Czech leader Havel begins first Washington visit
Vaclav Havel arrives in Washington for a two day official visit to discuss Eastern Europe’s political and economic future. He will meet with President Bush and address Congress, urging stronger U S relations and trade while planning talks in Moscow on Soviet troop withdrawals and Warsaw Pact future.
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Recycling makes a successful debut in New Castle
The pilot recycling program at Lawrence County Recycling Center drew 80 to 90 percent participation from 906 targeted households. City officials praised the smooth rollout and noted initial missteps over plastics types and bottle caps. The effort aims to guide a full fall citywide recycling start and comply with state mandates for cities over 10,000 residents.
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Insect bioweapon considered to defoliate coca crops
The Bush administration weighs releasing malumbia caterpillars to devastate coca in Latin America. With 6.5 million dollars added to ARS secrecy funding, researchers study a fungus and red dye agents while keeping the plan largely undisclosed amid international sensitivity.
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Cheney seeks Japan role in funding U.S. troops presence
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney arrived in Tokyo amid expectations he will ask Japan to boost its financial support for some 90,000 U.S. personnel based there. A Japanese official said no major changes are expected, though reports say Tokyo might double its payments, currently about 40 percent of costs. Cheney continues visits to Korea and the Philippines, amid protests in Manila and a snub by President Aquino.
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Tragic Convict Lake ice tragedy claims seven lives
A group of teenagers and counselors from Camp O'Neal fell through Convict Lake ice in the Sierra Nevada. Three youths aged 13 to 16, two counselors, and two would-be rescuers drowned after the hole froze over. One youth survived and one firefighter was rescued. Dozens aided the search before nightfall.
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Gas firm seeks 15 percent rate increase
Harrisburg A PUC pre hearing in Columbia Gas case schedules Monday at 11 am before ALJ James Porter to consider a 15 decline? no, 15 percent annual hike. Columbia seeks a 26.3 million rise raising average yearly residential heating to about 776? wait. Original: current 706, increase to about 776? The summary must reflect accurate numbers: raise average yearly residential heating bill about $70 from the current $706 and take or pay costs adding about $33. Intervenors include Pennsylvania National Gas Association and Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania. Columbia serves 350,000 customers in 26 counties. the hearing will explore settlement and public hearing dates.
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