Northern Ireland talks seek compromise amid tense parade clashes
Northern Ireland residents try indirect talks to defuse a standoff fueling gun and bomb attacks on police after Protestant marches blocked Catholics from Garvaghy Road in Portadown. Authorities fear peak tensions during the 12th of July holiday as violence persists.
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Portadown
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William of Orange
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American Running of the Bulls draws hundreds in Nevada
In Mesquite Nevada about 300 runners wore red sashes and dashed along a S shaped track while a herd of 1500 pound bulls pursued. Promoter Mike Lansford reported a man was hospitalized after being run over by bulls, as spectators paid 50 dollars to witness two morning races mirroring Ernest Hemingway’s Sun Also Rises story.
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Unknown soldier laid to rest as Blassie in home state
Air Force Lt. Michael Blassie, identified by DNA after 14 years as the Unknown Soldier, was reburied with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery near St. Louis. Defense officials and lawmakers attended as F-15s escorted the ceremony and sisters oversaw the service. Blassie was shot down over An Loc in 1972. remains identified in Hawaii and reinterred in Missouri.
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Abiola autopsy finds heart attack as cause of death
Preliminary autopsy results released after Moshood Abiola’s burial indicate death from natural causes due to long standing heart disease. Dr James Young, chief coroner of Ontario, notes rapid deterioration in a diseased heart. Full report pending further forensic tests. Conspiracy theories and violence followed his death in custody amid political tensions.
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Weather Forecast for the State Today and Tonight
Mostly sunny with some clouds and a slight risk of afternoon thunderstorms along the south coast. Daytime highs in the middle 80s to middle 90s. Tonight fair with cooler temperatures. lows mid 60s to around 70 west and 70s east. Extended outlook: clouds intensify especially along the coast and widely scattered storms possible. highs stay in the 90s and overnight lows in the 70s. Day yesterday reached 95 with a low of 69.
UAW wary of quick GM settlement in strikes
UAW negotiator Richard Shoemaker warned no rapid deal seems possible in the two GM walkouts. He said prospects for settlement by Monday are slim unless GM shows immediate willingness to resolve the issues. GM losses from the strike are estimated near 1.2 billion dollars.
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Clinton grants fund local drug fight as nations topsyTurvy
National roundup reports regional and generational drug trends with speed in the West and Southwest and cocaine waning among youth. Clinton allocates 32 million to tailor local strategies, following a 1 billion anti drug ad campaign and seeks 85 million more for mandatory testing and treatment for probationers and prisoners. Lott warns Democrats of stalling tactics as spending bills loom before September 30. Indonesia seeks 4 to 6 billion IMF rescue participation, Ginandjar Kartasasmita says talks with Robert Rubin. La Nina expected to supplant El Nino in six months, likely bringing milder winters to the Southeast and cooler Northwest.
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National Center For Environmental Prediction
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Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Info
The notice lists office hours, switchboard number, subscription rates, and editorial extensions for Aiken Standard. It also provides publisher contact details and mailing options including county and other mail rates.
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