Clinton selects West for veterans affairs post
President Clinton nominates Army Secretary Togo West to head the Department of Veterans Affairs seeking congressional and stakeholder approval. Hershel Gober withdrew amid misconduct allegations and internal agency questions as West awaits review.
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U.S. warns of military option over Iraq shootdown threat
Clinton administration signals possible cruise missile strike if Iraq fires on U.N. surveillance planes. President Clinton says allies are united, inspections must resume, and any attack on a U-2 would be treated as an act of war. Tariq Aziz defends Iraq and warns of anti aircraft action.
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Kaczynski could face execution if convicted
U S District Judge Garland Burrell allowed a possible death sentence for Theodore Kaczynski at his bombing trial. Jury selection is set to begin Wednesday as hepleads innocent to 10 counts alleging multiple bombings across states from 1978 to 1995 killing three and injuring 23.
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Historic presidential firsts and notable wartime jets incidents
A brief history notes Cleveland’s non consecutive presidency in 1889 and 1892, the Korean War jet era first air duel with Lt Russell J Brown downing a MiG-15, Kennedy beating Nixon in 1960, and Reagan’s 1966 California governorship, as reported by Associated Press.
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Fast-track trade bill stalls amid concessions demand
Washington AP reports Clinton struggles to pass fast-track trade legislation as Republicans push for abortion census and related concessions. Speaker Gingrich postpones vote to Sunday while White House defends the measure as key to job growth and U.S. bargaining leverage.
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Downs Boycott of Albert Interview Shocks ABC
Veteran broadcaster Hugh Downs refused to appear on ABCs 20 20 after Marv Albert scandal he announced on Larry King Live he would not interview Albert and Barbara Walters would not participate ABC stated he took the day off while protesting the interview.
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