House panel trims Star Wars budget and protects Marine helicopter
Washington AP brief reports the House Armed Services Committee cut 1 billion from the Bush Star Wars budget and spared a Marine helicopter by opposing cancellation. The panel opened full committee action on the 295.6 billion Pentagon budget, rejected Rep. Dellums to terminate Midgetman, and restored 71 million for Lance missiles after subcommittee cuts. It approved a 3.5 billion SDI budget, below Bush's 4.6 billion proposal.
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AIDS drug investigation draws FDA attention to overseas trials
The FDA probes doctors in Los Angeles San Francisco and New York testing Compound Q an AIDS drug from China without approval. Nine doctors treated 42 patients with the imported protein from a cucumberlike plant. three patients had adverse reactions and died.
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Spy who defected to KGB dies by own action
MOSCOW AP A U S Navy intelligence analyst who spied for the Soviet Union and defected died by his own action Gen Vladimir Kryuchkov said Souther rose to major in the KGB yet could not endure the pressure The note thanked the Soviet government for what it did for him personally BEIJING AP Nine more people go on trial for rioting during Tiananmen crackdown train blast kills 24 officials probe train explosion US officials say China asked to delay Peace Corps program Bush says normalization impossible while crackdown continues ROSCOW AP Premier Ryzhkov withdraws seven Cabinet nominees first time elected representatives blocked officials HOUSTON AP Tropical Storm Allison moves into eastern Texas western Louisiana heavy rain floods roads 800 in shelters two dead divers pull body rain swollen Spring Creek Beaumont death toll rises
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Kraft offers $250 consolation checks after botched Ready to Roll contest
Kraft USA began sending $250 consolation checks to would be winners of a $17,000 van after a printing error in Kraft Singles inserts created many mis matched game pieces. Kraft nullified the contest and stated the action shows appreciation for consumer understanding.
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Oil spills sweep Delaware River and shoreline pollution
Investigators hold hearings on three tanker spills last week with total losses near 1 million gallons across the Delaware River Rhode Island Sound and the Houston Ship Channel. Officials report melting oil on the river under 93 degree heat as crews continue recovery efforts and probe testimOny from seamen.
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Fire equipment funding dispute delays life saving devices
Aldermen clash over PASS alarms funding for fire companies amid plan to transfer services to Frederick County. Officials say budgeted life saving gear was withheld until June 15, with debate over county transfer and annual budget timing. Critics blame the mayor for blocking purchases while stressing urgency of the equipment.
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China recalls ambassadors amid protests and crackdown
Western diplomats note ambassadors from Australia Turkey Egypt Spain Poland and Belgium left or planned to return to Beijing for vacations while Japan reported its envoy heading home. Britain reported asylum requests by three embassy officials as China rallies behind Deng Xiaoping after the June crackdown and announces a tightened rally law.
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Maryland and Pennsylvania Lottery Results Tuesday Night
Maryland Daily Lottery Pick Four numbers were 4 1 6 and 0 4 1 4. Pennsylvania Wild Card Lotto drew 6 14 22 28 36 43 with wild card 95. Pennsylvania Daily Number 92 7 and Big 4 2 6 2 8. District of Columbia Lucky Numbers 1 4 6 D C Four 21 5 2 DP Daily Double 45 32.
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