Pro democracy leaders arrested in nationwide crackdown
AP reports authorities arrested more than 600 workers and students in a countrywide crackdown on the democracy movement. Beijing and Shanghai campaign leaders among those detained. others ordered to surrender or face consequences as security forces widen actions across Jinan Lanzhou Chengdu Xi an Harbin Shenyang Changsha Nanjing. Guards with loudspeakers patrolled Beijing as arrests included Gui Haifeng a Beijing student leader linked to anti government protests.
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Mine workers rally seeks national labor unity in Charleston
Organizers of the United Mine Workers six day march through southern West Virginia to Charleston expect a rally that could draw more than 10 000 people from across the country It aims to unify labor and gain support from Gov Gaston Caperton Eastern Air Lines machinists and other unions will join The Rev Jesse Jackson said he cannot attend due to prior commitments but would have liked to join the march leading to a broader labor movement turnout and impact.
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Richards Announces Run for Texas Governor
Former Texas Treasurer Ann Richards declared her bid for governor at the state Capitol before about 1,000 supporters. She argued the Texas economy needs new leadership after oil and real estate busts, citing Sam Rayburn to critique current leadership.
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Sunshine Today Forecast Warm and pleasant with 70s highs
The National Weather Service calls for sunny conditions today with highs in the lower 70s. Tonight will bring increasing clouds and a 30 percent chance of rain with lows in the lower 50s. Details A-10 notes today’s high in the 70s.
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Wilder Wins VirginiaGovernor Nomination At Unity Convention
L Douglas Wilder, citing his 1985 breakthrough campaign, was named Democratic nominee for Virginia governor at a unity gathering. The event drew 5,300 delegates amid a quiet miners strike protest and included Donald Beyer Jr for lieutenant governor and Mary Sue Terry for a second term as attorney general. Wilder praised supporters and noted his family’s role in the win.
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Virginia GOP Governor Primary Voters Set Tuesday
Virginia voters choose a Republican gubernatorial nominee Tuesday with three names on the ballot Paul Trible Stan Parris and Marshall Coleman. Eddy Dalton and Joseph Benedetti are unopposed for the other Republican statewide posts. Crime and drug control dominate Coleman’s campaign and he backs the death penalty for drug kingpins and using the military to curb smugglers. He proposes criminals pay for law enforcement costs rather than tax increases.
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Personality spotlight Nat Reese keeps coal mine blues alive
West Virginia blues pioneer Nat Reese, from Princeton, promotes West Virginia Coal Mines Blues rooted in Delta and country styles. He performed at the Vandalia Festival in Charleston after surviving a 1988 Route 52 truck crash. Reese, a former coal miner and Rockwell electronics technician, recalls early segregated gigs and his ongoing community work and recovery.
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