour leader Heleen Clark. He told Reuers he had needed to speak to her before she left Wllington later on Friday. Peyers said the talks with Lbour and Naational had reached \" about the same level of completion, and that's good \".", + "competitors": [ + "NZ", + "Peters", + "Nat", + "Lab", + "WELLINGTON", + "New Zealand First", + "Winston Peters", + "National", + "Labour", + "Peters", + "NZ First", + "National", + "Labour", + "Helen Clark", + "Reuters", + "Wellington", + "Peters", + "Labour", + "National" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NZ's Peters says Nat, Lab talks at similar stage. WELLINGTON 1996-12-06 \n New Zealand First leader Winston Peters on Friday said coalition talks with the National and Labour parties were at a similar level of completion. Peters left a meeting between NZ First and National negotiators to spend 20 minutes speaking to Labour leader Helen Clark. He told Reuters he had needed to speak to her before she left Wellington later on Friday. Peters said the talks with Labour and National had reached \" about the same level of completion, and that's good \".", + "competitors": [ + "Great Lakes Chemical", + "ABM Industries" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "RTRS - Australian MP John Langmore formally resigns. CANBERRA 1996-12-06 \n Australian parliamentarian John Langmore has formally resigned from his lower house seat, the office of House of Representatives speaker Bob Halverson said on Friday. \" Halverson announced that he had received today from Mr John Vance Langmore, a letter resigning his place as member of the House of Representatives for the electoral division of Fraser in the Australian Capital Territory, \" his office said in a statement. Halverson was considering possible dates for the by-election, his office said. Langmore, 57, announced in November that he intended to resign from parliament to take up a position as Australia's senior representative at the United Nations headquarters in New York. He played an active role at the U. N. social development conference in Copenhagen last year and has co-authored articles with U. N. development programme officer Inge Kaul. Langmore, a persistent campaigner for interventionist economic policy, has been Labor member for Fraser since 1984. He was senior private secretary to the employment and industrial relations minister from 1983 to 1984 and was economic advisor to then treasurer Paul Keating in 1983. His previous posts include assistant director of the national planning office of Papua New Guinea from 1969 to 1973. --Canberra Bureau 61-6 273-2730", + "competitors": [ + "RTRS", + "Australian", + "John Langmore", + "CANBERRA", + "Australian", + "John Langmore", + "House of Representatives", + "Bob Halverson", + "Halverson", + "John Vance Langmore", + "House of Representatives", + "Fraser", + "Australian Capital Territory", + "Halverson", + "Langmore", + "Australia", + "United Nations", + "New York", + "U.N.", + "Copenhagen", + "U.N.", + "Inge Kaul", + "Langmore", + "Labor", + "Fraser", + "Paul Keating", + "Papua New Guinea", + "Canberra Bureau" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RTTRS - Austarlian MP John Langomre formally resigns. CCANBERRA 1996-12-06 \n Austarlian parliamentarian John Langomre has formally resigned from his lower house seat, the office of House of Rerpesentatives speaker Bob Halversn said on Friday. \" Halvesronn announced that he had received today from Mr John Vance Langmor, a letter resigning his place as member of the House of Rerpesentatives for the electoral division of Frader in the Austarlian Capital Territory, \" his office said in a statement. Halvesronn was considering possible dates for the by-election, his office said. Lanhmore, 57, announced in November that he intended to resign from parliament to take up a position as Auustralia's senior representative at the United Nattions headquarters in New Yprk. He played an active role at the U. N. social development conference in Copenhaggen last year and has co-authored articles with U. N. development programme officer Inge ,aul. Lanhmore, a persistent campaigner for interventionist economic policy, has been Lbaor member for Frader since 1984. He was senior private secretary to the employment and industrial relations minister from 1983 to 1984 and was economic advisor to then treasurer Paul Keatimg in 1983. His previous posts include assistant director of the national planning office of Papuaa New Guinea from 1969 to 1973. --Canberra Nureau 61-6 273-2730", + "competitors": [ + "RTRS", + "Australian", + "John Langmore", + "CANBERRA", + "Australian", + "John Langmore", + "House of Representatives", + "Bob Halverson", + "Halverson", + "John Vance Langmore", + "House of Representatives", + "Fraser", + "Australian Capital Territory", + "Halverson", + "Langmore", + "Australia", + "United Nations", + "New York", + "U.N.", + "Copenhagen", + "U.N.", + "Inge Kaul", + "Langmore", + "Labor", + "Fraser", + "Paul Keating", + "Papua New Guinea", + "Canberra Bureau" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RTRS - Australian MP John Langmore formally resigns. CANBERRA 1996-12-06 \n Australian parliamentarian John Langmore has formally resigned from his lower house seat, the office of House of Representatives speaker Bob Halverson said on Friday. \" Halverson announced that he had received today from Mr John Vance Langmore, a letter resigning his place as member of the House of Representatives for the electoral division of Fraser in the Australian Capital Territory, \" his office said in a statement. Halverson was considering possible dates for the by-election, his office said. Langmore, 57, announced in November that he intended to resign from parliament to take up a position as Australia's senior representative at the United Nations headquarters in New York. He played an active role at the U. N. social development conference in Copenhagen last year and has co-authored articles with U. N. development programme officer Inge Kaul. Langmore, a persistent campaigner for interventionist economic policy, has been Labor member for Fraser since 1984. He was senior private secretary to the employment and industrial relations minister from 1983 to 1984 and was economic advisor to then treasurer Paul Keating in 1983. His previous posts include assistant director of the national planning office of Papua New Guinea from 1969 to 1973. --Canberra Bureau 61-6 273-2730", + "competitors": [ + "Comcast", + "Ivax" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Burmese students march out of campus again. RANGOON 1996-12-06 \n A group of Burmese students on Friday marched out of the Yangon Institute of Technology (YIT) in the northern outskirts of Rangoon and moved toward the University of Yangon about six km (four miles) away, witnesses said. The witnesses could not give exact numbers of those taking part in the march or any other details immediately. On Monday and Tuesday, students from the YIT and the university launched street protests against what they called unfair handling by police of a brawl between some of their colleagues and restaurant owners in October. The protests culminated at dawn on Tuesday with several hundred of the student protesters being detained briefly by police near the central Shwe Dagon pagoda in Rangoon. They were later released. On Friday, some students told Reuters that they were still dissatisfied with the ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council's (SLORC) handling of their demands. They said they wanted to organise independent unions on university campuses and demanded that details of the punishment of policemen who allegedly manhandled some students at the October brawl be published in newspapers.", + "competitors": [ + "Burmese", + "RANGOON", + "Burmese", + "Yangon Institute of Technology", + "YIT", + "Rangoon", + "University of Yangon", + "YIT", + "Shwe Dagon", + "Rangoon", + "Reuters", + "State Law and Order Restoration Council", + "SLORC" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Burmesw students march out of campus again. RAGNOON 1996-12-06 \n A group of Burmesw students on Friday marched out of the Yangon Instiitute of Technology (YT) in the northern outskirts of Ranogon and moved toward the University of Yangob about six km (four miles) away, witnesses said. The witnesses could not give exact numbers of those taking part in the march or any other details immediately. On Monday and Tuesday, students from the YT and the university launched street protests against what they called unfair handling by police of a brawl between some of their colleagues and restaurant owners in October. The protests culminated at dawn on Tuesday with several hundred of the student protesters being detained briefly by police near the central Shwe Dagon pagoda in Ranogon. They were later released. On Friday, some students told Reutefs that they were still dissatisfied with the ruling State Law and Order Restoration Counci.'s (SLRC) handling of their demands. They said they wanted to organise independent unions on university campuses and demanded that details of the punishment of policemen who allegedly manhandled some students at the October brawl be published in newspapers.", + "competitors": [ + "Burmese", + "RANGOON", + "Burmese", + "Yangon Institute of Technology", + "YIT", + "Rangoon", + "University of Yangon", + "YIT", + "Shwe Dagon", + "Rangoon", + "Reuters", + "State Law and Order Restoration Council", + "SLORC" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Burmese students march out of campus again. RANGOON 1996-12-06 \n A group of Burmese students on Friday marched out of the Yangon Institute of Technology (YIT) in the northern outskirts of Rangoon and moved toward the University of Yangon about six km (four miles) away, witnesses said. The witnesses could not give exact numbers of those taking part in the march or any other details immediately. On Monday and Tuesday, students from the YIT and the university launched street protests against what they called unfair handling by police of a brawl between some of their colleagues and restaurant owners in October. The protests culminated at dawn on Tuesday with several hundred of the student protesters being detained briefly by police near the central Shwe Dagon pagoda in Rangoon. They were later released. On Friday, some students told Reuters that they were still dissatisfied with the ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council's (SLORC) handling of their demands. They said they wanted to organise independent unions on university campuses and demanded that details of the punishment of policemen who allegedly manhandled some students at the October brawl be published in newspapers.", + "competitors": [ + "Snap-On" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Thai rice vessels loading and movements at Dec 06. BANGKOK 1996-11-29 \n The Thai Commerce Ministry detailed rice loading at Thai ports as follows (in tonnes): \n Vessel Date of Arrival Quantity Destination \n Iran Sabr 19/11/96 9, 000 Iran \n Princess of Loine 19/11/96 10, 000 Philippines \n Deligst 20/11/96 5, 500 Indonesia \n Seagramd ace 20/11/96 5, 000 Japan \n Lucky Emdldm 20/11/96 5, 000 Japan \n Algoa Day 21/11/96 6, 000 Africa \n Sangthai Glory 22/11/96 3, 000 Singapore \n Myos Yang 5 22/11/96 4, 000 Indonesia \n Budisuryana 22/11/96 3, 800 Malaysia \n King Ace 22/11/96 5, 000 Japan \n Tong Shun 25/11/96 3, 000 Vietnam \n But 2 27/11/96 5, 000 Burma \n--Bangkok newsroom (662) 652-0642", + "competitors": [ + "Thai", + "BANGKOK", + "Thai", + "Commerce Ministry", + "Thai", + "Iran Sabr", + "Iran", + "Princess of Loine", + "Philippines", + "Deligst", + "Indonesia", + "Seagramd ace", + "Japan", + "Lucky Emdldm", + "Japan", + "Algoa Day", + "Africa", + "Sangthai Glory", + "Singapore", + "Myos Yang", + "Indonesia", + "Budisuryana", + "Malaysia", + "King Ace", + "Japan", + "Tong Shun", + "Vietnam", + "But", + "Burma", + "Bangkok" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Thhai rice vessels loading and movements at Dec 06. BANGKKO 1996-11-29 \n The Thhai Commerc Ministry detailed rice loading at Thhai ports as follows (in tonnes): \n Vessel Date of Arrival Quantity Destination \n Iraan Sabr 19/11/96 9, 000 ran \n Pirncess of Loine 19/11/96 10, 000 Phliippines \n Deligsg 20/11/96 5, 500 Indonessia \n Seagramd aace 20/11/96 5, 000 apann \n Lucky Dmdldm 20/11/96 5, 000 apann \n Algoa DDay 21/11/96 6, 000 Africaa \n Sangthai Glpry 22/11/96 3, 000 Signapore \n Myo sYang 5 22/11/96 4, 000 Indonessia \n Budisuryaan 22/11/96 3, 800 Malaysiz \n KKing Ace 22/11/96 5, 000 apann \n TTong Shun 25/11/96 3, 000 Virtnam \n BBut 2 27/11/96 5, 000 Burrma \n--BBangkok newsroom (662) 652-0642", + "competitors": [ + "Thai", + "BANGKOK", + "Thai", + "Commerce Ministry", + "Thai", + "Iran Sabr", + "Iran", + "Princess of Loine", + "Philippines", + "Deligst", + "Indonesia", + "Seagramd ace", + "Japan", + "Lucky Emdldm", + "Japan", + "Algoa Day", + "Africa", + "Sangthai Glory", + "Singapore", + "Myos Yang", + "Indonesia", + "Budisuryana", + "Malaysia", + "King Ace", + "Japan", + "Tong Shun", + "Vietnam", + "But", + "Burma", + "Bangkok" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Thai rice vessels loading and movements at Dec 06. BANGKOK 1996-11-29 \n The Thai Commerce Ministry detailed rice loading at Thai ports as follows (in tonnes): \n Vessel Date of Arrival Quantity Destination \n Iran Sabr 19/11/96 9, 000 Iran \n Princess of Loine 19/11/96 10, 000 Philippines \n Deligst 20/11/96 5, 500 Indonesia \n Seagramd ace 20/11/96 5, 000 Japan \n Lucky Emdldm 20/11/96 5, 000 Japan \n Algoa Day 21/11/96 6, 000 Africa \n Sangthai Glory 22/11/96 3, 000 Singapore \n Myos Yang 5 22/11/96 4, 000 Indonesia \n Budisuryana 22/11/96 3, 800 Malaysia \n King Ace 22/11/96 5, 000 Japan \n Tong Shun 25/11/96 3, 000 Vietnam \n But 2 27/11/96 5, 000 Burma \n--Bangkok newsroom (662) 652-0642", + "competitors": [ + "Deluxe", + "Baxter International", + "America West Holdings" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Chinese girl nearly dies from cigarette smoke. SHANGHAI 1996-12-06 \n A five-year-old girl in the east China city of Tianjin choked and almost died from cigarette smoke at her grandfather's birthday with relatives smoking for hours in a small room, the Wen Hui Bao newspaper said on Friday. The newspaper said the girl was rushed to hospital and found to be having extreme difficulty breathing. It said eight of the people at the party, including the girl's father, immediately announced they would give up smoking.", + "competitors": [ + "Chinese", + "SHANGHAI", + "China", + "Tianjin", + "Wen Hui Bao" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Chinesse girl nearly dies from cigarette smoke. SHAGHAI 1996-12-06 \n A five-year-old girl in the east Chinaa city of Tianijn choked and almost died from cigarette smoke at her grandfather's birthday with relatives smoking for hours in a small room, the Wen HHui Bao newspaper said on Friday. The newspaper said the girl was rushed to hospital and found to be having extreme difficulty breathing. It said eight of the people at the party, including the girl's father, immediately announced they would give up smoking.", + "competitors": [ + "Chinese", + "SHANGHAI", + "China", + "Tianjin", + "Wen Hui Bao" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Chinese girl nearly dies from cigarette smoke. SHANGHAI 1996-12-06 \n A five-year-old girl in the east China city of Tianjin choked and almost died from cigarette smoke at her grandfather's birthday with relatives smoking for hours in a small room, the Wen Hui Bao newspaper said on Friday. The newspaper said the girl was rushed to hospital and found to be having extreme difficulty breathing. It said eight of the people at the party, including the girl's father, immediately announced they would give up smoking.", + "competitors": [ + "Lexmark International", + "ALLETE," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "South Korean won closes down on import settlements. SEOUL 1996-12-06 \n The won slid against the U. S. unit on Friday as players prepared for Monday's import settlement needs, traders said. The won ended at 831. 00, slightly down from an opening of 830. 60. It ranged between 830. 20 and 831. 40. \" A sale of about $60 million by Hyundai Heavy pushed the dollar down earlier in the day, but Monday's import needs helped it recover, \" said a Koram Bank dealer. Dealers said the dollar / yen's movement on the world market would continue to set the trend for the dollar / won next week.", + "competitors": [ + "South Korean", + "SEOUL", + "U.S.", + "Hyundai Heavy", + "Koram Bank" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "South Kprean won closes down on import settlements. SEEOUL 1996-12-06 \n The won slid against the U. S. unit on Friday as players prepared for Monday's import settlement needs, traders said. The won ended at 831. 00, slightly down from an opening of 830. 60. It ranged between 830. 20 and 831. 40. \" A sale of about $60 million by Hyundai Hevay pushed the dollar down earlier in the day, but Monday's import needs helped it recover, \" said a Kroam Bank dealer. Dealers said the dollar / yen's movement on the world market would continue to set the trend for the dollar / won next week.", + "competitors": [ + "South Korean", + "SEOUL", + "U.S.", + "Hyundai Heavy", + "Koram Bank" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "South Korean won closes down on import settlements. SEOUL 1996-12-06 \n The won slid against the U. S. unit on Friday as players prepared for Monday's import settlement needs, traders said. The won ended at 831. 00, slightly down from an opening of 830. 60. It ranged between 830. 20 and 831. 40. \" A sale of about $60 million by Hyundai Heavy pushed the dollar down earlier in the day, but Monday's import needs helped it recover, \" said a Koram Bank dealer. Dealers said the dollar / yen's movement on the world market would continue to set the trend for the dollar / won next week.", + "competitors": [ + "General Cable", + "Mellon Financial", + "Dun & Bradstreet" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Foreign planes to land in China's popular Guilin. BEIJING 1996-12-06 \n China's tourist spot of Guilin in the southern region of Guangxi will open its airport to foreign aircraft, the Xinhua news agency said on Friday. An assessment group made up of the State Council's Port Office, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the General Administration of Customs and other authorities had granted the airport permission to handle foreign aircraft, Xinhua said. \" The move is expected to give a shot in the arm to the economic expansion of Guangxi and southwest China as a whole, \" the agency said but gave no further details. Guilin is well known for its mountain and river scenery and is one of China's most popular tourist destinations.", + "competitors": [ + "China", + "Guilin", + "BEIJING", + "China", + "Guilin", + "Guangxi", + "Xinhua", + "State Council 's Port Office", + "Civil Aviation Administration of China", + "General Administration of Customs", + "Xinhua", + "Guangxi", + "China", + "Guilin", + "China" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Foreign planes to land in Chin's popular Guiliinn. BIJING 1996-12-06 \n Chin's tourist spot of Guiliinn in the southern region of Gusngxi will open its airport to foreign aircraft, the Xinhuua news agency said on Friday. An assessment group made up of the State Council's Port Office, the Civil Aviation Administration of Chin, the General Administration pf Customs and other authorities had granted the airport permission to handle foreign aircraft, Xinhuua said. \" The move is expected to give a shot in the arm to the economic expansion of Gusngxi and southwest Chin as a whole, \" the agency said but gave no further details. Guiliinn is well known for its mountain and river scenery and is one of Chin's most popular tourist destinations.", + "competitors": [ + "China", + "Guilin", + "BEIJING", + "China", + "Guilin", + "Guangxi", + "Xinhua", + "State Council 's Port Office", + "Civil Aviation Administration of China", + "General Administration of Customs", + "Xinhua", + "Guangxi", + "China", + "Guilin", + "China" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Foreign planes to land in China's popular Guilin. BEIJING 1996-12-06 \n China's tourist spot of Guilin in the southern region of Guangxi will open its airport to foreign aircraft, the Xinhua news agency said on Friday. An assessment group made up of the State Council's Port Office, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the General Administration of Customs and other authorities had granted the airport permission to handle foreign aircraft, Xinhua said. \" The move is expected to give a shot in the arm to the economic expansion of Guangxi and southwest China as a whole, \" the agency said but gave no further details. Guilin is well known for its mountain and river scenery and is one of China's most popular tourist destinations.", + "competitors": [ + "Rohm & Haas", + "DST Systems,", + "TECO Energy" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "EPA says economic assessment unchanged by GDP data. TOKYO 1996-12-06 \n Japan's Economic Planning Agency has not changed its view that the economy is gradually recovering, despite relatively weak gross domestic product figures released on Tuesday, EPA Vice Minister Shimpei Nukaya told reporters on Friday. He said the GDP growth was weak but that this reflected the economy between July and September and did not take into account more recent data. When asked about the outlook for the fiscal year beginning in April, Nukaya said the economy may slow down in the early part of the fiscal year due to a planned consumption tax hike, but that would be only temporary. The consumption tax will be raised to five percent from three percent from April 1.", + "competitors": [ + "EPA", + "TOKYO", + "Japan", + "Economic Planning Agency", + "EPA", + "Shimpei Nukaya", + "Nukaya" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "EPPAA says economic assessment unchanged by GDP data. TOOKYO 1996-12-06 \n Jpaan's Economic Planning Aency has not changed its view that the economy is gradually recovering, despite relatively weak gross domestic product figures released on Tuesday, EPPAA Vice Minister Simpei Hukaya told reporters on Friday. He said the GDP growth was weak but that this reflected the economy between July and September and did not take into account more recent data. When asked about the outlook for the fiscal year beginning in April, Hukaya said the economy may slow down in the early part of the fiscal year due to a planned consumption tax hike, but that would be only temporary. The consumption tax will be raised to five percent from three percent from April 1.", + "competitors": [ + "EPA", + "TOKYO", + "Japan", + "Economic Planning Agency", + "EPA", + "Shimpei Nukaya", + "Nukaya" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "EPA says economic assessment unchanged by GDP data. TOKYO 1996-12-06 \n Japan's Economic Planning Agency has not changed its view that the economy is gradually recovering, despite relatively weak gross domestic product figures released on Tuesday, EPA Vice Minister Shimpei Nukaya told reporters on Friday. He said the GDP growth was weak but that this reflected the economy between July and September and did not take into account more recent data. When asked about the outlook for the fiscal year beginning in April, Nukaya said the economy may slow down in the early part of the fiscal year due to a planned consumption tax hike, but that would be only temporary. The consumption tax will be raised to five percent from three percent from April 1.", + "competitors": [ + "Wyeth" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Sangetsu - 96/97 parent forecast. TOKYO 1996-12-06 \n Year to March 31, 1997 \n (in billions of yen unless specified) \n LATEST ACTUAL \n (Parent) FORECAST YEAR-AGO \n Sales 128. 00 117. 56 \n Current 12. 00 9. 94 \n Net 6. 20 5. 36 \n EPS 143. 56 yen 127. 64 yen \n Ord div 30. 00 yen 30. 00 yen \n NOTE - Sangetsu Co Ltd is a trader specialising in interiors.", + "competitors": [ + "Sangetsu", + "TOKYO", + "Sangetsu Co Ltd" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Sangtesu - 96/97 parent forecast. TOOKYO 1996-12-06 \n Year to March 31, 1997 \n (in billions of yen unless specified) \n LATEST ACTUAL \n (Parent) FORECAST YEAR-AGO \n Sales 128. 00 117. 56 \n Current 12. 00 9. 94 \n Net 6. 20 5. 36 \n EPS 143. 56 yen 127. 64 yen \n Ord div 30. 00 yen 30. 00 yen \n NOTE - Sangtesu Co Ltd is a trader specialising in interiors.", + "competitors": [ + "Sangetsu", + "TOKYO", + "Sangetsu Co Ltd" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Sangetsu - 96/97 parent forecast. TOKYO 1996-12-06 \n Year to March 31, 1997 \n (in billions of yen unless specified) \n LATEST ACTUAL \n (Parent) FORECAST YEAR-AGO \n Sales 128. 00 117. 56 \n Current 12. 00 9. 94 \n Net 6. 20 5. 36 \n EPS 143. 56 yen 127. 64 yen \n Ord div 30. 00 yen 30. 00 yen \n NOTE - Sangetsu Co Ltd is a trader specialising in interiors.", + "competitors": [ + "Longs Drug Stores" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Bre-X, Barrick said to continue Busang talks. K. T. Arasu \n JAKARTA 1996-12-06 \n Canada's Bre-X Minerals Ltd and Barrick Gold Corp are to continue negotiations to hammer out a partnership agreement to develop the spectacular Busang gold find in Indonesia, sources close to the talks said on Friday. \" The negotiations will be held both in Toronto and in Jakarta, \" one source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters. Another source said most of the key negotiators from both Bre-X and Barrick had returned to Toronto, but declined to say if there had been any progress in their negotiations. Both sources said Bre-X and Barrick did not hold talks on Thursday with Mines and Energy Ministry Secretary-General Umar Said, who is coordinating the negotiations over the Busang find in East Kalimantan. The first source also said Bre-X had until December 21 to submit to the Indonesian Mines and Energy Ministry a feasibility study on the central region of the Busang property, estimated to contain 2. 6 million ounces of gold. The richest parts of the property to the north and south of the central region have been estimated by Bre-X to contain 57 million ounces of gold. \" Bre-X is expected to complete the feasibility report by December 16 and submit it to the government before the December 21 deadline, \" the source said. He said Bre-X would then formally seek the permission of the Indonesian government to begin construction to develop Busang's central region, which might take up to two years. The source declined to say if there had been any progress in the talks between Bre-X and Barrick. \" This is a huge project. . . we are not selling furniture, and Bre-X has 13, 000 shareholders to answer to, \" the source said. \" While there has been some agreement in principle on some issues, there are still others such as procedures and mechanisms that needed to be sorted out, \" he added. The source said no new deadline had been set by the Mines and Energy Ministry for Bre-X and Barrick to strike a deal. The Ministry had given the companies until December 4 to complete a partnership deal, and advised Bre-X to take a 25 percent stake and Barrick 75 percent to develop the property. \" As far as I am aware, there's been no new deadline, \" the source said. The Ministry's Umar said on Thursday that both Bre-X and Barrick had responded positively to a government letter recommending a 25-75 split in the Busang gold property. The government also wants 10 percent of the property. Umar said the government had yet to receive a formal reply from the companies. He had said earlier that if the two companies failed to reach a partnership agreement, the government would explore other ways to expedite development of the Busang find. Bre-X has a partnership deal with PT Panutan Duta of the Panutan Group run by President Suharto's eldest son, Sigit Harjojudanto, under which Panutan would receive $40 million over 40 months plus a 10 percent stake Busang's richest parts. Barrick has teamed up with a construction company in the Citra Group of Suharto's eldest daughter, Siti Hardianti Rukmana, in what Barrick had said was a partnership \" to prepare us for a potential mining development project \".", + "competitors": [ + "Bre-X", + "Barrick", + "Busang", + "K.T. 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Arasu \n AJKARTA 1996-12-06 \n Canaad's Bree-X Minerals Ltd and Bartick Gold Corp are to continue negotiations to hammer out a partnership agreement to develop the spectacular Buasng gold find in Idonesia, sources close to the talks said on Friday. \" The negotiations will be held both in Toronnto and in Jaakarta, \" one source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told eRuters. Another source said most of the key negotiators from both Bree-X and Bartick had returned to Toronnto, but declined to say if there had been any progress in their negotiations. Both sources said Bree-X and Bartick did not hold talks on Thursday with Mines and Enregy Ministtry Secretary-General UUmaer Said, who is coordinating the negotiations over the Buasng find in East Klaimantan. The first source also said Bree-X had until December 21 to submit to the Idonesian Mines and Enregy Ministtry a feasibility study on the central region of the Buasng property, estimated to contain 2. 6 million ounces of gold. The richest parts of the property to the north and south of the central region have been estimated by Bree-X to contain 57 million ounces of gold. \" Bree-X is expected to complete the feasibility report by December 16 and submit it to the government before the December 21 deadline, \" the source said. He said Bree-X would then formally seek the permission of the Idonesian government to begin construction to develop Buasng's central region, which might take up to two years. The source declined to say if there had been any progress in the talks between Bree-X and Bartick. \" This is a huge project. . . we are not selling furniture, and Bree-X has 13, 000 shareholders to answer to, \" the source said. \" While there has been some agreement in principle on some issues, there are still others such as procedures and mechanisms that needed to be sorted out, \" he added. The source said no new deadline had been set by the Mines and Enregy Ministtry for Bree-X and Bartick to strike a deal. The Ministtry had given the companies until December 4 to complete a partnership deal, and advised Bree-X to take a 25 percent stake and Bartick 75 percent to develop the property. \" As far as I am aware, there's been no new deadline, \" the source said. The Ministtry's Umaer said on Thursday that both Bree-X and Bartick had responded positively to a government letter recommending a 25-75 split in the Buasng gold property. The government also wants 10 percent of the property. Umaer said the government had yet to receive a formal reply from the companies. He had said earlier that if the two companies failed to reach a partnership agreement, the government would explore other ways to expedite development of the Buasng find. Bree-X has a partnership deal with PT Panuatn Duta of the Pantan Group run by President Suhartl's eldest son, Sigit Harjojudantl, under which Pnutan would receive $40 million over 40 months plus a 10 percent stake Buasng's richest parts. Bartick has teamed up with a construction company in the itra Group of Suhartl's eldest daughter, Siti Hardianti Rukman, in what Bartick had said was a partnership \" to prepare us for a potential mining development project \".", + "competitors": [ + "Bre-X", + "Barrick", + "Busang", + "K.T. 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Arasu \n JAKARTA 1996-12-06 \n Canada's Bre-X Minerals Ltd and Barrick Gold Corp are to continue negotiations to hammer out a partnership agreement to develop the spectacular Busang gold find in Indonesia, sources close to the talks said on Friday. \" The negotiations will be held both in Toronto and in Jakarta, \" one source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters. Another source said most of the key negotiators from both Bre-X and Barrick had returned to Toronto, but declined to say if there had been any progress in their negotiations. Both sources said Bre-X and Barrick did not hold talks on Thursday with Mines and Energy Ministry Secretary-General Umar Said, who is coordinating the negotiations over the Busang find in East Kalimantan. The first source also said Bre-X had until December 21 to submit to the Indonesian Mines and Energy Ministry a feasibility study on the central region of the Busang property, estimated to contain 2. 6 million ounces of gold. The richest parts of the property to the north and south of the central region have been estimated by Bre-X to contain 57 million ounces of gold. \" Bre-X is expected to complete the feasibility report by December 16 and submit it to the government before the December 21 deadline, \" the source said. He said Bre-X would then formally seek the permission of the Indonesian government to begin construction to develop Busang's central region, which might take up to two years. The source declined to say if there had been any progress in the talks between Bre-X and Barrick. \" This is a huge project. . . we are not selling furniture, and Bre-X has 13, 000 shareholders to answer to, \" the source said. \" While there has been some agreement in principle on some issues, there are still others such as procedures and mechanisms that needed to be sorted out, \" he added. The source said no new deadline had been set by the Mines and Energy Ministry for Bre-X and Barrick to strike a deal. The Ministry had given the companies until December 4 to complete a partnership deal, and advised Bre-X to take a 25 percent stake and Barrick 75 percent to develop the property. \" As far as I am aware, there's been no new deadline, \" the source said. The Ministry's Umar said on Thursday that both Bre-X and Barrick had responded positively to a government letter recommending a 25-75 split in the Busang gold property. The government also wants 10 percent of the property. Umar said the government had yet to receive a formal reply from the companies. He had said earlier that if the two companies failed to reach a partnership agreement, the government would explore other ways to expedite development of the Busang find. Bre-X has a partnership deal with PT Panutan Duta of the Panutan Group run by President Suharto's eldest son, Sigit Harjojudanto, under which Panutan would receive $40 million over 40 months plus a 10 percent stake Busang's richest parts. Barrick has teamed up with a construction company in the Citra Group of Suharto's eldest daughter, Siti Hardianti Rukmana, in what Barrick had said was a partnership \" to prepare us for a potential mining development project \".", + "competitors": [ + "The AES", + "Allmerica Financial" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Honda RV exceeds sales target. TOKYO 1996-12-06 \n Honda Motor Co Ltd said on Friday that it had received 15, 000 domestic orders for its S-MX recreational vehicle in the first two weeks after its launch. Honda launched the S-MX light minivan, featuring cubic body styling, on November 22 with a monthly sales target of 5, 000 units. A version with lower road clearance and front and rear spoilers accounted for two-thirds of the sales.", + "competitors": [ + "Honda", + "TOKYO", + "Honda Motor Co Ltd", + "S-MX", + "Honda", + "S-MX" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Homdaa RV exceeds sales target. TOKYOO 1996-12-06 \n Homdaa Motor Co Ltd said on Friday that it had received 15, 000 domestic orders for its S-MMX recreational vehicle in the first two weeks after its launch. Homdaa launched the S-MMX light minivan, featuring cubic body styling, on November 22 with a monthly sales target of 5, 000 units. A version with lower road clearance and front and rear spoilers accounted for two-thirds of the sales.", + "competitors": [ + "Honda", + "TOKYO", + "Honda Motor Co Ltd", + "S-MX", + "Honda", + "S-MX" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Honda RV exceeds sales target. TOKYO 1996-12-06 \n Honda Motor Co Ltd said on Friday that it had received 15, 000 domestic orders for its S-MX recreational vehicle in the first two weeks after its launch. Honda launched the S-MX light minivan, featuring cubic body styling, on November 22 with a monthly sales target of 5, 000 units. A version with lower road clearance and front and rear spoilers accounted for two-thirds of the sales.", + "competitors": [ + "PeopleSoft", + "Equifax" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "FEATURE - Singapore sees prestige in hosting WTO. Ramthan Hussain \n SINGAPORE 1996-12-06 \n Singapore's winning campaign to host the World Trade Organisation (WTO)'s first ministerial meeting reflected its ambition to play a key role in shaping global free trade, the lifeblood of its economy, analysts said. \" As one of the world's most externally oriented economies, Singapore has a disproportionately large stake in the WTO, \" said Desmond Supple, economist at research house I. D. E. A. \" Singapore stands to benefit more than most from continued global trade liberalisation as trade is the engine of its growth, accounting for nearly three times its gross domestic product. \" \n The city-state met U. S. opposition two years ago in its bid to host the meeting, expected to gather 4, 000 officials from 160 countries from December 9 to 13. In a stand some analysts linked to controversy over Singapore's caning of an American teenager for vandalism, then - U. S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor had said the meeting ought to be held where the WTO was going to be headquartered. That would have meant Geneva. But Singapore had the support of other WTO members. Derek da Cunha, senior fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies (ISEAS), said Singapore's hosting of the conference \" carries a great deal of symbolism for the city-state, underscoring its commitment to free trade and its trading links across the globe. \" \n There is the international prestige Singapore would enjoy, but \" more importantly there is a genuine national interest in fostering better global free trade and an open market \", said Tan Kong Yam, head of Business Policy at the National University of Singapore. At the ministerial meeting, trade ministers will review the work of the WTO and the implementation of the Uruguay Round free trade commitments under its predecessor the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). In June, the WTO hailed Singapore for its open market policies but the European Union and other trading powers called on Singapore to speed up the opening of its services sector. Supple said the struggle that Singapore had to wage in vying to host the meeting would be repeated during the talks. \" There is tension at every step of the way, \" since a battle line between the West and developing countries has been drawn over the issue of linking trade liberalisation with labour rights, he said. Supple said hosting the meeting carried prestige for Singapore, \" however, this is quite intangible as the prestige factor may not necessarily lead to any additional investment and trade flows to this region. \" \n From a commercial point of view, the meeting would be good for Singapore's tourism industry, Tan said. A large part of Singapore's workforce would be mobilised to ensure the meeting would run without a glitch but the average Singaporean \" would probably not be too concerned about some of the issues, \" Tan said. \" But the more educated public will realise that these kind of things are important for Singapore as a small economy. \" \n Supple said any political gains the Singapore government would get from the WTO meeting--ahead of a general election due by April 1997--would depend on how successful it was in pushing its economic agenda. \" If there are any movements toward freer trade, then Singapore's economy and the electorate would gain, \" he said. \" \n But I don't think it would be wise to play up the political aspect of this. I think political issues will take secondary importance to all these economic issues that will be displayed. \"", + "competitors": [ + "Singapore", + "WTO", + "Ramthan Hussain", + "SINGAPORE", + "Singapore", + "World Trade Organisation", + "WTO", + "Singapore", + "WTO", + "Desmond Supple", + "I.D.E.A", + "Singapore", + "U.S.", + "Singapore", + "American", + "U.S.", + "Mickey Kantor", + "WTO", + "Geneva", + "Singapore", + "WTO", + "Derek da Cunha", + "Institute of Policy Studies", + "ISEAS", + "Singapore", + "Singapore", + "Tan Kong Yam", + "National University of Singapore", + "WTO", + "Uruguay Round", + "General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade", + "GATT", + "WTO", + "Singapore", + "European Union", + "Singapore", + "Supple", + "Singapore", + "West", + "Supple", + "Singapore", + "Singapore", + "Tan", + "Singapore", + "Singaporean", + "Tan", + "Singapore", + "Supple", + "Singapore", + "WTO", + "Singapore" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "FEATURE - Snigapore sees prestige in hosting TWO. Ramthan Hsusain \n SINGPAORE 1996-12-06 \n Snigapore's winning campaign to host the World Trade Organisarion (TWO)'s first ministerial meeting reflected its ambition to play a key role in shaping global free trade, the lifeblood of its economy, analysts said. \" As one of the world's most externally oriented economies, Snigapore has a disproportionately large stake in the TWO, \" said Desmond Suppple, economist at research house I. D. E. A. \" Snigapore stands to benefit more than most from continued global trade liberalisation as trade is the engine of its growth, accounting for nearly three times its gross domestic product. \" \n The city-state met U. S. opposition two years ago in its bid to host the meeting, expected to gather 4, 000 officials from 160 countries from December 9 to 13. In a stand some analysts linked to controversy over Snigapore's caning of an Ameircan teenager for vandalism, then - U. S. Trade Representative Micke Kantor had said the meeting ought to be held where the TWO was going to be headquartered. That would have meant Gwneva. But Snigapore had the support of other TWO members. Dere kda Cunha, senior fellow at the Institute of Policy Studie (OSEAS), said Snigapore's hosting of the conference \" carries a great deal of symbolism for the city-state, underscoring its commitment to free trade and its trading links across the globe. \" \n There is the international prestige Snigapore would enjoy, but \" more importantly there is a genuine national interest in fostering better global free trade and an open market \", said Tah Koong Yam, head of Business Policy at the National University of Snigapore. At the ministerial meeting, trade ministers will review the work of the TWO and the implementation of the Urugauy Round free trade commitments under its predecessor the General Agreement on Tariffs and Traee (GAT). In June, the TWO hailed Snigapore for its open market policies but the Europen Union and other trading powers called on Snigapore to speed up the opening of its services sector. Suppple said the struggle that Snigapore had to wage in vying to host the meeting would be repeated during the talks. \" There is tension at every step of the way, \" since a battle line between the eWst and developing countries has been drawn over the issue of linking trade liberalisation with labour rights, he said. Suppple said hosting the meeting carried prestige for Snigapore, \" however, this is quite intangible as the prestige factor may not necessarily lead to any additional investment and trade flows to this region. \" \n From a commercial point of view, the meeting would be good for Snigapore's tourism industry, Tah said. A large part of Snigapore's workforce would be mobilised to ensure the meeting would run without a glitch but the average Snigaporean \" would probably not be too concerned about some of the issues, \" Tah said. \" But the more educated public will realise that these kind of things are important for Snigapore as a small economy. \" \n Suppple said any political gains the Snigapore government would get from the TWO meeting--ahead of a general election due by April 1997--would depend on how successful it was in pushing its economic agenda. \" If there are any movements toward freer trade, then Snigapore's economy and the electorate would gain, \" he said. \" \n But I don't think it would be wise to play up the political aspect of this. I think political issues will take secondary importance to all these economic issues that will be displayed. \"", + "competitors": [ + "Singapore", + "WTO", + "Ramthan Hussain", + "SINGAPORE", + "Singapore", + "World Trade Organisation", + "WTO", + "Singapore", + "WTO", + "Desmond Supple", + "I.D.E.A", + "Singapore", + "U.S.", + "Singapore", + "American", + "U.S.", + "Mickey Kantor", + "WTO", + "Geneva", + "Singapore", + "WTO", + "Derek da Cunha", + "Institute of Policy Studies", + "ISEAS", + "Singapore", + "Singapore", + "Tan Kong Yam", + "National University of Singapore", + "WTO", + "Uruguay Round", + "General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade", + "GATT", + "WTO", + "Singapore", + "European Union", + "Singapore", + "Supple", + "Singapore", + "West", + "Supple", + "Singapore", + "Singapore", + "Tan", + "Singapore", + "Singaporean", + "Tan", + "Singapore", + "Supple", + "Singapore", + "WTO", + "Singapore" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "FEATURE - Singapore sees prestige in hosting WTO. Ramthan Hussain \n SINGAPORE 1996-12-06 \n Singapore's winning campaign to host the World Trade Organisation (WTO)'s first ministerial meeting reflected its ambition to play a key role in shaping global free trade, the lifeblood of its economy, analysts said. \" As one of the world's most externally oriented economies, Singapore has a disproportionately large stake in the WTO, \" said Desmond Supple, economist at research house I. D. E. A. \" Singapore stands to benefit more than most from continued global trade liberalisation as trade is the engine of its growth, accounting for nearly three times its gross domestic product. \" \n The city-state met U. S. opposition two years ago in its bid to host the meeting, expected to gather 4, 000 officials from 160 countries from December 9 to 13. In a stand some analysts linked to controversy over Singapore's caning of an American teenager for vandalism, then - U. S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor had said the meeting ought to be held where the WTO was going to be headquartered. That would have meant Geneva. But Singapore had the support of other WTO members. Derek da Cunha, senior fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies (ISEAS), said Singapore's hosting of the conference \" carries a great deal of symbolism for the city-state, underscoring its commitment to free trade and its trading links across the globe. \" \n There is the international prestige Singapore would enjoy, but \" more importantly there is a genuine national interest in fostering better global free trade and an open market \", said Tan Kong Yam, head of Business Policy at the National University of Singapore. At the ministerial meeting, trade ministers will review the work of the WTO and the implementation of the Uruguay Round free trade commitments under its predecessor the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). In June, the WTO hailed Singapore for its open market policies but the European Union and other trading powers called on Singapore to speed up the opening of its services sector. Supple said the struggle that Singapore had to wage in vying to host the meeting would be repeated during the talks. \" There is tension at every step of the way, \" since a battle line between the West and developing countries has been drawn over the issue of linking trade liberalisation with labour rights, he said. Supple said hosting the meeting carried prestige for Singapore, \" however, this is quite intangible as the prestige factor may not necessarily lead to any additional investment and trade flows to this region. \" \n From a commercial point of view, the meeting would be good for Singapore's tourism industry, Tan said. A large part of Singapore's workforce would be mobilised to ensure the meeting would run without a glitch but the average Singaporean \" would probably not be too concerned about some of the issues, \" Tan said. \" But the more educated public will realise that these kind of things are important for Singapore as a small economy. \" \n Supple said any political gains the Singapore government would get from the WTO meeting--ahead of a general election due by April 1997--would depend on how successful it was in pushing its economic agenda. \" If there are any movements toward freer trade, then Singapore's economy and the electorate would gain, \" he said. \" \n But I don't think it would be wise to play up the political aspect of this. I think political issues will take secondary importance to all these economic issues that will be displayed. \"", + "competitors": [ + "Washington Post", + "Consolidated Edison", + "Beazer Homes USA," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Japan NTT says hopes to start int'l business soon. TOKYO 1996-12-06 \n Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT) said on Friday that it hopes to move into the international telecommunications business as soon as possible following the government's decision to split NTT into three firms under a holding company. \" We hope to start international telephone business as soon as possible, \" a company official told Reuters. The official said the latest government decision to split the company under a holding company would allow flexibility in NTT's international phone business. Earlier, Posts and Telecommunications Minister Hisao Horinouchi told a news conference the government plans to split NTT into three firms under a holding company, but did not specify when the restructuring would likely take effect. One of the three new companies will be a long-distance operator and the other two will be local-call operators, Horinouchi said. One of the local firms will operate in west Japan and the other in east Japan, he added. The long-distance operator will offer international services, Horinouchi said. The NTT official said the timing of the planned split-up was uncertain because more discussions by government officials were required.", + "competitors": [ + "Japan", + "NTT", + "TOKYO", + "Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp", + "NTT", + "NTT", + "Reuters", + "NTT", + "Posts and Telecommunications", + "Hisao Horinouchi", + "NTT", + "Horinouchi", + "Japan", + "Japan", + "Horinouchi", + "NTT" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Japzn TT says hopes to start int'l business soon. TLKYO 1996-12-06 \n Nippo Telegraph and Telephone Corp (TT) said on Friday that it hopes to move into the international telecommunications business as soon as possible following the government's decision to split TT into three firms under a holding company. \" We hope to start international telephone business as soon as possible, \" a company official told Reuyers. The official said the latest government decision to split the company under a holding company would allow flexibility in TT's international phone business. Earlier, Posts and Teleccommunications Minister Hisaoo Horinoucyi told a news conference the government plans to split TT into three firms under a holding company, but did not specify when the restructuring would likely take effect. One of the three new companies will be a long-distance operator and the other two will be local-call operators, Horinoucyi said. One of the local firms will operate in west Japzn and the other in east Japzn, he added. The long-distance operator will offer international services, Horinoucyi said. The TT official said the timing of the planned split-up was uncertain because more discussions by government officials were required.", + "competitors": [ + "Japan", + "NTT", + "TOKYO", + "Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp", + "NTT", + "NTT", + "Reuters", + "NTT", + "Posts and Telecommunications", + "Hisao Horinouchi", + "NTT", + "Horinouchi", + "Japan", + "Japan", + "Horinouchi", + "NTT" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Japan NTT says hopes to start int'l business soon. TOKYO 1996-12-06 \n Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT) said on Friday that it hopes to move into the international telecommunications business as soon as possible following the government's decision to split NTT into three firms under a holding company. \" We hope to start international telephone business as soon as possible, \" a company official told Reuters. The official said the latest government decision to split the company under a holding company would allow flexibility in NTT's international phone business. Earlier, Posts and Telecommunications Minister Hisao Horinouchi told a news conference the government plans to split NTT into three firms under a holding company, but did not specify when the restructuring would likely take effect. One of the three new companies will be a long-distance operator and the other two will be local-call operators, Horinouchi said. One of the local firms will operate in west Japan and the other in east Japan, he added. The long-distance operator will offer international services, Horinouchi said. The NTT official said the timing of the planned split-up was uncertain because more discussions by government officials were required.", + "competitors": [ + "Marathon Oil", + "Rite Aid" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "Ahold launches Asian food discount stores. ZAANDAM, Netherlands 1996-12-06 \n Dutch supermarkets group Ahold NV said on Friday it had launched a second food store format for Asian consumers today, opening 16 BILO food discount stores in Malaysia. The BILO stores are located in Malysia's capital Kuala Lumpur and in the country's second city Johor Bahru. The discount price format store BILO is to complement Ahold's full service supermarket TOPS, recently launched in Asia. \" In the coming five to ten years, Ahold plans to open many more stores of both formats, making TOPS and BILO household names in the region, \" Ahold said in a statement. As well as its activities in Asia, Dutch retail group Ahold has a strong presence in Europe, in the U. S. and the company recently announced a joint venture agreement in Brazil. Ahold has annualised sales of approximately US$24 billion, and employs 180, 000 people worldwide. --Amsterdam newsroom +31 20 504 5000, Fax +31 20 504 504", + "competitors": [ + "Ahold", + "Asian", + "ZAANDAM", + "Netherlands", + "Dutch", + "Ahold NV", + "Asian", + "BILO", + "Malaysia", + "BILO", + "Malysia", + "Kuala Lumpur", + "Johor Bahru", + "BILO", + "Ahold", + "TOPS", + "Asia", + "Ahold", + "TOPS", + "BILO", + "Ahold", + "Asia", + "Dutch", + "Ahold", + "Europe", + "U.S.", + "Brazil", + "Ahold", + "US$", + "Amsterdam" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Aho;d launches Aian food discount stores. ZAANDAMM, Negherlands 1996-12-06 \n Duch supermarkets group Aho;d NV said on Friday it had launched a second food store format for Aian consumers today, opening 16 BLO food discount stores in Maalaysia. The BLO stores are located in Malysa's capital Kaula Lumpur and in the country's second city Johor ahru. The discount price format store BLO is to complement Aho;d's full service supermarket TPOS, recently launched in Assia. \" In the coming five to ten years, Aho;d plans to open many more stores of both formats, making TPOS and BLO household names in the region, \" Aho;d said in a statement. As well as its activities in Assia, Duch retail group Aho;d has a strong presence in Euro;e, in the U. S. and the company recently announced a joint venture agreement in Brail. Aho;d has annualised sales of approximately US$$24 billion, and employs 180, 000 people worldwide. --Amsterdamm newsroom +31 20 504 5000, Fax +31 20 504 504", + "competitors": [ + "Ahold", + "Asian", + "ZAANDAM", + "Netherlands", + "Dutch", + "Ahold NV", + "Asian", + "BILO", + "Malaysia", + "BILO", + "Malysia", + "Kuala Lumpur", + "Johor Bahru", + "BILO", + "Ahold", + "TOPS", + "Asia", + "Ahold", + "TOPS", + "BILO", + "Ahold", + "Asia", + "Dutch", + "Ahold", + "Europe", + "U.S.", + "Brazil", + "Ahold", + "US$", + "Amsterdam" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "Ahold launches Asian food discount stores. ZAANDAM, Netherlands 1996-12-06 \n Dutch supermarkets group Ahold NV said on Friday it had launched a second food store format for Asian consumers today, opening 16 BILO food discount stores in Malaysia. The BILO stores are located in Malysia's capital Kuala Lumpur and in the country's second city Johor Bahru. The discount price format store BILO is to complement Ahold's full service supermarket TOPS, recently launched in Asia. \" In the coming five to ten years, Ahold plans to open many more stores of both formats, making TOPS and BILO household names in the region, \" Ahold said in a statement. As well as its activities in Asia, Dutch retail group Ahold has a strong presence in Europe, in the U. S. and the company recently announced a joint venture agreement in Brazil. Ahold has annualised sales of approximately US$24 billion, and employs 180, 000 people worldwide. --Amsterdam newsroom +31 20 504 5000, Fax +31 20 504 504", + "competitors": [ + "Sysco", + "Allmerica Financial" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "BOBSLEIGH - SHIMER PILOTS USA III TO SURPRISE WIN. IGLS, Austria 1996-12-07 \n Brian Shimer piloted USA III to a surprise victory in a World Cup two-man bobsleigh race on Saturday. Lying fifth after the first run, Shimer and breakman Randy Jones delivered a near-perfect second trip down the 1976 Olympic course for an aggregate time of one minute 45. 91 seconds. First run leaders Guenther Huber and breakman Antonio Tartaglia in the Italy I sleigh finished second two-hundredths of a second behind the Americans. Canada I, represented by Pierre Lueders and breakman Dave MacEachern, completed the third World cup event of the winter a further one-hundredth of a second behind the Italians. The Canadians, winners of the opening two events in Altenberg, Germany, and La Plagne, France, increased their lead in the World Cup standings. They have 104 points, 15 ahead of USA I's Jim Herberich and breakman Garrett Hines who managed only 10th place on Saturday.", + "competitors": [ + "SHIMER", + "USA III", + "IGLS", + "Austria", + "Brian Shimer", + "USA III", + "World Cup", + "Shimer", + "Randy Jones", + "Olympic", + "Guenther Huber", + "Antonio Tartaglia", + "Italy I", + "Americans", + "Canada I", + "Pierre Lueders", + "Dave MacEachern", + "World cup", + "Italians", + "Canadians", + "Altenberg", + "Germany", + "La Plagne", + "France", + "World Cup", + "USA I", + "Jim Herberich", + "Garrett Hines" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "BOBSLEIGH - SHIMEF PILOTS SUA III TO SURPRISE WIN. IHLS, Austia 1996-12-07 \n Btian Shier piloted SUA III to a surprise victory in a Worrld Cup two-man bobsleigh race on Saturday. Lying fifth after the first run, Shier and breakman Randy Joens delivered a near-perfect second trip down the 1976 Olympci course for an aggregate time of one minute 45. 91 seconds. First run leaders Guenther Huer and breakman Antonio Tartaglia in the IItaly I sleigh finished second two-hundredths of a second behind the mAericans. Csnada I, represented by Piefre Lueders and breakman DaveMacEachern, completed the third Worlld cup event of the winter a further one-hundredth of a second behind the Italins. The Canaians, winners of the opening two events in Zltenberg, Germmany, and La Plane, Frnce, increased their lead in the Worrld Cup standings. They have 104 points, 15 ahead of USAI 's Jim Herbeerich and breakman Garrett Hiness who managed only 10th place on Saturday.", + "competitors": [ + "SHIMER", + "USA III", + "IGLS", + "Austria", + "Brian Shimer", + "USA III", + "World Cup", + "Shimer", + "Randy Jones", + "Olympic", + "Guenther Huber", + "Antonio Tartaglia", + "Italy I", + "Americans", + "Canada I", + "Pierre Lueders", + "Dave MacEachern", + "World cup", + "Italians", + "Canadians", + "Altenberg", + "Germany", + "La Plagne", + "France", + "World Cup", + "USA I", + "Jim Herberich", + "Garrett Hines" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "BOBSLEIGH - SHIMER PILOTS USA III TO SURPRISE WIN. IGLS, Austria 1996-12-07 \n Brian Shimer piloted USA III to a surprise victory in a World Cup two-man bobsleigh race on Saturday. Lying fifth after the first run, Shimer and breakman Randy Jones delivered a near-perfect second trip down the 1976 Olympic course for an aggregate time of one minute 45. 91 seconds. First run leaders Guenther Huber and breakman Antonio Tartaglia in the Italy I sleigh finished second two-hundredths of a second behind the Americans. Canada I, represented by Pierre Lueders and breakman Dave MacEachern, completed the third World cup event of the winter a further one-hundredth of a second behind the Italians. The Canadians, winners of the opening two events in Altenberg, Germany, and La Plagne, France, increased their lead in the World Cup standings. They have 104 points, 15 ahead of USA I's Jim Herberich and breakman Garrett Hines who managed only 10th place on Saturday.", + "competitors": [ + "Mail-Well", + "Union Planters", + "H&R Block" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "BOBSLEIGH - WORLD CUP TWO-MAN RESULTS. IGLS, Austria 1996-12-07 \n Results of a World Cup two-man bobsleigh event on Saturday: \n 1. United States III (Brian Shimer, Randy Jones) one \n minute 45. 91 seconds (52. 90 / 53. 01) \n 2. Italy I (Guenther Huber, Antonio Tartaglia) 1:45. 93 \n (52. 74 / 53. 19) \n 3. Canada I (Pierre Lueders, Dave MacEachern) 1:45. 94 \n (52. 76 / 53. 18) \n 4. German I (Sepp Dostthaler, Thomas Lebsa) 1:45. 95 \n (52. 82 / 53. 13) \n 5. Switzerland I (Reto Goetschi, Guido Acklin) 1:45. 98 \n (52. 91 / 53. 07) \n 6. Germany III (Dirk Wiese, Jakobs Marco) 1:46. 02 \n (52. 89 / 53. 13) \n 7. Czech Republic I (Jiri Dzmura, Pavel Polomsky) \n 1:46. 06 (53. 01 / 53. 05) \n 8. Austria I (Hubert Schoesser, Erwin Arnold) 1:46. 13 \n (52. 92 / 53. 21) \n 9. Britain I (Sean Olsson, Dean Ward) 1:46. 26 (52. 97/ \n 53. 29) \n 10 equal. United States I (Jim Herberich, Garrett Hines) 1:46. 34 (53. 14 / 53. 20) and Austria III \n (Hannes Conti, Georg Kuttner) 1:46. 34 (53. 30/ \n 53. 04).", + "competitors": [ + "WORLD CUP", + "IGLS", + "Austria", + "World Cup", + "United States III", + "Brian Shimer", + "Randy Jones", + "Italy I", + "Guenther Huber", + "Antonio Tartaglia", + "Canada I", + "Pierre Lueders", + "Dave MacEachern", + "German I", + "Sepp Dostthaler", + "Thomas Lebsa", + "Switzerland I", + "Reto Goetschi", + "Guido Acklin", + "Germany III", + "Dirk Wiese", + "Jakobs Marco", + "Czech Republic I", + "Jiri Dzmura", + "Pavel Polomsky", + "Austria I", + "Hubert Schoesser", + "Erwin Arnold", + "Britain I", + "Sean Olsson", + "Dean Ward", + "United States I", + "Jim Herberich", + "Garrett Hines", + "Austria III", + "Hannes Conti", + "Georg Kuttner" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "BOBSLEIGH - WORLD CUPP TWO-MAN RESULTS. IGSL, uAstria 1996-12-07 \n Results of a World Cuup two-man bobsleigh event on Saturday: \n 1. United Statse III (BrianShimer, Randy Joness) one \n minute 45. 91 seconds (52. 90 / 53. 01) \n 2. Itally I (Guenthwr Huber, Antonio Tataglia) 1:45. 93 \n (52. 74 / 53. 19) \n 3. Canada II (Pierre Luedres, Daev MacEachern) 1:45. 94 \n (52. 76 / 53. 18) \n 4. German K (Sepp Dostthaller, Thomaas Lebsa) 1:45. 95 \n (52. 82 / 53. 13) \n 5. Swizerland I (eto Goetschi, Guido Akclin) 1:45. 98 \n (52. 91 / 53. 07) \n 6. Germany IIII (Dir kWiese, Jakobbs Marco) 1:46. 02 \n (52. 89 / 53. 13) \n 7. Czech Rrpublic I (iJri Dzmura, Pavl Polomsky) \n 1:46. 06 (53. 01 / 53. 05) \n 8. uAstria I (Hubert Schoeesser, Ewrin Arnold) 1:46. 13 \n (52. 92 / 53. 21) \n 9. Britan I (Sean Olssson, Dean Ward) 1:46. 26 (52. 97/ \n 53. 29) \n 10 equal. Uhited States I (JJim Herberich, Garret Hines) 1:46. 34 (53. 14 / 53. 20) and uAstria III \n (Hnanes Conti, Gerg Kuttner) 1:46. 34 (53. 30/ \n 53. 04).", + "competitors": [ + "WORLD CUP", + "IGLS", + "Austria", + "World Cup", + "United States III", + "Brian Shimer", + "Randy Jones", + "Italy I", + "Guenther Huber", + "Antonio Tartaglia", + "Canada I", + "Pierre Lueders", + "Dave MacEachern", + "German I", + "Sepp Dostthaler", + "Thomas Lebsa", + "Switzerland I", + "Reto Goetschi", + "Guido Acklin", + "Germany III", + "Dirk Wiese", + "Jakobs Marco", + "Czech Republic I", + "Jiri Dzmura", + "Pavel Polomsky", + "Austria I", + "Hubert Schoesser", + "Erwin Arnold", + "Britain I", + "Sean Olsson", + "Dean Ward", + "United States I", + "Jim Herberich", + "Garrett Hines", + "Austria III", + "Hannes Conti", + "Georg Kuttner" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "BOBSLEIGH - WORLD CUP TWO-MAN RESULTS. IGLS, Austria 1996-12-07 \n Results of a World Cup two-man bobsleigh event on Saturday: \n 1. United States III (Brian Shimer, Randy Jones) one \n minute 45. 91 seconds (52. 90 / 53. 01) \n 2. Italy I (Guenther Huber, Antonio Tartaglia) 1:45. 93 \n (52. 74 / 53. 19) \n 3. Canada I (Pierre Lueders, Dave MacEachern) 1:45. 94 \n (52. 76 / 53. 18) \n 4. German I (Sepp Dostthaler, Thomas Lebsa) 1:45. 95 \n (52. 82 / 53. 13) \n 5. Switzerland I (Reto Goetschi, Guido Acklin) 1:45. 98 \n (52. 91 / 53. 07) \n 6. Germany III (Dirk Wiese, Jakobs Marco) 1:46. 02 \n (52. 89 / 53. 13) \n 7. Czech Republic I (Jiri Dzmura, Pavel Polomsky) \n 1:46. 06 (53. 01 / 53. 05) \n 8. Austria I (Hubert Schoesser, Erwin Arnold) 1:46. 13 \n (52. 92 / 53. 21) \n 9. Britain I (Sean Olsson, Dean Ward) 1:46. 26 (52. 97/ \n 53. 29) \n 10 equal. United States I (Jim Herberich, Garrett Hines) 1:46. 34 (53. 14 / 53. 20) and Austria III \n (Hannes Conti, Georg Kuttner) 1:46. 34 (53. 30/ \n 53. 04).", + "competitors": [ + "Greif Bros.", + "Anixter International" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - WOOLMER MAKES SENTIMENTAL RETURN TO KANPUR. KANPUR, India 1996-12-07 \n South Africa's trip to Kanpur for the third test against India has given former England test cricketer Bob Woolmer the chance of a sentimental return to his birthplace. Woolmer was born in the northern city of Kanpur when his father worked there for an insurance compnay and was himself an active cricketer. \" It's been a sentimental journey. . . A visit to India is always an intriguing experience, \" Woolmer, now the South African coach, said on Saturday. Woolmer, 48, played 19 tests for England between 1975 and 1981. His first cricketing sojurn to India was as a member of Tony Greig's England side in 1976-77. His father Clarence Woolmer represented United Province, now renamed Uttar Pradesh, in India's Ranji Trophy national championship and captained the state during 1949. Now aged 86, Woolmer senior lives with his son in Cape Town. Woolmer's memories of Kanpur are few and blurred. \" I don't remember much of the place, \" he said. \" \n I came here on zero and left at three (aged three) when my father was transferred to Calcutta where I spent another four and half years. \" But I do remember we had a cobra snake in the basement of our house. Also that my father bought a bicycle and when we rode over a hose pipe it broke into two. \" \n Woolmer said the hospital where he was born is close to the stadium where the India-South Africa test will be played.", + "competitors": [ + "WOOLMER", + "KANPUR", + "KANPUR", + "India", + "South Africa", + "Kanpur", + "India", + "England", + "Bob Woolmer", + "Woolmer", + "Kanpur", + "India", + "Woolmer", + "South African", + "Woolmer", + "England", + "India", + "Tony Greig", + "England", + "Clarence Woolmer", + "United Province", + "Uttar Pradesh", + "India", + "Ranji Trophy", + "Woolmer", + "Cape Town", + "Woolmer", + "Kanpur", + "Calcutta", + "Woolmer", + "India-South Africa" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - WOOLMRE MAKES SENTIMENTAL RETURN TO KANUR. KANUR, Idnia 1996-12-07 \n South frica's trip to Kapnur for the third test against Idnia has given former nEgland test cricketer Bob Woolmre the chance of a sentimental return to his birthplace. Woomer was born in the northern city of Kapnur when his father worked there for an insurance compnay and was himself an active cricketer. \" It's been a sentimental journey. . . A visit to Idnia is always an intriguing experience, \" Woomer, now the South frican coach, said on Saturday. Woomer, 48, played 19 tests for nEgland between 1975 and 1981. His first cricketing sojurn to Idnia was as a member of Tony Greig's nEgland side in 1976-77. His father Clarence Woomer represented Unite Province, now renamed Uttar Pradesh, in Idnia's Ranji Trohy national championship and captained the state during 1949. Now aged 86, Woomer senior lives with his son in Cspe Town. Woomer's memories of Kapnur are few and blurred. \" I don't remember much of the place, \" he said. \" \n I came here on zero and left at three (aged three) when my father was transferred to Calutta where I spent another four and half years. \" But I do remember we had a cobra snake in the basement of our house. Also that my father bought a bicycle and when we rode over a hose pipe it broke into two. \" \n Woomer said the hospital where he was born is close to the stadium where the Idnia-South frica test will be played.", + "competitors": [ + "WOOLMER", + "KANPUR", + "KANPUR", + "India", + "South Africa", + "Kanpur", + "India", + "England", + "Bob Woolmer", + "Woolmer", + "Kanpur", + "India", + "Woolmer", + "South African", + "Woolmer", + "England", + "India", + "Tony Greig", + "England", + "Clarence Woolmer", + "United Province", + "Uttar Pradesh", + "India", + "Ranji Trophy", + "Woolmer", + "Cape Town", + "Woolmer", + "Kanpur", + "Calcutta", + "Woolmer", + "India-South Africa" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - WOOLMER MAKES SENTIMENTAL RETURN TO KANPUR. KANPUR, India 1996-12-07 \n South Africa's trip to Kanpur for the third test against India has given former England test cricketer Bob Woolmer the chance of a sentimental return to his birthplace. Woolmer was born in the northern city of Kanpur when his father worked there for an insurance compnay and was himself an active cricketer. \" It's been a sentimental journey. . . A visit to India is always an intriguing experience, \" Woolmer, now the South African coach, said on Saturday. Woolmer, 48, played 19 tests for England between 1975 and 1981. His first cricketing sojurn to India was as a member of Tony Greig's England side in 1976-77. His father Clarence Woolmer represented United Province, now renamed Uttar Pradesh, in India's Ranji Trophy national championship and captained the state during 1949. Now aged 86, Woolmer senior lives with his son in Cape Town. Woolmer's memories of Kanpur are few and blurred. \" I don't remember much of the place, \" he said. \" \n I came here on zero and left at three (aged three) when my father was transferred to Calcutta where I spent another four and half years. \" But I do remember we had a cobra snake in the basement of our house. Also that my father bought a bicycle and when we rode over a hose pipe it broke into two. \" \n Woolmer said the hospital where he was born is close to the stadium where the India-South Africa test will be played.", + "competitors": [ + "Toll Brothers", + "Insight Enterprises", + "Guidant" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - LEADING SCOTTISH PREMIER DIVISION SCORERS. GLASGOW 1996-12-07 \n Leading goalscorers in the \n Scottish premier division after Saturday's matches: \n 10 - Billy Dodds (Aberdeen), Pierre Van Hooydonk (Celtic) \n 9 - Paul Gascoigne (Rangers) \n 7 - Paul Wright (Kilmarnock), Ally McCoist (Rangers) \n 6 - Andreas Thom (Celtic), Dean Windass (Aberdeen), Brian Laudrup (Rangers), Darren Jackson \n (Hibernian) \n 5 - Peter van Vossen (Rangers), Gerry Britton \n (Dunfermline), Colin Cameron (Hearts), Robert Winters (Dundee United), Paolo Di Canio (Celtic).", + "competitors": [ + "SCOTTISH", + "GLASGOW", + "Scottish", + "Billy Dodds", + "Aberdeen", + "Pierre Van Hooydonk", + "Celtic", + "Paul Gascoigne", + "Rangers", + "Paul Wright", + "Kilmarnock", + "Ally McCoist", + "Rangers", + "Andreas Thom", + "Celtic", + "Dean Windass", + "Aberdeen", + "Brian Laudrup", + "Rangers", + "Darren Jackson", + "Hibernian", + "Peter van Vossen", + "Rangers", + "Gerry Britton", + "Dunfermline", + "Colin Cameron", + "Hearts", + "Robert Winters", + "Dundee United", + "Paolo Di Canio", + "Celtic" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - LEADING SCOTTIISH PREMIER DIVISION SCORERS. GLASGOE 1996-12-07 \n Leading goalscorers in the \n Scottissh premier division after Saturday's matches: \n 10 - Billy Dods (Aberrdeen), Pierre Van Hooydoonk (Cltic) \n 9 - Paul Gascoign (Rangeers) \n 7 - Paul Wrightt (Kilmarmock), All yMcCoist (Rangeers) \n 6 - Andread Thom (Cltic), Dean Windass (Aberrdeen), Brina Laudrup (Rangeers), Darreh Jackson \n (Higernian) \n 5 - Petre van Vossen (Rangeers), Gerry Britton \n (Dunfermmline), Coliin Cameron (eHarts), Robert Wintrs (Dunde eUnited), Paolo Di Cnaio (Cltic).", + "competitors": [ + "SCOTTISH", + "GLASGOW", + "Scottish", + "Billy Dodds", + "Aberdeen", + "Pierre Van Hooydonk", + "Celtic", + "Paul Gascoigne", + "Rangers", + "Paul Wright", + "Kilmarnock", + "Ally McCoist", + "Rangers", + "Andreas Thom", + "Celtic", + "Dean Windass", + "Aberdeen", + "Brian Laudrup", + "Rangers", + "Darren Jackson", + "Hibernian", + "Peter van Vossen", + "Rangers", + "Gerry Britton", + "Dunfermline", + "Colin Cameron", + "Hearts", + "Robert Winters", + "Dundee United", + "Paolo Di Canio", + "Celtic" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - LEADING SCOTTISH PREMIER DIVISION SCORERS. GLASGOW 1996-12-07 \n Leading goalscorers in the \n Scottish premier division after Saturday's matches: \n 10 - Billy Dodds (Aberdeen), Pierre Van Hooydonk (Celtic) \n 9 - Paul Gascoigne (Rangers) \n 7 - Paul Wright (Kilmarnock), Ally McCoist (Rangers) \n 6 - Andreas Thom (Celtic), Dean Windass (Aberdeen), Brian Laudrup (Rangers), Darren Jackson \n (Hibernian) \n 5 - Peter van Vossen (Rangers), Gerry Britton \n (Dunfermline), Colin Cameron (Hearts), Robert Winters (Dundee United), Paolo Di Canio (Celtic).", + "competitors": [ + "Foamex International", + "Nordstrom" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - LEADING ENGLISH GOALSCORERS. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Leading goalscorers in the English \n premier league after Saturday's matches: \n 13 - Ian Wright (Arsenal) \n 9 - Fabrizio Ravanelli (Middlesbrough), Alan Shearer \n (Newcastle) \n 8 - Matthew Le Tissier (Southampton), Dwight Yorke (Aston Villa), Les Ferdinand (Newcastle), Efan Ekoku (Wimbledon), Gianluca Vialli (Chelsea) \n 7 - Robbie Earle (Wimbledon), Les Ferdinand (Newcastle) \n 6 - Marcus Gayle (Wimbledon), Gary Speed (Everton), Chris Sutton (Blackburn) \n 5 - Robbie Fowler (Liverpool), Steve McManaman (Liverpool) \n 4 - Peter Beardsley (Newcastle).", + "competitors": [ + "ENGLISH", + "LONDON", + "English", + "Ian Wright", + "Arsenal", + "Fabrizio Ravanelli", + "Middlesbrough", + "Alan Shearer", + "Newcastle", + "Matthew Le Tissier", + "Southampton", + "Dwight Yorke", + "Aston Villa", + "Les Ferdinand", + "Newcastle", + "Efan Ekoku", + "Wimbledon", + "Gianluca Vialli", + "Chelsea", + "Robbie Earle", + "Wimbledon", + "Les Ferdinand", + "Newcastle", + "Marcus Gayle", + "Wimbledon", + "Gary Speed", + "Everton", + "Chris Sutton", + "Blackburn", + "Robbie Fowler", + "Liverpool", + "Steve McManaman", + "Liverpool", + "Peter Beardsley", + "Newcastle" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - LEADING ENGLOSH GOALSCORERS. LONDN 1996-12-07 \n Leading goalscorers in the Englis \n premier league after Saturday's matches: \n 13 - Ian Wriight (Asrenal) \n 9 - Fabrizoi Ravanelli (Middlesbfough), Ala nShearer \n (Newcasgle) \n 8 - Matthew ;e Tissier (Suothampton), Dwight Yokre (Aston Villa), Les Ferinand (Newcasgle), Efam Ekoku (Wimmbledon), Gianluva Vialli (Chelesa) \n 7 - Robbie Earle (Wimmbledon), Les Ferinand (Newcasgle) \n 6 - Marcus ayle (Wimmbledon), Gary Seped (Evefton), Chrris Sutton (Blacckburn) \n 5 - Robbie Folwer (Liferpool), Steve McMahaman (Liferpool) \n 4 - Petter Beardsley (Newcasgle).", + "competitors": [ + "ENGLISH", + "LONDON", + "English", + "Ian Wright", + "Arsenal", + "Fabrizio Ravanelli", + "Middlesbrough", + "Alan Shearer", + "Newcastle", + "Matthew Le Tissier", + "Southampton", + "Dwight Yorke", + "Aston Villa", + "Les Ferdinand", + "Newcastle", + "Efan Ekoku", + "Wimbledon", + "Gianluca Vialli", + "Chelsea", + "Robbie Earle", + "Wimbledon", + "Les Ferdinand", + "Newcastle", + "Marcus Gayle", + "Wimbledon", + "Gary Speed", + "Everton", + "Chris Sutton", + "Blackburn", + "Robbie Fowler", + "Liverpool", + "Steve McManaman", + "Liverpool", + "Peter Beardsley", + "Newcastle" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - LEADING ENGLISH GOALSCORERS. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Leading goalscorers in the English \n premier league after Saturday's matches: \n 13 - Ian Wright (Arsenal) \n 9 - Fabrizio Ravanelli (Middlesbrough), Alan Shearer \n (Newcastle) \n 8 - Matthew Le Tissier (Southampton), Dwight Yorke (Aston Villa), Les Ferdinand (Newcastle), Efan Ekoku (Wimbledon), Gianluca Vialli (Chelsea) \n 7 - Robbie Earle (Wimbledon), Les Ferdinand (Newcastle) \n 6 - Marcus Gayle (Wimbledon), Gary Speed (Everton), Chris Sutton (Blackburn) \n 5 - Robbie Fowler (Liverpool), Steve McManaman (Liverpool) \n 4 - Peter Beardsley (Newcastle).", + "competitors": [ + "MasTec", + "Adolph Coors", + "Walt Disney" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - NORTHERN IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Results of Northern Ireland premier \n division matches on Saturday: \n Ards 0 Crusaders 0 \n Cliftonville 1 Portadown 1 \n Glenavon 2 Linfield 1 \n Glentoran 1 Coleraine 0 \n Standings (tabulated - played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): \n Coleraine 10 7 1 2 18 11 22 \n Linfield 10 4 3 3 13 10 15 \n Crusaders 10 3 4 3 11 9 13 \n Glenavon 10 3 4 3 15 14 13 \n Glentoran 10 3 3 4 18 18 12 \n Portadown 9 3 3 3 11 12 12 \n Ards 10 3 2 5 12 17 11 \n Cliftonville 9 1 4 4 5 12 7", + "competitors": [ + "NORTHERN IRELAND", + "LONDON", + "Northern Ireland", + "Ards", + "Crusaders", + "Cliftonville", + "Portadown", + "Glenavon", + "Linfield", + "Glentoran", + "Coleraine", + "Coleraine", + "Linfield", + "Crusaders", + "Glenavon", + "Glentoran", + "Portadown", + "Ards", + "Cliftonville" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - NORTNERN IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS. LONDNO 1996-12-07 \n Results of Northern Irelan premier \n division matches on Saturday: \n Ardd 0 Cruasders 0 \n Clitonville 1 Portaown 1 \n Glnavon 2 Linfielld 1 \n Gllentoran 1 Coleraind 0 \n Standings (tabulated - played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): \n Coleraind 10 7 1 2 18 11 22 \n Linfielld 10 4 3 3 13 10 15 \n Cruasders 10 3 4 3 11 9 13 \n Glnavon 10 3 4 3 15 14 13 \n Gllentoran 10 3 3 4 18 18 12 \n Portaown 9 3 3 3 11 12 12 \n Ardd 10 3 2 5 12 17 11 \n Clitonville 9 1 4 4 5 12 7", + "competitors": [ + "NORTHERN IRELAND", + "LONDON", + "Northern Ireland", + "Ards", + "Crusaders", + "Cliftonville", + "Portadown", + "Glenavon", + "Linfield", + "Glentoran", + "Coleraine", + "Coleraine", + "Linfield", + "Crusaders", + "Glenavon", + "Glentoran", + "Portadown", + "Ards", + "Cliftonville" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - NORTHERN IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Results of Northern Ireland premier \n division matches on Saturday: \n Ards 0 Crusaders 0 \n Cliftonville 1 Portadown 1 \n Glenavon 2 Linfield 1 \n Glentoran 1 Coleraine 0 \n Standings (tabulated - played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): \n Coleraine 10 7 1 2 18 11 22 \n Linfield 10 4 3 3 13 10 15 \n Crusaders 10 3 4 3 11 9 13 \n Glenavon 10 3 4 3 15 14 13 \n Glentoran 10 3 3 4 18 18 12 \n Portadown 9 3 3 3 11 12 12 \n Ards 10 3 2 5 12 17 11 \n Cliftonville 9 1 4 4 5 12 7", + "competitors": [ + "Cincinnati Financial", + "Goodrich", + "Diebold" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNION - BRITISH RESULTS. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Results of British rugby union \n matches on Saturday: \n Pilkington Cup fourth round \n Reading 50 Widnes 3 \n English division one \n Bath 35 Harlequins 20 \n Gloucester 29 London Irish 19 \n Orrell 22 West Hartlepool 15 \n Wasps 15 Bristol 13 \n Welsh division one \n Caerphilly 20 Cardiff 34 \n Llanelli 97 Newbridge 10 \n Newport 45 Dunvant 22 \n Pontypridd 53 Bridgend 9 \n Swansea 49 Neath 10 \n Treorchy 13 Ebbw Vale 17 \n Scottish division one \n Boroughmuir 31 Watsonians 35", + "competitors": [ + "RUGBY UNION", + "BRITISH", + "LONDON", + "British", + "Pilkington Cup", + "Reading", + "Widnes", + "English", + "Bath", + "Harlequins", + "Gloucester", + "London Irish", + "Orrell", + "West Hartlepool", + "Wasps", + "Bristol", + "Welsh", + "Caerphilly", + "Cardiff", + "Llanelli", + "Newbridge", + "Newport", + "Dunvant", + "Pontypridd", + "Bridgend", + "Swansea", + "Neath", + "Treorchy", + "Ebbw Vale", + "Scottish", + "Boroughmuir", + "Watsonians" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNIOM - BROTISH RESULTS. LONDOB 1996-12-07 \n Results of Briitsh rugby union \n matches on Saturday: \n Pilkington Cp fourth round \n Resding 50 Widnnes 3 \n Englissh division one \n BBath 35 Halequins 20 \n Glocester 29 Kondon Irish 19 \n OOrrell 22 West Hartlpool 15 \n Waxps 15 Bristool 13 \n Wlsh division one \n Caerpilly 20 ardiff 34 \n Lllanelli 97 eNwbridge 10 \n Newpotr 45 Duvnant 22 \n Pontyprdd 53 Briddgend 9 \n Swansra 49 Nearh 10 \n rTeorchy 13 Ebb wVale 17 \n Scottksh division one \n Borough,uir 31 aWtsonians 35", + "competitors": [ + "RUGBY UNION", + "BRITISH", + "LONDON", + "British", + "Pilkington Cup", + "Reading", + "Widnes", + "English", + "Bath", + "Harlequins", + "Gloucester", + "London Irish", + "Orrell", + "West Hartlepool", + "Wasps", + "Bristol", + "Welsh", + "Caerphilly", + "Cardiff", + "Llanelli", + "Newbridge", + "Newport", + "Dunvant", + "Pontypridd", + "Bridgend", + "Swansea", + "Neath", + "Treorchy", + "Ebbw Vale", + "Scottish", + "Boroughmuir", + "Watsonians" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNION - BRITISH RESULTS. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Results of British rugby union \n matches on Saturday: \n Pilkington Cup fourth round \n Reading 50 Widnes 3 \n English division one \n Bath 35 Harlequins 20 \n Gloucester 29 London Irish 19 \n Orrell 22 West Hartlepool 15 \n Wasps 15 Bristol 13 \n Welsh division one \n Caerphilly 20 Cardiff 34 \n Llanelli 97 Newbridge 10 \n Newport 45 Dunvant 22 \n Pontypridd 53 Bridgend 9 \n Swansea 49 Neath 10 \n Treorchy 13 Ebbw Vale 17 \n Scottish division one \n Boroughmuir 31 Watsonians 35", + "competitors": [ + "McDonald's" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SCOTTISH PREMIER DIVISION SUMMARIES. GLASGOW 1996-12-07 \n Summaries of Scottish premier division matches played on Saturday: \n Dunfermline 2 (Millar 43, 46 penalty) Aberdeen 3 (Miller 10, Rowson 55, Windass 78). Halftime 1-1. Attendance: 5, 465 \n Hearts 0 Raith 0. 10, 719 \n Kilmarnock 0 Dundee United 2 (Olafsson 22, 51). 0-1. 5, 812 \n Motherwell 2 (Davies 39, Ross 89) Celtic 1 (Hay 83). 1-0. 11, 589 \n Rangers 4 (Ferguson 34, McCoist 71 74, Laudrup 83) Hibernian 3 (Wright 21, Jackson 41, McGinlay 86). 1-2. 48, 053.", + "competitors": [ + "SCOTTISH", + "GLASGOW", + "Scottish", + "Dunfermline", + "Millar", + "Aberdeen", + "Miller", + "Rowson", + "Windass", + "Hearts", + "Raith", + "Kilmarnock", + "Dundee United", + "Olafsson", + "Motherwell", + "Davies", + "Ross", + "Celtic", + "Hay", + "Rangers", + "Ferguson", + "McCoist", + "Laudrup", + "Hibernian", + "Wright", + "Jackson", + "McGinlay" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - DCOTTISH PREMIER DIVISION SUMMARIES. LGASGOW 1996-12-07 \n Summaries of Scotttish premier division matches played on Saturday: \n Dunfermliine 2 (MMillar 43, 46 penalty) Qberdeen 3 (Milleer 10, Rowsno 55, Windaas 78). Halftime 1-1. Attendance: 5, 465 \n Heartx 0 Raitth 0. 10, 719 \n Kiilmarnock 0 Dundee Uniged 2 (Olafsso 22, 51). 0-1. 5, 812 \n Mottherwell 2 (Dqvies 39, Rosss 89) Cltic 1 (aHy 83). 1-0. 11, 589 \n Ranegrs 4 (eFrguson 34, McoCist 71 74, Laudrp 83) Hiberniann 3 (Wrigth 21, Jacksob 41, McGinlya 86). 1-2. 48, 053.", + "competitors": [ + "SCOTTISH", + "GLASGOW", + "Scottish", + "Dunfermline", + "Millar", + "Aberdeen", + "Miller", + "Rowson", + "Windass", + "Hearts", + "Raith", + "Kilmarnock", + "Dundee United", + "Olafsson", + "Motherwell", + "Davies", + "Ross", + "Celtic", + "Hay", + "Rangers", + "Ferguson", + "McCoist", + "Laudrup", + "Hibernian", + "Wright", + "Jackson", + "McGinlay" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SCOTTISH PREMIER DIVISION SUMMARIES. GLASGOW 1996-12-07 \n Summaries of Scottish premier division matches played on Saturday: \n Dunfermline 2 (Millar 43, 46 penalty) Aberdeen 3 (Miller 10, Rowson 55, Windass 78). Halftime 1-1. Attendance: 5, 465 \n Hearts 0 Raith 0. 10, 719 \n Kilmarnock 0 Dundee United 2 (Olafsson 22, 51). 0-1. 5, 812 \n Motherwell 2 (Davies 39, Ross 89) Celtic 1 (Hay 83). 1-0. 11, 589 \n Rangers 4 (Ferguson 34, McCoist 71 74, Laudrup 83) Hibernian 3 (Wright 21, Jackson 41, McGinlay 86). 1-2. 48, 053.", + "competitors": [ + "Fleming Companies", + "USFreighways", + "Goodrich" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNION - RETIRING CAMPESE WEIGHS UP OPTIONS. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n David Campese will consider offers to play club rugby in England but looks more likely to spend the next year chasing business opportunities in Australia. The 34-year-old winger played his final game in a Wallaby jersey on Saturday but is currently a target for clubs eager to match London side Saracens who have already snapped up Francois Pienaar, Michael Lynagh and Philippe Sella. \" If the opportunity is there I'd obviously think about it but the thing that holds me back is business, \" said Campese. \" I'd like to come over but there are a lot of things happening at home. I've also got a contract to play for New South Wales in the Super 12 next year. \" \n Former Wallaby captain Nick Farr-Jones believes Campese may yet be tempted to England. \" I'm sure there are a few people in England who'd be delighted to have David Campese in their club's jersey, \" he said.", + "competitors": [ + "RUGBY UNION", + "CAMPESE", + "LONDON", + "David Campese", + "England", + "Australia", + "Wallaby", + "London", + "Saracens", + "Francois Pienaar", + "Michael Lynagh", + "Philippe Sella", + "Campese", + "New South Wales", + "Super 12", + "Wallaby", + "Nick Farr-Jones", + "Campese", + "England", + "England", + "David Campese" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RJGBY UNION - RETIRING CAPESE WEIGHS UP OPTIONS. OLNDON 1996-12-07 \n DDavid Capmese will consider offers to play club rugby in Engalndd but looks more likely to spend the next year chasing business opportunities in Auustralia. The 34-year-old winger played his final game in a allaby jersey on Saturday but is currently a target for clubs eager to match Loondon side Saarcens who have already snapped up Fraancois Pienaar, Mihcael Lynagh and Philipep Sella. \" If the opportunity is there I'd obviously think about it but the thing that holds me back is business, \" said Capmese. \" I'd like to come over but there are a lot of things happening at home. I've also got a contract to play for Nrw South Wales in the Super 12 next year. \" \n Former allaby captain Nick Faarr-Jones believes Capmese may yet be tempted to Engalndd. \" I'm sure there are a few people in Engalndd who'd be delighted to have DDavid Capmese in their club's jersey, \" he said.", + "competitors": [ + "RUGBY UNION", + "CAMPESE", + "LONDON", + "David Campese", + "England", + "Australia", + "Wallaby", + "London", + "Saracens", + "Francois Pienaar", + "Michael Lynagh", + "Philippe Sella", + "Campese", + "New South Wales", + "Super 12", + "Wallaby", + "Nick Farr-Jones", + "Campese", + "England", + "England", + "David Campese" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNION - RETIRING CAMPESE WEIGHS UP OPTIONS. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n David Campese will consider offers to play club rugby in England but looks more likely to spend the next year chasing business opportunities in Australia. The 34-year-old winger played his final game in a Wallaby jersey on Saturday but is currently a target for clubs eager to match London side Saracens who have already snapped up Francois Pienaar, Michael Lynagh and Philippe Sella. \" If the opportunity is there I'd obviously think about it but the thing that holds me back is business, \" said Campese. \" I'd like to come over but there are a lot of things happening at home. I've also got a contract to play for New South Wales in the Super 12 next year. \" \n Former Wallaby captain Nick Farr-Jones believes Campese may yet be tempted to England. \" I'm sure there are a few people in England who'd be delighted to have David Campese in their club's jersey, \" he said.", + "competitors": [ + "PPG Industries", + "IMC Global" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE SUMMARIES. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Summaries of English premier \n lealgue matches on Saturday: \n Arsenal 2 (Adams 45, Vieira 90) Derby 2 (Sturridge 62, Powell \n 71). Halftime 1-0. Attendance: 38, 018 \n Chelsea 2 (Zola 12, Vialli 55) Everton 2 (Branch 17, Kanchelskis 28). 1-2. 28, 418 \n Coventry 1 (Whelan 60) Tottenham 2 (Sheringham 27, Sinton 75). 0-1. 19, 675 \n Leicester 1 (Marshall 78) Blackburn 1 (Sutton 34). 0-1. 19, 306 \n Liverpool 0 Sheffield Wednesday 1 (Whittingham 22). 0-1. 39, 507 \n Middlesbrough 0 Leeds 0. 30, 018 \n Southampton 0 Aston Villa 1 (Townsend 34). 0-1. 15, 232 \n Sunderland 1 (Melville 83) Wimbledon 3 (Ekoku 8, 29, Holdsworth \n 89). 0-2. 19, 672.", + "competitors": [ + "ENGLISH", + "LONDON", + "English", + "Arsenal", + "Adams", + "Vieira", + "Derby", + "Sturridge", + "Powell", + "Chelsea", + "Zola", + "Vialli", + "Everton", + "Branch", + "Kanchelskis", + "Coventry", + "Whelan", + "Tottenham", + "Sheringham", + "Sinton", + "Leicester", + "Marshall", + "Blackburn", + "Sutton", + "Liverpool", + "Sheffield Wednesday", + "Whittingham", + "Middlesbrough", + "Leeds", + "Southampton", + "Aston Villa", + "Townsend", + "Sunderland", + "Melville", + "Wimbledon", + "Ekoku", + "Holdsworth" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ENGLSIH PREMIER LEAGUE SUMMARIES. LONODN 1996-12-07 \n Summaries of Egnlish premier \n lealgue matches on Saturday: \n Asenal 2 (Adasm 45, Vieia 90) Ddrby 2 (Sturtidge 62, oPwell \n 71). Halftime 1-0. Attendance: 38, 018 \n Cehlsea 2 (Zoa 12, Villi 55) Evwrton 2 (Braanch 17, Kancchelskis 28). 1-2. 28, 418 \n CCoventry 1 (Whelsn 60) Ttotenham 2 (Sheringhma 27, inton 75). 0-1. 19, 675 \n Leicster 1 (Marshaall 78) Blackbuen 1 (Sutton 34). 0-1. 19, 306 \n Liveropol 0 Sheffirld Wednesday 1 (hWittingham 22). 0-1. 39, 507 \n Middlexbrough 0 Leds 0. 30, 018 \n Southamptno 0 Asto Villa 1 (Townend 34). 0-1. 15, 232 \n Sunderlanc 1 (Mleville 83) Wimbbledon 3 (Ekokj 8, 29, Holdsorth \n 89). 0-2. 19, 672.", + "competitors": [ + "ENGLISH", + "LONDON", + "English", + "Arsenal", + "Adams", + "Vieira", + "Derby", + "Sturridge", + "Powell", + "Chelsea", + "Zola", + "Vialli", + "Everton", + "Branch", + "Kanchelskis", + "Coventry", + "Whelan", + "Tottenham", + "Sheringham", + "Sinton", + "Leicester", + "Marshall", + "Blackburn", + "Sutton", + "Liverpool", + "Sheffield Wednesday", + "Whittingham", + "Middlesbrough", + "Leeds", + "Southampton", + "Aston Villa", + "Townsend", + "Sunderland", + "Melville", + "Wimbledon", + "Ekoku", + "Holdsworth" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE SUMMARIES. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Summaries of English premier \n lealgue matches on Saturday: \n Arsenal 2 (Adams 45, Vieira 90) Derby 2 (Sturridge 62, Powell \n 71). Halftime 1-0. Attendance: 38, 018 \n Chelsea 2 (Zola 12, Vialli 55) Everton 2 (Branch 17, Kanchelskis 28). 1-2. 28, 418 \n Coventry 1 (Whelan 60) Tottenham 2 (Sheringham 27, Sinton 75). 0-1. 19, 675 \n Leicester 1 (Marshall 78) Blackburn 1 (Sutton 34). 0-1. 19, 306 \n Liverpool 0 Sheffield Wednesday 1 (Whittingham 22). 0-1. 39, 507 \n Middlesbrough 0 Leeds 0. 30, 018 \n Southampton 0 Aston Villa 1 (Townsend 34). 0-1. 15, 232 \n Sunderland 1 (Melville 83) Wimbledon 3 (Ekoku 8, 29, Holdsworth \n 89). 0-2. 19, 672.", + "competitors": [ + "Electronic Data Systems", + "Whole Foods Market", + "Anadarko Petroleum" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SCOTTISH LEAGUE STANDINGS. GLASGOW 1996-12-07 \n Scottish league standings after \n Saturday's matches (tabulated - played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for, goals against, points): \n Premier division \n Rangers 14 11 2 1 35 12 35 \n Celtic 14 8 3 3 32 15 27 \n Aberdeen 15 7 4 4 28 19 25 \n Hearts 15 5 6 4 18 19 21 \n Hibernian 15 5 3 7 16 25 18 \n Dundee United 15 4 5 6 17 17 17 \n Motherwell 15 4 5 6 17 23 17 \n Dunfermline 14 4 5 5 19 27 17 \n Raith 15 3 3 9 14 27 12 \n Kilmarnock 14 3 2 9 17 29 11 \n Division One \n St Johnstone 17 12 2 3 36 8 38 \n Falkirk 17 9 2 6 18 15 29 \n Airdrieonians 16 6 8 2 26 16 26 \n Dundee 16 7 5 4 12 8 26 \n Partick 16 6 6 4 23 16 24 \n St Mirren 16 7 2 7 22 21 23 \n Greenock Morton 16 6 4 6 17 16 22 \n Clydebank 16 4 2 10 11 25 14 \n Stirling 16 3 3 10 18 33 12 \n East Fife 14 1 4 9 10 35 7 \n Division Two \n Ayr 16 11 2 3 30 18 35 \n Livingston 16 10 4 2 27 13 34 \n Hamilton 15 9 4 2 31 11 31 \n Clyde 15 6 4 5 21 20 22 \n Queen of South 16 6 4 6 24 27 22 \n Stenhousemuir 15 4 5 6 18 12 17 \n Stranraer 15 5 2 8 13 21 17 \n Dumbarton 16 4 4 8 18 29 16 \n Brechin 16 3 6 7 14 20 15 \n Berwick 16 1 3 12 16 41 6 \n Division Three \n Montrose 17 9 3 5 30 25 30 \n Inverness Thistle 16 8 5 3 28 20 29 \n Ross County 17 8 3 6 27 23 27 \n Alloa 16 7 4 5 24 21 25 \n Cowdenbeath 15 7 3 5 22 16 24 \n Albion 16 6 6 4 21 17 24 \n Forfar 15 6 4 5 26 24 22 \n Queen's Park 16 3 5 8 20 30 14 \n Arbroath 16 2 6 8 12 23 12 \n East Stirling 16 2 5 9 14 25 11", + "competitors": [ + "SCOTTISH", + "GLASGOW", + "Scottish", + "Rangers", + "Celtic", + "Aberdeen", + "Hearts", + "Hibernian", + "Dundee United", + "Motherwell", + "Dunfermline", + "Raith", + "Kilmarnock", + "St Johnstone", + "Falkirk", + "Airdrieonians", + "Dundee", + "Partick", + "St Mirren", + "Greenock Morton", + "Clydebank", + "Stirling", + "East Fife", + "Ayr", + "Livingston", + "Hamilton", + "Clyde", + "Queen of South", + "Stenhousemuir", + "Stranraer", + "Dumbarton", + "Brechin", + "Berwick", + "Montrose", + "Inverness Thistle", + "Ross County", + "Alloa", + "Cowdenbeath", + "Albion", + "Forfar", + "Queen 's Park", + "Arbroath", + "East Stirling" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SCOTTSIH LEAGUE STANDINGS. LGASGOW 1996-12-07 \n Scotish league standings after \n Saturday's matches (tabulated - played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for, goals against, points): \n Premier division \n aRngers 14 11 2 1 35 12 35 \n Celtiic 14 8 3 3 32 15 27 \n Aberrdeen 15 7 4 4 28 19 25 \n eHarts 15 5 6 4 18 19 21 \n Hibenrian 15 5 3 7 16 25 18 \n Duundee United 15 4 5 6 17 17 17 \n Motehrwell 15 4 5 6 17 23 17 \n Djnfermline 14 4 5 5 19 27 17 \n Raithh 15 3 3 9 14 27 12 \n Klimarnock 14 3 2 9 17 29 11 \n Division One \n St Johsntone 17 12 2 3 36 8 38 \n aFlkirk 17 9 2 6 18 15 29 \n Zirdrieonians 16 6 8 2 26 16 26 \n Duneee 16 7 5 4 12 8 26 \n Patrick 16 6 6 4 23 16 24 \n St Morren 16 7 2 7 22 21 23 \n Grwenock Morton 16 6 4 6 17 16 22 \n Ckydebank 16 4 2 10 11 25 14 \n tSirling 16 3 3 10 18 33 12 \n East Fifr 14 1 4 9 10 35 7 \n Division Two \n Ayyr 16 11 2 3 30 18 35 \n Livingsotn 16 10 4 2 27 13 34 \n Hmilton 15 9 4 2 31 11 31 \n Clyyde 15 6 4 5 21 20 22 \n Queeno f South 16 6 4 6 24 27 22 \n Stenhouusemuir 15 4 5 6 18 12 17 \n Stranraeer 15 5 2 8 13 21 17 \n Dumvarton 16 4 4 8 18 29 16 \n Brechiin 16 3 6 7 14 20 15 \n eBrwick 16 1 3 12 16 41 6 \n Division Three \n Mohtrose 17 9 3 5 30 25 30 \n Invernesss Thistle 16 8 5 3 28 20 29 \n Ross Coungy 17 8 3 6 27 23 27 \n Akloa 16 7 4 5 24 21 25 \n Cowdenbath 15 7 3 5 22 16 24 \n Albipn 16 6 6 4 21 17 24 \n Forfra 15 6 4 5 26 24 22 \n Queen's Park 16 3 5 8 20 30 14 \n Arroath 16 2 6 8 12 23 12 \n East tSirling 16 2 5 9 14 25 11", + "competitors": [ + "SCOTTISH", + "GLASGOW", + "Scottish", + "Rangers", + "Celtic", + "Aberdeen", + "Hearts", + "Hibernian", + "Dundee United", + "Motherwell", + "Dunfermline", + "Raith", + "Kilmarnock", + "St Johnstone", + "Falkirk", + "Airdrieonians", + "Dundee", + "Partick", + "St Mirren", + "Greenock Morton", + "Clydebank", + "Stirling", + "East Fife", + "Ayr", + "Livingston", + "Hamilton", + "Clyde", + "Queen of South", + "Stenhousemuir", + "Stranraer", + "Dumbarton", + "Brechin", + "Berwick", + "Montrose", + "Inverness Thistle", + "Ross County", + "Alloa", + "Cowdenbeath", + "Albion", + "Forfar", + "Queen 's Park", + "Arbroath", + "East Stirling" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SCOTTISH LEAGUE STANDINGS. GLASGOW 1996-12-07 \n Scottish league standings after \n Saturday's matches (tabulated - played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for, goals against, points): \n Premier division \n Rangers 14 11 2 1 35 12 35 \n Celtic 14 8 3 3 32 15 27 \n Aberdeen 15 7 4 4 28 19 25 \n Hearts 15 5 6 4 18 19 21 \n Hibernian 15 5 3 7 16 25 18 \n Dundee United 15 4 5 6 17 17 17 \n Motherwell 15 4 5 6 17 23 17 \n Dunfermline 14 4 5 5 19 27 17 \n Raith 15 3 3 9 14 27 12 \n Kilmarnock 14 3 2 9 17 29 11 \n Division One \n St Johnstone 17 12 2 3 36 8 38 \n Falkirk 17 9 2 6 18 15 29 \n Airdrieonians 16 6 8 2 26 16 26 \n Dundee 16 7 5 4 12 8 26 \n Partick 16 6 6 4 23 16 24 \n St Mirren 16 7 2 7 22 21 23 \n Greenock Morton 16 6 4 6 17 16 22 \n Clydebank 16 4 2 10 11 25 14 \n Stirling 16 3 3 10 18 33 12 \n East Fife 14 1 4 9 10 35 7 \n Division Two \n Ayr 16 11 2 3 30 18 35 \n Livingston 16 10 4 2 27 13 34 \n Hamilton 15 9 4 2 31 11 31 \n Clyde 15 6 4 5 21 20 22 \n Queen of South 16 6 4 6 24 27 22 \n Stenhousemuir 15 4 5 6 18 12 17 \n Stranraer 15 5 2 8 13 21 17 \n Dumbarton 16 4 4 8 18 29 16 \n Brechin 16 3 6 7 14 20 15 \n Berwick 16 1 3 12 16 41 6 \n Division Three \n Montrose 17 9 3 5 30 25 30 \n Inverness Thistle 16 8 5 3 28 20 29 \n Ross County 17 8 3 6 27 23 27 \n Alloa 16 7 4 5 24 21 25 \n Cowdenbeath 15 7 3 5 22 16 24 \n Albion 16 6 6 4 21 17 24 \n Forfar 15 6 4 5 26 24 22 \n Queen's Park 16 3 5 8 20 30 14 \n Arbroath 16 2 6 8 12 23 12 \n East Stirling 16 2 5 9 14 25 11", + "competitors": [ + "Rockwell Automation" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ENGLISH LEAGUE STANDINGS. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Standings in English league soccer \n after Saturday's matches (tabulated - played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): \n Premier league \n Arsenal 17 10 5 2 34 16 35 \n Wimbledon 16 9 4 3 29 17 31 \n Liverpool 16 9 4 3 26 14 31 \n Aston Villa 17 9 3 5 22 15 30 \n Newcastle 15 9 2 4 26 17 29 \n Manchester United 15 7 5 3 29 22 26 \n Chelsea 16 6 7 3 25 23 25 \n Everton 16 6 6 4 25 20 24 \n Sheffield Wednesday 16 6 6 4 17 18 24 \n Tottenham 16 7 2 7 17 17 23 \n Derby 16 5 7 4 19 19 22 \n Leicester 17 6 3 8 17 22 21 \n Leeds 16 6 2 8 15 20 20 \n Sunderland 16 4 5 7 14 21 17 \n West Ham 16 4 5 7 13 20 17 \n Middlesbrough 17 3 6 8 20 28 15 \n Blackburn 16 2 7 7 16 21 13 \n Southampton 17 3 4 10 24 32 13 \n Coventry 16 1 7 8 10 23 10 \n Nottingham Forest 15 1 6 8 12 25 9 \n Division One \n Bolton 21 11 8 2 43 28 41 \n Sheffield United 21 11 6 4 38 20 39 \n Barnsley 21 10 8 3 38 26 38 \n Crystal Palace 21 9 8 4 46 22 35 \n Wolverhampton 21 9 6 6 29 21 33 \n Tranmere 22 9 5 8 31 26 32 \n Norwich 20 9 5 6 27 21 32 \n Birmingham 22 8 8 6 23 21 32 \n Oxford 22 8 6 8 27 21 30 \n Stoke 20 8 6 6 27 30 30 \n Swindon 22 9 2 11 32 28 29 \n Charlton 21 9 2 10 23 29 29 \n Huddersfield 22 7 7 8 25 28 28 \n Queens Park Rangers 22 7 7 8 25 28 28 \n Port Vale 22 6 10 6 19 22 28 \n Ipswich 22 6 8 8 27 32 26 \n Manchester City 22 8 2 12 26 35 26 \n Portsmouth 22 7 5 10 25 29 26 \n Reading 22 7 5 10 25 33 26 \n West Bromwich 20 5 9 6 26 31 24 \n Southend 22 5 9 8 23 36 24 \n Grimsby 22 5 6 11 24 41 21 \n Bradford 22 5 6 11 21 37 21 \n Oldham 22 4 8 10 23 28 20 \n Division Two \n Brentford 22 11 7 4 35 23 40 \n Millwall 22 11 7 4 32 22 40 \n Bury 21 11 6 4 33 20 39 \n Luton 21 11 4 6 34 25 37 \n Burnley 22 11 4 7 30 22 37 \n Chesterfield 21 11 4 6 22 16 37 \n Stockport 22 10 6 6 29 25 36 \n Watford 21 9 9 3 24 18 36 \n Wrexham 20 9 8 3 27 22 35 \n Crewe 21 11 1 9 29 21 34 \n Bristol City 21 9 6 6 36 23 33 \n Bristol Rovers 22 7 7 8 22 23 28 \n Shrewsbury 22 7 6 9 26 33 27 \n York 21 7 5 9 23 29 26 \n Blackpool 22 5 10 7 22 24 25 \n Walsall 21 7 4 10 21 25 25 \n Gillingham 22 7 4 11 21 27 25 \n Preston 22 7 4 11 21 27 25 \n Bournemouth 22 7 4 11 20 27 25 \n Plymouth 22 5 8 9 24 31 23 \n Peterborough 22 4 8 10 32 41 20 \n Notts County 21 5 5 11 15 23 20 \n Wycombe 22 4 5 13 17 33 17 \n Rotherham 21 3 6 12 18 33 15 \n Division Three \n Fulham 22 15 3 4 36 16 48 \n Cambridge 22 13 3 6 33 27 42 \n Wigan 21 12 4 5 39 24 40 \n Carlisle 22 11 7 4 32 20 40 \n Cardiff 21 10 4 7 25 22 34 \n Swansea 22 9 5 8 25 25 32 \n Barnet 22 8 8 6 23 17 32 \n Colchester 22 7 10 5 32 26 31 \n Scunthorpe 22 9 4 9 28 30 31 \n Northampton 22 8 6 8 31 26 30 \n Scarborough 21 7 9 5 30 27 30 \n Lincoln 22 8 6 8 28 33 30 \n Chester 21 8 6 7 23 23 30 \n Hull 22 6 11 5 20 22 29 \n Torquay 22 8 4 10 22 24 28 \n Rochdale 21 6 8 7 27 26 26 \n Exeter 22 7 5 10 21 28 26 \n Doncaster 22 7 3 12 24 33 24 \n Mansfield 21 5 9 7 21 22 24 \n Leyton Orient 21 6 6 9 16 19 24 \n Hereford 22 6 5 11 23 31 23 \n Darlington 22 6 4 12 30 39 22 \n Hartlepool 21 6 4 11 23 28 22 \n Brighton 22 3 4 15 18 42 13", + "competitors": [ + "ENGLISH", + "LONDON", + "English", + "Arsenal", + "Wimbledon", + "Liverpool", + "Aston Villa", + "Newcastle", + "Manchester United", + "Chelsea", + "Everton", + "Sheffield Wednesday", + "Tottenham", + "Derby", + "Leicester", + "Leeds", + "Sunderland", + "West Ham", + "Middlesbrough", + "Blackburn", + "Southampton", + "Coventry", + "Nottingham Forest", + "Bolton", + "Sheffield United", + "Barnsley", + "Crystal Palace", + "Wolverhampton", + "Tranmere", + "Norwich", + "Birmingham", + "Oxford", + "Stoke", + "Swindon", + "Charlton", + "Huddersfield", + "Queens Park Rangers", + "Port Vale", + "Ipswich", + "Manchester City", + "Portsmouth", + "Reading", + "West Bromwich", + "Southend", + "Grimsby", + "Bradford", + "Oldham", + "Brentford", + "Millwall", + "Bury", + "Luton", + "Burnley", + "Chesterfield", + "Stockport", + "Watford", + "Wrexham", + "Crewe", + "Bristol City", + "Bristol Rovers", + "Shrewsbury", + "York", + "Blackpool", + "Walsall", + "Gillingham", + "Preston", + "Bournemouth", + "Plymouth", + "Peterborough", + "Notts County", + "Wycombe", + "Rotherham", + "Fulham", + "Cambridge", + "Wigan", + "Carlisle", + "Cardiff", + "Swansea", + "Barnet", + "Colchester", + "Scunthorpe", + "Northampton", + "Scarborough", + "Lincoln", + "Chester", + "Hull", + "Torquay", + "Rochdale", + "Exeter", + "Doncaster", + "Mansfield", + "Leyton Orient", + "Hereford", + "Darlington", + "Hartlepool", + "Brighton" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - EENGLISH LEAGUE STANDINGS. LONDNO 1996-12-07 \n Standings in Englihs league soccer \n after Saturday's matches (tabulated - played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): \n Premier league \n Arsenaal 17 10 5 2 34 16 35 \n Wimbledo 16 9 4 3 29 17 31 \n Liveprool 16 9 4 3 26 14 31 \n Aston Villla 17 9 3 5 22 15 30 \n Neecastle 15 9 2 4 26 17 29 \n Manchester Unied 15 7 5 3 29 22 26 \n CChelsea 16 6 7 3 25 23 25 \n Evetton 16 6 6 4 25 20 24 \n Sheffield Wednedsay 16 6 6 4 17 18 24 \n Tottenhma 16 7 2 7 17 17 23 \n Defby 16 5 7 4 19 19 22 \n Leocester 17 6 3 8 17 22 21 \n .eeds 16 6 2 8 15 20 20 \n Sunderlandd 16 4 5 7 14 21 17 \n West Ham 16 4 5 7 13 20 17 \n Middlesbroughh 17 3 6 8 20 28 15 \n Blacbkurn 16 2 7 7 16 21 13 \n Southamptn 17 3 4 10 24 32 13 \n Coventrry 16 1 7 8 10 23 10 \n Nottingham Froest 15 1 6 8 12 25 9 \n Division One \n Blton 21 11 8 2 43 28 41 \n Sheffield Uinted 21 11 6 4 38 20 39 \n Barnnsley 21 10 8 3 38 26 38 \n Crystal ;alace 21 9 8 4 46 22 35 \n Woolverhampton 21 9 6 6 29 21 33 \n Tranmeere 22 9 5 8 31 26 32 \n Nlrwich 20 9 5 6 27 21 32 \n Birimngham 22 8 8 6 23 21 32 \n Oxforc 22 8 6 8 27 21 30 \n Stokd 20 8 6 6 27 30 30 \n Swihdon 22 9 2 11 32 28 29 \n CCharlton 21 9 2 10 23 29 29 \n Hdudersfield 22 7 7 8 25 28 28 \n Queens Park Ranggers 22 7 7 8 25 28 28 \n Pot Vale 22 6 10 6 19 22 28 \n Ipswicch 22 6 8 8 27 32 26 \n Manchhester City 22 8 2 12 26 35 26 \n Portsmotuh 22 7 5 10 25 29 26 \n Readnig 22 7 5 10 25 33 26 \n West Bromiwch 20 5 9 6 26 31 24 \n Sojthend 22 5 9 8 23 36 24 \n Grrimsby 22 5 6 11 24 41 21 \n Bardford 22 5 6 11 21 37 21 \n Oldahm 22 4 8 10 23 28 20 \n Division Two \n Brentfor 22 11 7 4 35 23 40 \n MMillwall 22 11 7 4 32 22 40 \n Gury 21 11 6 4 33 20 39 \n Lutonn 21 11 4 6 34 25 37 \n Nurnley 22 11 4 7 30 22 37 \n Chhesterfielld 21 11 4 6 22 16 37 \n Stociport 22 10 6 6 29 25 36 \n Watfor 21 9 9 3 24 18 36 \n Wrexahm 20 9 8 3 27 22 35 \n Crdwe 21 11 1 9 29 21 34 \n Vristol City 21 9 6 6 36 23 33 \n Briistol Rovers 22 7 7 8 22 23 28 \n Srewsbury 22 7 6 9 26 33 27 \n Yoork 21 7 5 9 23 29 26 \n Blackpool 22 5 10 7 22 24 25 \n Wallsall 21 7 4 10 21 25 25 \n Gilingham 22 7 4 11 21 27 25 \n Presto 22 7 4 11 21 27 25 \n Bournemuoth 22 7 4 11 20 27 25 \n Plymojth 22 5 8 9 24 31 23 \n Peterrborough 22 4 8 10 32 41 20 \n NottsC ounty 21 5 5 11 15 23 20 \n Wcombe 22 4 5 13 17 33 17 \n Rotheerham 21 3 6 12 18 33 15 \n Division Three \n Fuhlam 22 15 3 4 36 16 48 \n Cambrridge 22 13 3 6 33 27 42 \n Wgian 21 12 4 5 39 24 40 \n Calrisle 22 11 7 4 32 20 40 \n Cadriff 21 10 4 7 25 22 34 \n Swwansea 22 9 5 8 25 25 32 \n Brnet 22 8 8 6 23 17 32 \n Colcgester 22 7 10 5 32 26 31 \n Scunhtorpe 22 9 4 9 28 30 31 \n Nortgampton 22 8 6 8 31 26 30 \n Scarboroygh 21 7 9 5 30 27 30 \n Linocln 22 8 6 8 28 33 30 \n Chhester 21 8 6 7 23 23 30 \n Hll 22 6 11 5 20 22 29 \n orquay 22 8 4 10 22 24 28 \n Rochdald 21 6 8 7 27 26 26 \n Exwter 22 7 5 10 21 28 26 \n Doncater 22 7 3 12 24 33 24 \n Manxfield 21 5 9 7 21 22 24 \n Leyton Orient 21 6 6 9 16 19 24 \n Herfeord 22 6 5 11 23 31 23 \n Darlingtln 22 6 4 12 30 39 22 \n Hatlepool 21 6 4 11 23 28 22 \n Brightonn 22 3 4 15 18 42 13", + "competitors": [ + "ENGLISH", + "LONDON", + "English", + "Arsenal", + "Wimbledon", + "Liverpool", + "Aston Villa", + "Newcastle", + "Manchester United", + "Chelsea", + "Everton", + "Sheffield Wednesday", + "Tottenham", + "Derby", + "Leicester", + "Leeds", + "Sunderland", + "West Ham", + "Middlesbrough", + "Blackburn", + "Southampton", + "Coventry", + "Nottingham Forest", + "Bolton", + "Sheffield United", + "Barnsley", + "Crystal Palace", + "Wolverhampton", + "Tranmere", + "Norwich", + "Birmingham", + "Oxford", + "Stoke", + "Swindon", + "Charlton", + "Huddersfield", + "Queens Park Rangers", + "Port Vale", + "Ipswich", + "Manchester City", + "Portsmouth", + "Reading", + "West Bromwich", + "Southend", + "Grimsby", + "Bradford", + "Oldham", + "Brentford", + "Millwall", + "Bury", + "Luton", + "Burnley", + "Chesterfield", + "Stockport", + "Watford", + "Wrexham", + "Crewe", + "Bristol City", + "Bristol Rovers", + "Shrewsbury", + "York", + "Blackpool", + "Walsall", + "Gillingham", + "Preston", + "Bournemouth", + "Plymouth", + "Peterborough", + "Notts County", + "Wycombe", + "Rotherham", + "Fulham", + "Cambridge", + "Wigan", + "Carlisle", + "Cardiff", + "Swansea", + "Barnet", + "Colchester", + "Scunthorpe", + "Northampton", + "Scarborough", + "Lincoln", + "Chester", + "Hull", + "Torquay", + "Rochdale", + "Exeter", + "Doncaster", + "Mansfield", + "Leyton Orient", + "Hereford", + "Darlington", + "Hartlepool", + "Brighton" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ENGLISH LEAGUE STANDINGS. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Standings in English league soccer \n after Saturday's matches (tabulated - played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): \n Premier league \n Arsenal 17 10 5 2 34 16 35 \n Wimbledon 16 9 4 3 29 17 31 \n Liverpool 16 9 4 3 26 14 31 \n Aston Villa 17 9 3 5 22 15 30 \n Newcastle 15 9 2 4 26 17 29 \n Manchester United 15 7 5 3 29 22 26 \n Chelsea 16 6 7 3 25 23 25 \n Everton 16 6 6 4 25 20 24 \n Sheffield Wednesday 16 6 6 4 17 18 24 \n Tottenham 16 7 2 7 17 17 23 \n Derby 16 5 7 4 19 19 22 \n Leicester 17 6 3 8 17 22 21 \n Leeds 16 6 2 8 15 20 20 \n Sunderland 16 4 5 7 14 21 17 \n West Ham 16 4 5 7 13 20 17 \n Middlesbrough 17 3 6 8 20 28 15 \n Blackburn 16 2 7 7 16 21 13 \n Southampton 17 3 4 10 24 32 13 \n Coventry 16 1 7 8 10 23 10 \n Nottingham Forest 15 1 6 8 12 25 9 \n Division One \n Bolton 21 11 8 2 43 28 41 \n Sheffield United 21 11 6 4 38 20 39 \n Barnsley 21 10 8 3 38 26 38 \n Crystal Palace 21 9 8 4 46 22 35 \n Wolverhampton 21 9 6 6 29 21 33 \n Tranmere 22 9 5 8 31 26 32 \n Norwich 20 9 5 6 27 21 32 \n Birmingham 22 8 8 6 23 21 32 \n Oxford 22 8 6 8 27 21 30 \n Stoke 20 8 6 6 27 30 30 \n Swindon 22 9 2 11 32 28 29 \n Charlton 21 9 2 10 23 29 29 \n Huddersfield 22 7 7 8 25 28 28 \n Queens Park Rangers 22 7 7 8 25 28 28 \n Port Vale 22 6 10 6 19 22 28 \n Ipswich 22 6 8 8 27 32 26 \n Manchester City 22 8 2 12 26 35 26 \n Portsmouth 22 7 5 10 25 29 26 \n Reading 22 7 5 10 25 33 26 \n West Bromwich 20 5 9 6 26 31 24 \n Southend 22 5 9 8 23 36 24 \n Grimsby 22 5 6 11 24 41 21 \n Bradford 22 5 6 11 21 37 21 \n Oldham 22 4 8 10 23 28 20 \n Division Two \n Brentford 22 11 7 4 35 23 40 \n Millwall 22 11 7 4 32 22 40 \n Bury 21 11 6 4 33 20 39 \n Luton 21 11 4 6 34 25 37 \n Burnley 22 11 4 7 30 22 37 \n Chesterfield 21 11 4 6 22 16 37 \n Stockport 22 10 6 6 29 25 36 \n Watford 21 9 9 3 24 18 36 \n Wrexham 20 9 8 3 27 22 35 \n Crewe 21 11 1 9 29 21 34 \n Bristol City 21 9 6 6 36 23 33 \n Bristol Rovers 22 7 7 8 22 23 28 \n Shrewsbury 22 7 6 9 26 33 27 \n York 21 7 5 9 23 29 26 \n Blackpool 22 5 10 7 22 24 25 \n Walsall 21 7 4 10 21 25 25 \n Gillingham 22 7 4 11 21 27 25 \n Preston 22 7 4 11 21 27 25 \n Bournemouth 22 7 4 11 20 27 25 \n Plymouth 22 5 8 9 24 31 23 \n Peterborough 22 4 8 10 32 41 20 \n Notts County 21 5 5 11 15 23 20 \n Wycombe 22 4 5 13 17 33 17 \n Rotherham 21 3 6 12 18 33 15 \n Division Three \n Fulham 22 15 3 4 36 16 48 \n Cambridge 22 13 3 6 33 27 42 \n Wigan 21 12 4 5 39 24 40 \n Carlisle 22 11 7 4 32 20 40 \n Cardiff 21 10 4 7 25 22 34 \n Swansea 22 9 5 8 25 25 32 \n Barnet 22 8 8 6 23 17 32 \n Colchester 22 7 10 5 32 26 31 \n Scunthorpe 22 9 4 9 28 30 31 \n Northampton 22 8 6 8 31 26 30 \n Scarborough 21 7 9 5 30 27 30 \n Lincoln 22 8 6 8 28 33 30 \n Chester 21 8 6 7 23 23 30 \n Hull 22 6 11 5 20 22 29 \n Torquay 22 8 4 10 22 24 28 \n Rochdale 21 6 8 7 27 26 26 \n Exeter 22 7 5 10 21 28 26 \n Doncaster 22 7 3 12 24 33 24 \n Mansfield 21 5 9 7 21 22 24 \n Leyton Orient 21 6 6 9 16 19 24 \n Hereford 22 6 5 11 23 31 23 \n Darlington 22 6 4 12 30 39 22 \n Hartlepool 21 6 4 11 23 28 22 \n Brighton 22 3 4 15 18 42 13", + "competitors": [ + "Newmont Mining", + "Citigroup," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - VIEIRA SAVES ARSENAL WITH LAST-MINUTE EQUALISER. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Frenchman Patrick Vieira blasted a last-minute goal to salvage a 2-2 draw for English premier league leaders Arsenal at home to Derby on Saturday. The London club had been rocked by a two-goal burst from forwards Dean Sturridge and Darryl Powell in the 62nd and 71st minutes which overturned Arsenal's 1-0 lead from a diving header by captain Tony Adams on the stroke of halftime. Liverpool suffered an upset first home league defeat of the season, beaten 1-0 by a Guy Whittingham goal for Sheffield Wednesday. Wimbledon leap-frogged over Liverpool into second place by winning 3-1 at Sunderland to extend their unbeaten league and cup run to 18 games. Two strikes by Efan Ekoku in the first half and a late goal from fellow forward Dean Holdsworth secured victory for Wimbledon, who trail pacemakers Arsenal by four points.", + "competitors": [ + "VIEIRA", + "ARSENAL", + "LONDON", + "Frenchman", + "Patrick Vieira", + "English", + "Arsenal", + "Derby", + "London", + "Dean Sturridge", + "Darryl Powell", + "Arsenal", + "Tony Adams", + "Liverpool", + "Guy Whittingham", + "Sheffield Wednesday", + "Wimbledon", + "Liverpool", + "Sunderland", + "Efan Ekoku", + "Dean Holdsworth", + "Wimbledon", + "Arsenal" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - VIERIA SAVES ARRSENAL WITH LAST-MINUTE EQUALISER. LONDONN 1996-12-07 \n Frechman Patrick iVeira blasted a last-minute goal to salvage a 2-2 draw for Dnglish premier league leaders Arsenaal at home to eDrby on Saturday. The Lonon club had been rocked by a two-goal burst from forwards Dean Sturrdge and Darryl Powelll in the 62nd and 71st minutes which overturned Arsenaal's 1-0 lead from a diving header by captain Tony Adams on the stroke of halftime. Lkverpool suffered an upset first home league defeat of the season, beaten 1-0 by a Guy Whiittingham goal for Shfefield Wednesday. Wimbleodn leap-frogged over Lkverpool into second place by winning 3-1 at Sunderlsnd to extend their unbeaten league and cup run to 18 games. Two strikes by EfanE koku in the first half and a late goal from fellow forward Dean Hooldsworth secured victory for Wimbleodn, who trail pacemakers Arsenaal by four points.", + "competitors": [ + "VIEIRA", + "ARSENAL", + "LONDON", + "Frenchman", + "Patrick Vieira", + "English", + "Arsenal", + "Derby", + "London", + "Dean Sturridge", + "Darryl Powell", + "Arsenal", + "Tony Adams", + "Liverpool", + "Guy Whittingham", + "Sheffield Wednesday", + "Wimbledon", + "Liverpool", + "Sunderland", + "Efan Ekoku", + "Dean Holdsworth", + "Wimbledon", + "Arsenal" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - VIEIRA SAVES ARSENAL WITH LAST-MINUTE EQUALISER. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Frenchman Patrick Vieira blasted a last-minute goal to salvage a 2-2 draw for English premier league leaders Arsenal at home to Derby on Saturday. The London club had been rocked by a two-goal burst from forwards Dean Sturridge and Darryl Powell in the 62nd and 71st minutes which overturned Arsenal's 1-0 lead from a diving header by captain Tony Adams on the stroke of halftime. Liverpool suffered an upset first home league defeat of the season, beaten 1-0 by a Guy Whittingham goal for Sheffield Wednesday. Wimbledon leap-frogged over Liverpool into second place by winning 3-1 at Sunderland to extend their unbeaten league and cup run to 18 games. Two strikes by Efan Ekoku in the first half and a late goal from fellow forward Dean Holdsworth secured victory for Wimbledon, who trail pacemakers Arsenal by four points.", + "competitors": [ + "Payless Shoesource", + "St. Jude Medical" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SCOTTISH LEAGUE AND CUP RESULTS. GLASGOW 1996-12-07 \n Results of Scottish league and cup \n matches played on Saturday: \n Premier division \n Dunfermline 2 Aberdeen 3 \n Hearts 0 Raith 0 \n Kilmarnock 0 Dundee United 2 \n Motherwell 2 Celtic 1 \n Rangers 4 Hibernian 3 \n Division one \n Dundee 2 Falkirk 0 \n Greenock Morton 0 St Johnstone 2 \n Postponed: Airdrieonians v Clydebank (to Wednesday), East Fife v Partick, Stirling v St Mirren (to Tuesday) \n Division two \n Livingston 2 Stenhousemuir 1 \n Stranraer 0 Brechin 1 \n Division three \n Ross County 4 Montrose 4 \n Postponed: Forfar v Alloa, Inverness Thistle v Queen's Park \n Scottish Cup first round \n Alloa 3 Hawick 1 \n Elgin City 0 Whitehill 3 \n Postponed: Albion v Forfar, Huntly v Clyde (both now play on \n December 14)", + "competitors": [ + "SCOTTISH", + "GLASGOW", + "Scottish", + "Dunfermline", + "Aberdeen", + "Hearts", + "Raith", + "Kilmarnock", + "Dundee United", + "Motherwell", + "Celtic", + "Rangers", + "Hibernian", + "Dundee", + "Falkirk", + "Greenock Morton", + "St Johnstone", + "Airdrieonians", + "Clydebank", + "East Fife", + "Partick", + "Stirling", + "St Mirren", + "Livingston", + "Stenhousemuir", + "Stranraer", + "Brechin", + "Ross County", + "Montrose", + "Forfar", + "Alloa", + "Inverness Thistle", + "Queen 's Park", + "Scottish Cup", + "Alloa", + "Hawick", + "Elgin City", + "Whitehill", + "Albion", + "Forfar", + "Huntly", + "Clyde" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SXOTTISH LEAGUE AND CUP RESULTS. GLAGSOW 1996-12-07 \n Results of Sdottish league and cup \n matches played on Saturday: \n Premier division \n Dufermline 2 Aberdeen 3 \n Heats 0 Riath 0 \n ilmarnock 0 Dundee United 2 \n Motehrwell 2 Cetlic 1 \n Rangrs 4 Hbiernian 3 \n Division one \n Dunde 2 Falkirkk 0 \n Greenoc Morton 0 St Jonstone 2 \n Postponed: Qirdrieonians v Ckydebank (to Wednesday), Easr Fife v Partikc, Stirrling v St Mirreh (to Tuesday) \n Division two \n Lvingston 2 Stenyousemuir 1 \n Stranrer 0 Brrechin 1 \n Division three \n Rsos County 4 Montrosd 4 \n Postponed: Forfr v Aloa, Inverness hTistle v Queen's Park \n Sdottish Cup first round \n Aloa 3 Hawickk 1 \n Elgin Cit 0 Whitrhill 3 \n Postponed: Albionn v Forfr, Huhtly v Clhde (both now play on \n December 14)", + "competitors": [ + "SCOTTISH", + "GLASGOW", + "Scottish", + "Dunfermline", + "Aberdeen", + "Hearts", + "Raith", + "Kilmarnock", + "Dundee United", + "Motherwell", + "Celtic", + "Rangers", + "Hibernian", + "Dundee", + "Falkirk", + "Greenock Morton", + "St Johnstone", + "Airdrieonians", + "Clydebank", + "East Fife", + "Partick", + "Stirling", + "St Mirren", + "Livingston", + "Stenhousemuir", + "Stranraer", + "Brechin", + "Ross County", + "Montrose", + "Forfar", + "Alloa", + "Inverness Thistle", + "Queen 's Park", + "Scottish Cup", + "Alloa", + "Hawick", + "Elgin City", + "Whitehill", + "Albion", + "Forfar", + "Huntly", + "Clyde" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SCOTTISH LEAGUE AND CUP RESULTS. GLASGOW 1996-12-07 \n Results of Scottish league and cup \n matches played on Saturday: \n Premier division \n Dunfermline 2 Aberdeen 3 \n Hearts 0 Raith 0 \n Kilmarnock 0 Dundee United 2 \n Motherwell 2 Celtic 1 \n Rangers 4 Hibernian 3 \n Division one \n Dundee 2 Falkirk 0 \n Greenock Morton 0 St Johnstone 2 \n Postponed: Airdrieonians v Clydebank (to Wednesday), East Fife v Partick, Stirling v St Mirren (to Tuesday) \n Division two \n Livingston 2 Stenhousemuir 1 \n Stranraer 0 Brechin 1 \n Division three \n Ross County 4 Montrose 4 \n Postponed: Forfar v Alloa, Inverness Thistle v Queen's Park \n Scottish Cup first round \n Alloa 3 Hawick 1 \n Elgin City 0 Whitehill 3 \n Postponed: Albion v Forfar, Huntly v Clyde (both now play on \n December 14)", + "competitors": [ + "MDU Resources Group", + "Lockheed Martin" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ENGLISH LEAGUE AND CUP RESULTS. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Results of English league and cup \n matches on Saturday: \n Premier league \n Arsenal 2 Derby 2 \n Chelsea 2 Everton 2 \n Coventry 1 Tottenham 2 \n Leicester 1 Blackburn 1 \n Liverpool 0 Sheffield Wednesday 1 \n Middlesbrough 0 Leeds 0 \n Southampton 0 Aston Villa 1 \n Sunderland 1 Wimbledon 3 \n Division one \n Barnsley 3 Southend 0 \n Birmingham 0 Grimsby 0 \n Charlton 2 Swindon 0 \n Crystal Palace 2 Oxford 2 \n Huddersfield 2 Norwich 0 \n Ipswich 0 Wolverhampton 0 \n Manchester City 3 Bradford 2 \n Oldham 0 Queens Park Rangers 2 \n Reading 0 Port Vale 1 \n Sheffield United 1 Portsmouth 0 \n Stoke 2 Tranmere 0 \n Playing Sunday: West Bromwich v Bolton \n F. A. Challenge Cup second round \n Barnet 3 Wycombe 3 \n Blackpool 0 Hednesford 1 \n Bristol City 9 St Albans 2 \n Cambridge United 0 Woking 2 \n Carlisle 1 Darlington 0 \n Chester 1 Boston 0 \n Chesterfield 2 Scarborough 0 \n Enfield 1 Peterborough 1 \n Hull 1 Crewe 5 \n Leyton Orient 1 Stevenage 2 \n Luton 2 Boreham Wood 1 \n Mansfield 0 Stockport 3 \n Notts County 3 Rochdale 1 \n Preston 2 York 3 \n Sudbury Town 1 Brentford 3 \n Walsall 1 Burnley 1 \n Watford 5 Ashford Town 0 \n Wrexham 2 Scunthorpe 2 \n Cardiff 0 Gillingham 2", + "competitors": [ + "ENGLISH", + "LONDON", + "English", + "Arsenal", + "Derby", + "Chelsea", + "Everton", + "Coventry", + "Tottenham", + "Leicester", + "Blackburn", + "Liverpool", + "Sheffield Wednesday", + "Middlesbrough", + "Leeds", + "Southampton", + "Aston Villa", + "Sunderland", + "Wimbledon", + "Barnsley", + "Southend", + "Birmingham", + "Grimsby", + "Charlton", + "Swindon", + "Crystal Palace", + "Oxford", + "Huddersfield", + "Norwich", + "Ipswich", + "Wolverhampton", + "Manchester City", + "Bradford", + "Oldham", + "Queens Park Rangers", + "Reading", + "Port Vale", + "Sheffield United", + "Portsmouth", + "Stoke", + "Tranmere", + "West Bromwich", + "Bolton", + "F.A. Challenge Cup", + "Barnet", + "Wycombe", + "Blackpool", + "Hednesford", + "Bristol City", + "St Albans", + "Cambridge United", + "Woking", + "Carlisle", + "Darlington", + "Chester", + "Boston", + "Chesterfield", + "Scarborough", + "Enfield", + "Peterborough", + "Hull", + "Crewe", + "Leyton Orient", + "Stevenage", + "Luton", + "Boreham Wood", + "Mansfield", + "Stockport", + "Notts County", + "Rochdale", + "Preston", + "York", + "Sudbury Town", + "Brentford", + "Walsall", + "Burnley", + "Watford", + "Ashford Town", + "Wrexham", + "Scunthorpe", + "Cardiff", + "Gillingham" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ENNGLISH LEAGUE AND CUP RESULTS. LONDOH 1996-12-07 \n Results of Ennglish league and cup \n matches on Saturday: \n Premier league \n Arsennal 2 Derbh 2 \n Chhelsea 2 Everrton 2 \n Xoventry 1 Tottehnam 2 \n Leidester 1 Blacburn 1 \n Lierpool 0 Sheffield Wedensday 1 \n Middlesrbough 0 Leess 0 \n Southqmpton 0 Aston Villz 1 \n Sunerland 1 Wimblledon 3 \n Division one \n Barrnsley 3 Soouthend 0 \n Birmingahm 0 Girmsby 0 \n Charllton 2 Swincon 0 \n Cystal Palace 2 OOxford 2 \n Huddetsfield 2 Norwch 0 \n Ipsiwch 0 Wollverhampton 0 \n Manchesrer City 3 rBadford 2 \n OOldham 0 Queens ParkR angers 2 \n Rading 0 Port Vale 1 \n Sheffield United 1 Portsmouht 0 \n Sroke 2 Trannere 0 \n Playing Sunday: West Bromwih v Boltn \n F. A. Challenge Cup second round \n Barnnet 3 Wycpmbe 3 \n lackpool 0 Hedneesford 1 \n Bristol CCity 9 tS Albans 2 \n Cambridge Untied 0 Wkoing 2 \n Carkisle 1 Darlingtpn 0 \n Chesster 1 oBston 0 \n Chessterfield 2 Scarborrough 0 \n EEnfield 1 Petwrborough 1 \n Jull 1 Crrwe 5 \n Leyton Oirent 1 Steevnage 2 \n .uton 2 Boreham Wopd 1 \n Manwfield 0 Stockprt 3 \n Notts Coounty 3 Rcohdale 1 \n Presyon 2 Yorrk 3 \n Sudbury Town 1 Brentrord 3 \n Walsal 1 Burnlye 1 \n Waatford 5 Ashford own 0 \n Wrexhaj 2 Sunthorpe 2 \n Cradiff 0 Gillinbham 2", + "competitors": [ + "ENGLISH", + "LONDON", + "English", + "Arsenal", + "Derby", + "Chelsea", + "Everton", + "Coventry", + "Tottenham", + "Leicester", + "Blackburn", + "Liverpool", + "Sheffield Wednesday", + "Middlesbrough", + "Leeds", + "Southampton", + "Aston Villa", + "Sunderland", + "Wimbledon", + "Barnsley", + "Southend", + "Birmingham", + "Grimsby", + "Charlton", + "Swindon", + "Crystal Palace", + "Oxford", + "Huddersfield", + "Norwich", + "Ipswich", + "Wolverhampton", + "Manchester City", + "Bradford", + "Oldham", + "Queens Park Rangers", + "Reading", + "Port Vale", + "Sheffield United", + "Portsmouth", + "Stoke", + "Tranmere", + "West Bromwich", + "Bolton", + "F.A. Challenge Cup", + "Barnet", + "Wycombe", + "Blackpool", + "Hednesford", + "Bristol City", + "St Albans", + "Cambridge United", + "Woking", + "Carlisle", + "Darlington", + "Chester", + "Boston", + "Chesterfield", + "Scarborough", + "Enfield", + "Peterborough", + "Hull", + "Crewe", + "Leyton Orient", + "Stevenage", + "Luton", + "Boreham Wood", + "Mansfield", + "Stockport", + "Notts County", + "Rochdale", + "Preston", + "York", + "Sudbury Town", + "Brentford", + "Walsall", + "Burnley", + "Watford", + "Ashford Town", + "Wrexham", + "Scunthorpe", + "Cardiff", + "Gillingham" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ENGLISH LEAGUE AND CUP RESULTS. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Results of English league and cup \n matches on Saturday: \n Premier league \n Arsenal 2 Derby 2 \n Chelsea 2 Everton 2 \n Coventry 1 Tottenham 2 \n Leicester 1 Blackburn 1 \n Liverpool 0 Sheffield Wednesday 1 \n Middlesbrough 0 Leeds 0 \n Southampton 0 Aston Villa 1 \n Sunderland 1 Wimbledon 3 \n Division one \n Barnsley 3 Southend 0 \n Birmingham 0 Grimsby 0 \n Charlton 2 Swindon 0 \n Crystal Palace 2 Oxford 2 \n Huddersfield 2 Norwich 0 \n Ipswich 0 Wolverhampton 0 \n Manchester City 3 Bradford 2 \n Oldham 0 Queens Park Rangers 2 \n Reading 0 Port Vale 1 \n Sheffield United 1 Portsmouth 0 \n Stoke 2 Tranmere 0 \n Playing Sunday: West Bromwich v Bolton \n F. A. Challenge Cup second round \n Barnet 3 Wycombe 3 \n Blackpool 0 Hednesford 1 \n Bristol City 9 St Albans 2 \n Cambridge United 0 Woking 2 \n Carlisle 1 Darlington 0 \n Chester 1 Boston 0 \n Chesterfield 2 Scarborough 0 \n Enfield 1 Peterborough 1 \n Hull 1 Crewe 5 \n Leyton Orient 1 Stevenage 2 \n Luton 2 Boreham Wood 1 \n Mansfield 0 Stockport 3 \n Notts County 3 Rochdale 1 \n Preston 2 York 3 \n Sudbury Town 1 Brentford 3 \n Walsall 1 Burnley 1 \n Watford 5 Ashford Town 0 \n Wrexham 2 Scunthorpe 2 \n Cardiff 0 Gillingham 2", + "competitors": [ + "Electronic Arts" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNION - CAMPESE SIGNS OFF WITH TRY IN WALLABY ROMP. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Australia bade farewell to David Campese in spectacular fashion by overwhelming the Barbarians 39-12 in the final match of their European tour at Twickenham on Saturday. The Wallabies ran in five tries with Campese, who has retired from test rugby after collecting 101 caps and a world record 64 tries, adding one last touchdown in a Wallaby jersey before departing the international game. The Barbarians included 14 internationals but, with only two pre-match practice sessions behind them, proved no real match for a Wallaby side determined to finish their 12-match tour unbeaten. The touring team were 27-0 ahead by half-time before easing up in the second-half. Full-back Matthew Burke finished with a personal haul of 24 points to take his tour aggregate to 136.", + "competitors": [ + "RUGBY UNION", + "CAMPESE", + "WALLABY", + "LONDON", + "Australia", + "David Campese", + "Barbarians", + "European", + "Twickenham", + "Wallabies", + "Campese", + "Wallaby", + "Barbarians", + "Wallaby", + "Matthew Burke" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNOON - CAMPES SIGNS OFF WITH TRY IN WALABY ROMP. LONDLN 1996-12-07 \n Aistralia bade farewell to David Camprse in spectacular fashion by overwhelming the Barbariana 39-12 in the final match of their Europan tour at Twickenhaam on Saturday. The Wallabiex ran in five tries with Camprse, who has retired from test rugby after collecting 101 caps and a world record 64 tries, adding one last touchdown in a Wallabu jersey before departing the international game. The Barbariana included 14 internationals but, with only two pre-match practice sessions behind them, proved no real match for a Wallabu side determined to finish their 12-match tour unbeaten. The touring team were 27-0 ahead by half-time before easing up in the second-half. Full-back Matthdw Burke finished with a personal haul of 24 points to take his tour aggregate to 136.", + "competitors": [ + "RUGBY UNION", + "CAMPESE", + "WALLABY", + "LONDON", + "Australia", + "David Campese", + "Barbarians", + "European", + "Twickenham", + "Wallabies", + "Campese", + "Wallaby", + "Barbarians", + "Wallaby", + "Matthew Burke" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNION - CAMPESE SIGNS OFF WITH TRY IN WALLABY ROMP. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Australia bade farewell to David Campese in spectacular fashion by overwhelming the Barbarians 39-12 in the final match of their European tour at Twickenham on Saturday. The Wallabies ran in five tries with Campese, who has retired from test rugby after collecting 101 caps and a world record 64 tries, adding one last touchdown in a Wallaby jersey before departing the international game. The Barbarians included 14 internationals but, with only two pre-match practice sessions behind them, proved no real match for a Wallaby side determined to finish their 12-match tour unbeaten. The touring team were 27-0 ahead by half-time before easing up in the second-half. Full-back Matthew Burke finished with a personal haul of 24 points to take his tour aggregate to 136.", + "competitors": [ + "National Fuel Gas", + "Sears Roebuck &", + "Charter One Financial" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNION - AUSTRALIA BEAT BARBARIANS 39-12. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Australia beat the Barbarians 39-12 (halftime 27-0) in the final match of their European tour on Saturday: \n Scorers: \n Australia - Tries: Matthew Burke (2), Joe Roff, David Campese, Tim Horan. Penalties: Burke (2). Conversions: Burke (4). Barbarians - Tries: Alan Bateman, Scott Quinnell. Conversion: Rob Andrew.", + "competitors": [ + "RUGBY UNION", + "AUSTRALIA", + "BARBARIANS", + "LONDON", + "Australia", + "Barbarians", + "European", + "Australia", + "Matthew Burke", + "Joe Roff", + "David Campese", + "Tim Horan", + "Burke", + "Burke", + "Barbarians", + "Alan Bateman", + "Scott Quinnell", + "Rob Andrew" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RUGY UNION - AJSTRALIA BEAT BARBARIANNS 39-12. LODNON 1996-12-07 \n Austrzlia beat the Bzrbarians 39-12 (halftime 27-0) in the final match of their EEuropean tour on Saturday: \n Scorers: \n Austrzlia - Tries: MatthewB urke (2), Jooe Roff, David Campeese, iTm Horan. Penalties: Burrke (2). Conversions: Burrke (4). Bzrbarians - Tries: Alan ateman, Soctt Quinnell. Conversion: Rob Sndrew.", + "competitors": [ + "RUGBY UNION", + "AUSTRALIA", + "BARBARIANS", + "LONDON", + "Australia", + "Barbarians", + "European", + "Australia", + "Matthew Burke", + "Joe Roff", + "David Campese", + "Tim Horan", + "Burke", + "Burke", + "Barbarians", + "Alan Bateman", + "Scott Quinnell", + "Rob Andrew" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "RUGBY UNION - AUSTRALIA BEAT BARBARIANS 39-12. LONDON 1996-12-07 \n Australia beat the Barbarians 39-12 (halftime 27-0) in the final match of their European tour on Saturday: \n Scorers: \n Australia - Tries: Matthew Burke (2), Joe Roff, David Campese, Tim Horan. Penalties: Burke (2). Conversions: Burke (4). Barbarians - Tries: Alan Bateman, Scott Quinnell. Conversion: Rob Andrew.", + "competitors": [ + "Systemax", + "Cenex Harvest States Cooperatives" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - REINSTATED ALBANIA NAMES SQUAD TO PLAY N. IRELAND. TIRANA 1996-12-07 \n Albanian coach Astrit Hafizi said on Saturday it was important that his players brush aside the country's short ban by FIFA in order to concentrate on next Saturday'sWorld Cup group nine qualifier against Northern Ireland. World soccer's governing body reinstated Albania last Tuesday after the Balkan country's government lifted suspensions on various soccer officials. FIFA had banned Albania indefinitely after its sports ministry had ordered the suspension of Albanian Football Association general secretary Eduard Dervishi and dissolved the executive committee. \" We would be very happy with a draw in Belfast, \" said Hafizi. \" \n Especially if one takes into consideration our difficult post-suspension situation and the fact Northern Ireland is very keen to win. \" \n Regular defender Artur Lekbello, who is injured, was missing from Hafizi's squad named on Saturday for the Belfast match. Squad: \n Goalkeepers - Blendi Nallbani, Armir Grima \n Defenders - Rudi Vata, Saimir Malko, Arjan Xhumba, Ilir Shulku, Afrim Tole, Nevil Dede, Arjan Bellai \n Midfielders - Bledar Kola, Altin Haxhi, Sokol Prenga, Ervin Fakaj \n Forwards - Altin Rraklli, Viktor Paco, Fatmir Vata, Erjon Bogdani.", + "competitors": [ + "ALBANIA", + "N.IRELAND", + "TIRANA", + "Albanian", + "Astrit Hafizi", + "FIFA", + "Saturday'sWorld Cup", + "Northern Ireland", + "Albania", + "Balkan", + "FIFA", + "Albania", + "Albanian Football Association", + "Eduard Dervishi", + "Belfast", + "Hafizi", + "Northern Ireland", + "Artur Lekbello", + "Hafizi", + "Belfast", + "Blendi Nallbani", + "Armir Grima", + "Rudi Vata", + "Saimir Malko", + "Arjan Xhumba", + "Ilir Shulku", + "Afrim Tole", + "Nevil Dede", + "Arjan Bellai", + "Bledar Kola", + "Altin Haxhi", + "Sokol Prenga", + "Ervin Fakaj", + "Altin Rraklli", + "Viktor Paco", + "Fatmir Vata", + "Erjon Bogdani" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - REINSTATED ALBNIA NAMES SQUAD TO PLAY N. IRELAND. TIRNAA 1996-12-07 \n Albanin coach Astrit Hafkzi said on Saturday it was important that his players brush aside the country's short ban by FIAF in order to concentrate on next Saturday'sWorld Cp group nine qualifier against Northhern Ireland. World soccer's governing body reinstated Albana last Tuesday after the BBalkan country's government lifted suspensions on various soccer officials. FIAF had banned Albana indefinitely after its sports ministry had ordered the suspension of Albanin Football Association general secretary Eduard Dervvishi and dissolved the executive committee. \" We would be very happy with a draw in Beflast, \" said Hfaizi. \" \n Especially if one takes into consideration our difficult post-suspension situation and the fact Northhern Ireland is very keen to win. \" \n Regular defender Arur Lekbello, who is injured, was missing from Hfaizi's squad named on Saturday for the Beflast match. Squad: \n Goalkeepers - Bledni Nallbani, Armr Grima \n Defenders - Rudi VVata, Saimkr Malko, Arjaan Xhumba, IlirS hulku, Afrmi Tole, Nevl Dede, ArjanBellai \n Midfielders - ledar Kola, Atin Haxhi, Sookol Prenga, Ervin Faksj \n Forwards - Altin Rrakli, Viktor aPco, Fatmri Vata, ErjonB ogdani.", + "competitors": [ + "ALBANIA", + "N.IRELAND", + "TIRANA", + "Albanian", + "Astrit Hafizi", + "FIFA", + "Saturday'sWorld Cup", + "Northern Ireland", + "Albania", + "Balkan", + "FIFA", + "Albania", + "Albanian Football Association", + "Eduard Dervishi", + "Belfast", + "Hafizi", + "Northern Ireland", + "Artur Lekbello", + "Hafizi", + "Belfast", + "Blendi Nallbani", + "Armir Grima", + "Rudi Vata", + "Saimir Malko", + "Arjan Xhumba", + "Ilir Shulku", + "Afrim Tole", + "Nevil Dede", + "Arjan Bellai", + "Bledar Kola", + "Altin Haxhi", + "Sokol Prenga", + "Ervin Fakaj", + "Altin Rraklli", + "Viktor Paco", + "Fatmir Vata", + "Erjon Bogdani" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - REINSTATED ALBANIA NAMES SQUAD TO PLAY N. IRELAND. TIRANA 1996-12-07 \n Albanian coach Astrit Hafizi said on Saturday it was important that his players brush aside the country's short ban by FIFA in order to concentrate on next Saturday'sWorld Cup group nine qualifier against Northern Ireland. World soccer's governing body reinstated Albania last Tuesday after the Balkan country's government lifted suspensions on various soccer officials. FIFA had banned Albania indefinitely after its sports ministry had ordered the suspension of Albanian Football Association general secretary Eduard Dervishi and dissolved the executive committee. \" We would be very happy with a draw in Belfast, \" said Hafizi. \" \n Especially if one takes into consideration our difficult post-suspension situation and the fact Northern Ireland is very keen to win. \" \n Regular defender Artur Lekbello, who is injured, was missing from Hafizi's squad named on Saturday for the Belfast match. Squad: \n Goalkeepers - Blendi Nallbani, Armir Grima \n Defenders - Rudi Vata, Saimir Malko, Arjan Xhumba, Ilir Shulku, Afrim Tole, Nevil Dede, Arjan Bellai \n Midfielders - Bledar Kola, Altin Haxhi, Sokol Prenga, Ervin Fakaj \n Forwards - Altin Rraklli, Viktor Paco, Fatmir Vata, Erjon Bogdani.", + "competitors": [ + "ArvinMeritor," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - JONES HITS CENTURY AS VICTORIA FIGHT BACK. HOBART, Australia 1996-12-07 \n Former Australia test batsman Dean Jones hit an unbeaten 130 to lead Victoria's fightback in their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania on Saturday. Replying to the home side's first innings 481 for eight declared, Victoria reached 220 for three at close of play on the second day of the four-day match at Hobart's Bellerive Oval. Jones became the fourth century-maker of the match, equalling the feats of Tasmanian trio David Boon, Shaun Young and Michael DiVenuto. Jones, who took over as captain for the match in the absence of Australia test leg-spinner Shane Warne, added 195 runs for the third wicket with left-hander Laurie Harper. Harper was eventually dismissed for 77 after the pair joined forces with their side reeling on nine for two. Earlier, former Australia test batsman David Boon scored 118 and all-rounder Shaun Young hit 113. The pair hammered 36 boundaries between them. Pace bowler Ian Harvey claimed three for 81 for Victoria.", + "competitors": [ + "JONES", + "VICTORIA", + "HOBART", + "Australia", + "Australia", + "Dean Jones", + "Victoria", + "Sheffield Shield", + "Tasmania", + "Victoria", + "Hobart", + "Bellerive Oval", + "Jones", + "Tasmanian", + "David Boon", + "Shaun Young", + "Michael DiVenuto", + "Jones", + "Australia", + "Shane Warne", + "Laurie Harper", + "Harper", + "Australia", + "David Boon", + "Shaun Young", + "Ian Harvey", + "Victoria" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - JOES HITS CENTURY AS FICTORIA FIGHT BACK. HONART, Sustralia 1996-12-07 \n Former Sustralia test batsman Dean Jonds hit an unbeaten 130 to lead ictoria's fightback in their Sheffield Sjield match against Tasamnia on Saturday. Replying to the home side's first innings 481 for eight declared, ictoria reached 220 for three at close of play on the second day of the four-day match at Hobbart's eBllerive Oval. Jnes became the fourth century-maker of the match, equalling the feats of Tasamnian trio David Booon, ShaunY oung and Michael DiVenuti. Jnes, who took over as captain for the match in the absence of Sustralia test leg-spinner Shhane Warne, added 195 runs for the third wicket with left-hander Laurie aHrper. Hrper was eventually dismissed for 77 after the pair joined forces with their side reeling on nine for two. Earlier, former Sustralia test batsman David Booon scored 118 and all-rounder ShaunY oung hit 113. The pair hammered 36 boundaries between them. Pace bowler Ian Havrey claimed three for 81 for ictoria.", + "competitors": [ + "JONES", + "VICTORIA", + "HOBART", + "Australia", + "Australia", + "Dean Jones", + "Victoria", + "Sheffield Shield", + "Tasmania", + "Victoria", + "Hobart", + "Bellerive Oval", + "Jones", + "Tasmanian", + "David Boon", + "Shaun Young", + "Michael DiVenuto", + "Jones", + "Australia", + "Shane Warne", + "Laurie Harper", + "Harper", + "Australia", + "David Boon", + "Shaun Young", + "Ian Harvey", + "Victoria" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - JONES HITS CENTURY AS VICTORIA FIGHT BACK. HOBART, Australia 1996-12-07 \n Former Australia test batsman Dean Jones hit an unbeaten 130 to lead Victoria's fightback in their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania on Saturday. Replying to the home side's first innings 481 for eight declared, Victoria reached 220 for three at close of play on the second day of the four-day match at Hobart's Bellerive Oval. Jones became the fourth century-maker of the match, equalling the feats of Tasmanian trio David Boon, Shaun Young and Michael DiVenuto. Jones, who took over as captain for the match in the absence of Australia test leg-spinner Shane Warne, added 195 runs for the third wicket with left-hander Laurie Harper. Harper was eventually dismissed for 77 after the pair joined forces with their side reeling on nine for two. Earlier, former Australia test batsman David Boon scored 118 and all-rounder Shaun Young hit 113. The pair hammered 36 boundaries between them. Pace bowler Ian Harvey claimed three for 81 for Victoria.", + "competitors": [ + "Ryerson Tull", + "Navistar International" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - SHEFFIELD SHIELD SCORE. HOBART, Australia 1996-12-07 \n Close of play score on the second day of the four-day Sheffield Shield cricket match between Tasmania and Victoria at Bellerive Oval on Saturday: \n Tasmania 481 for eight declared (Michael DiVenuto 119, David Boon 118, Shaun Young 113); Victoria 220 for three (Dean Jones 130 not out).", + "competitors": [ + "SHEFFIELD SHIELD", + "HOBART", + "Australia", + "Sheffield Shield", + "Tasmania", + "Victoria", + "Bellerive Oval", + "Tasmania", + "Michael DiVenuto", + "David Boon", + "Shaun Young", + "Victoria", + "Dean Jones" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - SHEFFIELD SHIELDD SCORE. HBART, Australai 1996-12-07 \n Close of play score on the second day of the four-day Shffield Shield cricket match between Tamsania and Vicotria at Bellervie Oval on Saturday: \n Tamsania 481 for eight declared (Michhael DiVenuto 119, Davvid Boon 118, Shaub Young 113); Vicotria 220 for three (Eean Jones 130 not out).", + "competitors": [ + "SHEFFIELD SHIELD", + "HOBART", + "Australia", + "Sheffield Shield", + "Tasmania", + "Victoria", + "Bellerive Oval", + "Tasmania", + "Michael DiVenuto", + "David Boon", + "Shaun Young", + "Victoria", + "Dean Jones" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "CRICKET - SHEFFIELD SHIELD SCORE. HOBART, Australia 1996-12-07 \n Close of play score on the second day of the four-day Sheffield Shield cricket match between Tasmania and Victoria at Bellerive Oval on Saturday: \n Tasmania 481 for eight declared (Michael DiVenuto 119, David Boon 118, Shaun Young 113); Victoria 220 for three (Dean Jones 130 not out).", + "competitors": [ + "Wakenhut", + "First Tennessee National", + "ArvinMeritor," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SOUTH KOREA MOVE CLOSE TO QUARTER-FINAL BERTH. ABU DHABI 1996-12-07 \n South Korea made virtually certain of an Asian Cup quarter-final spot with a 4-2 win over Indonesia in a Group A match on Saturday. After going four up in the first 55 minutes South Korea allowed Indonesia, newcomers to Asian Cup finals, back into the match, conceding two goals from rare counter attacks. Kim Do Hoon opened the scoring for South Korea in only the fifth minute, turning unmarked on the penalty spot to fire a shot into the top corner. It looked like turning into a rout as Hwang Sun Hong rapidly added two more in the seventh and 15th minutes but although the Koreans continued to dominate they failed to add to the score before the interval. But they started the second half where they had left off and it was not long before they went four up, Ko Jeong Woon heading in from a free kick in the 55th minute. The Koreans then appeared to relax, allowing the Indonesians to get back into the match. Ronny Wabia scored for Indonesia three minutes later direct from a a corner kick that Korean goalkeeper Kim Byung reached with one hand but failed to keep out. With 65 minutes gone Indonesia's Widodo Putra, who scored a spectacular goal against Kuwait on Wednesday, was again on target, breaking through the Korean defence to beat the keeper with a low shot. Indonesian keeper Hendro Kartiko produced a string of fine saves to prevent the Koreans increasing their lead. Teams: \n Indonesia: 20 - Hendro Kartiko; 2 - Agung Setyabudi; 3 - Suwandi Siswoyo; 4 - Yeyen Tumera; 5 - Aples Tecuari; 6 - Sudiriman; 7 - Widodo Gahyo Purta; 8 - Ronny Wabia; 11 - Bima Sakti; 12 - Chris Yarangga (15 - Francis Wewengken 36); 16 - Marzuki Badriawan. South Korea: 1 - Kim Byung Ji; 2 - Kim Pan Keun; 5 - Huh Ki Tae; 8 - Roh Sang Rae (7 - Sin Tae Yong 33); 9 - Kim Do Hoon; 11 - Ko Jeong Woon; 17 - Ha Seok Ju; 18 - Hwang Sun Hong; 22 - Lee Young Jin; 23 - Yoo Sang Chul; 24 - Kim Joo Sung.", + "competitors": [ + "SOUTH KOREA", + "ABU DHABI", + "South Korea", + "Asian Cup", + "Indonesia", + "South Korea", + "Indonesia", + "Asian Cup", + "Kim Do Hoon", + "South Korea", + "Hwang Sun Hong", + "Koreans", + "Ko Jeong Woon", + "Koreans", + "Indonesians", + "Ronny Wabia", + "Indonesia", + "Korean", + "Kim Byung", + "Indonesia", + "Widodo Putra", + "Kuwait", + "Korean", + "Indonesian", + "Hendro Kartiko", + "Koreans", + "Indonesia", + "Hendro Kartiko", + "Agung Setyabudi", + "Suwandi Siswoyo", + "Yeyen Tumera", + "Aples Tecuari", + "Sudiriman", + "Widodo Gahyo Purta", + "Ronny Wabia", + "Bima Sakti", + "Chris Yarangga", + "Francis Wewengken", + "Marzuki Badriawan", + "South Korea", + "Kim Byung Ji", + "Kim Pan Keun", + "Huh Ki Tae", + "Roh Sang Rae", + "Sin Tae Yong", + "Kim Do Hoon", + "Ko Jeong Woon", + "Ha Seok Ju", + "Hwang Sun Hong", + "Lee Young Jin", + "Yoo Sang Chul", + "Kim Joo Sung" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SOUH KOREA MOVE CLOSE TO QUARTER-FINAL BERTH. AB DHABI 1996-12-07 \n Sojth Korea made virtually certain of an sian Cup quarter-final spot with a 4-2 win over Indonesiz in a Group A match on Saturday. After going four up in the first 55 minutes Sojth Korea allowed Indonesiz, newcomers to sian Cup finals, back into the match, conceding two goals from rare counter attacks. Kim Do Honn opened the scoring for Sojth Korea in only the fifth minute, turning unmarked on the penalty spot to fire a shot into the top corner. It looked like turning into a rout as Hwabg Sun Hong rapidly added two more in the seventh and 15th minutes but although the Koreax continued to dominate they failed to add to the score before the interval. But they started the second half where they had left off and it was not long before they went four up, Ko Jeng Woon heading in from a free kick in the 55th minute. The Koreax then appeared to relax, allowing the Indonesizns to get back into the match. RRonny Waiba scored for Indonesiz three minutes later direct from a a corner kick that Korea goalkeeper Kim Byug reached with one hand but failed to keep out. With 65 minutes gone Indonesiz's Widodo Ptra, who scored a spectacular goal against Kuwiat on Wednesday, was again on target, breaking through the Korea defence to beat the keeper with a low shot. Indonesizn keeper Hendro Kattiko produced a string of fine saves to prevent the Koreax increasing their lead. Teams: \n Indonesiz: 20 - Hendro Kattiko; 2 - Agung Setybaudi; 3 - Suwandi Siswoyp; 4 - Yeyen Tumrea; 5 - Aples Tecuair; 6 - Suudiriman; 7 - Widodo Gahyo Purta; 8 - RRonny Waiba; 11 - Bima Salti; 12 - Chris Yaarngga (15 - Frrancis Wewengken 36); 16 - Marzuki Badriawann. Sojth Korea: 1 - Kim Byug Ji; 2 - KKim Pan Keun; 5 - Huh Ki Tze; 8 - Roh Sag Rae (7 - Sun Tae Yong 33); 9 - Kim Do Honn; 11 - Ko Jeng Woon; 17 - Ha Sek Ju; 18 - Hwabg Sun Hong; 22 - Lde Young Jin; 23 - Yoo Sang Chul; 24 - Kim Joo Sug.", + "competitors": [ + "SOUTH KOREA", + "ABU DHABI", + "South Korea", + "Asian Cup", + "Indonesia", + "South Korea", + "Indonesia", + "Asian Cup", + "Kim Do Hoon", + "South Korea", + "Hwang Sun Hong", + "Koreans", + "Ko Jeong Woon", + "Koreans", + "Indonesians", + "Ronny Wabia", + "Indonesia", + "Korean", + "Kim Byung", + "Indonesia", + "Widodo Putra", + "Kuwait", + "Korean", + "Indonesian", + "Hendro Kartiko", + "Koreans", + "Indonesia", + "Hendro Kartiko", + "Agung Setyabudi", + "Suwandi Siswoyo", + "Yeyen Tumera", + "Aples Tecuari", + "Sudiriman", + "Widodo Gahyo Purta", + "Ronny Wabia", + "Bima Sakti", + "Chris Yarangga", + "Francis Wewengken", + "Marzuki Badriawan", + "South Korea", + "Kim Byung Ji", + "Kim Pan Keun", + "Huh Ki Tae", + "Roh Sang Rae", + "Sin Tae Yong", + "Kim Do Hoon", + "Ko Jeong Woon", + "Ha Seok Ju", + "Hwang Sun Hong", + "Lee Young Jin", + "Yoo Sang Chul", + "Kim Joo Sung" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SOUTH KOREA MOVE CLOSE TO QUARTER-FINAL BERTH. ABU DHABI 1996-12-07 \n South Korea made virtually certain of an Asian Cup quarter-final spot with a 4-2 win over Indonesia in a Group A match on Saturday. After going four up in the first 55 minutes South Korea allowed Indonesia, newcomers to Asian Cup finals, back into the match, conceding two goals from rare counter attacks. Kim Do Hoon opened the scoring for South Korea in only the fifth minute, turning unmarked on the penalty spot to fire a shot into the top corner. It looked like turning into a rout as Hwang Sun Hong rapidly added two more in the seventh and 15th minutes but although the Koreans continued to dominate they failed to add to the score before the interval. But they started the second half where they had left off and it was not long before they went four up, Ko Jeong Woon heading in from a free kick in the 55th minute. The Koreans then appeared to relax, allowing the Indonesians to get back into the match. Ronny Wabia scored for Indonesia three minutes later direct from a a corner kick that Korean goalkeeper Kim Byung reached with one hand but failed to keep out. With 65 minutes gone Indonesia's Widodo Putra, who scored a spectacular goal against Kuwait on Wednesday, was again on target, breaking through the Korean defence to beat the keeper with a low shot. Indonesian keeper Hendro Kartiko produced a string of fine saves to prevent the Koreans increasing their lead. Teams: \n Indonesia: 20 - Hendro Kartiko; 2 - Agung Setyabudi; 3 - Suwandi Siswoyo; 4 - Yeyen Tumera; 5 - Aples Tecuari; 6 - Sudiriman; 7 - Widodo Gahyo Purta; 8 - Ronny Wabia; 11 - Bima Sakti; 12 - Chris Yarangga (15 - Francis Wewengken 36); 16 - Marzuki Badriawan. South Korea: 1 - Kim Byung Ji; 2 - Kim Pan Keun; 5 - Huh Ki Tae; 8 - Roh Sang Rae (7 - Sin Tae Yong 33); 9 - Kim Do Hoon; 11 - Ko Jeong Woon; 17 - Ha Seok Ju; 18 - Hwang Sun Hong; 22 - Lee Young Jin; 23 - Yoo Sang Chul; 24 - Kim Joo Sung.", + "competitors": [ + "KeySpan", + "Triad Hospitals", + "American Financial Group," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ISRAELI FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS. JERUSALEM 1996-12-07 \n Results of first division soccer \n matches played over the weekend: \n Zafririm Holon 1 Hapoel Petah Tikva 1 \n Maccabi Haifa 1 Hapoel Taibe 1 \n Hapoel Kfar Sava 1 Bnei Yehuda 0 \n Hapoel Tel Aviv 1 Betar Jerusalem 4 \n Hapoel Jerusalem 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv 4 \n Ironi Rishon Lezion 1 Maccabi Herzliya 0 \n Hapoel Beit She'an 2 Hapoel Beersheba 1 \n Maccabi Petah Tikva 0 Hapoel Haifa 2 \n Standings (tabulate under played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for, against, points): \n Betar Jerusalem 12 10 2 0 28 7 32 \n Hapoel Petah Tikva 12 9 2 1 27 13 29 \n Hapoel Beersheba 12 8 0 4 18 9 24 \n Maccabi Tel Aviv 12 6 4 2 21 14 22 \n Maccabi Petah Tikva 12 6 2 4 14 12 20 \n Bnei Yehuda 12 6 2 4 15 15 20 \n Hapoel Haifa 12 6 1 5 21 16 19 \n Maccabi Haifa 12 4 4 4 14 15 16 \n Hapoel Kfar Sava 12 5 1 6 10 11 16 \n Hapoel Jerusalem 12 4 1 7 10 18 13 \n Ironi Rishon Lezion 12 4 1 7 13 24 13 \n Zafririm Holon 12 2 4 6 8 14 10 \n Maccabi Herzliya 12 3 1 8 5 12 10 \n Hapoel Taiba 12 3 1 8 10 21 10 \n Hapoel Beit She'an 12 2 3 7 9 13 9 \n Hapoel Tel Aviv 12 2 3 7 7 16 9", + "competitors": [ + "ISRAELI", + "JERUSALEM", + "Zafririm Holon", + "Hapoel Petah Tikva", + "Maccabi Haifa", + "Hapoel Taibe", + "Hapoel Kfar Sava", + "Bnei Yehuda", + "Hapoel Tel Aviv", + "Betar Jerusalem", + "Hapoel Jerusalem", + "Maccabi Tel Aviv", + "Ironi Rishon Lezion", + "Maccabi Herzliya", + "Hapoel Beit She'an", + "Hapoel Beersheba", + "Maccabi Petah Tikva", + "Hapoel Haifa", + "Betar Jerusalem", + "Hapoel Petah Tikva", + "Hapoel Beersheba", + "Maccabi Tel Aviv", + "Maccabi Petah Tikva", + "Bnei Yehuda", + "Hapoel Haifa", + "Maccabi Haifa", + "Hapoel Kfar Sava", + "Hapoel Jerusalem", + "Ironi Rishon Lezion", + "Zafririm Holon", + "Maccabi Herzliya", + "Hapoel Taiba", + "Hapoel Beit She'an", + "Hapoel Tel Aviv" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ISRADLI FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS. JERSUALEM 1996-12-07 \n Results of first division soccer \n matches played over the weekend: \n Zfririm Holon 1 Hapoel Peth Tikva 1 \n Maccabi Haifa 1 HapoelT aibe 1 \n Hapel Kfar Sava 1 Bnei Yhuda 0 \n HapoelTel Aviv 1 Betr Jerusalem 4 \n Hapoe Jerusalem 0 Macabi Tel Aviv 4 \n Ironi Rishin Lezion 1 MaccabiHerzliya 0 \n Hspoel Beit She'an 2 Hapoel Beershebs 1 \n Maccabi Petay Tikva 0 Hapoe Haifa 2 \n Standings (tabulate under played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for, against, points): \n Betr Jerusalem 12 10 2 0 28 7 32 \n Hapoel Peth Tikva 12 9 2 1 27 13 29 \n Hapoel Beershebs 12 8 0 4 18 9 24 \n Macabi Tel Aviv 12 6 4 2 21 14 22 \n Maccabi Petay Tikva 12 6 2 4 14 12 20 \n Bnei Yhuda 12 6 2 4 15 15 20 \n Hapoe Haifa 12 6 1 5 21 16 19 \n Maccabi Haifa 12 4 4 4 14 15 16 \n Hapel Kfar Sava 12 5 1 6 10 11 16 \n Hapoe Jerusalem 12 4 1 7 10 18 13 \n Ironi Rishin Lezion 12 4 1 7 13 24 13 \n Zfririm Holon 12 2 4 6 8 14 10 \n MaccabiHerzliya 12 3 1 8 5 12 10 \n Hapoel aTiba 12 3 1 8 10 21 10 \n Hspoel Beit She'an 12 2 3 7 9 13 9 \n HapoelTel Aviv 12 2 3 7 7 16 9", + "competitors": [ + "ISRAELI", + "JERUSALEM", + "Zafririm Holon", + "Hapoel Petah Tikva", + "Maccabi Haifa", + "Hapoel Taibe", + "Hapoel Kfar Sava", + "Bnei Yehuda", + "Hapoel Tel Aviv", + "Betar Jerusalem", + "Hapoel Jerusalem", + "Maccabi Tel Aviv", + "Ironi Rishon Lezion", + "Maccabi Herzliya", + "Hapoel Beit She'an", + "Hapoel Beersheba", + "Maccabi Petah Tikva", + "Hapoel Haifa", + "Betar Jerusalem", + "Hapoel Petah Tikva", + "Hapoel Beersheba", + "Maccabi Tel Aviv", + "Maccabi Petah Tikva", + "Bnei Yehuda", + "Hapoel Haifa", + "Maccabi Haifa", + "Hapoel Kfar Sava", + "Hapoel Jerusalem", + "Ironi Rishon Lezion", + "Zafririm Holon", + "Maccabi Herzliya", + "Hapoel Taiba", + "Hapoel Beit She'an", + "Hapoel Tel Aviv" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ISRAELI FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS. JERUSALEM 1996-12-07 \n Results of first division soccer \n matches played over the weekend: \n Zafririm Holon 1 Hapoel Petah Tikva 1 \n Maccabi Haifa 1 Hapoel Taibe 1 \n Hapoel Kfar Sava 1 Bnei Yehuda 0 \n Hapoel Tel Aviv 1 Betar Jerusalem 4 \n Hapoel Jerusalem 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv 4 \n Ironi Rishon Lezion 1 Maccabi Herzliya 0 \n Hapoel Beit She'an 2 Hapoel Beersheba 1 \n Maccabi Petah Tikva 0 Hapoel Haifa 2 \n Standings (tabulate under played, won, drawn, lost, goals \n for, against, points): \n Betar Jerusalem 12 10 2 0 28 7 32 \n Hapoel Petah Tikva 12 9 2 1 27 13 29 \n Hapoel Beersheba 12 8 0 4 18 9 24 \n Maccabi Tel Aviv 12 6 4 2 21 14 22 \n Maccabi Petah Tikva 12 6 2 4 14 12 20 \n Bnei Yehuda 12 6 2 4 15 15 20 \n Hapoel Haifa 12 6 1 5 21 16 19 \n Maccabi Haifa 12 4 4 4 14 15 16 \n Hapoel Kfar Sava 12 5 1 6 10 11 16 \n Hapoel Jerusalem 12 4 1 7 10 18 13 \n Ironi Rishon Lezion 12 4 1 7 13 24 13 \n Zafririm Holon 12 2 4 6 8 14 10 \n Maccabi Herzliya 12 3 1 8 5 12 10 \n Hapoel Taiba 12 3 1 8 10 21 10 \n Hapoel Beit She'an 12 2 3 7 9 13 9 \n Hapoel Tel Aviv 12 2 3 7 7 16 9", + "competitors": [ + "NCR", + "Varco International", + "Loews" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ASIAN CUP RESULTS. ABU DHABI 1996-12-07 \n Results of Asian Cup group A matches on Saturday: \n United Arab Emirates 3 Kuwait 2 (halftime 0-2) \n Scorers: \n UAE - Hassan Ahmed 53, Adnan Al Talyani 55, Bakhit Saad 80 \n Kuwait - Jassem Al-Huwaidi 9, 44 \n Attendance: 15, 000 \n South Korea 4 Indonesia 2 (3-0) \n Scorers: \n South Korea - Kim Do Hoon 5, Hwang Sun Hong 7 and 15, Koo Jeon Woon 55 \n Indonesia - Ronny Wabia 58, Widodo Putra 65 \n Attendance: 2, 000 \n Group A standings (tabulate under: played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): \n South Korea 2 1 1 0 5 3 4 \n UAE 2 1 1 0 4 3 4 \n Kuwait 2 0 1 1 4 5 1 \n Indonesia 2 0 1 1 4 6 1", + "competitors": [ + "ASIAN CUP", + "ABU DHABI", + "Asian Cup", + "United Arab Emirates", + "Kuwait", + "UAE", + "Hassan Ahmed", + "Adnan Al Talyani", + "Bakhit Saad", + "Kuwait", + "Jassem Al-Huwaidi", + "South Korea", + "Indonesia", + "South Korea", + "Kim Do Hoon", + "Hwang Sun Hong", + "Koo Jeon Woon", + "Indonesia", + "Ronny Wabia", + "Widodo Putra", + "South Korea", + "UAE", + "Kuwait", + "Indonesia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ASIAN VUP RESULTS. ABU DHABI 1996-12-07 \n Results of Asiian Cup group A matches on Saturday: \n United Arab Eirates 3 Kuwiat 2 (halftime 0-2) \n Scorers: \n AE - Hassan Ahmedd 53, Adnan Al Taalyani 55, Bskhit Saad 80 \n Kuwiat - JJassem Al-Huwaidi 9, 44 \n Attendance: 15, 000 \n Souht Korea 4 Indnoesia 2 (3-0) \n Scorers: \n Souht Korea - Kim Do Hpon 5, Hwan gSun Hong 7 and 15, Koo JeonWoon 55 \n Indnoesia - Ronnny Wabia 58, Widodo uPtra 65 \n Attendance: 2, 000 \n Group A standings (tabulate under: played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): \n Souht Korea 2 1 1 0 5 3 4 \n AE 2 1 1 0 4 3 4 \n Kuwiat 2 0 1 1 4 5 1 \n Indnoesia 2 0 1 1 4 6 1", + "competitors": [ + "ASIAN CUP", + "ABU DHABI", + "Asian Cup", + "United Arab Emirates", + "Kuwait", + "UAE", + "Hassan Ahmed", + "Adnan Al Talyani", + "Bakhit Saad", + "Kuwait", + "Jassem Al-Huwaidi", + "South Korea", + "Indonesia", + "South Korea", + "Kim Do Hoon", + "Hwang Sun Hong", + "Koo Jeon Woon", + "Indonesia", + "Ronny Wabia", + "Widodo Putra", + "South Korea", + "UAE", + "Kuwait", + "Indonesia" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - ASIAN CUP RESULTS. ABU DHABI 1996-12-07 \n Results of Asian Cup group A matches on Saturday: \n United Arab Emirates 3 Kuwait 2 (halftime 0-2) \n Scorers: \n UAE - Hassan Ahmed 53, Adnan Al Talyani 55, Bakhit Saad 80 \n Kuwait - Jassem Al-Huwaidi 9, 44 \n Attendance: 15, 000 \n South Korea 4 Indonesia 2 (3-0) \n Scorers: \n South Korea - Kim Do Hoon 5, Hwang Sun Hong 7 and 15, Koo Jeon Woon 55 \n Indonesia - Ronny Wabia 58, Widodo Putra 65 \n Attendance: 2, 000 \n Group A standings (tabulate under: played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): \n South Korea 2 1 1 0 5 3 4 \n UAE 2 1 1 0 4 3 4 \n Kuwait 2 0 1 1 4 5 1 \n Indonesia 2 0 1 1 4 6 1", + "competitors": [ + "Ford Motor" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NBA BASKETBALL - STANDINGS AFTER FRIDAY'S GAMES. NEW YORK 1996-12-07 \n Standings of National Basketball Association teams after games played on Friday \n (tabulate under won, lost, percentage, games behind): \n EASTERN CONFERENCE \n ATLANTIC DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n MIAMI 14 5. 737 - \n NEW YORK 11 6. 647 2 \n ORLANDO 8 7. 533 4 \n WASHINGTON 7 9. 438 5 1/2 \n PHILADELPHIA 7 10. 412 6 \n NEW JERSEY 4 10. 286 7 1/2 \n BOSTON 4 13. 235 9 \n CENTRAL DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n CHICAGO 17 1. 944 - \n DETROIT 14 3. 824 2 1/2 \n CLEVELAND 11 6. 647 5 1/2 \n ATLANTA 10 8. 556 7 \n MILWAUKEE 8 8. 500 8 \n INDIANA 8 8. 500 8 \n CHARLOTTE 8 9. 471 8 1/2 \n TORONTO 6 11. 353 10 1/2 \n WESTERN CONFERENCE \n MIDWEST DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n HOUSTON 16 2. 889 - \n UTAH 15 2. 882 1/2 \n MINNESOTA 7 11. 389 9 \n DALLAS 6 11. 353 9 1/2 \n DENVER 5 14. 263 11 1/2 \n SAN ANTONIO 3 14. 176 12 1/2 \n VANCOUVER 3 16. 158 13 1/2 \n PACIFIC DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n SEATTLE 15 5. 750 - \n LA LAKERS 14 7. 667 1 1/2 \n PORTLAND 12 8. 600 3 \n LA CLIPPERS 7 11. 389 7 \n GOLDEN STATE 6 13. 316 8 1/2 \n SACRAMENTO 6 13. 316 8 1/2 \n PHOENIX 3 14. 176 10 1/2 \n SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 SCHEDULE \n TORONTO AT ATLANTA \n LA CLIPPERS AT NEW YORK \n MILWAUKEE AT WASHINGTON \n DETROIT AT NEW JERSEY \n MIAMI AT CHICAGO \n VANCOUVER AT DALLAS \n PHILADELPHIA AT HOUSTON \n UTAH AT DENVER \n CHARLOTTE AT SEATTLE", + "competitors": [ + "NBA", + "NEW YORK", + "National Basketball Association", + "EASTERN CONFERENCE", + "ATLANTIC DIVISION", + "MIAMI", + "NEW YORK", + "ORLANDO", + "WASHINGTON", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "NEW JERSEY", + "BOSTON", + "CENTRAL DIVISION", + "CHICAGO", + "DETROIT", + "CLEVELAND", + "ATLANTA", + "MILWAUKEE", + "INDIANA", + "CHARLOTTE", + "TORONTO", + "WESTERN CONFERENCE", + "MIDWEST DIVISION", + "HOUSTON", + "UTAH", + "MINNESOTA", + "DALLAS", + "DENVER", + "SAN ANTONIO", + "VANCOUVER", + "PACIFIC DIVISION", + "SEATTLE", + "LA LAKERS", + "PORTLAND", + "LA CLIPPERS", + "GOLDEN STATE", + "SACRAMENTO", + "PHOENIX", + "TORONTO", + "ATLANTA", + "LA CLIPPERS", + "NEW YORK", + "MILWAUKEE", + "WASHINGTON", + "DETROIT", + "NEW JERSEY", + "MIAMI", + "CHICAGO", + "VANCOUVER", + "DALLAS", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "HOUSTON", + "UTAH", + "DENVER", + "CHARLOTTE", + "SEATTLE" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NBS BASKETBALL - STANDINGS AFTER FRIDAY'S GAMES. NWE YORK 1996-12-07 \n Standings of National Basketball Assocciation teams after games played on Friday \n (tabulate under won, lost, percentage, games behind): \n EASTERN CONFERENE \n ATLAANTIC DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n IAMI 14 5. 737 - \n NWE YORK 11 6. 647 2 \n ORLADO 8 7. 533 4 \n WASHINGTO 7 9. 438 5 1/2 \n PHILADELPHAI 7 10. 412 6 \n NEW JERSEY 4 10. 286 7 1/2 \n BOTON 4 13. 235 9 \n CENTRAL DIVVISION \n W L PCT GB \n CHIICAGO 17 1. 944 - \n DETRIT 14 3. 824 2 1/2 \n CLEVELLAND 11 6. 647 5 1/2 \n ATLANA 10 8. 556 7 \n MILWAUKEW 8 8. 500 8 \n INNDIANA 8 8. 500 8 \n VHARLOTTE 8 9. 471 8 1/2 \n TORONGO 6 11. 353 10 1/2 \n WETERN CONFERENCE \n MIDWEST DIVIISION \n W L PCT GB \n HOUTON 16 2. 889 - \n UTAY 15 2. 882 1/2 \n MINNSEOTA 7 11. 389 9 \n DLALAS 6 11. 353 9 1/2 \n DNEVER 5 14. 263 11 1/2 \n SAN ANTNOIO 3 14. 176 12 1/2 \n VANCOOUVER 3 16. 158 13 1/2 \n PAICFIC DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n SEATTLW 15 5. 750 - \n LA LAKERS 14 7. 667 1 1/2 \n PORTLND 12 8. 600 3 \n LS CLIPPERS 7 11. 389 7 \n GOLDEN TATE 6 13. 316 8 1/2 \n SACRAMENTI 6 13. 316 8 1/2 \n PHOEINX 3 14. 176 10 1/2 \n SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 SCHEDULE \n TORONGO AT ATLANA \n LS CLIPPERS AT NWE YORK \n MILWAUKEW AT WASHINGTO \n DETRIT AT NEW JERSEY \n IAMI AT CHIICAGO \n VANCOOUVER AT DLALAS \n PHILADELPHAI AT HOUTON \n UTAY AT DNEVER \n VHARLOTTE AT SEATTLW", + "competitors": [ + "NBA", + "NEW YORK", + "National Basketball Association", + "EASTERN CONFERENCE", + "ATLANTIC DIVISION", + "MIAMI", + "NEW YORK", + "ORLANDO", + "WASHINGTON", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "NEW JERSEY", + "BOSTON", + "CENTRAL DIVISION", + "CHICAGO", + "DETROIT", + "CLEVELAND", + "ATLANTA", + "MILWAUKEE", + "INDIANA", + "CHARLOTTE", + "TORONTO", + "WESTERN CONFERENCE", + "MIDWEST DIVISION", + "HOUSTON", + "UTAH", + "MINNESOTA", + "DALLAS", + "DENVER", + "SAN ANTONIO", + "VANCOUVER", + "PACIFIC DIVISION", + "SEATTLE", + "LA LAKERS", + "PORTLAND", + "LA CLIPPERS", + "GOLDEN STATE", + "SACRAMENTO", + "PHOENIX", + "TORONTO", + "ATLANTA", + "LA CLIPPERS", + "NEW YORK", + "MILWAUKEE", + "WASHINGTON", + "DETROIT", + "NEW JERSEY", + "MIAMI", + "CHICAGO", + "VANCOUVER", + "DALLAS", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "HOUSTON", + "UTAH", + "DENVER", + "CHARLOTTE", + "SEATTLE" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NBA BASKETBALL - STANDINGS AFTER FRIDAY'S GAMES. NEW YORK 1996-12-07 \n Standings of National Basketball Association teams after games played on Friday \n (tabulate under won, lost, percentage, games behind): \n EASTERN CONFERENCE \n ATLANTIC DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n MIAMI 14 5. 737 - \n NEW YORK 11 6. 647 2 \n ORLANDO 8 7. 533 4 \n WASHINGTON 7 9. 438 5 1/2 \n PHILADELPHIA 7 10. 412 6 \n NEW JERSEY 4 10. 286 7 1/2 \n BOSTON 4 13. 235 9 \n CENTRAL DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n CHICAGO 17 1. 944 - \n DETROIT 14 3. 824 2 1/2 \n CLEVELAND 11 6. 647 5 1/2 \n ATLANTA 10 8. 556 7 \n MILWAUKEE 8 8. 500 8 \n INDIANA 8 8. 500 8 \n CHARLOTTE 8 9. 471 8 1/2 \n TORONTO 6 11. 353 10 1/2 \n WESTERN CONFERENCE \n MIDWEST DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n HOUSTON 16 2. 889 - \n UTAH 15 2. 882 1/2 \n MINNESOTA 7 11. 389 9 \n DALLAS 6 11. 353 9 1/2 \n DENVER 5 14. 263 11 1/2 \n SAN ANTONIO 3 14. 176 12 1/2 \n VANCOUVER 3 16. 158 13 1/2 \n PACIFIC DIVISION \n W L PCT GB \n SEATTLE 15 5. 750 - \n LA LAKERS 14 7. 667 1 1/2 \n PORTLAND 12 8. 600 3 \n LA CLIPPERS 7 11. 389 7 \n GOLDEN STATE 6 13. 316 8 1/2 \n SACRAMENTO 6 13. 316 8 1/2 \n PHOENIX 3 14. 176 10 1/2 \n SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 SCHEDULE \n TORONTO AT ATLANTA \n LA CLIPPERS AT NEW YORK \n MILWAUKEE AT WASHINGTON \n DETROIT AT NEW JERSEY \n MIAMI AT CHICAGO \n VANCOUVER AT DALLAS \n PHILADELPHIA AT HOUSTON \n UTAH AT DENVER \n CHARLOTTE AT SEATTLE", + "competitors": [ + "Pacific Gas & Electric", + "DaVita" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NBA BASKETBALL - FRIDAY'S RESULTS. NEW YORK 1996-12-07 \n Results of National Basketball Association games on Friday (home team in CAPS): \n New Jersey 110 BOSTON 108 (OT) \n DETROIT 93 Cleveland 81 \n New York 103 MIAMI 85 \n Phoenix 101 SACRAMENTO 95 \n Vancouver 105 SAN ANTONIO 89 \n UTAH 106 Minnesota 95 \n PORTLAND 97 Charlotte 93 \n Indiana 86 GOLDEN STATE 71 \n LA LAKERS 92 Orlando 81", + "competitors": [ + "NBA", + "NEW YORK", + "National Basketball Association", + "New Jersey", + "BOSTON", + "DETROIT", + "Cleveland", + "New York", + "MIAMI", + "Phoenix", + "SACRAMENTO", + "Vancouver", + "SAN ANTONIO", + "UTAH", + "Minnesota", + "PORTLAND", + "Charlotte", + "Indiana", + "GOLDEN STATE", + "LA LAKERS", + "Orlando" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NBBA BASKETBALL - FRIDAY'S RESULTS. NEW YOK 1996-12-07 \n Results of National Basketball sAsociation games on Friday (home team in CAPS): \n New Jeresy 110 OBSTON 108 (OT) \n DETROTI 93 Cleveladn 81 \n New Yok 103 MIAI 85 \n Pheonix 101 SCRAMENTO 95 \n Vncouver 105 SAN ANTONI 89 \n TUAH 106 Minndsota 95 \n PORTLAAND 97 Charotte 93 \n Inndiana 86 GLLDEN STATE 71 \n LA AKERS 92 Orlano 81", + "competitors": [ + "NBA", + "NEW YORK", + "National Basketball Association", + "New Jersey", + "BOSTON", + "DETROIT", + "Cleveland", + "New York", + "MIAMI", + "Phoenix", + "SACRAMENTO", + "Vancouver", + "SAN ANTONIO", + "UTAH", + "Minnesota", + "PORTLAND", + "Charlotte", + "Indiana", + "GOLDEN STATE", + "LA LAKERS", + "Orlando" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NBA BASKETBALL - FRIDAY'S RESULTS. NEW YORK 1996-12-07 \n Results of National Basketball Association games on Friday (home team in CAPS): \n New Jersey 110 BOSTON 108 (OT) \n DETROIT 93 Cleveland 81 \n New York 103 MIAMI 85 \n Phoenix 101 SACRAMENTO 95 \n Vancouver 105 SAN ANTONIO 89 \n UTAH 106 Minnesota 95 \n PORTLAND 97 Charlotte 93 \n Indiana 86 GOLDEN STATE 71 \n LA LAKERS 92 Orlando 81", + "competitors": [ + "Yum Brands", + "Brightpoint,", + "Pro-Fac Cooperative" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NHL ICE HOCKEY - STANDINGS AFTER FRIDAY'S GAMES. NEW YORK 1996-12-07 \n Standings of National Hockey League teams after games played on Friday (tabulate under won, lost, tied, goals for, goals against, points): \n EASTERN CONFERENCE \n NORTHEAST DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n HARTFORD 12 7 6 77 76 30 \n BUFFALO 13 12 2 78 77 28 \n MONTREAL 11 14 4 99 104 26 \n BOSTON 10 11 4 74 84 24 \n PITTSBURGH 10 13 3 86 94 23 \n OTTAWA 7 12 6 64 77 20 \n ATLANTIC DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n FLORIDA 17 4 6 83 53 40 \n PHILADELPHIA 15 12 2 81 78 32 \n NEW JERSEY 14 10 1 61 61 29 \n WASHINGTON 13 13 1 72 71 27 \n NY RANGERS 11 13 5 97 86 27 \n NY ISLANDERS 7 11 8 65 72 22 \n TAMPA BAY 8 15 2 69 81 18 \n WESTERN CONFERENCE \n CENTRAL DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n DETROIT 15 9 4 81 53 34 \n DALLAS 16 10 1 77 66 33 \n ST LOUIS 14 14 0 82 84 28 \n CHICAGO 12 13 3 72 70 27 \n TORONTO 11 16 0 81 95 22 \n PHOENIX 9 13 4 61 74 22 \n PACIFIC DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n COLORADO 17 7 4 100 60 38 \n VANCOUVER 14 11 1 84 83 29 \n EDMONTON 14 14 1 99 90 29 \n LOS ANGELES 11 13 3 72 83 25 \n SAN JOSE 10 13 4 69 87 24 \n ANAHEIM 9 14 5 74 87 23 \n CALGARY 10 16 2 65 77 22 \n SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 SCHEDULE \n PHOENIX AT NEW JERSEY \n CALGARY AT BOSTON \n BUFFALO AT HARTFORD \n WASHINGTON AT NY ISLANDERS \n CHICAGO AT MONTREAL \n NY RANGERS AT TORONTO \n ANAHEIM AT PITTSBURGH \n COLORADO AT LOS ANGELES \n TAMPA BAY AT SAN JOSE \n OTTAWA AT VANCOUVER", + "competitors": [ + "NHL", + "NEW YORK", + "National Hockey League", + "EASTERN CONFERENCE", + "NORTHEAST DIVISION", + "HARTFORD", + "BUFFALO", + "MONTREAL", + "BOSTON", + "PITTSBURGH", + "OTTAWA", + "ATLANTIC DIVISION", + "FLORIDA", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "NEW JERSEY", + "WASHINGTON", + "NY RANGERS", + "NY ISLANDERS", + "TAMPA BAY", + "WESTERN CONFERENCE", + "CENTRAL DIVISION", + "DETROIT", + "DALLAS", + "ST LOUIS", + "CHICAGO", + "TORONTO", + "PHOENIX", + "PACIFIC DIVISION", + "COLORADO", + "VANCOUVER", + "EDMONTON", + "LOS ANGELES", + "SAN JOSE", + "ANAHEIM", + "CALGARY", + "PHOENIX", + "NEW JERSEY", + "CALGARY", + "BOSTON", + "BUFFALO", + "HARTFORD", + "WASHINGTON", + "NY ISLANDERS", + "CHICAGO", + "MONTREAL", + "NY RANGERS", + "TORONTO", + "ANAHEIM", + "PITTSBURGH", + "COLORADO", + "LOS ANGELES", + "TAMPA BAY", + "SAN JOSE", + "OTTAWA", + "VANCOUVER" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NLH ICE HOCKEY - STANDINGS AFTER FRIDAY'S GAMES. NEW ORK 1996-12-07 \n Standings of National Hockey Leatue teams after games played on Friday (tabulate under won, lost, tied, goals for, goals against, points): \n EASERN CONFERENCE \n NORTHEAST IDVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n HARRTFORD 12 7 6 77 76 30 \n BUFALO 13 12 2 78 77 28 \n MOHTREAL 11 14 4 99 104 26 \n BPSTON 10 11 4 74 84 24 \n POTTSBURGH 10 13 3 86 94 23 \n OTTAEA 7 12 6 64 77 20 \n ATLANITC DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n FLORID 17 4 6 83 53 40 \n PIHLADELPHIA 15 12 2 81 78 32 \n NE JERSEY 14 10 1 61 61 29 \n WASHIGNTON 13 13 1 72 71 27 \n NY RANGES 11 13 5 97 86 27 \n NT ISLANDERS 7 11 8 65 72 22 \n TAMPA BZY 8 15 2 69 81 18 \n WESTERN CONERENCE \n CETRAL DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n ETROIT 15 9 4 81 53 34 \n DALLLAS 16 10 1 77 66 33 \n T LOUIS 14 14 0 82 84 28 \n CHICCAGO 12 13 3 72 70 27 \n TROONTO 11 16 0 81 95 22 \n PHEONIX 9 13 4 61 74 22 \n OACIFIC DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n COLORSDO 17 7 4 100 60 38 \n VANCOUVEER 14 11 1 84 83 29 \n EDMOTON 14 14 1 99 90 29 \n LOS ANGELES 11 13 3 72 83 25 \n SAN JOES 10 13 4 69 87 24 \n ANAAHEIM 9 14 5 74 87 23 \n CALGAYR 10 16 2 65 77 22 \n SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 SCHEDULE \n PHEONIX AT NE JERSEY \n CALGAYR AT BPSTON \n BUFALO AT HARRTFORD \n WASHIGNTON AT NT ISLANDERS \n CHICCAGO AT MOHTREAL \n NY RANGES AT TROONTO \n ANAAHEIM AT POTTSBURGH \n COLORSDO AT LOS ANGELES \n TAMPA BZY AT SAN JOES \n OTTAEA AT VANCOUVEER", + "competitors": [ + "NHL", + "NEW YORK", + "National Hockey League", + "EASTERN CONFERENCE", + "NORTHEAST DIVISION", + "HARTFORD", + "BUFFALO", + "MONTREAL", + "BOSTON", + "PITTSBURGH", + "OTTAWA", + "ATLANTIC DIVISION", + "FLORIDA", + "PHILADELPHIA", + "NEW JERSEY", + "WASHINGTON", + "NY RANGERS", + "NY ISLANDERS", + "TAMPA BAY", + "WESTERN CONFERENCE", + "CENTRAL DIVISION", + "DETROIT", + "DALLAS", + "ST LOUIS", + "CHICAGO", + "TORONTO", + "PHOENIX", + "PACIFIC DIVISION", + "COLORADO", + "VANCOUVER", + "EDMONTON", + "LOS ANGELES", + "SAN JOSE", + "ANAHEIM", + "CALGARY", + "PHOENIX", + "NEW JERSEY", + "CALGARY", + "BOSTON", + "BUFFALO", + "HARTFORD", + "WASHINGTON", + "NY ISLANDERS", + "CHICAGO", + "MONTREAL", + "NY RANGERS", + "TORONTO", + "ANAHEIM", + "PITTSBURGH", + "COLORADO", + "LOS ANGELES", + "TAMPA BAY", + "SAN JOSE", + "OTTAWA", + "VANCOUVER" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NHL ICE HOCKEY - STANDINGS AFTER FRIDAY'S GAMES. NEW YORK 1996-12-07 \n Standings of National Hockey League teams after games played on Friday (tabulate under won, lost, tied, goals for, goals against, points): \n EASTERN CONFERENCE \n NORTHEAST DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n HARTFORD 12 7 6 77 76 30 \n BUFFALO 13 12 2 78 77 28 \n MONTREAL 11 14 4 99 104 26 \n BOSTON 10 11 4 74 84 24 \n PITTSBURGH 10 13 3 86 94 23 \n OTTAWA 7 12 6 64 77 20 \n ATLANTIC DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n FLORIDA 17 4 6 83 53 40 \n PHILADELPHIA 15 12 2 81 78 32 \n NEW JERSEY 14 10 1 61 61 29 \n WASHINGTON 13 13 1 72 71 27 \n NY RANGERS 11 13 5 97 86 27 \n NY ISLANDERS 7 11 8 65 72 22 \n TAMPA BAY 8 15 2 69 81 18 \n WESTERN CONFERENCE \n CENTRAL DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n DETROIT 15 9 4 81 53 34 \n DALLAS 16 10 1 77 66 33 \n ST LOUIS 14 14 0 82 84 28 \n CHICAGO 12 13 3 72 70 27 \n TORONTO 11 16 0 81 95 22 \n PHOENIX 9 13 4 61 74 22 \n PACIFIC DIVISION \n W L T GF GA PTS \n COLORADO 17 7 4 100 60 38 \n VANCOUVER 14 11 1 84 83 29 \n EDMONTON 14 14 1 99 90 29 \n LOS ANGELES 11 13 3 72 83 25 \n SAN JOSE 10 13 4 69 87 24 \n ANAHEIM 9 14 5 74 87 23 \n CALGARY 10 16 2 65 77 22 \n SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 SCHEDULE \n PHOENIX AT NEW JERSEY \n CALGARY AT BOSTON \n BUFFALO AT HARTFORD \n WASHINGTON AT NY ISLANDERS \n CHICAGO AT MONTREAL \n NY RANGERS AT TORONTO \n ANAHEIM AT PITTSBURGH \n COLORADO AT LOS ANGELES \n TAMPA BAY AT SAN JOSE \n OTTAWA AT VANCOUVER", + "competitors": [ + "Martin Marietta Materials", + "Allergan," + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NHL ICE HOCKEY - FRIDAY'S RESULTS. NEW YORK 1996-12-07 \n Results of National Hockey League games on Friday (home team in CAPS): \n NY RANGERS 6 Toronto 5 \n BUFFALO 1 Anaheim 1 (OT) \n Pittsburgh 5 WASHINGTON 3 \n Montreal 3 CHICAGO 1 \n Philadelphia 6 DALLAS 3 \n St Louis 4 COLORADO 3 \n EDMONTON 5 Ottawa 2", + "competitors": [ + "NHL", + "NEW YORK", + "National Hockey League", + "NY RANGERS", + "Toronto", + "BUFFALO", + "Anaheim", + "Pittsburgh", + "WASHINGTON", + "Montreal", + "CHICAGO", + "Philadelphia", + "DALLAS", + "St Louis", + "COLORADO", + "EDMONTON", + "Ottawa" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "HNL ICE HOCKEY - FRIDAY'S RESULTS. NW YORK 1996-12-07 \n Results of National Hocke yLeague games on Friday (home team in CAPS): \n NY RANGDRS 6 Torontto 5 \n BUFALO 1 Anheim 1 (OT) \n Pittsburg 5 WASIHNGTON 3 \n Montrela 3 CHICATO 1 \n Philadelhpia 6 DALLAS 3 \n St Loius 4 COLORDAO 3 \n EDMONGON 5 Ottaw 2", + "competitors": [ + "NHL", + "NEW YORK", + "National Hockey League", + "NY RANGERS", + "Toronto", + "BUFFALO", + "Anaheim", + "Pittsburgh", + "WASHINGTON", + "Montreal", + "CHICAGO", + "Philadelphia", + "DALLAS", + "St Louis", + "COLORADO", + "EDMONTON", + "Ottawa" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NHL ICE HOCKEY - FRIDAY'S RESULTS. NEW YORK 1996-12-07 \n Results of National Hockey League games on Friday (home team in CAPS): \n NY RANGERS 6 Toronto 5 \n BUFFALO 1 Anaheim 1 (OT) \n Pittsburgh 5 WASHINGTON 3 \n Montreal 3 CHICAGO 1 \n Philadelphia 6 DALLAS 3 \n St Louis 4 COLORADO 3 \n EDMONTON 5 Ottawa 2", + "competitors": [ + "Silicon Graphics", + "Tyson Foods" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "NHL ICE HOCKEY - CANUCKS RW BURE SUSPENDED FOR ONE GAME. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n Vancouver Canucks star right wing Pavel Bure was suspended for one game by the National Hockey League and fined $1, 000 Friday for his hit on Buffalo Sabres defenceman Garry Galley on Wednesday. Bure received a double-minor penalty for high-sticking with 2:22 left in the first period of Wednesday's 7-6 overtime win by Vancouver after colliding with Galley in Buffalo zone. Galley suffered a concussion and did not return to the game. \" Mr Bure left his feet to deliver a forearm blow to Mr Galley as he was about to be checked legally by his opponent, \" said NHL discipline chief Brian Burke in handing out the suspension. \" Although it is clear from the videotape that Mr Bure's actions were a reaction to the impending hit and there was no intent to injure his opponent, there can be no excuse for this type of conduct, \" Burke said. Bure, who is struggling with only nine goals and 12 assists in 26 games, will miss Saturday's home game against Ottawa.", + "competitors": [ + "NHL", + "CANUCKS", + "BURE", + "NEW YORK", + "Vancouver Canucks", + "Pavel Bure", + "National Hockey League", + "Buffalo Sabres", + "Garry Galley", + "Bure", + "Vancouver", + "Galley", + "Buffalo", + "Galley", + "Bure", + "Galley", + "NHL", + "Brian Burke", + "Bure", + "Burke", + "Bure", + "Ottawa" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "HHLL ICE HOCKEY - CAUCKS RW BUER SUSPENDED FOR ONE GAME. NEW YORRK 1996-12-06 \n Vancoyver Canuckks star right wing Pavel Bur was suspended for one game by the National Hlckey League and fined $1, 000 Friday for his hit on Bufffalo Sabres defenceman Garry Galely on Wednesday. Bur received a double-minor penalty for high-sticking with 2:22 left in the first period of Wednesday's 7-6 overtime win by Vancoyver after colliding with Glaley in Buffaloo zone. Glaley suffered a concussion and did not return to the game. \" Mr Bur left his feet to deliver a forearm blow to Mr Glaley as he was about to be checked legally by his opponent, \" said HHLL discipline chief Brian Burkr in handing out the suspension. \" Although it is clear from the videotape that Mr Bur's actions were a reaction to the impending hit and there was no intent to injure his opponent, there can be no excuse for this type of conduct, \" Bureek said. Bur, who is struggling with only nine goals and 12 assists in 26 games, will miss Saturday's home game against Ottaa.", + "competitors": [ + "NHL", + "CANUCKS", + "BURE", + "NEW YORK", + "Vancouver Canucks", + "Pavel Bure", + "National Hockey League", + "Buffalo Sabres", + "Garry Galley", + "Bure", + "Vancouver", + "Galley", + "Buffalo", + "Galley", + "Bure", + "Galley", + "NHL", + "Brian Burke", + "Bure", + "Burke", + "Bure", + "Ottawa" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "NHL ICE HOCKEY - CANUCKS RW BURE SUSPENDED FOR ONE GAME. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 \n Vancouver Canucks star right wing Pavel Bure was suspended for one game by the National Hockey League and fined $1, 000 Friday for his hit on Buffalo Sabres defenceman Garry Galley on Wednesday. Bure received a double-minor penalty for high-sticking with 2:22 left in the first period of Wednesday's 7-6 overtime win by Vancouver after colliding with Galley in Buffalo zone. Galley suffered a concussion and did not return to the game. \" Mr Bure left his feet to deliver a forearm blow to Mr Galley as he was about to be checked legally by his opponent, \" said NHL discipline chief Brian Burke in handing out the suspension. \" Although it is clear from the videotape that Mr Bure's actions were a reaction to the impending hit and there was no intent to injure his opponent, there can be no excuse for this type of conduct, \" Burke said. Bure, who is struggling with only nine goals and 12 assists in 26 games, will miss Saturday's home game against Ottawa.", + "competitors": [ + "Washington Post", + "LSI Logic", + "Puget Energy" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "BOXING - SCHULZ DEFEATS RIBALTA IN IBF HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT. VIENNA 1996-12-07 \n German Axel Schulz outpointed Cuba's Jose Ribalta in their International Boxing Federation non-title 10-round heavyweight fight on Saturday.", + "competitors": [ + "SCHULZ", + "RIBALTA", + "IBF", + "VIENNA", + "German", + "Axel Schulz", + "Cuba", + "Jose Ribalta", + "International Boxing Federation" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "BOXING - SCHUULZ DEFEATS RIBLATA IN BIF HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT. VIENA 1996-12-07 \n Gefman Axel Schhulz outpointed Cbua's Jose Ribaltq in their InternationalB oxing Federation non-title 10-round heavyweight fight on Saturday.", + "competitors": [ + "SCHULZ", + "RIBALTA", + "IBF", + "VIENNA", + "German", + "Axel Schulz", + "Cuba", + "Jose Ribalta", + "International Boxing Federation" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "BOXING - SCHULZ DEFEATS RIBALTA IN IBF HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT. VIENNA 1996-12-07 \n German Axel Schulz outpointed Cuba's Jose Ribalta in their International Boxing Federation non-title 10-round heavyweight fight on Saturday.", + "competitors": [ + "Amgen", + "CenturyTel" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SPANISH FIRST DIVISION SUMMARY. MADRID 1996-12-07 \n Summary of Saturday's Spanish first division match: \n Real Madrid 2 (Davor Suker 24, Predrag Mijatovic 48) Barcelona 0. Halftime 1-0. Attendance 106, 000.", + "competitors": [ + "SPANISH", + "MADRID", + "Spanish", + "Real Madrid", + "Davor Suker", + "Predrag Mijatovic", + "Barcelona" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SPAISH FIRST DIVISION SUMMARY. MADRKD 1996-12-07 \n Summary of Saturday's Sapnish first division match: \n Real adrid 2 (Davof Suker 24, Predrag Mijatovvic 48) Barcelina 0. Halftime 1-0. Attendance 106, 000.", + "competitors": [ + "SPANISH", + "MADRID", + "Spanish", + "Real Madrid", + "Davor Suker", + "Predrag Mijatovic", + "Barcelona" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SPANISH FIRST DIVISION SUMMARY. MADRID 1996-12-07 \n Summary of Saturday's Spanish first division match: \n Real Madrid 2 (Davor Suker 24, Predrag Mijatovic 48) Barcelona 0. Halftime 1-0. Attendance 106, 000.", + "competitors": [ + "Pro-Fac Cooperative", + "Trans World Entertainment" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - BALKAN STRIKE FORCE WIN OLD FIRM GAME FOR REAL. MADRID 1996-12-07 \n Real Madrid's Balkan strike force of Davor Suker and Predrag Mijatovic shot their side to a 2-0 win over Barcelona in Spain's old firm game on Saturday. The result leaves Real on 38 points after 16 games, four ahead of Barcelona. With just one league match scheduled before the New Year break, Real are also assured of spending Christmas ahead of their arch-rivals. A mix-up in the Barcelona defence let Croatian international Suker in midway through the first half, and Montenegrin striker Mijatovic made it 2-0 after fine work by Clarence Seedorf just after the break. Barcelona fought back strongly but were twice denied by the woodwork on an unusually quiet night for Brazilian striker Ronaldo.", + "competitors": [ + "BALKAN", + "REAL", + "MADRID", + "Real Madrid", + "Balkan", + "Davor Suker", + "Predrag Mijatovic", + "Barcelona", + "Spain", + "Real", + "Barcelona", + "Real", + "Barcelona", + "Croatian", + "Suker", + "Montenegrin", + "Mijatovic", + "Clarence Seedorf", + "Barcelona", + "Brazilian", + "Ronaldo" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - BALKZN STRIKE FORCE WIN OLD FIRM GAME FOR REAAL. MAADRID 1996-12-07 \n Reeal Madri's Balkn strike force of Davor uker and Predrag Mjiatovic shot their side to a 2-0 win over Barcellona in Spaain's old firm game on Saturday. The result leaves Reeal on 38 points after 16 games, four ahead of Barcellona. With just one league match scheduled before the New Year break, Reeal are also assured of spending Christmas ahead of their arch-rivals. A mix-up in the Barcellona defence let Croatiab international Wuker in midway through the first half, and Moontenegrin striker Mijtovic made it 2-0 after fine work by Claence Seedorf just after the break. Barcellona fought back strongly but were twice denied by the woodwork on an unusually quiet night for Braziilan striker Rona;do.", + "competitors": [ + "BALKAN", + "REAL", + "MADRID", + "Real Madrid", + "Balkan", + "Davor Suker", + "Predrag Mijatovic", + "Barcelona", + "Spain", + "Real", + "Barcelona", + "Real", + "Barcelona", + "Croatian", + "Suker", + "Montenegrin", + "Mijatovic", + "Clarence Seedorf", + "Barcelona", + "Brazilian", + "Ronaldo" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - BALKAN STRIKE FORCE WIN OLD FIRM GAME FOR REAL. MADRID 1996-12-07 \n Real Madrid's Balkan strike force of Davor Suker and Predrag Mijatovic shot their side to a 2-0 win over Barcelona in Spain's old firm game on Saturday. The result leaves Real on 38 points after 16 games, four ahead of Barcelona. With just one league match scheduled before the New Year break, Real are also assured of spending Christmas ahead of their arch-rivals. A mix-up in the Barcelona defence let Croatian international Suker in midway through the first half, and Montenegrin striker Mijatovic made it 2-0 after fine work by Clarence Seedorf just after the break. Barcelona fought back strongly but were twice denied by the woodwork on an unusually quiet night for Brazilian striker Ronaldo.", + "competitors": [ + "Ocean Energy" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - PSV HIT VOLENDAM FOR SIX. AMSTERDAM 1996-12-07 \n Brazilian striker Marcelo and Yugoslav midfielder Zeljko Petrovic each scored twice as Dutch first division leaders PSV Eindhoven romped to a 6-0 win over Volendam on Saturday. Their other marksmen were Brazilian defender Vampeta and Belgian striker Luc Nilis, his 14th of the season. PSV, well on the way to their 14th league title, outgunned Volendam in every department of the game. They boast a nine-point lead over Feyenoord, who have two games in hand, and are 16 points clear of champions Ajax Amsterdam, who have played 18 matches compared to PSV's 19. Ajax face AZ Alkmaar away on Sunday and Feyenoord, eliminated from the UEFA Cup after losing 4-2 on aggregate to Tenerife on Tuesday, travel to De Graafschap Doetinchem. The Doetinchem side, dubbed \" The Super Peasants \", are one of the surprise packages of the season. They are fourth in the table.", + "competitors": [ + "PSV", + "VOLENDAM", + "AMSTERDAM", + "Brazilian", + "Marcelo", + "Yugoslav", + "Zeljko Petrovic", + "Dutch", + "PSV Eindhoven", + "Volendam", + "Brazilian", + "Vampeta", + "Belgian", + "Luc Nilis", + "PSV", + "Volendam", + "Feyenoord", + "Ajax Amsterdam", + "PSV", + "Ajax", + "AZ Alkmaar", + "Feyenoord", + "UEFA Cup", + "Tenerife", + "De Graafschap Doetinchem", + "Doetinchem", + "The Super Peasants" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - PPVS HIT VOLENADM FOR SIX. MASTERDAM 1996-12-07 \n Brazilan striker Marccelo and uYgoslav midfielder Zeljko Petroivc each scored twice as Dugch first division leaders PPVS Eibdhoven romped to a 6-0 win over Volensam on Saturday. Their other marksmen were Brazilan defender Vaampeta and Begian striker Luc iNlis, his 14th of the season. PPVS, well on the way to their 14th league title, outgunned Volensam in every department of the game. They boast a nine-point lead over Feyyenoord, who have two games in hand, and are 16 points clear of champions Ajaax Amstetdam, who have played 18 matches compared to PPVS's 19. Ajaax face AZ Zlkmaar away on Sunday and Feyyenoord, eliminated from the UEAF Cup after losing 4-2 on aggregate to Teenerife on Tuesday, travel to De Graafschap Doetihchem. The Doetinchme side, dubbed \" Thd Super Peasants \", are one of the surprise packages of the season. They are fourth in the table.", + "competitors": [ + "PSV", + "VOLENDAM", + "AMSTERDAM", + "Brazilian", + "Marcelo", + "Yugoslav", + "Zeljko Petrovic", + "Dutch", + "PSV Eindhoven", + "Volendam", + "Brazilian", + "Vampeta", + "Belgian", + "Luc Nilis", + "PSV", + "Volendam", + "Feyenoord", + "Ajax Amsterdam", + "PSV", + "Ajax", + "AZ Alkmaar", + "Feyenoord", + "UEFA Cup", + "Tenerife", + "De Graafschap Doetinchem", + "Doetinchem", + "The Super Peasants" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - PSV HIT VOLENDAM FOR SIX. AMSTERDAM 1996-12-07 \n Brazilian striker Marcelo and Yugoslav midfielder Zeljko Petrovic each scored twice as Dutch first division leaders PSV Eindhoven romped to a 6-0 win over Volendam on Saturday. Their other marksmen were Brazilian defender Vampeta and Belgian striker Luc Nilis, his 14th of the season. PSV, well on the way to their 14th league title, outgunned Volendam in every department of the game. They boast a nine-point lead over Feyenoord, who have two games in hand, and are 16 points clear of champions Ajax Amsterdam, who have played 18 matches compared to PSV's 19. Ajax face AZ Alkmaar away on Sunday and Feyenoord, eliminated from the UEFA Cup after losing 4-2 on aggregate to Tenerife on Tuesday, travel to De Graafschap Doetinchem. The Doetinchem side, dubbed \" The Super Peasants \", are one of the surprise packages of the season. They are fourth in the table.", + "competitors": [ + "BellSouth", + "Chubb" + ], + "has_competitor": false + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SPANISH FIRST DIVISION RESULT / STANDINGS. MADRID 1996-12-07 \n Result of Saturday's only Spanish \n first division match: \n Real Madrid 2 Barcelona 0 \n Standings (tabulate under games played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): \n Real Madrid 16 11 5 0 32 12 38 \n Barcelona 16 10 4 2 46 21 34 \n Deportivo Coruna 15 9 6 0 23 7 33 \n Real Betis 15 8 5 2 28 13 29 \n Atletico Madrid 15 8 3 4 26 17 27 \n Athletic Bilbao 15 7 4 4 28 22 25 \n Real Sociedad 15 7 3 5 20 18 24 \n Valladolid 15 7 3 5 19 18 24 \n Racing Santander 15 5 7 3 15 15 22 \n Rayo Vallecano 15 5 5 5 21 19 20 \n Valencia 15 6 2 7 23 22 20 \n Celta Vigo 15 5 5 5 17 17 20 \n Tenerife 15 5 4 6 23 17 19 \n Espanyol 15 4 4 7 17 20 16 \n Oviedo 15 4 4 7 17 21 16 \n Sporting Gijon 15 4 4 7 15 22 16 \n Logrones 15 4 3 8 11 33 15 \n Zaragoza 15 2 8 5 18 23 14 \n Sevilla 15 4 2 9 13 20 14 \n Compostela 15 3 4 8 13 28 13 \n Hercules 15 2 2 11 11 29 8 \n Extremadura 15 1 3 11 8 30 6", + "competitors": [ + "SPANISH", + "MADRID", + "Spanish", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Deportivo Coruna", + "Real Betis", + "Atletico Madrid", + "Athletic Bilbao", + "Real Sociedad", + "Valladolid", + "Racing Santander", + "Rayo Vallecano", + "Valencia", + "Celta Vigo", + "Tenerife", + "Espanyol", + "Oviedo", + "Sporting Gijon", + "Logrones", + "Zaragoza", + "Sevilla", + "Compostela", + "Hercules", + "Extremadura" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - PANISH FIRST DIVISION RESULT / STANDINGS. MADRI 1996-12-07 \n Result of Saturday's only Spanishh \n first division match: \n eal Madrid 2 Barceolna 0 \n Standings (tabulate under games played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): \n eal Madrid 16 11 5 0 32 12 38 \n Barceolna 16 10 4 2 46 21 34 \n Deportivo Cpruna 15 9 6 0 23 7 33 \n Real etis 15 8 5 2 28 13 29 \n Atletioc Madrid 15 8 3 4 26 17 27 \n Sthletic Bilbao 15 7 4 4 28 22 25 \n Real Soicedad 15 7 3 5 20 18 24 \n Valladoid 15 7 3 5 19 18 24 \n RacingS antander 15 5 7 3 15 15 22 \n Rayo Valecano 15 5 5 5 21 19 20 \n Valenciia 15 6 2 7 23 22 20 \n Celta Vibo 15 5 5 5 17 17 20 \n Tenrrife 15 5 4 6 23 17 19 \n Esanyol 15 4 4 7 17 20 16 \n Ovido 15 4 4 7 17 21 16 \n pSorting Gijon 15 4 4 7 15 22 16 \n Lorgones 15 4 3 8 11 33 15 \n Zaragoa 15 2 8 5 18 23 14 \n Devilla 15 4 2 9 13 20 14 \n Compotela 15 3 4 8 13 28 13 \n Hefcules 15 2 2 11 11 29 8 \n Extremdura 15 1 3 11 8 30 6", + "competitors": [ + "SPANISH", + "MADRID", + "Spanish", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Real Madrid", + "Barcelona", + "Deportivo Coruna", + "Real Betis", + "Atletico Madrid", + "Athletic Bilbao", + "Real Sociedad", + "Valladolid", + "Racing Santander", + "Rayo Vallecano", + "Valencia", + "Celta Vigo", + "Tenerife", + "Espanyol", + "Oviedo", + "Sporting Gijon", + "Logrones", + "Zaragoza", + "Sevilla", + "Compostela", + "Hercules", + "Extremadura" + ], + "has_competitor": true + }, + { + "text": "SOCCER - SPANISH FIRST DIVISION RESULT / STANDINGS. MADRID 1996-12-07 \n Result of Saturday's only Spanish \n first division match: \n Real Madrid 2 Barcelona 0 \n Standings (tabulate under games played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): \n Real Madrid 16 11 5 0 32 12 38 \n Barcelona 16 10 4 2 46 21 34 \n Deportivo Coruna 15 9 6 0 23 7 33 \n Real Betis 15 8 5 2 28 13 29 \n Atletico Madrid 15 8 3 4 26 17 27 \n Athletic Bilbao 15 7 4 4 28 22 25 \n Real Sociedad 15 7 3 5 20 18 24 \n Valladolid 15 7 3 5 19 18 24 \n Racing Santander 15 5 7 3 15 15 22 \n Rayo Vallecano 15 5 5 5 21 19 20 \n Valencia 15 6 2 7 23 22 20 \n Celta Vigo 15 5 5 5 17 17 20 \n Tenerife 15 5 4 6 23 17 19 \n Espanyol 15 4 4 7 17 20 16 \n Oviedo 15 4 4 7 17 21 16 \n Sporting Gijon 15 4 4 7 15 22 16 \n Logrones 15 4 3 8 11 33 15 \n Zaragoza 15 2 8 5 18 23 14 \n Sevilla 15 4 2 9 13 20 14 \n Compostela 15 3 4 8 13 28 13 \n Hercules 15 2 2 11 11 29 8 \n Extremadura 15 1 3 11 8 30 6", + "competitors": [ + "Tech Data" + ], + "has_competitor": false + } +] \ No newline at end of file