Craven County weighs consolidated E911 study option
Craven County leaders discuss centralizing emergency services to streamline E911 operations. Monette cites Wake and Wilson counties as models while Blizzard backs the idea, warning of political hurdles from fire and rescue units. A study group will compare working systems to gauge feasibility and potential costs.
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Marine Corps limits cuts while pledging readiness
Dalton said the Clinton administration kept the Marine Corps strength at 174,532, rejecting Bush plans to cut to 159,100 as part of a broader effort to maintain readiness for global conflicts. He noted no Soviet threat and emphasized budget discipline, modernization, and eliminating unnecessary programs. Dalton toured Camp Lejeune and highlighted Marines as the 911 force ready to respond.
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Senate veto bill clash on committee bid
Democrats led by Sen Roy Cooper push a limited veto bill in the Senate judiciary committee while Republicans in the House control the chamber and vow to let voters decide. A House judiciary committee chaired by Rep Leo Daughtry will review the issue Thursday.
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Peru Fujimori pressed to show gains amid border reinforcements
Political analyst Mirko Laurer in Lima said a cease-fire hinges on convincing the population of real recovery. Peruvian media reported continued border reinforcement as more troops reach the frontier, including counterinsurgency experts and jungle warfare units sent toward the Huallaga Valley to combat guerrillas and drug traffickers.
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US schools need 112 billion for repairs says GAO
The GAO report to Congress estimates that 80,000 public schools require 112 billion dollars for building repairs or upgrades. About 13 million students attend one third of schools reporting extensive needs, with ongoing maintenance underfunded and some facilities potentially unsafe.
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Abbott ends longest run on Broadway at 107
George Abbott, a Broadway legend who wrote directed produced or acted in more than 120 plays and earned a Pulitzer, died of a stroke at 107 in Miami Beach. He shaped Broadway for decades, directing five new plays in 1934 and 1939, and remained active into his 100s.
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Groundhog Day debate and 1948 1962 Tony era notes
The item mentions New Bern resident Butts who fishes and hunts and asks if a groundhog will see his shadow on Thursday. It also notes Abbott's long Tony award span from 1948 to 1962, listing wins for Where's Charley Call Me Madam Wonderful Town and other productions, plus a 1960 Pulitzer for Fiorello.
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Simpson book soars to top of best seller lists
Days after its release the O J Simpson memoir Want to Tell You tops nonfiction lists from The Wall Street Journal and USA Today and is expected to lead The New York Times nonfiction sales for the week ending Jan. 28. Little, Brown says the jailhouse account co authored with Lawrence Schiller is innocent according to Simpson and has a first printing of 500 000 with a second printing of 100 000 and a $17 50 list price.
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Kragen eyes homeless effort after world hit
Ken Kragen, organizer of We Are the World, shifts focus from famine relief to the homeless. He aims for direct, effective action and urges others to commit energy and effort, noting public interest has waned though the hunger problem persists.
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Trisha Yearwood
Kenny Rogers
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Fuhrman in focus as Cochran eyes racist cop angle
Mike Royko analyzes the O J Simpson trial with a focus on Mark Fuhrman and the defense strategy to plant doubt in jurors. He notes the risk of a hung jury if one member rejects the prosecution and discusses race and police bias shaping jurors’ views.
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