Queen Mother marks 100th birthday with royal procession
Queen Mother Elizabeth celebrates a century with a horse drawn carriage from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace, a 41 gun salute and a private lunch with royal family. Crowds along The Mall expect minutes of viewings as security tightens amid fears of disruption by dissident Irish groups. The queen also issues a centenary honors list and sends birthday wishes to fellow centenarians.
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Clinton taps Bill L. Lee as civil rights chief during recess
President Clinton used a congressional recess to appoint Bill Lann Lee acting assistant attorney general for civil rights, extending his hold through January without Senate approval. GOP critics call the move partisan. supporters praise his civil rights enforcement record and expect continued judicial nomination delays for Clinton.
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Albright urges united opposition for Yugoslav elections
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright urged the Yugoslav opposition to present a single candidate and unify to oppose Milosevic in next month’s elections. She warned the process is unfair with media control and intimidation, noting some groups boycott while others will participate. She also met with Milo Djukanovic to discuss how his party could aid the opposition without running.
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Amusement Park Injury Rise Sparks Regulatory Debate
The CPSC reports 7,260 rider injuries at parks last year, up from 3,720 in 1996, plus 3,120 at fairs and carnivals, signaling a rising safety concern. Industry and lawmakers dispute the numbers while noting varied inspection powers and sampling limits.
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Ohio
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