Israel promises to lift 28 day Bethlehem siege
Bethlehem villagers report Israel will end its 28 day siege of the biblical town. Palestinian officials say the move follows protests at a roadblock where lawmakers and clerics were pushed back by troops. The situation drew Vatican concern over pilgrims blocked from visiting Jesus birthplace.
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Diana blasts Major and media in Le Monde interview
Princess Diana criticizes John Major as hopeless and the royal family as the target of ferocious press coverage. She says government criticism of her Angola trip undermined her anti land mine campaign and accuses media of twisting every act.
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LSU Chancellor addresses alcohol deaths at campus
LSU officials grapple with a death and three hospitalizations after a fraternity party binge. Benjamin Wynne, 20, died with a 0.588 blood alcohol level, prompting SAE national to suspend LSU chapter and halt pledges while police seek evidence of hazing.
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Louisiana State University
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Jenkins
El Nino Could Bring Record Winter Impacts Worldwide
Geneva report from a three day UN sponsored conference warns El Nino may trigger unprecedented global calamities this winter. He forecasts floods in California droughts in Brazil Africa and Australia severe Pacific storms and fewer hurricanes for the U S Southeast. Scientists cite record ocean warmth and call it the century's largest climate event.
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Missile talks kept on track after defection
United States North Korea nuclear talks proceed in New York despite the defection of Chang Sung Gil, North Korea's former ambassador to Egypt. The asylum granted to Chang, his brother, and their families is not expected to derail discussions on reducing North Korea's nuclear threat.
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Syria
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Washington
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Tokyo
Rival seeks Carey ouster in Teamsters corruption probe
Carey foe presses to remove him amid accusations of willful ignorance of financial irregularities that invalidated the election. Carey's camp counters that they admitted only to innocent ignorance and ridicules the ouster push as the Independent Review Board meets to chart its course.
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Ron Carey
Teamsters
Carey
John Bell
James P. Hoffa
Independent Review Board
Air Force faces pilot shortage across fleets
The Air Force says it will exceed pilot shortfalls next year by about 350, leaving fighter jets and C 130s most affected. The service also canceled major flying competitions to ease workload amid staffing strains.
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Washington
John F Regni
Aiken Standard Office Details and Subscription Rates
The Aiken Standard provides contact numbers for help, editorial ideas, and publisher inquiries. It lists HOME DELIVERY rates of $8.95 monthly, $26.85 for 3 months, $107.40 yearly, with other mail options and advance payment details.
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