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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1995
Page
2
Evans plans to run in November on a referendum and bond support that would cover Craven County. He would represent the whole county rather than just District 3, a minority district with district-only voting. He expects to be sworn in Aug 7 and will meet County Manager Blizzard to learn issues before taking his seat.
The welfare overhaul, led by Hunt allies, seeks work requirements and a two year cap for AFDC recipients. About 120,000 NC families receive aid, with 35,000 expected to work initially. All recipients would sign personal responsibility agreements and face a family cap. Congress weighs converting entitlements into state block grants.
A public health briefing analyzes 1993 child fatalities, noting cars and guns as the top dangers. It cites 138 auto deaths with many not wearing belts or proper restraints, and 51 of 88 child murders linked to firearms, plus 23 of 35 child crisis deaths. Recommendations include early intervention, locked firearms, pool fences, water safety, smoke detectors, and helmet use for cyclists.
Croatia rejects rebel Serb concessions offered to Akashi as too little to accept. Zagreb demands Serbs submit to government authority, while Serbs vow never to. Geneva talks’ outcome appears bleak with continued conflict likely. In Washington, Clinton pursues last effort to salvage Bosnia policy before an arms embargo vote. White House warns lifting embargo could require 25,000 U.S. troops for UN withdrawal. Clinton vows veto. Democrats expect it to be sustained if needed.
Washington AP Newt Gingrich pledged in a January letter to the NRA that no gun control legislation would move in committee or floor action while he is speaker. He told Tanya Metaksa the assault weapons ban would not be voted on early, despite NRA expectations. White House denounced NRA influence in Congress.
Vienna VA based Lockhart takes center stage on a national tour with the Boston Pops and immediately draws sell out audiences. Tickets for his first season reach 95 percent of capacity, signaling strong reception and a revival of the orchestra after John Williams steps down. Kenneth Haas notes the choice aims to attract a younger generation without compromising prestige.
Prime Minister P J attended Jamaica House reception as Jamaica issues a new stamp collection commemorating Bob Marley on his 50th birthday. The ceremony was attended by a daughter of the late reggae icon and officials predicted strong demand for the stamps.
Jamaica observes Bob Marley Day on February 6 in tribute to the late musician who rose to global fame in the 1970s. Marley died of cancer in 1981 at age 36, and admirers worldwide keep his memory alive through music and culture.
Melanie Griffith faces a $34,000 suit from Graham and Maura Clark alleging damage to their $3.5 million Hampton, New York estate after a guest stay last summer. Clerks claim furniture, crystal, and mattresses were destroyed. Griffith denies payment and awaits proof of damage. Meanwhile, actor Christopher Reeve remains wheelchair bound during rehab after a May horse accident. In other notes, Gloria Chadwick dies at 63 in Lake Placid and fiddler Canray Fontenot, 72, dies in Welsh, Louisiana, signaling end of an era in Cajun and zydeco roots.
The Chicago Tribune feature describes a film based on Jeffrey and Jill Erickson, alleged bank robbers whose crimes included eight heists between 1990 and 1991. Jill died during a chase, Jeffrey killed U.S. Marshal Roy Frakes before committing suicide. The piece notes actor choices and reactions from Anne Bellaomini, daughter of a murdered guard, who contests glorifying the couple. The Ericks ons’ names may be changed in the movie.
Voices express concern over rising fear and hostility toward the poor in society and skepticism about state solutions. Commentators warn such attitudes threaten social compassion and effective governance.
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