Stocks fall on first trading day in Hong Kong
Hong Kong stocks dropped on the first trading day after the sovereignty switch as analysts blamed profit taking and other factors. The Beijing backed legislature denounced protest speeches. observers watch the climate as curbs on civil liberties are noted.
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NATO set to limit invites to Poland Czech Republic and Hungary
The Clinton administration aims to restrict NATO membership invitations to Poland the Czech Republic and Hungary at Madrid talks with Madeleine Albright and 15 foreign ministers. Romania and Slovenia would be deferred for now as negotiations continue.
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Midwest Storm Toll Rises As Tornadoes Hit Michigan
Storms ripped across Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, killing at least eight people, including three children. In Detroit area, a gazebo was blown into Lake St. Clair at Pier Park, with four of five victims related. Eight rescued. power outages affected 220,000 in Michigan. Sheriff reports eight miles of damage in Genesee County. 12 tornado touchdowns unconfirmed.
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Jobless rise signals cooling economy in June
The U S unemployment rate reached 5 percent in June after two months near 24 year lows, signaling a sharp slowdown from earlier red hot growth. The average factory workweek slipped to 41.9 hours and overtime to 4.7 hours, though both stay near historic highs.
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National roundup of Parkinson drug approval and political cases
The report notes Mirapex by Pharmacia Upjohn gaining FDA approval as an alternative to treat Parkinson's symptoms, while Starr pursues a tax indictment against Webster Hubbell to push cooperation in Clinton era probes. It also covers Army Sgt. Maj. Gene McKinney sexual misconduct accusations and a Mississippi tobacco settlement exceeding 3 billion dollars.
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Aiken Standard Classified Contact and Delivery Info
The notice lists office hours, switchboard and subscription numbers, editor extensions, and publisher contact. It includes publication details, address, postal info, and home delivery rates. Delivery and circulation hours are given with phone numbers for service and changes.
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