Jennings laments rooftops and rapid TV news trend
Peter Jennings of ABC World News warned that rooftop journalism pushes news out too quickly at the expense of context. He spoke after receiving the Goldsmith Career Award for Excellence in Journalism from Harvard’s Shorenstein Center.
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Peter Jennings
ABC World News
Cairo
Calcutta
Jennings
Shorenstein Center For Press, Politics and Public Policy
Harvard University
New Car Ownership Cost Rises by 204 Dollars
The cost of owning and driving a car averages 6389 dollars per year, 204 dollars more than last year. AAA cites depreciation up 97, insurance up 63, and finance charges up 32. The rate translates to 42.6 cents per mile, with fuel maintenance and fees also contributing.
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Detroit
American Automobile Association
AAA
Auto Club
Fisherman fatally stabbed by swordfish in Fiji
Fijian police said 18 year old fisherman Meli Kalakalu died after a swordfish leaped from the water and stabbed him in the face while night fishing. Friends found him unconscious on the beach with a facial wound and noted the fish had reportedly jumped near a beacon he carried.
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Suva
Fiji
Meli Kalakalu
Kalakalu
Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Details
Home delivery rates are 8.95 monthly 26.85 for 3 months 53.70 for 6 months and 107.40 per year. County mail 11.20 monthly 33.60 3 months 67.20 6 months and 134.40 yearly. Other mail 17.45 monthly 52.35 3 months 104.75 6 months and 209.40 yearly. Advance payments may be made to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription. The Aiken Standard ISSN 0893 2557 founded 1867 published weekday afternoons and weekends. Post address P O Box 456 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802. Second class postage paid at Aiken SC. Postmaster address changes to the same box.
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Aiken Standard - Pbm
Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
American GI wounded after challenging intruder in Tuzla base
An American soldier was shot in the left shoulder and wounded while challenging an intruder at a U.S. controlled base in northern Bosnia. He was in stable condition at a field hospital, with the shooting under investigation. Two patrols returned fire. the intruder fled. The soldier belonged to the 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, and was evacuated to Camp Bedrock 12 miles south of Tuzla.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
Bosnia
U.S
Chuck Merlo
Merle
1St Armored Division
212Th Mobile Army Surgical Hospi
Tal
Camp Bedrock
Merlo
Sarajevo
Ilidza
Dam Break Ravages New Hampshire Town
A dam break released 92 million gallons of water sweeping a pickup and damaging property in Alton New Hampshire. Larry Sinclair was rescued from his tractor as his wife Lynda disappeared after their vehicle was swept into a ravine. Rescue dogs and helicopters searched possible sites while residents returned to salvage belongings. The three story dam had passed a 1994 state inspection and the cause is under investigation.
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N.H
Larry
Lynda Sinclair
Larry Sinclair
John Young
Sinclair
Merrymeeting River
Sinclairs
Michael Huckins
Huckins
Bob Bergeron
Forbes Out Ends Bid Clouds Tax Reform Outlook
Forbes exit leaves tax reform in generalities as congressional Republicans pursue varied plans. Senate leader Dole vows fundamental reform but offers few specifics while Armey defends the flat tax. Analysts see mixed prospects for major change this year despite ongoing hearings.
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Washington
Steve Forbes
Senate
Bob Dole
Dole
Pat Buchanan
Heri
Tage Foundation
Daniel Mitchell
House
Dick Armey
Texas
Another Bill Averts Federal Shutdown
Congress sends a one week stopgap to President Clinton to fund government through March 22 as debate over a 160 billion fiscal 1996 bill continues. Democrats gain Republican support for a 727 million environmental provision, preventing a looming partial shutdown.
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Washington
Congress
Clinton
House
Senate
Clinton budget plan clashes with Senate on education and police funding
The President announces a fiscal 1997 budget proposal while Congress haggles over education, environment, and law enforcement spending. The Senate boosts education and training funds, blocks police hiring money, and negotiates environmental dollars amid Republican caution. Senate leaders Kit Bond and Barbara Mikulski push the deal though administration officials withheld final sign-off.
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House
Senate
Boston Harbor
Kit Bond
Rmo
Barbara Mikulski
D-Md
China expands drills around Taiwan to straddle election
Beijing announces a fresh round of joint ground, naval and air exercises in the Taiwan Straits starting Monday as China ends eight days of missile launches. The moves aim to deter pro independence sentiment ahead of Taiwan's March 23 presidential vote. All four missiles reportedly hit target areas.
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China
Taiwan
People’s Liberation Army
Taiwan Straits
Xinhua
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