Secret $310 Million NRO Headquarters Revealed
The National Reconnaissance Office near Washington is nearing completion of a four-tower, 1.5 million-square-foot complex worth 310 million dollars. The project, kept from Congress, was disclosed after President Clinton declassified the facility. Senators and officials promise a review of cost and disclosure at a closed Senate Intel panel hearing.
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Giant Intelligence Center Near Dulles Revealed
A massive one million square foot facility south of Dulles airport, under Rockwell International, nears completion after four years. Sen Dennis DeConcini says the National Reconnaissance Office hid its cost and location, with plans for 1900 employees and 1000 contractors, while the structure could hold 3500. The project, uncovered by a committee audit, underscores a culture of secrecy in intelligence.
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White House backs Espy amid Tyson contacts probe
Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy receives White House support while Attorney General Reno considers an independent counsel to review his ties to Tyson Foods Inc. and possible gifts. Allegations include travel lodging football tickets and a Bulls playoff request to Quaker Oats. The inspector general referred the case to Justice.
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Demilitarization urged for Sarajevo area by UN commander
UN commander Lt Gen Sir Michael Rose urged removing all soldiers and heavy weapons from Sarajevo and its surroundings to prevent a repeat of Friday's Serb seizure of U N guarded arms. The seizure followed NATO demand to remove weapons around Sarajevo last February and prompted a NATO air strike on a Serb anti-tank weapon south of the city.
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AIDS Vaccine Remains Top Goal Says U S AIDS Chief
Dr William E Paul head of the U S Office of AIDS Research told the 10th International Conference on AIDS that creating an effective vaccine is the epidemic’s best hope and a central priority. He noted experiments paused due to doubts and outlined plans to expand vaccine testing and boost basic research while seeking alternatives to condoms. Dr David Ho of the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center cited long term survivors as evidence of possible coexistence with HIV.
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Starr seen as too partisan for Whitewater role
Democrats and allies question Kenneth Starrs suitability to be Whitewater independent counsel citing his GOP fundraising and campaign activity since leaving government. They argue the selection process and Starrs partisan ties undermine objectivity, while White House officials defend coordinated cooperation with Starr and the Fiske team.
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Robot saves Dante IT in peril near Mount Spurr volcano
NASA's Dante IT, an 1700 pound eight legged robot from Carnegie Mellon, neared safety after a failed helicopter hoist. A second attempt was planned for morning as clouds cleared, with engineers ready to attach a 400 foot tether while the robot skirts the crater rim.
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U S urges exiles not to aid Cuban boatlift
The Clinton administration urged Cuban exiles in Florida not to organize a new rescue voyage to the United States after Fidel Castro threatened a Mariel style boatlift. Officials noted little support in Miami as anxiety faded and emphasized opposition to a repeat of 1980 events.
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Principal loses school and job in Alabama town
Huland Humphries, who fought to save his school from flames, was reassigned by the Randolph County Board of Education. After 25 years as high school principal, he moves to an administrative post in the central office as the gutted high school undergoes reconstruction. Humphries, 55, was out of town and unavailable for comment.
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