Latin American soaps invade Romanian lives report
AP describes Romanians in Ocna Mures glued to Mexican soap Esmeralda as field workers abandon chores to watch drama. Subtitled soaps gain popularity after 1989 liberalization, with broadcasters easing violence and sex to attract viewers. Meanwhile in Albuquerque two giraffe calves meet after birth as they prepare to be sent to other zoos to prevent inbreeding.
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Ocna Mures
Romania
Rio Grande Zoo
Albuquerque
N.M
Tom Silva
First Grand Jurors to Hear President Testify
Twenty three Americans will observe President Clinton testify in a criminal inquiry via closed circuit TV. The jurors will hear testimony from Monica Lewinsky and Secret Service officials as the grand jury weighs the conduct under question.
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Washington
U.S
America
Monica Lewinsky
Clinton
Secret Service
Clinton mourns victims of Africa embassy bombings
President Clinton led a nation in mourning 12 American victims and promised to pursue justice for the deadly attacks on U S embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. He spoke beside black hearses as caskets arrived, noting more hard days ahead and the need to identify those responsible. The bombings killed over 250 people and wounded more than 5,000, with diplomats citing security concerns and calls to move the Nairobi embassy.
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Washington
Clinton
U.S
Africa
America
Nairobi
Kenya
Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania
Prudence Bushnell
Golden anniversary toast marks OA ownership milestone
Publisher Bill Salter speaks at a Thursday OA celebration of Freedom Communications Inc owning the Odessa American for 50 years. Scott Fischer, president of the Western Newspapers Division, presents a history of the company and the Odessa American to associates and guests.
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Odessa
Bill Salter
Freedom Communications, Inc
Scott Fischer
Western Newspapers Division
Freedom Communications Inc
Odessa American
Odessa American marks 50th anniversary of Freedom Ownership
OA associates and Freedom executives gathered for a formal 50 year milestone as a member of Freedom Communications Inc. highlighting libertarian founder R C Hoiles values. Bill Salter named co winner of the first R C Hoiles Award for exemplifying those principles.
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OA Odessa American Associates
Freedom Communications Inc
Freedom
R.C. Hoiles
Bill Salter
GM car sales slump while US consumer spending stays strong
The Commerce Department reports July consumer spending at 225 billion dollars, autos dragging the total down 3 percent due to GM strikes. Outside autos, retail rose 0.5 percent as job availability and low unemployment sustain spending. Ford tops GM for the first time in 28 years.
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Washington
General Motors
Asia
Commerce Department
Ford
Joel Naroff
First Union Bank Corp
Philadelphia
Lynn Reaser
Nations Bank Corp
Jacksonville
Fla
Salt debate persists in salt intake study
Researchers remain split on salt limits with federal guidelines urging 2400 mg daily to cut strokes and heart disease, while other reviews show modest benefits. Critics say scientific consensus is weak and public health actions may outpace proof.
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Washington
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Charles Hennekens
Harvard School Public Health
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