Faith in Economy Rises to 42 Year High, December Data
The Conference Board reported December consumer sentiment improved to 102.2 from 100.4 in November, signaling stronger confidence in the economy. The index, tied to 5,000 U.S. households, reflects views on current conditions and job prospects amid low inflation.
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New York
Conference Board
Whitewater draft cites conflicting accounts in Clinton era probe
A leaked Senate Banking Committee draft details Clinton officials giving mixed or recalled testimony during Whitewater hearings. It notes the RTC failed to follow its policy in a criminal probe linked to the affair. The 300-page draft, dated December 5, stops short of judging legality or propriety.
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Senate Banking Committee
Whitewater
Clinton
Resolution Trust Corp
Savings and Loan Cleanup
S&l
First
Arkansas
Associated Press
Marlboro College Library Smoke Ban Passes at Meeting
In Marlboro Vermont a library smoking ban was approved by a voice vote at Marlboro College. Librarian Sally Andrews argued smoke damages books and raises fire risk while acknowledging the value of a cigarette to late night studiers.
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Marlboro
Marlboro College
Vermont
Sally Andrews
World Food aid reaches Liberia as fighters take most
World Food Program deliveries into Liberia's countryside reach embattled areas despite rebel danger. The aid often ends up feeding fighters from seven warring factions, highlighting the dilemma for agencies: help civilians at risk or cut off aid to avoid benefiting combatants.
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Monrovia
Liberia
World Food Program
Truckers rate Kansas eateries in statewide survey
Four Kansas trucking firms surveyed drivers to name the best roadside cafe near I 135 in Salina. Russell's Restaurant won for parking and food quality, with drivers from MSS Transport and Arensdorf Trucking praising ease of access and ample space. The survey covered about 800 drivers and notes the trucking industry employs over 81,000 in Kansas.
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Peka
Kan
Kansas
Ing
Russell's
Salina
Interstate 135
Dion Seiler
MSS Transport Inc
Seiler
Arensdorf Trucking Inc
Medicine Lodge
Dis
Ken Brogan
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Fog grips KC area with five day lull and dangers
A five day fog persists over the Kansas City area causing at least one fatal crash, flight delays, and obscuring landmarks such as the Nelson Gallery lawn shuttlecocks. Meteorologist Harry Woolford ties the fog to a high altitude ridge causing downward moisture, with no fresh air masses to break the pattern.
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Ansas City
Kansas City
Nelson Gallery
Harry Woolford
Weather Data Inc
Wichita
Kan
Woolford
Pardon me while I burglarize your home and more
A bizarre clipping cites Roger Harlow in Kewanee Indiana facing 81 burglary counts over a decade. He allegedly targeted friends and townspeople while they were away, stealing about 1000 valuables.案件 includes odd anecdotes of golfing and a lunch date interrupted for thefts and hospital visits amid a broader, unrelated collection of sensational notes.
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Olce
Kewanee
Pisce
Roger Harlow
Harlow
Greens
Ottawa University students bring public speaking to community groups
OU students in Speech Preparation and Delivery visit Franklin County Day Care Preschool Home Base and Ottawa Retirement Village during fall for audience adapted talks. Nine groups of three to four present on college prep storytelling health fitness and gangs to inform and engage Ottawa readers.
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Sudents
Ottawa University
Mike Cummings
Franklin County
Ottawa
Rachel Winslow
Winslow
Business Administration
Yeltsin orders end to Grozny air raids
President Boris Yeltsin ordered an end to air strikes on Grozny and signaled readiness for peace talks with Chechnya. He warned Russian forces still block Chechnya borders as the Grozny ring tightens. The remarks aired in a nationwide television address after initial ITAR Tass excerpts.
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OSCOW
Boris Yeltsin
Star-Tass
Yeltsin
Itar-Tass
Grozny
Chechnya
Dzhokhar Dudayev
North Korea accuses US of espionage after helicopter incident
North Korea demanded an apology for the intrusion of an American CH 58C helicopter into its airspace calling it espionage. The United States denied spying as the State Department seeks the release of American pilot Bobby Hall after the crash and the death of co pilot David Hilemon.
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South Secret
North Korea
U.S
State Department
Bobby Hall
Korean Central
Hall
David Hilemon
Hilemon
Bill Richardson
Pyongyang
United States
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