Gingrich Chosen as House Speaker by GOP
The GOP selected Rep Newt Gingrich to be House speaker by voice vote amid a festive caucus room rally. He will be formally elected January 4, pledging cooperation not compromise as Republicans assume control.
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Santa Goes On line as Australia Takes Email Messages
Santa Claus enters the electronic era as children in Australia send wish lists by email to Santa.northpolesoftway.sw.oz.au and receive a personal reply. The service is offered by Softway, a major UNIX software company.
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Plan would cut royals power and payroll
The Sunday Times reports Labour is considering changes to reduce royal power and remove Prince Andrew and the Duchess of York from the payroll. Labour denies the report though a party official confirms talks. No immediate changes planned amid poll lead and possible 1997 election timing.
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GOP says U S military readiness sagging across services
A Republican assessment released after the weekend reports widespread training failures and overextended missions. It cites Army tank crews simulating driving, untrained tank commanders sent to the field, Air Force crews in Europe stretched by Bosnia and northern Iraq operations, and 28 Marine and Navy tactical air squadrons grounding half their aircraft in September.
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White House calls Gingrich drug claim reckless lie
White House denounces as unfounded Newt Gingrich’s assertion that up to a quarter of White House staff used illegal drugs. Panetta and Myers defend security clearances and drug testing, saying any positive tests end employment. Gingrich defends remarks and discusses welfare children, Elders, and marijuana reminiscences.
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Serbs Press Offensive in Bihac Pocket
In Bosnia the Serb and rebel Muslim forces renewed their push against Bosnian army 5th Corps in the Bihac pocket. Gen Milovanovic claimed crushing Muslim troops and forcing a retreat, while Velika Kladusa nears fall and Trnovi village was reported captured by government forces.
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Last Pearl Harbor vessel hulk Hoga rusts at Treasure Island
The Hoga, the last Navy ship from Pearl Harbor, sits rusting at Treasure Island San Francisco Bay as the U S scales back armed forces. Built in 1940 it fought fires and helped beach USS Nevada and battled USS Arizona wreckage amid plans to return it to Pearl Harbor. Money and feasibility hinder any move.
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Basement Water Problems and Free Inspection Offer
Damp basements bring mold odor and structural damage as water seeps through walls and floors. Allstate Waterproofing advertises foundation repairs in Frederick County offering a free inspection and estimate with a 25 percent discount on all work completed by December 17, 1994, and promises full service foundation solutions.
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