McDougal goes to jail quietly in Arkansas
Susan McDougal, Clinton Whitewater associate, is jailed for contempt of court after refusing to answer questions before a federal grand jury. She spent about 7 1/2 hours in a federal lockup before transfer to Faulkner County jail outside Little Rock. A judge had ordered her to testify and warned she could be held up to 18 months if she did not comply.
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Banks IBM plan network Integrion Financial Network launches
IBM and more than 15 banks create Integrion Financial Network to standardize online banking services for balances checks transfers and messages. The venture aims to entice smaller banks to join and provide a unified channel for customer communication. A separate Sacramento blaze destroyed a predominantly black church fueling concerns of arson or accident.
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Puerto Rico braces for Hortense as hurricane nears
Hortense, the eighth storm and fifth hurricane of the Atlantic season, threatens Puerto Rico with strong winds and 12 inch rains. Forecasters warned of flash floods and mudslides as the eye nears Ponce and Mayaguez, with power outages and evacuations under way and Florida potential impacts.
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Storm ruin stalks North Carolina crops after Fran and Bertha
Federal aid arrives as Hurricane Fran devastates North Carolina crops including corn and cotton. Governor Hunt seeks expanded federal assistance for 18 disaster counties amid power outages and stalled harvests. Hortense remains a threat as Fran looms in the Atlantic.
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Netanyahu seeks help to reopen peace talks with Syria
Netanyahu pressed President Clinton to restart Syria talks but ruled out ceding the Golan Heights as a precondition. Clinton backed progress on all fronts while US mediator Ross said Syria wants talks. An anonymous Israeli official cited Syria’s insistence on a Golan withdrawal before any land-for-peace accord.
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Economists See Likely Fed Rate Hike This Month
Washington economists credit falling unemployment and strong data for boosting expectations. Fed Governor Laurence Meyer urged vigilance against inflation and a possible rate rise at the next FOMC meeting, while the Shadow Open Market Committee urged pre emptive tightening.
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Julia Roberts Denial Sparks Greenwich Village Club Scandal
A string of gossip reports claim Julia Roberts danced on a Greenwich Village club bar with multiple women and shared a kiss as witnesses note a bra brief unsuited souvenir. Spokesperson denies any sexual orientation, citing a fun night with friends and Roberts’ boyfriend Pat Mannechti nearby. The articles also reference other celebrity gossip and a unrelated memoir quote about Prince Diana and Miss New York Tammy Harris.
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