Waiter with loaded gun grabbed near President Ford dinner
New York waiter Rama Djongalaj, 38, was arrested by Secret Service near a Gerald Ford dinner after being found with a loaded .38 caliber pistol. No threat or injuries occurred. Djongalaj claimed distress over another matter. Ford, a former president, survived two assassination attempts in the 1970s.
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Gasoline price rise slows to about $1.11 per gallon
A Lundberg Survey finds U S average gas across 10000 stations up 1.07 cents to about 1.11 per gallon for the two week period ending Friday. Low prices remain in place with Atlanta at 88.69 cents for self serve regular unleaded. In Mexico City a shootout killed four police and wounded one as officers confronted men dumping two bodies near a state oil monopoly hospital.
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Pennslyvania Avenue at a crossroads in Washington
Washington debate rages over Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House. The 1600 block is a popular roller hockey and pedestrian zone since traffic was halted under Secret Service pressure, with officials weighing a $50 million redesign to create President's Park and integrate the avenue with Lafayette Park. Local business groups warn street closure hurts commerce while Treasury studies note annual revenue loss from meters and higher bus costs but environmental reviews found impact minimal.
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Israel warns Palestinians against unilateral statehood declaration
Israel cautioned the Palestinians against declaring an independent state next year as Yasser Arafat insisted on pursuing statehood in May 1999. Prime Minister Netanyahu warned such a move could create a neighboring threat akin to Iran or Iraq, while mediators Dennis Ross and Martin Indyk held talks with both sides ahead of potential London talks. Peres said recognition by May 1999 was inevitable but urged restraint.
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Profile of inmates life troubles reveal abuse and poverty
Washington report based on 6000 jail inmates in 431 jails shows 48 percent of female inmates and 13 percent of men have faced abuse, with 27 percent of women and 3 percent of men reporting rape. More than a third were unemployed before arrest. many grew up in single parent or welfare households.
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Perry Says Rehab View From Friends Star
In TV Guide Perry credits entering rehab as his proudest achievement. He attributes his sobriety to facing painkiller addiction after surgery and a Jet Ski fall, while denying deeper drug use rumors.
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Branagh urges Northern Ireland voters to follow heart
Kenneth Branagh urged people in Northern Ireland to vote from the heart in the May 22 referendum on the Good Friday peace accord. He spoke at the Foyle Film Festival in Londonderry, saying peace could boost the region’s film industry and investment.
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