Mediator warns Hill over peace talks in Bosnia
U S mediator Richard Holbrooke says Bosnia negotiations begin without assured success and congressional moves to restrict U S troops as peacekeepers will hinder talks. He criticizes a House nonbinding resolution backed by veterans as dangerous and ill conceived. The Dayton talks open amid Capitol Hill debates over presidential war powers.
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Paul McHale
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James Brown arrested again on domestic violence charge
Singer James Brown, 62, was jailed in Aiken County on a criminal domestic violence charge after his wife Adrienne called 911 for medical help. Deputies seized Brown while Mrs Brown was treated and released from Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
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Georgia
Augusta
Passenger grounded after assault on flight attendant
United Airlines passenger Gerard B. Mr. Finneran, a 58 year old investment banker, is grounded under new bail terms requiring federal prosecutor clearance to fly and an alcohol abuse evaluation. He has been free on 100000 bail while awaiting further action.
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New York
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Gerard B
Finneran
Peggy Long
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Trust Company of the West
14-Story Chiayi Hotel Fire Kills 11, Injures Eight
In Chiayi Taiwan a 14 story building housing a department store theater restaurant hotel burned today. Police report 11 dead and 8 injured with five jumping from 10th floor balconies and others dying from smoke inhalation. Three seriously hurt including a man who jumped and broke his spine. Twenty rescued from the top floor.
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Taipei
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Detroit Tens of Thousands Patrol Devils Night Against Arson
DETROIT AP Hundreds of vacant buildings were razed to deter arson as thousands volunteer to patrol the streets for this year’s Devil’s Night drive. Cliff Russell, spokesman for Mayor Dennis Archer, says the aim is to keep fires away and protect lives and property. The pre Halloween tradition in Detroit saw hundreds of arson fires peaking at 297 in 1985, then falling after Mayor Coleman Young’s anti arson campaign drew city residents into safeguarding efforts.
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Cliff Russell
Dennis Archer
Coleman Young
Contempt fine for massive Christmas light display
In Little Rock Arkansas the state Supreme Court held businessman Jennings Osborne in contempt for a 175 600 light display still deemed massive for a neighborhood. He was fined 15 000 dollars, given a suspended 10 day jail sentence, and ordered to pay 7 000 dollars in costs as neighbors complained of traffic and trash.
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Jennings Osborne
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Canada narrowly survives Quebec split vote in federalist win
Quebec's defeat fuels divisive cries as separatists fault immigrants and big business and vow another bid. Federalists win 50.6 percent to 49.4 amid street clashes. Parizeau lashes out, while Chretien calls for reform and unity. Clinton praises a united Canada as markets wobble and the dollar softens. Maritime residents breathe easier amid potential consequences.
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Ottawa
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Crowd Counts Questioned Over Million Man March
Boston AP reports activists rely on Park Service aerial photos to challenge the official crowd estimate of 400000 at the Million Man March. Boston University researchers analyzed 14 aerials, suggesting turnout between 670000 and 1.04 million, prompting a Park Service review due in two weeks.
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National Organization For Women
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