Clinton urges NATO expansion to honor veterans
President Clinton in Arlington urged Senate to expand NATO to add Poland Hungary and the Czech Republic as a way to secure Europe and prevent wars. He cited veterans lessons that Europe's security is vital to U.S. safety and praised democracy. He laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns before Taps.
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Local students learn lesson from soldiers
Forty seven Hillcrest School fifth graders attended a Veterans Day ceremony at American Legion Post 14. They heard about Gallipoli Normandy Vietnam and Iraq and discussed freedom honor duty and love of country. The event reminded teachers that many youths overlook the day as a shopping occasion.
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Woodward case divides public over lenient ruling
Boston area polls show many Americans view Judge Zobel's decision to free Louise Woodward after nine months as too lenient amid support for reduced conviction. Woodward issues a statement from her hotel claiming relief at liberty while maintaining innocence in Matthew Kappen's death.
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McDougal cites 1982 check as Whitewater loan proof
Prisoner McDougal claims a 1982 cashier's check for 27 600 dollars payable to Bill Clinton proves a loan from Madison Guaranty Savings & Loan. He says the loan was concealed, Clinton denies borrowing, and documents allegedly connect to a fraudulent 300 000 dollar federally backed Whitewater loan tied to the 1990s case.
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U N council to vote on travel ban for Iraq
The U N Security Council debates a resolution condemning Iraq for blocking American inspectors. Iraq signals defiance with Baghdad officials stating no change in stance unless the council shifts. U S diplomats push for unity but warn of potential unilateral action if needed.
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