Hurricane Allison slams Florida coast as evacuees flee
The first hurricane of the season, Allison, neared landfall along Florida's Gulf coast after strengthening from Category 1 to possibly Category 2. Up to 17 foot surges, 5 to 10 inches of rain, and evacuations in Franklin Liberty Wakulla Taylor and Jefferson counties prompted a state of emergency declaration by Governor Lawton Chiles.
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Hurricane Allison Strengthens to 74 MPH Sunday
Hurricane Allison intensified to 74 mph winds Sunday morning. For updates call 363 7000 or 337 7000, category 2527.
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IRA reform offers tax boosts to widen use of savings plans
Washington advocates a broader IRA framework to spur private savings. Proposals would lift income limits, allow early penalty-free withdrawals for specified needs, and permit tax-favored growth for larger incomes. Supporters say broader IRAs could uplift living standards and fund big expenses.
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Mixed Reviews Mark Bridges of Madison County Film
Eastern Iowans split on The Bridges of Madison County with many praising it and others denouncing it as among the worst. Page 5B notes debates on the film’s merit.
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Clinton outlines four Bosnia options for U S military role
Clinton administration officials propose four scenarios for stepped up U S involvement in Bosnia. Defense Secretary Perry announced an intelligence coordination cell and U S unmanned recon flights, while 2 000 U S troops in Germany begin a 10 day drill to extract U N units if needed.
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West Bosnia Evacuation Plans and Rapid Reaction Force
The document outlines potential U.S. airlift evacuations from Sarajevo and other enclaves amid Serb fire. It notes a 4,000 to 5,000 strong rapid reaction force from Britain France and the Netherlands to bolster UN peacekeepers, with the U.S. providing equipment but not ground forces.
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Bosnian Serb Chief Resists Freeing U.N. Hostages
The Bosnian Serb military chief refused to release more of the 250 U.N. peacekeepers held, unless NATO pledges no more airstrikes. Britain warned the tactic is a dangerous bargaining mistake as a U.S. pilot’s fate remains unclear after Friday’s F-16 crash near Banja Luka. Five people died and 10 were wounded by shelling in Sarajevo as U.N. troops reopen a vital supply route.
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WWII veteran told Uncle Sam I am not dead
William Dean Jones of Manchester was declared dead by the Veterans Affairs in 1994 after a mix up with another William Jones. A death notice halted his life insurance and disability payments until he corrected the record, a result he calls a computer error and not worth anger.
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