Voters Decide in Virginia Senate Primary Fight
In a Democratic primary Virginia voters choose among Charles Robb and three challengers while Oliver North headlines the Republican ticket. Independent bids loom for Coleman and Wilder as polls show Robb leading with about 43 percent in a crowded field and expected low turnout statewide.
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Richmond
Virginia
Oliver North
U.S
Charles S. Robb
Marshall Coleman
L. Douglas Wilder
Robb
Alexandria
Goode
Hampton Roads
Craig Bieber
Haiti Declares State of Emergency Amid Political Turmoil
U S denounces move as Haiti’s army backed president proclaims a state of emergency. The broadcast invokes Haiti’s independence and voodoo history while Western Hemisphere nations privately indicate willingness to back military intervention if sanctions fail to remove military rulers.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
National Tele
Vision
United States
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Washington
U.S
Mili
Tary
Harrisonburg weighs sale of taxicab service this month
Transport Director Reggie Smith says a council decision may come by month end as officials keep mum on potential buyers. A survey of cab firms from Winchester to Charlottesville found no viable prospects while the city seeks experienced operators. Dean Harris of Staunton and Waynesboro said he is not interested. Harris notes Harrisonburg is too far.
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Harrisonburg
Reggie Smith
Winchester
Staunton
Waynesboro
Charlottesville
Steven Stewart
Dean Harris
Harris
City eyes sale of cab service to save budget costs
Council approves 1994 95 budget expect savings of at least 90000 by selling the 15 car 21 driver cab operation. A buyer has yet to emerge as officials plan to wrap sale by Jan 1 1995. If no buyer, fare hours may change while remaining regulated. Cooperation with Rockingham County for student transport also noted.
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Stewart
Harrisonburg
State Corporation Commission
Ken Schrod
Commission
Smith
Rockingham County
Staunton
Beijing and Japan discuss North Korea policy and U N sanctions
Beijing asserts sanctions may be ineffective and warns against violence. China pledges a positive role in Security Council talks while expressing reservations about sanction use. Japanese ministerial talks focused on UN measures without pressing China on veto, amid U S Japan and S Korea support for gradual sanctions.
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Beijing
China
U.N
North Korea
Qian Qichen
Security Council
Koji Kakizawa
United Nations
New China
Qian
International Atomic Energy Agency
Kakizawa
United States
Japan
South Korea
Death In The Family In Salina Oklahoma
Robert Ballard a 33 year old man with mental retardation was killed near his home in Salina. Two youths aged 14 and 17, Johnny Jumper Jr and Herman Snell II, face first degree murder charges for the May 1 attack after police found him beaten and pleading for help. The town mourns as neighbors recall his constant kindness and daily routines.
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Salina
Okla
Robert
Ballard
Joe Haley
Texaco
Haley
Robert Ballard
Tulsa
Lake Hudson
Johnny Jumper Jr
Herman “Chooch” Snell II
Nolan Foster
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