Dole signs off from Senate on heartland tour
Former senator and Republican presidential hopeful Bob Dole bid farewell to the Senate calling his tenure an opening of a new chapter. He left yesterday for Toledo Ohio to begin a three day eight city tour across the heartland, a key phase of his campaign after ending his formal Senate duties.
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Injured miner starts museum in West Frankfort
Chris Ledvina, a paralyzed coal miner turned college professor, opened the National Museum of Coal Mining in a shuttered Old Ben No. 25 mine. He still loves mining and will lead tours with former miners as guides beginning Aug. 1, inviting thrill seekers to descend 600 feet.
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Police dog dies after bite in Oregon City case
In Oregon City Oregon AP reports Arnim John Kudinow of Lake Oswego was jailed two years for rambling a police car with his pickup feloniously, waving a knife at officers, and biting a police dog named Ronnie on its nose. The dog died 3½ weeks later from a streptococcus infection. Kudinow also drew two years probation and a $594.80 damages payment.
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Subways Bomb Kill Four In Moscow Election Tense Campaign
Moscow mayor accuses reactionary forces of planting a bomb on the city subway killing four as Yeltsin and Luzhkov campaign for re election. Zyuganov presses a strong challenge while Communists hint at a security crackdown. No claim of responsibility.
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Freeman weigh FBI proposed surrender plan
Freeman leader Edwin Clark flew to meet jailed comrade LeRoy Schweitzer and carried a surrender proposal back to the 17 remaining Freemen. A source said a peaceful deal could be reached by Thursday with no gun battle likely, as FBI mediators and CAUSE Foundation negotiators assisted. The standoff at the 960 acre Montana farm began after Schweitzer and another leader were arrested on federal charges.
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FCC sets rules to locate 911 calls from cellular phones
Federal regulators plan to require cellular providers within five years to upgrade networks so 911 dispatchers can locate emergency callers within 400 feet. Within 1 to 18 months, carriers must enable call backs to callers and ensure 911 access when roaming. Eighteen million cellular 911 calls were made in 1994 amid 36.5 million cellular customers.
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Clinton safe after turbulence on Air Force One flight
President Clinton traveled aboard Air Force One from New Mexico to South Carolina when a thunderstorm caused heavy turbulence injuring 45 passengers and 26 crew. He remained unhurt and was seen checks on the cabin. He later visited Greeleyville to view Mt Zion AME Church ruins and announce anti arson and protection measures for black churches.
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Perry urges staying U S troops in Bosnia with NATO
Defense Secretary William Perry says the United States should remain on the ground in Bosnia next year if needed to prevent renewed war. He backs possible use of NATO air power or a ground rapid reaction force and notes decisions could be delayed until after the U S presidential election. He spoke en route to Skopje during a five day European trip.
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