Bush reappoints Powell to lead Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Bush announces Gen Colin Powell will serve a second term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He praises Powell for leadership in Panama and the Gulf War, highlights planning for military restructuring, and notes ongoing arms talks with the Soviet Union. Powell accepts, Senate confirmation required. The Pentagon eyes a 25 percent force reduction over five years.
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McGovern weighs third White House bid
Washington AP George McGovern says it is very tough to decide on a third bid for the presidency. He plans to announce his decision after a National Press Club speech and notes interest from Sens. Harkin and Rockefeller and talk of Mario Cuomo as a potential supporter.
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Fish leather makes big splash in fashion scene in Atlanta
Ocean Leathers in Underground Atlanta markets fish skin leather dyed in 14 colors. Developer Jeff Erexson began mass production from discarded fish skins to offer an environmentally friendly fashion option.
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Bush plans new schools to reinvent education in Washington visit
President Bush outlined a blueprint to reinvent the classroom during a tour of a high tech St Paul school. He urged Congress to act on a program aimed at modernizing American schools with computer driven, student designed progress while hecklers pressed for more education funding.
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