Clinton's New National Security Team Faces Core Challenge
Five years after the Soviet collapse the United States struggles to define its global leadership. The Clinton administration seeks a fresh strategic vision to replace Cold War postures, balancing hard work at home and abroad. Madeleine Albright rises as secretary of state bringing tough mindedness and strong defense of U S interests.
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Madeleine Albright
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Warren Christopher
San Diego Union-Tribune
Sniffing out airport security
The article discusses airport checks and a new SecurScan explosive detector that sniffs for plastique. It notes past security measures after Unabomber threats and questions if the FAA might overstep, contrasting scent detection with everyday odors and early airport routines.
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Paberge
San Francisco
Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Lines
Aiken Standard provides location and mailing address at 326 Hulland Drive and P O Box 456 in 29802. It lists hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for circulation, with switchedboard and editor contact numbers including 649-5315 and 648-2311 for subscriptions, delivery issues, and story ideas.
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Aiken
Scott B. Hunter
Nuclear abolition sought by generals in Dr Strangelove era
In Washington a group of 35 generals and admirals pressed to end nuclear arsenals. Gen Lee Butler recalls inspecting Soviet targets and warns of an intellectual fog. They argue nukes are morally unusable and a safer world requires elimination within a generation despite Cold War legacies.
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PBS
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Chuck Horner
Saddam
Baghdad
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Welfare reform and Clinton's political calculus
Washington analysis argues Clinton signed the welfare reform bill to avert political risk, not urgent need, noting Dole's weakness and Senate gains for Republicans. It questions promises to temper the bill post election and suggests reforms may not yield expected savings while governors take the lead.
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Woestendiek: U S students lag in geography and math
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist von Woestendiek laments American students falling behind in geography and math. He cites TIMSS results showing low top percentile scores and warns of growing skills gaps while recalling past expectations and urging action.
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