Giants plan move to St. Petersburg next season
San Francisco Giants announce plans to abandon the Bay Area and relocate to Florida next season after local voters rejected four stadium proposals. Owner Robert Lurie aims to sell to Tampa Bay investors and move the franchise to St. Petersburg, pending National and league approvals and owner support.
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U N teams arrive in Iraq to inspect sites
A United Nations weapons inspection team arrived in Baghdad amid Iraqi warnings it may bar access to government ministries. Lead inspector Nikita Smidovich defended rights to visit any site, while Iraq cited sovereignty concerns and postponed visits to Sunday due to a holiday. President Bush upheld U N inspection rights under the cease fire.
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Retrial date for Powell in King case abandoned
Los Angeles judge canceled Officer Laurence Powell’s October retrial on a single assault charge after a federal indictment of Powell and three others. The judge said a federal prosecution could derail the state case and suggested dismissal if federal action proceeds.
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Bush urges caution on use of force in Bosnia
Fresh allegations of Serb atrocities surface as President Bush and a U.N. commander urge restraint. Bush vows no rest until detainee access is granted and says any force must align with the U.N. Meanwhile the Red Cross reports harsh camp conditions with no Nazi death camps found.
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Postal Service to cut staff a little in Odessa
Staffing cuts announced by the U S Postal Service will have minimal effect on Odessa mail service. Postmaster Vaughn Musgrave said some staff may take early retirement and be replaced locally, with no significant change expected in Odessa for a long time. Runyon outlined a 30 000 job reduction nationwide and a major managerial shakeup as part of a drive to fix costs amid a projected 2 billion deficit next year.
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