Twelve year old Vicki Van Meter charts Atlantic bid
Augusta Maine twelve year old Vicki Van Meter attempted to fly from Augusta State Airport toward Newfoundland Canada after circling the crowd below her wings. Earlier in September she became the youngest female to complete a transcontinental flight.
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Health reform's future uncertain in Congress
A Washington AP report notes Dianne Feinstein's defection from Clinton's health bill highlights the stalled process. Five major committees missed a Memorial Day deadline and now aim for July 4 as they negotiate proposals on employer mandates, Medicare access, and government financing, with key players like Kennedy and Gibbons pursuing paths amid indictments and internal party pressures.
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Dole withholds endorsement as North wins VA Senate nom
Senate GOP leader Robert Dole refused to endorse Oliver North after his Virginia Senate nomination. Dole said he will decide later and may meet with rival J Marshall Coleman. John McCain and James Miller offered limited support, signaling intra party divisions as North pushes ahead with a four day rural Virginia tour.
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Two Killed and Seven Injured in San Marino Party Shooting
Two teens were killed and seven people injured at a backyard high school graduation party in San Marino. A young man and a young woman opened fire at about 1 a.m., with 100 attendees present. Suspects fled in three cars. no arrests were reported.
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Teamsters UK approve national trucking contract
Teamsters UK members voted 67 784 for and 15 729 against a four year contract with Trucking Management Inc. The deal approved by 81 percent includes a 3.20 per hour wage and benefit rise and allows more freight by rail and use of casual workers to supplement the workforce.
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AT&T settles gender bias suit for 1.8 million in Little Rock case
Judge approves a 3.3 million settlement in a 17 year old gender discrimination suit. About 1.5 million covers lawyers fees and expenses with the remainder for 1,600 Teletype plant employees from 1976 to 1989. Margaree Cooper led the action asserting pay and promotion bias.
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