World Croats halt advance in Bosnia crisis edges toward talks
Croatian forces halted their rapid advance into western Bosnia after capturing land from rebel Serbs and pressed for talks in Geneva to avert wider war. The U.N. said Croats remain fully prepared for further fighting as 10,000 troops operate near Knin and Strmica amid shelling and tense front lines.
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Evans wins Craven County Commission seat
Evans, 64, a retired Cherry Point civil service employee, was chosen from six contenders by the Craven County Democratic Party to fill the seat vacated by Gerald Parker. The six county commissioners confirmed the nomination at a special meeting after Evans faced questions for about 10 minutes, earning unanimous approval with Don Phillips stating a definite vote. Parker had been convicted in federal court in May of conspiracy and maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance and resigned July 5 after a federal judge imposed sentencing.
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School board debate over resignation and bond vote item
The discussion centers on whether to resign and face sentencing on August 21 or stay in place. Tyson emphasized careful selection of a replacement after Parker's case. Evans indicated support for the $16.3 million school bond issue schedule.
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House vote tight as pollution enforcement faces cuts
Democrats charge Republicans shield polluters after a 210 to 210 tie in the House. The chamber kept a spending provision blocking EPA enforcement of 17 pollution rules for the next fiscal year, while approving the overall bill 228 to 193 for 1996 funding, amid a Clinton veto threat.
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Hunt Pushes Binding Welfare Agreements in North Carolina
Gov. Jim Hunt seeks to turn personal responsibility agreements into binding contracts for welfare recipients starting today. The plan would require employment and, in many cases, force recipients to exit public assistance within two years. Officials say federal permission may follow later this month to give teeth to the contracts as lawmakers debate reforms without big changes this session. A special welfare session is expected this fall or winter.
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State child fatalities remain high in North Carolina
North Carolina still tops seventh in child fatality rates though efforts to curb deaths continue. The NC State Child Fatality Prevention Team reported 1993 saw 88 child murders up from 73 in 1992, with abuse deaths dropping to 24 from 25. Accidents caused 294 deaths. 231 died of natural causes including 136 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Thirty five deaths were by self harm. 15 undetermined. Fires killed 19 children. laws now require smoke detectors and child safety seats.
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