FitzGerald tops Didrickson in GOP primary for Moseley-Braun seat
In a Republican Senate race, Peter Fitzgerald defeated Loleta Didrickson, financed by his seven million dollar family wealth, drawing strong support from religious conservatives. Democrats nominate Glenn Poshard to face George Ryan in the governor race as Jim Edgar exits after two terms, keeping GOP control in Illinois.
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Glenn Poshard
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Ite
George Ryan
GOP
Jim Edgar
Montana Freemen trial opens amid clash over motives
Six Montana Freemen face opening statements in Billings as prosecutors portray them as willing to use violence to protect their comrades during the 81 day FBI standoff on eastern plains. Defense attorneys urge that the defendants were merely followers swept up in events. Four defendants watched from a holding cell as court was disrupted by shouting and cursing.
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John Coughenour
Americans rush bill payments as card delinquencies hit lows
Confidence in jobs grows and issuers tighten lending. Many Americans pay earlier or in full, driven by a stronger economy and fewer delinquencies, per the American Bankers Assn. But counselors warn some chip away at debt via home equity loans, sometimes up to 125 percent of home value, to clear credit card balances.
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Credit Counseling Centers Inc
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Mississippi segregation files opened at last
Mississippi archives released Sovereignty Commission records showing extensive spying on civil rights activists and voters. The 1948 through 1950 files detail background checks on Clyde Kennard and others, with notes from high school to Army records, and even alleged whiskey charges to deter integration efforts.
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University of Southern Mississippi
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U.S. Army
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ACLU
Ellie Dahmer
Vernon Dahmer Sr
Hattiesburg
Vernon Dahmer
Physicians urge treatment over prison in drug policy debate
In a united stance the Physician Leadership on National Drug Policy urged shifting from punishment to treatment for addiction, likening it to diabetes or asthma. The 37 doctors criticized current policy, noting widespread support for tougher jail sentences despite evidence favoring medical treatment.
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Clinton
America
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Reagan
Bush
Barry McCaffrey
White House
McCaffrey
Costs of drug treatments show treatment cheaper than jail
A federal survey finds the government spends 20 percent of a $17 billion drug treatment budget on addicts. Medical treatment works, lowers crime, and costs less than incarceration. outpatient programs cost $1,800 to $2,500, methadone maintenance $3,900, residential care $4,400 to $4,400, with incarceration as a costly alternative.
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Phillip Lee
University of California At San Francisco Medical School
Palestinians Israelis edge toward Swiss peace plan
The Palestinians and Israelis show tentative willingness to meet under Swiss auspices to discuss West Bank settlements. A U.N. General Assembly resolution backed broader international participation, drawing U.S. opposition but supported by Britain and the EU. UN chief Annan expects U.S. new ideas to restart talks.
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Associated Press
Nasser al- Kidwa
Switzerland
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Micronesia
U.S
Bill Richardson
John Weston
Geneva
Kofi Annan
World Body
Stars clash with Clinton questions at New York premiere
At the New York premiere of Primary Colors the cast faced questions on President Clinton. Travolta defended Clinton while Preston urged reporters to leave him alone. Thompson avoided White House sex rumors and called the debate painful to watch.
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Clinton
John Travolta
Jack Stanton
White House
New York Post
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Annette Bening
Uma Thurman
Lauren Bacall
Mike Nichols
Primary Colors
Anonymous
Joe Klein
Birthday List Highlights Read Like a Pop Culture Snapshot
Irene Cara aged 39, Peter Graves 72, Queen Latifah 28, Vanessa Williams 35, and John Updike at 66 are noted in a brief birthday roundup. Names span music film and literature, reflecting common 20th century fame across genres.
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Peter Graves
Queen Latifal
Vanessa Williams
John Updike
Wire reports compiled by Phil Wilke from J W Wire
A compact dispatch compiled by Phil Wilke from J W Wire Reports summarizes late breaking developments with emphasis on named entities and dates. The item notes ongoing coverage and situational updates as events unfold.
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J-W Wire
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