California may evade military base cuts plan clash
Pentagon officials draft a compromise with the independent base-closing panel to keep 11,000 McClellan Air Force Base jobs in California while allowing Pentagon discretion on where the work goes. President Clinton would request flexibility, aiming to shield California jobs and avert GOP criticism of meddling with base closures.
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Barbara Boxer
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Texas
Gadsden Minutemen Hold First Campout Since Blast
Since the Oklahoma City bombing the nations militias have kept a lower profile. Alabama's Gadsden Minutemen held their first campout since the blast with zeal as strong as ever. See story page 100.
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Alabama
Gadsden Minutemen
Astronaut Thagard Reflects After Four Months in Space
In remarks on page 3A, astronaut Norman Thagard says that if he could have brought his wife along he probably would have. The quote underscores the personal strain of long missions and the human side of spaceflight.
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Norman Thagard
Independence Day lessons lost on youths New York
In New York a mix of youths show varying awareness of July Fourth meaning. Niki Woo, 17, asks what the day signifies while Jelani Parker, 11, recalls the Declaration of Independence. Education leaders urge stronger early history emphasis, noting schools focus too much on social studies.
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Washington Heights
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Jelani
Gloria Sesso
National Organization of History Teachers
Long Island
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Anthony Peralta
Harlem
George Washington
Great Britain
Fourth Festivities Opens At Burcham Park With Arts And Food
Family activities start at 11 a.m. at Burcham park located at Second and Indiana streets. Arts crafts and food booths will line the area. Music begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks are planned around 9 30 p.m. from a staging area on the north bank of the Karsas River across from Burcham Park. If rain occurs fireworks are postponed to Wednesday night.
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Pilots recount shared fight for liberty in Lawrence
Bob Raymond in a wheelchair and Bert Smart in Lawrence discuss wartime survival and friendship during Smart’s visit. The talk, framed by a Lancaster bomber poster and Fourth of July reflections, ties personal courage to Independence Day celebrations marked by fireworks and barbecues.
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England
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Royal Air Force Pilot Training School
Winnipeg
Canada
Chernomyrdin rises as center of Russian politics
Viktor Chernomyrdin gained crowds and media attention after fending off a parliamentary no confidence vote and projecting stability amid Russia’s reform era. His cautious assertiveness and cross- spectrum backing bolstered his position as potential ally or rival to President Yeltsin. A hostage crisis crisis defusal on national TV showcased his decisive action and tempered leadership.
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Chernomyrdin
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Gennady Barbulis
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