France Britain wary of using Caribbean shelters for Haitians
U S officials say the Clinton administration seeks Caribbean sites to interview Haitians seeking asylum. Turks and Caicos may host a refugee center. Martinique and Guadeloupe discussed. France and Britain demand assurances refugees won’t stay long if given asylum. Coast Guard intercepts rose after May 8 policy shift.
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Official apology ends assault charge against federal prosecutor
Jacksonville AP report explains Richard Rose of WJKS TV 17 received an apology from U S Attorney Larry Colleton after Rose dropped a petty pot charge from May 9. The incident happened May 6 at a Ponte Vedra Beach judicial conference when Rose was grabbed and shoved during a probe of a prosecutor’s reassignment.
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National updates line provides US coverage and calls for breaking national and world news. It lists two dial options: 6705 for national and 6700 for world updates, with a CTA to call W Access at 865-5000 for the latest information.
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Lawrence Weather and Road Update
Wednesday's forecast shows a high near 80 and a low around 58 with 57 overnight. Historical notes include 1962 high 93 and 1968 low 39. year-to-date precipitation 11.51 inches and monthly 2.03 inches with no new precipitation. For current road conditions call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000, category 6799.
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Palestinians face hard start as Gaza self rule begins
The first day of Palestinian self rule in Gaza brings joy and fear as 2,000 of 9,000 police are in place, signs of occupation are removed, and aid budgets loom. Arafat plans Jericho visit, and Cairo meetings set June deadlines while unrest and unemployment threaten the nascent government.
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Bart Simpson Stamp Rejected by Postal Service
The U S Postal Service refused Fox Broadcasting requests for a Bart Simpson postage stamp saying it would amount to a commercial endorsement. Fox proposed two designs, one with a Presley style crooner Bart and another with Bart at a chalkboard declaring I will not waste chalk. The idea was rejected in recent weeks.
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Gay kiss cut from Melrose Place finale
AP reports Fox cut a same sex kiss scene from the Melrose Place season finale. Doug Savant as Matt Fielding shared a brief kiss with another man on filmed footage, but the air version shows the scene cut away before contact. Fox declined to comment.
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