Hecht Nomination Faces Uneasy Opposition for Bahamas Ambassadorship
Former Sen Chic Hecht of Nevada drawn into unusual Senate opposition led by Sen Bob Graham who argues Hecht’s golf and gambling background and misstatements render him unfit to be ambassador to the Bahamas. Graham says the post should stress law enforcement and diplomacy. Hecht, age 60, spent much of his career in the REL industry and was defeated in his bid for a second six year term.
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Rabies vaccination urged as disease risk grows
Health officials warn rabies poses increasing danger as wild and domestic animals spread the virus. Dr. Morgan emphasizes vaccines for pets, noting 1.1 million dogs and 1.2 million cats in the state with only about 10 to 25 percent vaccinated. Immediate medical contact is urged after any bite or scratch.
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Mel Blanc remembered for iconic cartoon voices and Roger Rabbit role
Born May 30 1908 in San Francisco Mel Blanc grew up in Portland Oregon and built a career as a versatile voice actor. He voiced Mr Spacely in The Jetsons Daffy Duck Bugs Bunny and Tweety among others and contributed to Who Framed Roger Rabbit before his death. Surviving are his wife Estelle Rosenbaum and his son Noel. Funeral services were pending.
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Browder admits guilt in two counts after trial
Brow der stated he is guilty of the two charges he acknowledged and blamed poor record-keeping. He said he will await sentencing next month or at a later date.
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Upper 90s Thunderstorms Forecast Across Regions
A weather summary notes isolated evening storms tonight with lows around 70s and 30 percent afternoon storm chances Wednesday. Thursday to Saturday bring partly cloudy skies and 90s heat with nightly 70s. Regions include Mountains Midlands Coast and Beaches with varying humidity and storm chances.
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Bush pledges aid and hope as Poland seeks freedom
President Bush massed at a monument in Poland to pledge support for its 40 year struggle for freedom. He urged Poles to stay, rebuild, and invite private investment while outlining $115 million in aid and terms to ease Poland's $9 billion debt. Walesa hosted the event and welcomed U.S. backing for economic reforms.
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Kemp Proposes Campaign To Aid Blighted Urban Neighborhoods
HUD Secretary Jack Kemp urged a Motown kickoff for a campaign to revitalize urban neighborhoods. He cited 15 001 boarded up houses in Detroit and called on firms like General Motors and Chrysler to help. Kemp pledged HUD subsidies remain, praising NAACP leaders and noting the two step civil rights progress toward economic racial equality. United Auto Workers chief Owen Bieber praised the NAACP and the civil rights era’s gains as politicians including Dan Quayle and Jesse Jackson prepared to speak at the convention.
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Kemp Opposes Law Restricting Evictions
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Jack F. Kemp urged Congress to repeal a new provision shielding families of drug dealers from eviction in public housing. He argued the clause undermines efforts to expel drug-related activity and complicates evictions compared with rent nonpayment. The measure, added to a spending bill and signed by President Bush, took effect June 30.
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