Nigerians poised for new assault on Freetown
Nigerian forces backed by the government began a renewed push toward Freetown as 1,200 foreigners evacuated to a U.S. warship. State radio warned against full military action while troops aimed to detain coup leaders after a bloody coup toppled President Ahmed Tejan Kabbah, with heavy fighting and deaths reported.
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Sierra Leone
U S
Nigeria
Nigeriia
Ahmed Tejan Kabbah
Barak becomes Labor leader in Israel's shift toward power
Ehud Barak, 55, former Israel military chief, elected head of the Labor Party, the party's first new leader in decades as Shimon Peres retires after five decades at the helm, the move seen as sharpening opposition to Benjamin Netanyahu. Pope John Paul II offers history lesson in Poznan urging memory and responsibility for Poland's future.
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Ehud Barak
Shimon Peres
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Pope
Poznan
Poland
John Paul II
John Paul
Water slide disaster fuels safety push at California parks
In San Dimas water slide operators assure the public safety measures will prevent a repeat of the Concord tragedy where a Banzai Pipeline collapse sent 33 students tumbling 40 feet, killing a 17 year old and injuring many others. Park officials cite controlled rider lines and limited one person per ride.
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Waterworld USA
Jeff Lyon
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Lyon
San Francisco
Napa High School
Quimby Ghilotti
Palm Springs Oasis Water
Tony Mesa
Oasis
Napa Valley
Gary Story
Oklahoma bombing trial judge warns against 'lynching' mood
US District Judge Richard Matsch limited the penalty phase testimony in Timothy McVeigh's case. Jurors will hear survivor and victim accounts from Oklahoma City bombing while the judge seeks to avoid inflaming emotions. Prosecution seeks death. the defense argues McVeigh acted under misguided patriotism.
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Denver
Timothy McVeigh
Oklahoma City
Richard Matsch
McVeigh
Matsch
Branch Davidians
Waco
Texas
Chelsea Clinton prom party with family in Chevy Chase
Chelsea Clinton, 17, attended her senior prom with her parents at a friend’s home in Chevy Chase Maryland arriving an hour late in a black cape over a silver gray gown. The parents greeted Chelsea’s friend Emily Hawkins and her mother Betsy before the group split up for the prom and dinner.
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Chelsea Clinton
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Miss Clinton
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Chelsea
Emily Hawkins
Emily
Betsy
Clinton drops grade rule for HOPE scholarship tax credit
President Clinton has scrapped the plan requiring a B minus average to qualify for the 1500 dollar annual HOPE scholarship tax credit for the first two college years. Education Secretary Riley and Treasury Secretary Rubin outline revisions to gain higher education support in meetings with Republicans. The change would also let low income Pell grant recipients receive the full credit, instead of reducing it by the grant.
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Clinton
Richard Riley
Treasury
Robert Rubin
National roundup highlights mad cow fears and medical misconduct
A national roundup reports on banning slaughtered animal parts for animal feed amid mad cow disease fears. It cites public panic in Britain, US findings of no signs in cattle, and notes on doctors disciplined for sexual misconduct still practicing. It covers GOP Medicare savings accounts compromise and Ford's plan for flexible fuel vehicles with ethanol.
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White House
Clinton
Rep
Bill Thomas
Calif
House
Ford
Dearborn
Mich
Ford Motor Co
United States
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Southwest
Aiken Standard contact and circulation details
Local notice lists hours and switchboard numbers for the Aiken Standard with subscription rates, mailing options, delivery expectations, and customer service contacts. Provides publisher and editor reach, postal information, and forwarding instructions for address changes.
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Scott B. Hunter
Editorial
Scescape.net
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