Serbs Free Still More Hostages
Bosnian Serbs released another group of U N troops as a large Bosnian government force concentrates in the Visoko area northwest of Sarajevo. U N officials warn the offensive could bring heavy casualties while Serb leaders say the crisis is over.
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Sarajevo
Bosnia- Herzegovina
U.N
Visoko
Alija Izetbegovic
Radovan Karadzic
NATO
Pale
United Nations
Serbia
Gary Coward
Bosnia
Clinton Unveils 10 Year Plan To End Deficit
President Clinton outlines a ten year budget plan to balance the deficit by 2005. He proposes slower Medicare cost growth, smaller middle class tax cuts, and corporate subsidy reductions to fund priority programs. He emphasizes education protection and welfare to work while resisting rapid cuts.
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Clinton
Washington
Congress
Oval Office
White House
City Defends Golf Site Study Amid Park Controversy
Harrisonburg City Council approved a $4,000 site study to evaluate two possible golf locations near Hillandale Park and Smithland Road. Council member Lantz argued no city course is planned soon, while opponents urged preserving Hillandale for concerts, nature trails, and soccer. National Golf Foundation led the study, echoing a prior $11,500 assessment against immediate construction.
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Harrisonburg
Hugh J. Lantz
Lineweaver
Hillandale Park
Smithland Road
Lantz
Smithland
Hillandale
Friends of
Fordney
National Golf Foundation
Tuition-Relief Plan Explored by Virginia Council
Virginia colleges should seek state funds to curb future tuition hikes, the State Council of Higher Education staff urges as they review the 1996 98 budget. The panel notes Virginia students face high costs and debates efficiency and university quality amid limited state support.
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Richmond
Virginia
State Council of Higher Education
General Assembly
Gordon Davies
Elizabeth A. MeeClanahan
Davies
Vermont
Virginia Tech
George Mason University
Alan Kirshner
Secretary of State urges normalization with Vietnam report
Inside Reconciliation shows Secretary of State Christopher pushing for normal relations with Vietnam. Obituaries listed include Johnnie F. Cline 70 New Market Marjorie H. Gill 82 Harrisonburg Louis R. Koogler 84 Highland Md Mary L. Ralston 90 Dayton and Clarence W. Taylor 68 Linville. Page and section references included.
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Johnnie F. Cline
New Market
Marjorie H. Gill
Harrisonburg
Louis R. Koogler
Highland
Mary L. Ralston
Dayton
Clarence W. Taylor
Linville
Shenandoah County School Board Pushes Pay Hike
Shenandoah County School Board votes to draft a resolution asking the General Assembly to raise each member’s annual stipend from $900 to $2,400. Board Chairman Warren Brubaker notes time commitment varies and cites the $900 figure since 1970. Resolution aims for a July 1 1996 effective date if approved.
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Shenandoah County
General Assembly
Warren Brubaker
Brubaker
Woodstock
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David Soper
Westover Park
Christopher
Vietnam
Skyline
Cathy Kushner
Stephen Moore
Soule
Robins
Travis Johnson
John Snipes
Summit Avenue
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