Dole Receives Medal of Freedom in White House Ceremony
President Clinton awards Bob Dole the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the East Room, honoring his long career as a World War II veteran and longtime Republican standard bearer. Dole jokes about the oath as Clinton prepares to take his own, and the two exchange a cordial handshake.
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Bob Dole
White House
Robert J. Dole
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Dole
Congress
America
Gingrich agrees to reprimand and $300000 fine
Speaker Newt Gingrich agreed to a House reprimand and a $300,000 penalty for violating House rules, a settlement likely to clear the way for him to keep his leadership post. Special counsel James M. Cole detailed a yearlong probe, saying Gingrich showed disregard in political use of tax exempt projects, while the ethics panel negotiates the punishment.
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Gingrich
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Internal Revenue Service
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George Miller
California
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Georgia
Ethics Committee
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Unmanned rocket explodes after liftoff at Cape Canaveral
An unmanned Air Force rocket carrying a $40 million navigation satellite blew up 13 seconds after liftoff in Cape Canaveral Florida. No injuries were reported. About 200 people were nearby and 73 launch team members were in the blockhouse as debris rained down. An Air Force officer urged immediate cover from falling debris while a McDonnell Douglas official called it an anomaly.
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Small plane crash over three states kills two
In Aston New Hampshire area a small plane crashed after the pilot reportedly passed out from carbon monoxide and a passenger took control. The craft traveled over Connecticut Massachusetts and New Hampshire while air traffic controllers coached a groggy woman and a National Guard chopper attempted interception before contact was lost. Both occupants died in the crash and authorities began a full investigation.
Long-awaited Andrews landfill opens for hazardous waste
Waste Control Specialists opens a hazardous waste facility 34 miles west of Andrews with trucks through Odessa and trains via Monahans Eunice NM. The site aims to revitalize tax revenues and create jobs while seeking federal permission to dispose of low level radioactive waste. Officials hail the state of the art design and potential for up to 1000 staff if nuclear waste permitting follows. Some locals oppose the project citing water safety and long-term impact.
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Ing
Kyte
Ron Hance
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Ffer
United States
Gary Walker
Snake oil era remedies at Brenham pharmacy highlighted
In Brenham, AP reports on 19th century cures like Red No Oids with lethal strychnine, Lykolene, normaldehyde for mouth and insects, and Bees Laxative Cough Syrup claiming to gently move bowels. The Tristram Pharmacy, run by Joseph Tristam, carried such products before modern medicine refined public safety standards.
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