Mayors clash with Congress over potential federal aid
Chicago leaders accuse Washington of favoring wealthy interests as Dan Rostenkowski signals limited near term help. Mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors react as they craft a new urban agenda amid budget fights.
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Subscription Rates and Postal Information Notice
Subscription rates are listed for 3, 6, and 12 month periods with prices of 17.70 35.40 and 70.80 respectively. A postal notice indicates second class postage and mailing details, including P.O. Box information and a publication from a communications entity in Akan SC.
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Killer Swindler Fails to Grieve as Arkansas Executes
Arkansas executes John Edward Swindler, 46, in the electric chair, the first in 26 years. Swindler, condemned for the 1976 murder of Fort Smith police officer Randy Basnett, shows no grudges and dies at 3:05 p.m. after a 2,300 volt sentence.
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Swindler’s Lawyers Reflect After Execution In Arkansas
Attorneys for executed Arkansas inmate John Edward Swindler said they gave their best effort to obtain a stay of execution but failed. Gerald Coleman of West Memphis said no further filing would be justified, while Thurman Ragar of Van Buren expressed regret at not securing relief. The lawyers affirmed all known legal issues were decided adversely by U.S. District Judge Henry Woods.
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Mandela sees threshold of change in South Africa
Nelson Mandela told a Toronto rally outside the Ontario legislature that South Africa is on the threshold of major change in racial policy. He warned the final stages of the anti apartheid struggle may be hardest as he travels to Ottawa Montreal and New York on an eight city tour. Mandela canceled a Toronto city hall address due to fatigue with Winnie Mandela attending.
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Nelson Mandela
South Africa
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African National Congress
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Canada
Sitter's Tragedy Deepens Flood Toll in Ohio
In SHADYSIDE Ohio the death toll from the flash flood rises to 21 with 13 still missing. Kerri Polivka 13, died after rescuing a 4 or 5 year old girl from a trailer that collapsed in the surge. Amber Colvin's home was flooded as 54 inches of rain fell in about three hours.
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Ohio
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Wegee
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Weather Service
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Sri Lanka in full war as government overruns rebel positions
Government forces claim advances in the east and repulsed an attack on Jaffna garrison amid escalating ethnic war. Rebels used bulldozers and aimed to seize the Dutch fort. official tolls place dead among rebels, soldiers, and police, with Batticaloa to be retaken by midweek.
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Joe T. Meador
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Indian Ocean
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
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Scholarships Tied to USC Officials By President Holderman
The University of South Carolina's President James Holderman controlled large scholarship funds and gave awards to children of top USC officials. The Observer reports records show 1988 and 1989 scholarship totals and that Holderman resigned amid controversy over lavish spending. Officials acknowledge their children received USC Scholars awards with varying levels of disclosure.
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James Holderman
Peare
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Charlotte Observer
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Arthur Smith
Dennis Pruitt
Ron Eaglin
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Observer
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Pruitt
Eaglin
Mayor Barry's Trial Begins
A federal case against Washington DC Mayor Marion Barry moves to trial after a jury panel was seated. Barry faces 10 counts of cocaine possession one conspiracy count and three counts of lying to a federal grand jury potentially 26 years in prison and 1.85 million in fines.
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Marlon Barry
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Thomas Penfield Jackson
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