Texas Sets Yearly Execution Record With Behringer Death
Earl Behringer, 33, becomes the 21st Texan executed this year after being condemned for the 1986 murders of Daniel Meyer Jr. and Janet Hancock at a Mansfield lovers lane, following a $15 robbery. He spoke of his faith, thanked supporters, and addressed the victims' families before lethal injection.
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Waterbury student inducted into NHS after court order
Miss Tisha Byars, 18, of Waterbury entered the National Honor Society following a federal court ruling that excluding her violated her civil rights. She and 17 other students were inducted despite her prior refusal to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Clinton rallies donors to kick off 1998 midterms
President Clinton launched an early 1998 campaign push, meeting 40 to 50 major donors in Washington to rally $250 000 each over two years. He outlined aims to win the House, gain Senate seats, and contest 38 governor races amid a $16 million debt and fundraising investigations.
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Nashua Tops Money Magazine Best Places to Live List
New Hampshire cities shine in Money magazine ranking with Nashua returning to No 1 while nearby Manchester and Concord place high among the top six of 300 metro areas. Davenport Iowa ranks last amid farm recession and high crime. Nashua enjoys a booming economy and Yankee charm though cultural options and diversity draw critique.
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Best spots top living areas in Money magazine list
Money magazine ranks the nation’s best places to live with 1996 positions. Nashua New Hampshire tops the list at 1, while Rochester Minnesota, Monmouth Ocean counties New Jersey, Punta Gorda Florida and Portsmouth New Hampshire also rank highly. Bottom five include Decatur Illinois Sioux City Iowa Lima Ohio Anniston Alabama Rockford Illinois Davenport Iowa.
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Congo cease-fire call fails as Brazzaville battles rage on
In Brazzaville the two leaders Pasc al Lissouba and Denis Sassou-Nguesso ordered a cease-fire Wednesday but mortars grenades and machine guns kept firing over the capital. Civilians flee as French troops aid evacuations while casualties pile up amid disputed death tolls and ongoing fighting.
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Republicans move to salvage disaster aid bill amid veto tussle
Republicans signaled retreat on an 8.6 billion disaster aid bill as they tentatively agreed to remove or soften provisions that triggered President Clinton's veto. Senate Democrats pressed for a replacement measure while talks focused on a compromise that could still avert a government shutdown and speed relief to the Upper Midwest.
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Chet Atkins says cancer remission aids Musicians Days
Nashville star Chet Atkins, 72, announced cancer is in remission after canceling several March concerts for minor surgery. He aims to keep focus on the Chet Atkins Musicians Days festival June 23 29 and youth musical growth. A spokeswoman confirmed no cancer remains and Atkins wishes the spotlight on young musicians.
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