Cubans Celebrate Freedom In Joyful Guantanamo Welcome
About 20,000 Cubans detained at Guantanamo Bay celebrate as word arrives they would be allowed into the United States. Crews found another body in the Oklahoma City federal building wreckage, possibly the last day of the search for bombing victims. Research highlights a “Stroke Belt” in the South, noting nationwide stroke trends.
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Four Guardsmen deaths spark antiwar protest story
Ambler Kansas sentence about four Guardsmen killed prompts an antiwar student protest. The story notes a page 6c reference and describes protesters reacting to whether individuals contributed to the deaths. The text emphasizes the tense atmosphere around accountability and opinion.
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KU plan shifts faculty raises to fill budget gap
Kansas University administrators propose using money set aside for faculty and unclassified staff raises to cover operating budget shortfalls for FY 1996. No raises for six months starting July 1, while classified staff retain their scheduled increases.
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Administrators propose cuts to bridge a $3 million shortfall
Administrators outline a plan to cover a $3 million deficit by deferring 3.5 percent salary increases for six months and trimming central administration by 525000, student raises by 326000, same cuts for admin and students, and a 1330000 reduction in academic programs.
Foster s chances improve for surgeon general vote
Washington AP reports Dr. Henry Foster broadening support after a two day confirmation hearing. Sen. James Jeffords voiced backing, Lautenberg and Specter push for a floor vote, while Daschle urged a timely confirmation. The nine GOP and seven Dem committee plans a vote within three weeks with four possible outcomes.
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Clinton Threatens Veto Over Liability Bill Changes
President Clinton warned he would veto the product liability bill if it limits punitive damages too much. The Senate advanced a broad amendment by Bob Dole to cap punitive awards in all civil cases, potentially jeopardizing final passage of the overall reform package.
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Comic strip heroes to grace new 32 cent stamps
The U S Postal Service will issue a set of 20 stamps in October featuring popular and classic comic strips. The release marks the 100th anniversary of the Yellow Kid first appearing in the New York World. Writers and artists like Mike Kilian and Dean Young note the cultural impact and value of cartoons over a century.
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Comic strip lineup faces U S Postal Service issues
The Postal Service plans restrictions on comic strips including Katzenjammer Kids Little Nemo Pogo Popeye Blondie Dick Tracy Nancy Li'l Abner Terry and the Pirates Prince Valiant Brenda Starr Reporter and others stirring debate over distribution and timing.
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