NATO shifts focus to postwar security and European role
Western allies plan a new NATO with a stronger European role and a flexible command structure to confront Bosnia era threats. The move includes combined joint task forces, shared assets, and steps to readmit France, while expanding alliance size potential.
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Workers push back on camp limits across states
Connie Rodriguez, a nurse injured in 1991, lost weekly benefits after battling a Texas insurer and now leads about 300 workers in San Antonio. The national workers compensation system covers about 100 million people, with $70 billion paid yearly, and reforms aim to curb costs by limiting benefits and legal fees, while many unions fear worker protections erode. California and other states show reduced claims after reforms, highlighting a national shift in how benefits are managed.
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Massachusetts
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Oregon
Iran says its military can face any army and deter attacks
Brig. Gen. Ahmad Dadbin, head of Iran Army Ground Forces, told Kayhan Havai that last month’s 200000-troop drill proves Iran’s strength. He warned the United States should think twice before attacking, asserting no country would dare strike Iran, amid tensions over atomic facilities.
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Oxygen canisters found at ValuJet crash site in Everglades
Crews retrieving parts from the May 11 ValuJet Flight 592 crash in the Everglades found 10 more oxygen canisters. Senator Graham said the canisters were charred and heat damaged. Investigators note cockpit voices described a cabin fire and breathing difficulties as heat-activated canisters may have released toxic gases. A dredge works at the crater bottom as investigators press for all pieces.
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Travel office scandal looms over Clinton era ethics
On NBC and Fox this Sunday, Newt Gingrich called the 1993 firings of White House travel office staff more troubling than Whitewater, urging focus on how the administration handles ethical standards. House and Senate panels press Whitewater and travel office probes, with questions about document withholding and possible collusion.
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Funeral notices for Rodriguez Walker Dixon Barnes in New Mexico
Funeral arrangements are pending for Augustine Rodriguez 60 of Roswell who died June 2 1996 in Lubbock Texas. Ron C Walker 52 of Hobbs formerly Roswell died at home June 2 1996 with services pending in Hobbs. Earl S Dixon 84 of Salinas California died May 31 1996 with services June 4 at Strive and Laporte Chapel and burial Garden of Memories. He was born 1911 in Bonham Texas and worked in Roswell and Salinas. Lisa Barnes 21 of Roswell died May 30 1996 with services June 4 in Hobbs. She was born 1974 in Evansville Indiana and survived by husband Steven and son Steven Ryan Barnes plus parents and sister. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
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Terry Dixon
Struve and Laporte Chapel
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Chapel of Hope
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