Florida seeks federal help to curb foreign tourist attacks
Gov. Lawton Chiles asked Washington on Monday to assist in stemming a surge of violence against foreign visitors in Florida. A German woman was slain and robbed before being run over, prompting strong reactions from Germany. Three of seven foreign tourist homicides since November involved Germans, while three Danish women were attacked but unharmed shortly after the appeal.
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Miami
Lawton Chiles
Florida
Chiles
Klaus Sommer
Sommer
Lasers Could Shelve Lancets In Blood Sampling
Russian and American researchers report a laser based method to obtain blood samples, replacing sharp lancets. Venisec Inc. of Little Rock claims the device, once a Soviet secret, creates a 0.5 millimeter opening that heals like a normal puncture and reduces disease spread fears. Charles Vestal, chairman, says the industry could be transformed.
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Little Rock, Ark
Charles Vestal
Venisec Inc
Does a Japanese yes really mean no
Tokyo reports that Japan’s government spokesman deflected Clinton's question with a hesitant no. The piece notes polite ambiguity in Japanese yes and no, citing arimasen as a favorite no surrogate and a public survey showing reluctance to say no directly. It references The Japan That Can Say No and Ishihara Morita.
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Tokyo
Japan
Clinton
Boris Yeltsin
Vancouver
Yohei Kono
Kono
Arimasen
Shintaro Ishihara
Akio Morita
Cochairman
Sony Corp
Clinton health plan seen as urgent by public
A New York Times CBS News poll finds Americans view health care reform as urgent as the federal deficit and expect Clinton's plan to curb costs and guarantee universal coverage. Voters favor government involvement for funding and access, with support for employer-wide health insurance and taxes on cigarettes and alcohol, plus limits on doctor charges.
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New York
Clinton
New York Times
CBS News
Today’s Times
Hillary Rodham Clinton
the Times
Clinton Task Force
Clinton clashes with environmentalists over land fees
Washington AP environmental leaders revolt after Clinton retreats on raising fees for miners loggers and ranchers using federal lands. They accuse the president of breaking trust while insiders urge patience as administration plans separate legislation. Critics warn the honeymoon with environmental groups is ending.
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Washington
Clinton
White House
Wilderness Society
Karin Sheldon
Congress
National Audubon Society
Brock Evans
National Wildlife Federation
Jay Hair
Hair
Discovery countdown halts seconds before shuttle liftoff
At Cape Canaveral NASA halted Discovery with 11 seconds left due to a valve issue in the main propulsion system. Engineers deemed a potential circuit fault likely, noting the valve may have closed and promising a quick retry as technicians assess minor hardware problems.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
NASA
Stuart McClung
Columbia
Discovery
McClung
James Toohey
Shuttle
Brewster Shaw
Shaw
Thomas Utsman
Anniversary of war in Sarajevo passes
Sarajevo marks the first anniversary of the war as residents endure ruins and hunger with UN aid. Bosnian government says about 8,250 Sarajevans have died and 14,500 wounded while over 200,000 across the republic are dead or missing. Izetbegovic appeals to the international community.
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Sarajevo
Bosnia-Herzegovina
U.N
United Nations
Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Republic
Food aid package links Russia wheat to U S ships
Washington reports a $700 million Food for Progress package for Russia aims to supply wheat for bread and corn for livestock. Most goods must be shipped on U S flag vessels, risking high shipping costs. Officials note Russian debt and rescheduling affect future purchases and timing.
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Washington
Russia
U.S
Steve McCoy
North American Export Grain Association
Christopher Goldthwait
Agriculture Department
Paris
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