Ecuador and Peru agree on cease fire terms in border clash
Rio de Janeiro hosted talks with Brazil Argentina Chile and the United States as mediators. Barros said the accord was approved by all and sent to Quito and Lima for study. Delegates will reconvene to seek final approval and end the war over a 50 mile border stretch rich in minerals. Senior diplomats outlined a demilitarized zone but yielded no specifics on troop pullback timelines.
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Alberto Fujimori
Julio Freyre
Henry to Receive State Folk Heritage Award
Henry will accept the states folk heritage award as preparations for Siereene Area prep wrestlers highlight Sunday events.
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Henry
Craven County picks middle school site near Havelock
The Craven County Board of Education chose a 68 acre site between Havelock and Carolina Pines after weighing wetlands, bypass risks, debt, and a late price cut from Donald Lawrence to 2750 per acre. The $187000 land cost plus about $9 million construction will be funded by a spring bond referendum.
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Arland) Bell
Leon) Staton
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Survey Data Push Back on Craven Smoking Rule in Restaurants
Informal survey of New Bern area diners fuels opposition to Craven County smoking restrictions. results show most favor owner-set policies with separate smoking and nonsmoking areas or rooms, few back ventilation mandates, and majority support local control over restaurant rules rather than elected officials.
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Robert Daly
Cove City
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Nation wage hike goes to Congress
The White House proposes a 90 cent per hour minimum wage increase over two years, raising the current $4.25 to $5.15. Clinton planned a Rose Garden rollout, but faces uphill odds with Republicans opposed. Democrats back the move, while some Republicans warn it could cost jobs. AFL-CIO endorses the plan seeking higher pay to restore long-term value.
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