Congress moves to ban shark finning in U.S. waters
Rep Randy Duke Cunningham of California sponsors House legislation to stop killing sharks within 200 miles of shore to harvest fins. The measure targets wasteful practices as conservation concerns rise among sportsmen and lawmakers.
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Peru’s Fujimori says U.S. ties to tighten
President Alberto Fujimori told AP on Tuesday that relations with the United States should continue smoothly and even grow stronger, and that Peru will do its best. The interview framed optimistic diplomacy amid regional tensions.
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Our Opinion Missile defense troubles mount
The piece critiques Clinton-Putin talks on a joint missile defense, warning of dangers from unilateral action and an arms race. It argues that secure systems require international consensus, diplomacy, and vigilance over nuclear proliferation, noting testing limits and ethical risks of sharing sensitive tech.
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Clinton administration asklots lapses in security exposed
The Indianapolis Star notes a pattern of security breaches under the Clinton administration. Investigators from the General Accounting Office accessed secure areas at two airports and 19 federal agencies posing as federal agents, highlighting carelessness and policy failures across agency heads.
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New LA schools chief promises bold citywide plan
Former Colorado Governor Roy Romer has been named superintendent of the Los Angeles school system. He says the city’s development will shape a premier metropolitan area and calls for a bold, nationwide effort to improve education in Los Angeles.
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Missed AIDS era chance during Clinton presidency
The piece argues Clinton failed to mobilize a decisive, sustained campaign against AIDS. It notes discussions with European leaders on vaccines, calls for a large increase in U.S. spending on HIV and AIDS, and critiques South Africa's Thabo Mbeki for limiting AZT distribution. It contrasts past U.S. triumphs with the current slow war on AIDS.
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Clinton waves to Kiev crowd in farewell Europe tour
Bill Clinton closed his European visit with a Kyiv rally estimated at 50,000, urging Ukraine to build free markets and democracy while Moscow summit produced limited arms control progress. The trip included talks with Vladimir Putin and a visit to Boris Yeltsin, as Clinton signs a plutonium reduction pact and calls for economic reform.
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March Against Violence Leaders Earn Community Backing
Rev. Robert Mills of St. Pauls Baptist Church and Jason Wise of Prevailing Word World Outreach Center led a May 24 march on Kennedy Square to condemn violence and drug use. The editors praise the black community’s stance and urge action against crime, noting dealers face incarceration while suppliers evade equal punishment.
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Word World Outreach Center
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Letter to the Editor calls for unity against drugs and violence
Cecil Murkins from New Castle urges readers to reject drugs and violence in the black community. He condemns criminal violence as driven by greed and appeals for communal action and mutual respect to stop destruction of a proud culture.
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New Castle
Problems seen in city cleanup
A resident questions city cleanup efficacy and safety citing broken glass from torn bags. They ask if junk pickers could be assigned set rummage times or curfews to reduce noise and disruption for workers and early risers, doubting city revenues from picker access.
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