U S Moves Civilians Out of Gulf
Defense Secretary Perry says more terrorist attacks likely against U S forces in the Persian Gulf and orders about 700 military dependents to leave Saudi Arabia. Over 4 000 troops are moved to a remote site near Riyadh as protections tighten and spouses and children are restricted from accompanying personnel. Perry notes no new proof of who carried out the Dhahran blast while stressing ongoing high threat in the Gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Perry
U.S
Persian Gulf
Saudi Arabia
Defense Department
Perry
Pentagon
National Public Radio
Iran
Dhahran
FBI
Congress
Gulf Region
Closing ceremonies wrap 1996 Atlanta Olympics with Southern Jamboree
The Olympic closing show features BB King Little Richard Wynton Marsalis Tito Puente Gloria Estefan and Trisha Yearwood among others in a 20 minute Southern Jamboree finale. Izzy the mascot is not invited to tonight's event and will not appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
B.B. King
Little Richard
Wynton Marsalis
Tito Puente
Gloria Estefan
Olympic Stadium
Estefan
Trisha Yearwood
Don Mischer
Izzy
Teen racer battles Hodgkin's disease fuels drive to race
Justin Graves 17, a Permian High senior, pursues circle track racing in a bid to beat Hodgkin's disease. He credits racing with focus and motivation as he and his family confront the cancer, while his siblings Ryan and Warren rally around him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin Graves
Ryan Graves
Waylon Lacy
Warren Graves
Justin
Debbie Graves
James Graves
Hodgkin
Relay for Life Aug stop until 5 p.m. Aug. 10
Relay for Life runs around the clock until 5 p.m. August 10. Participants include individuals families and teams from companies and organizations with speakers from cancer patients and their families. Cin call 335 8275 or 334 9121.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cin
Cal
Parties vie for credit for legislative frenzy in Washington
Washington AP reports Congress left town after passing landmark welfare health insurances and minimum wage bills. Republicans and Democrats spar over who deserves credit for the rush to avert home-mitten defeat, with House Speaker Gingrich calling the session historic and Democratic whip David Bonier mocking the praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
David Bonier
D-Mich
Donation may bolster case against Christian Coalition
The Christian Coalition accepted a $60,000 check in 1992 from John W. Wolfe intended to aid President Bush’s re election. The donation prompted scrutiny as records were allegedly concealed and the chief financial officer was suspended. Coalition denies misusing funds or altering records while federal investigators review possible election law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Christian Coalition
Bush
Pat Robertson
Ohio
John W
Wolfe
The
Columbus (Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gulf
Odessa
Darwin Weige
Darwin Weiger
Relay For Life
Lyndon Johnson
Ken Brodnax
Oil & Gas
Coe
Iamerican
Coalition
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!