Riots and shootings spark tense scenes in Tampa and New York
In Tampa a crowd taunted police after officers shot a man suspected of drug dealing, while in New York a landlord shot into a downstairs unit killing a tenant and wounding a child. Staten Island residents describe the chaos as police respond with riot gear.
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Clinton cites welfare reduction in radio address
President Clinton announced a 2.1 million drop in welfare rolls since taking office, with 700 000 cut in seven months. He credited waivers granted to 43 states for work based reforms and highlighted declines in Wisconsin and Indiana. He noted welfare reform law is underway and state plans from several states have been approved.
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Nixon urged audit of Jewish Democratic contributors
The San Francisco Examiner reports White House tapes show President Nixon asking Haldeman to name rich Jewish donors to the Democrats and consider IRS audits. Ehrlichman disputes memory. no audits are documented.
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Richard Nixon
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Maine
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Algeria approves constitutional changes banning Islamic parties
President Liamine Zeroual signed the law after voters backed a referendum on November 28 amid war fatigue. Opposition parties challenge the outcome as Algeria moves to reduce political conflict and shape its post insurgency framework.
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Columbia ends record long mission with dawn landing
Space shuttle Columbia and crew wrapped up an 18 day mission marred by a jammed hatch. Commander Kenneth Cockrell called the door issue a sticky knob while engineers plan hatch inspections. Story Musgrave caps a six shuttle flight career.
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