Clinton unveils 600 million aid package for South Africa
President Clinton praised South Africa's new multiracial government and announced a three year 600 million aid package from 10 federal agencies aimed at promoting trade, jobs, black business development, education, and health. He urged international backing and envisioned South Africa as a regional model Joe Mandela and de Klerk referenced.
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City sets goals for next year and a sales tax
Douglas County hopes to pass a one cent countywide sales tax in November to fund ten million dollars in parks projects including a rebuilt municipal pool and a new recreation center with another indoor pool. It would finance a new jail and provide tax relief to allow the school district to build a second high school. Other aims focus on economic development and improving sewer service and crime and housing issues east of Massachusetts Street via a community task force.
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EPA targets lawnmower pollution in Phoenix area
The EPA announced nationwide limits on gas powered garden tools to cut hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, with small engines estimated to emit six million tons of pollutants annually. The rule, first phase effective Aug 1 1996, could raise mower costs about five dollars while urging tech upgrades to engines and potential catalytic converters.
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Assault gun ban gains momentum in Congress
President Clinton and House backers of a ban on 19 assault-style weapons gain converts as votes shift toward passage. Prominent supporters cite police backing and public safety, while several lawmakers switch to support. The bill would halt new production and sale, cap magazines at 10 rounds, and exempt 650 named rifles and shotguns.
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Malibu Fire Suspects Named in Wildfire Case
Two volunteer firefighters are suspected of starting the November Malibu wildfire that killed three and destroyed about 350 homes. Investigators plan a grand jury. no charges yet. Suspects Steven R. Shelp 29 and Nicholas A. Durepo 24 deny wrongdoing and faced lie detector tests.
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Motorboat capsizes killing students in India
A boat carrying 36 children and four teachers on a lake tour at Pulicat Lake Tamil Nadu capsized after a picnic. Police say overloading may have caused the disaster. Firefighters and fishermen rescued five children and recovered 25 bodies of students and four teachers. search continues for six.
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