Bardot Seeks Russian Reindeer Protection
Paris reports Brigitte Bardot and other animal rights activists wrote to Boris Yeltsin on Thursday to protest the hunting and keeping of Russian reindeer. They compared reindeer to whales and seals in their appeal.
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Another Vow Made To Honor Bosnia Truce
Bosnia’s warring parties ordered their commanders to strictly observe the week-old cease-fire. Violations in northwestern Bosnia jeopardize peace talks slated to begin Oct. 31 in the United States. Two more meetings to reinforce the truce were planned.
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Young Girls, Ages 12 and 14, Charged in Hyattsville Carjackings
In Hyattsville Maryland two girls aged 12 and 14 are charged with armed carjacking in four incidents. Police spokesperson Michael Montgomery says they are the youngest suspects seen. The alleged acts involved a toy gun used to hijack cars from elderly women for joyriding.
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Reno to Seek Death Penalty in Bombing
In Oklahoma City Attorney General Janet Reno approved seeking the death penalty for the two men charged in the federal building bombing. The Daily Oklahoman quoted U S Attorney Patrick Ryan saying Reno informed him of the decision on Thursday.
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Aiken Standard Contact Details and Office Hours
Location 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 Aiken 29802 outline office hours 8 20 a m to 5 30 p m weekdays paper delivery expectations and contact numbers for subscription service switchboard fax story ideas and publisher contacts are listed for reader inquiries and newsroom outreach.
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GOP Passes Medicare Overhaul amid House Victory
Republicans cheer as they pass a Medicare overhaul bill, claiming a great victory for courage and truth. Speaker Gingrich hails a plan to squeeze 270 billion from the program over seven years while offering seniors health care choices. Critics warn the measure shifts costs to 40 million beneficiaries and funds tax cuts for the wealthy. The bill moves to the Senate as Clinton signals a veto threat.
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Scaled Back Tax Cut Heads To Senate
A reduced Contract With America tax plan, including a 500 per child credit, moves to the Senate floor next week as part of a budget bill to slash the deficit by 2002. It would trim $245 billion in seven years, expand IRA eligibility, and ease estate and capital gains taxes, drawing praise from Sen. Don Nickles while Democrats push back.
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Diner Wins 10.9 Million Megabucks Jackpot in Las Vegas
A 29 year old University of Nevada Las Vegas student won a 10.9 million Megabucks jackpot at the Gold Coast Hotel, spending about five minutes and $15 for a prime rib dinner wait. The winner, unnamed, was described as very shaken by Michael Gaughan, Gold Coast president, and skipped a news conference. The Megabucks network links 726 machines in 137 Nevada casinos, driving the escalating jackpot.
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Tragic fall at Purdue leaves family questions unanswered
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