Barkley to Return as Suns Face Portland
Charles Barkley resumes play Wednesday for the Phoenix Suns against the Portland Trail Blazers. Coach Paul Westphal must decide between A C Green and Cedric Ceballos for the opening lineup, effectively a coin toss deciding the starter.
Clinton authorizes sanctions on Japan over cellular phones
The Clinton administration moves to sanction Japan after failed trade talks, warning a trade war could erupt and that Japan would lose the most. Clinton said it is unacceptable to continue the current path following last week's breakdown in negotiations.
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Trade war pressure shifts to Japan with cell phones
U S officials warn of swift sanctions against Japan over cellular phones. Motorola accused Tokyo of breaching a 1989 deal, with Washington eyeing tariffs and broader penalties. The move follows failed talks at a Clinton Hosokawa summit and signals immediate consumer impact.
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Jansen slips in Olympic 500m, finishes eighth
Lillehammer report says Dan Jansen slipped on the final turn in the men's 500-meter speed skating, finishing eighth at the Winter Olympics. He clocked 36.68 seconds, nearly a second off his December world record, with Golubev winning in 36.33. Jansen vows to try again in the 1,000 meters. Hillary Clinton and Bonnie Blair were in attendance as Jansen consoles a standing-room crowd.
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Supervisors Begin Axing Budget Lines in Maricopa County
Maricopa County supervisors opened cuts to a 23 million dollar deficit with immediate savings of 1.8 million by trimming budget lines such as 25000 for cellular use 300000 for nonmandated travel and 850000 of the vehicle fleet. Additional cuts in the telecommunications department Environmental Management and Transportation Development Agency are expected to yield about 600000. Layoffs up to 1800 employees are under study with a likely decision later in the week or next. No consensus on layoffs exists with some urging salary cuts while others demand impact studies.
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Cupid finds his mark in county licensing office
A Maricopa County romance blooms as Sandy Pennington and Duffy Watson, longtime colleagues at the Clerk of the Superior Court, tie the knot after nearly four years of alternating duty in Scottsdale Peoria and Phoenix. They waited in line above all, and their marriage license costs stay at standard 33.80 dollars.
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