Economy slows after brief surge as growth cools
U S GDP grew 5.8 percent in Q1 the fastest in a decade but signs point to a softer path ahead. April data show retail and factory weakness with new home sales tumbling 7.7 percent to 772000. Inventories fueled most of the upgrade and provide drag going forward with a likely 2 percent pace next quarter.
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EU charting new child development guidelines
Behavioral scientists from KU and partners in Minnesota and Oregon will lead a five year study funded by the U S Department of Education to create age based indicators for birth to age 8. The project will measure vocabulary growth and other key behaviors to monitor progress from birth through elementary years.
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New Joint Chiefs chairman chosen in Washington
Defense Secretary Cohen selected Air Force General Joseph Ralston to succeed Army General Shalikashvili as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Ralston, the two year vice chairman, is praised for collegial leadership and technical grasp while some reform advocates favor Marine General John Sheehan for broader changes. Confirmation anticipated by September 30.
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Navy fires Rear Admiral over harassment claims
The Navy dismissed Rear Admiral R. M. Mitchell Jr. from his post in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, amid accusations he propositions subordinates and fostered a hostile workplace. Separately, the Defense Department confirmed an inspector general probe into Army general counsel William Coleman III for alleged offensive jokes, music and inappropriate touching at a luncheon.
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Charges Dropped for Air Force Officer Amid Alleged Retaliation Claims
First Lt. Crista Davis, an Air Force Academy graduate and single mother, sees nine charges withdrawn by Lt. Gen. Phillip Ford at Barksdale AFB. Remaining charges include dereliction of duty, lying to a superior, and conduct unbecoming. If convicted, she faces up to about 10 years. officials say the move focuses on officership, not retaliation claims.
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