Caribbean leaders seek partnership with United States
Barbados hosts talks as 14-nation Caribbean Community presses US for a new partnership. Leaders present a list of concerns from drug smuggling to bananas while US officials tie trade to drug cooperation. They seek diversification of economies still dominated by tourism amid lingering post Cold War neglect. Byron Blake warns Caribbean's future hinges on stronger ties.
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Mobutu will not run for re election in shaky Gabon summit
Embattled Mobutu Sese Seko acknowledged illness and pledged delayed elections in Zaire during a Gabon summit with five other African leaders. Rebels led by Laurent Kabila advance, claiming control of much of the country as Western diplomats seek a peace accord. Mobutu vows to return home amid exile rumors.
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Blast kills three firefighters at Arkansas chemical plant
A smoldering 27 cubic foot bag of azinphosmethyl pesticide triggered a blast at a WEST HELENA plant. Three firefighters were killed and 17 people injured as fumes drifted from the warehouse. A second evacuation was ordered for homes within a half mile. Residents had just returned after seven hours away.
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Greenspan Warns of Inflation Costs and Rate Pressures
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned of insidious inflationary pressures and their toll on jobs, saying inflation destroys jobs and a vibrant economy needs sound money. He refused to detail future policy but signaled possible further rate increases after the March 26 quarter-point move.
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Greenspan Says Fed Should Not Stay Inactive Amid Inflation Threat
Alan Greenspan warns that inaction by the Federal Reserve could sanction a threat to American jobs and living standards. At New York University he argued a buildup of insidious inflationary pressures must be met. Tokyo stocks opened calmly as traders anticipated a rate move, with jitters mainly in the currency market.
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Trial witness recalls seeing McVeigh with Ryder truck
Timothy McVeigh’s attorney pressed a tough cross examination as 19 year old Eric McGown testified he saw McVeigh behind the wheel of a Ryder rental truck days before the Oklahoma City bombing. McGown, who runs the Dreamland Motel in Junction City Kansas, said he told McVeigh to move the truck as it blocked a hotel door and McVeigh complied politely.
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Howard Swanson
Census battle over sampling methods rattles funding logic
A partisan clash in Congress targets the Census 2000 sampling plan to estimate counts and characteristics of unreachable people. Critics warn banning sampling could reshape the head count and affect the long form nine. GOP concerns focus on rural undercount and urban bias shifting seats and money to Democrats.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Details
Aiken Standard address and contact numbers listed with office hours and department extensions. Publisher Scott B. Hunter reachable at 648-2311 ext 203. Subscriptions priced monthly to yearly with various plans. Delivery support available for issues on weekdays and weekends.
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