World leaders mark UNs 50th birthday celebration
At the United Nations 50th anniversary summit a vast lineup of presidents and prime ministers pledged renewed vigor for peace development equality and justice. Czech president Vaclav Havel urged unity beyond divisions proposing a global UN tax and a permanent strike force. Izetbegovic critiqued UN inaction in Bosnia and called for Serb artillery withdrawal as US arrears to the UN topped 1.4 billion dollars.
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New York Wife Donates Kidney to Husband On Anniversary
Renee Violino, 36, agreed to donate a kidney to her husband Bob, 37, to save his life on their eighth anniversary. The couple planned to proceed with the transplant at Westchester County Medical Center, with Bob awaiting surgery in his room and Renee in another.
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Galileo tape restart aims to guard data on final descent
Scientists on the Galileo mission turned on a bulky tape recorder aboard the Jupiter bound craft to ensure data capture as its probe descends through the planet’s clouds. They wound 25 extra revolutions to bury a potentially weak section, according to project manager William J. O’Neil of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The cone shaped probe, separated from the orbiter on July 13, will send final signals then disappear into the haze. arrival was expected on December 7.
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William J. O'Neil
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Pasadena
Budget talks hinge on farm terms and moderates’ votes
GOP leaders push to avert defections as Southern and New England farm program critics demand concessions. Senate moderates seek about 60 billion more for Medicaid, education, tax credits and student loans, while House backs a large tax cut. Dole and Gingrich press Clinton for a seven year budget balance plan to bridge gaps.
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Jerusalem talks begin between Israel and PLO on final status
Israeli and Palestinian academics with ties to leaders have quietly started exploring Jerusalem models from Palestinian self rule to two municipalities. Key figures include Yair Hirschfeld and Yossi Beilin, who hint at self administration to gain world recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Initial work to be done by think tanks with plans for formal talks to start by May 4.
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Denver airport fails test in first blizzard
The new Denver International Airport suffered leaks and delays during its first blizzard. A United Boeing 727 nearly hit a snow truck on a runway, and several planes faced partial or aborted landings as crews deiced and waited. Officials stressed DIA kept three runways open despite the storm.
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Online lineup of expert talks across services this week
Tribune listing details 14 online events from Michael Maccoby on CompuServe to Spike Lee on Prodigy. Speakers cover employment, drug policy, parenting, education, UFOs, sports marketing, filmmaking and more with venues at ACLU, Coliseum, Community Center and Careers for Kids. The Journal World site updates daily.
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