Denver bid for 2000 Democratic National Convention
Denver pursues hosting the 2000 Democratic National Convention amid competition from Boston Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis New Orleans and Philadelphia. The piece wryly notes budget highlights and local lore while mentioning expected economic impact and historic nods to 1908.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ted Kennedy
Pikes Peak Highway
North Pole
Santa
Rudolph
Kennedy
el Paso County
el Paso
Democratic Site Selection Committee
Boston
Los Angeles
Miami
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Fidel Castro
Democratic Party
Prop 227 debate splits Berkeley parents over bilingual ed
In Berkeley two mothers voice contrasting views on Proposition 227. Maria Luisa backs one-year English immersion, fearing bilingual education's demise, while Olga Balderas prefers schooling in English. Polls show broad support for 227 but critics warn English-only pupils may struggle initially. Columbus Elementary reports strong demand for the dual immersion program, with many students admitted and others turned away as parents seek bilingual advantages.
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Berkeley
Calif
Maria Luisa
Olga Balderas
California
Field Institute
Sheri Annis
Ron Unz
Jerrold Perenchio
Univision
Holli Thier
Columbus
Luisa
Balderas
Alison Jones
Jones
Betsy Rose
Matthew
Rose
Jessica
Greg Martin
Columbus Elementary Scool
Westin takes ABC News helm as Arledge exits top role
After 14 months sharing duties David Westin becomes ABC News president marking a leadership shift from Roone Arledge who remains in office but consults on major decisions. Disney tightens budgets with potential layoffs and program changes including GMA Sundays and World News Now under review. Westin plans new executive titles, a focus on pruning costs, and growing cable production while keeping key shows and expanding 20/20 slots.
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David Westin
Westin
ABC News
Roone Arledge
ABC Inc
Bob Iger
Arledge
ABC
Boone
Disney
America
World News
Shelby Coffey
Coffey
L.A. Times
Washington Post
GMA
Aaron Brown
du Jour
Asha Blake
Boeing to Lead International Space Station Show
Boeing dominates Redstone Arsenal and Marshall Space Flight Center as it becomes the prime contractor for the International Space Station in 1994 with a contract worth about 7.2 billion dollars. The ISS involves fifteen nations, including Russia, with total project costs likely around 50 billion. Assembly on Earth has progressed amid cost overruns and schedule slippages.
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Denver
Huntsville
Ala
Boeing
Redstone Arsenal
Marshall Space Flight Center
Redstone
Wernher von Braun
McDonnell
Rockwell and
Grumman
Douglas
Rockwell
Bering
International Space Station
U.S
Russia
Jury favors acquittal of Nichols in bombing case
In Denver the Oklahoma City bombing jurors initial 10 to 2 vote for acquittal led to six days of debate. Nichols, 43, was later acquitted of murder and weapons counts but convicted of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter. Sentencing set for Thursday. death penalty possibility unresolved.
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Denver
Terry Nichols
Oklahoma City
Rocky Mountain News
Tim Burge
Todd Fockler
Burge
Fockler
Nichols
Linda Morgan
Timothy McVeigh
U.S
Richard Matsch
McVeigh
Avalanche on Mount Hood Kills One Hiker, Injures Three
A Sunday avalanche on Mount Hood swept a group of hikers down the west slope. One man, 39, died at the scene while three others were injured. Clackamas County sheriff's spokesman Damon Coates cited ground giving way beneath the climbers.
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Government Camp
Ore
Mount Hood
Clackamas County
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