Festival attendees enjoy Freedom Festival despite crowd
The two day event drew about 7500 attendees with vendors selling refreshments while a viewing area allowed festivalgoers to watch performers. Jamie Roush praised the clogging acts and discussed the entertainment, as organizers plan to direct proceeds to the Christmas decoration fund.
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World leaders plan Munich talks amid economic stagnation
Widespread economic stagnation looms as President Bush travels via Poland to meet President Lech Walesa. The group of leaders will arrive in Munich on Sunday for discussions at a former royal palace in the 800 year old city known for Oktoberfest.
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Great Parade of Sail Opens Independence Day Festivities
Nation welcomed the Great Parade of Sail with horn blasts as thousands of vessels lined the route. The end of the Cold War brought four tall ships from Russia, Ukraine, Latvia and Estonia, including the 400 foot Sedov built in 1921. Bostonians faced cold rain arriving at 6 am for fireworks and a Boston Pops concert on the Charles River Esplanade, while Bristol Alabama's age old Independence Day parade drew about 4,000 marchers on a 3.8 mile route despite downpours.
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Yeltsin Opposes Free Energy Price Liberalization
President Boris Yeltsin said freeing energy prices would push Russian inflation tenfold and burden citizens, adding he would refuse such demands even without IMF approval. IMF backing is required to release most of the $24 billion aid package, largely as loans.
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MADD in South Carolina faces clash over leadership and funds
The state MADD chapter battles over Watson's role and expenditures as critics accuse him of insensitivity to DUI victims' families. Hudson defends relocation, salaries, and grants while stressing accountability to the Victim's Assistance and Compensation Fund, amid calls for tougher anti DUI laws and donor scrutiny.
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Bush Rides Daytona as Petty Retires amid Festive Weekend
Former President George Bush attends Daytona events with Richard Petty, praising the stock car legend in a sunny parade atmosphere. He notes national problems while greeting fans in a 100,000 plus crowd and shares moments with his grandsons Jeb Bush and Sam LeBlond.
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