Martian Life Claim Sparks NASA Space Summit
NASA researchers presented evidence for ancient life on Mars and urged global verification. President Clinton will convene a space summit in November while Daniel Goldin pledged science driven study and said missions, including a robot Mars sample return, may be redesigned to test the findings.
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Cleburne approves mandatory drug testing for athletes
The Cleburne school district approved a $10,000 plan for mandatory drug testing of high school athletes with tests for footballers starting August 17 and other sports before their seasons. Azle and Granbury districts will vote on similar policies for all extracurricular participants.
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Rexene Draws Two Rebuffs in Bid Fight
Rexene's two refusals to be bought by Utah based Huntsman Corp prompt analysts to warn of a possible hostile takeover. Huntsman spokesman Don Olsen says options include a tender offer to Rexene shareholders while Signal Securities' Dennis Elam predicts a direct bid. Rexene's Dallas base could attract a rapid purchase of an existing facility.
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Congressmen plan redistricting appeal
Democrats rely on court rulings in Louisiana North Carolina and New York to block a federal order for new boundaries and elections affecting 13 Texas congressional seats. Keith Ellison argues federal election law should be uniform across states as the three Texas congressmen seek relief from the Houston panel redrawing districts.
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Georgia bureau to investigate Olympic jobs and trials
The Georgia bureau plans to probe Olympic job arrangements as Crane students and peers from across the nation draw interest from agents and an assistant attorney in Texas. Reports note they had planned to watch two Olympic events and saw the Dream Team on television.
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Oil for food plan gains US support at UN
The United States removed the last major hurdle to limited monitoring procedures for the oil for food program. Iraq could begin oil shipments about a month after final approval as the 15 nation sanctions committee may meet imminently to formalize the procedures.
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