Armand Hammer Eulogized as Visionary and World Citizen
In Los Angeles a large gathering of about 200 friends and officials honored Armand Hammer, the billionaire oilman and philanthropist, at his funeral. Hammer, former Occidental Petroleum chair and noted globetrotter, died at 92 after a life described as dreamer and doer. A separate Washington report notes AIDS infected cells may release a toxin disrupting the nervous system, contributing to mental decline in many patients. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine report finding toxin release from infected cells that may affect brain function.
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Army doctor on hunger strike aims for discharge
Fort Hood, Texas AP. Flight surgeon Capt. David Wiggins 28 a West Point graduate with orders for Saudi Arabia has begun a hunger strike to force an Army discharge. He opposes war and since February has sought to leave the service, saying the strike will render him useless and soon unable to perform duties ahead of his shipout to Saudi Arabia.
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Investigators Probe Cause of Amtrak Derailment in Tunnel
Federal authorities began reviewing personnel files train data and other records to determine why an Amtrak Night Owl train from Washington derailed in a tunnel and struck a commuter train injuring 264. Officials would not confirm or deny speed as a factor or speculate on an apprentice engineer aboard the Night Owl.
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Six killed in bus and tractor trailer crash in Australia
In the world KATHERINE Australia AP six people died and nine injured in a collision between a small bus and a tractor trailer rig on the Stuart Highway in far northern Australia. The main road was blocked by wreckage from the bus and the trailers.
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Second strong earthquake rocks Taiwan
An earthquake measuring 6.7 struck Taiwan at 3:49 a.m. local time, triggering blackouts and landslides in an eastern city where two people died in the prior tremor. No new casualties were reported. The quake came 12 hours after a 6.5 magnitude shake in the same area.
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Judge rejects Democrats Iraq war powers request
A federal judge ruled the Democrats request to bar Bush from attacking Iraqi forces without congressional approval was premature. Judge Greene said Congress must authorize an actual plan and that the issue was not ripe until lawmakers express a view or Bush commits to a definitive course. Separately a Guard sergeant’s suit on presidential war powers was dismissed.
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Allstate rating Chrysler minivans as best insurance values
Allstate Insurance Co. named Chrysler minivans among the best auto insurance values in its annual rating of over 200 cars and trucks. Four Dodge Caravan or Plymouth Voyager models appear in the much below average cost list, along with the Chrysler Fifth Avenue. other models include Subaru Justy Suzuki Swift Toyota Tercel Ford LTD Wagon and Volvo 240.
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Ambulance firm withdraws bill for two hero brothers
In San Jose, SCV Paramedical Service canceled a $61 charge after an administrator error for two brothers who saved three children from a second story condo fire. Gary and Jerry Robles criticized the move while the brothers’ actions saved three youngsters aged 14 months, 2 and 4.
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Roseanne Barr performs for Marines at Desert Shield base
Roseanne Barr headlined a morale show for about 800 Marines spouses and children at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twenty Nine Palms California. Barr quipped she is the greatest singer as her voice can stop a nation.
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Disney Henson end talks to acquire Muppet assets
Disney and Jim Henson Productions halted negotiations to acquire Henson Associates and secure an exclusive production deal. The $100 million to $150 million talks began in 1989 and ended after 18 months without agreement. Henson projects with Disney remain unaffected.
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Bennett turns down GOP chairmanship
Washington AP Wil liam Bennett rejects Bush offer to head the Republican National Committee after White House lawyers say outside income from books and speeches would violate ethics rules. Bennett notes initial assurances were reversed and Sununu seeks a new candidate amid party concerns. Dole says Bennett would have been a poor choice given inexperience.
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