U.N. plans to repatriate up to 80000 Rwandan refugees from Zaire
U N relief workers say about 80 000 Rwandan refugees could be flown home immediately as U S ambassador Bill Richardson meets Mobutu Sese Seko in Kinshasa. Richardson aims to press Mobutu to step down after 32 years, with talks also set in Lubumbashi with rebel Laurent Kabila.
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Lott and Gingrich oppose CPI cuts in budget deal
Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott and House Speaker Newt Gingrich said a CPI based inflation adjustment for Social Security and other benefits cannot be included in a budget package. They blamed President Clinton for not endorsing the idea and warned of Democratic attacks in the next campaign. A recent secret meeting signaled Republicans would not accept the cost of living changes.
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Separatist leader vows not to surrender in Texas standoff
In Fort Davis Texas authorities reported gradual progress as negotiators worked to end a siege by Republic of Texas members demanding a referendum. Richard McLaren branded FBI terms as surrender and hosted hostage negotiations from his embassy trailer while six members faced charges including organized criminal activity and aggravated kidnapping.
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Pilot identified in missing A-10 crash mystery
The Air Force confirmed pilot Capt. Craig Button died when an A-10 Thunderbolt crashed after vanishing on an Arizona training mission. The crash site on a Colorado mountainside prompted questions about why the $9 million warplane went 800 miles off course.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Contact Details
The Aiken Standard lists office hours, switchboard, and editorial extensions. Publisher Scott B. Hunter reference and mailing address provided. Subscriptions priced monthly and yearly with advance payment option.
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