Senator's MIA case gains boost from Vietnam trip
Washington AP Sen Bob Smith says his tour of Vietnam strengthened his view that the Pentagon did not fully investigate whether any U S servicemen were left behind after the war. He visited three sites DIA says did not exist and backs accounts of POW sightings. Two congressional subcommittees study the issue and its impact on ties with Vietnam.
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Prime farmland threatened by development, group says
The American Farmland Trust warns that prime farmland on urban edges near 12 metro areas is at risk from rapid population growth and expansion. Regions facing the greatest threat include California's Central Valley, south Florida, California coast, and the Mid Atlantic coast, with 21 percent regional population growth from 1980 to 1990 and farmland declines of over 3 million acres from 1978 to 1987. The group urges using laws at all levels to preserve farmland and cites other vulnerable regions across the nation. Ralph E. Grossi, the group's president, emphasizes protecting urban-edge agricultural land as a strategic resource.
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Name calling marks battle over surgeon general post
Washington AP reports the fight over Joycelyn Elders becoming surgeon general has devolved into name calling with opponents labeling her condom queen and supporters accusing critics of zealotry and bigotry. Elders remains quiet before Friday confirmation hearing as she attends a news conference and exits without taking questions amid predictions of opposition.
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Mistrial Declared In Condom Rape Case In DC
A Washington mistrial was declared after jurors deadlocked in the case of Jawad Elamri 21 with a vote of 10 for acquittal and two for conviction. The testimony centered on whether a condom provided by the woman was used or whether implied consent existed during the 1992 incident at a downtown bar and restaurant where Elamri was a manager.
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