James City span to connect NC 55 with marina access
The project will add a service road linking the marina area near Sandy Point Road with Galloway Street and NC 55. It will reduce embankment height and wetland impact, eliminate two planned bridges, and speed funding via phased federal and state support. The $122 million plan includes a three story James City interchange and the John Lawson Bridge removal after the new bridge opens.
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Bridgeton
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Neuse River
New Bern
ACDA under fire as Republicans seek agency shut down
The ACDA faces renewed attacks from conservative lawmakers led by Sen. Helms as they push to scrap the agency and absorb duties by the State Department. Support grows from Dole Gingrich and others while Gore and Clinton officials argue for preserving ACDA's independent role in arms control and nonproliferation efforts.
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New Hampshire
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Maine
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Contract with America status report summary
The text outlines several political proposals including welfare reforms under the Personal Responsibility Act, banning aid to minor mothers, restricting benefits for additional children, and cutting welfare spending. It also references tax changes for elderly care and various acts such as the American Dream Restoration Act and National Security Restoration Act, with mentions of legal reforms and tort limits.
Dole comments clash on NATO, U.N. roles in U.S. policy
Policy keeping is out of control. Dole argues the U.N. is not NATO and U.S. interests must come first. He notes accelerating NATO expansion is popular in the Senate, but ballistic missile defense plans face GOP opposition in the House.
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Republicans Split on Missile Defense and Budget Fight
Some 24 House Republicans deserted the leadership over missile defense, highlighting a clash between a national defense priority and a balanced budget. The episode shows the majority pressing its will on other parts of the bill while signaling ongoing efforts to reshape defense policy.
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Demi Moore Near Record Striptease Movie Deal
Demi Moore likely to become the highest paid actress in Hollywood history with a reported 12 million dollar deal to star in Striptease. Castle Rock Entertainment, Hollywood Reporter, and Daily Variety cite negotiations as Pat Kingsley notes the unprecedented payout while filming is planned to begin in September.
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Carl Hiaasen
Florida
Cheers for Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen Wedding Plans
USA Today reports Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen plan to marry after Danson proposed on Steenburgen’s 42nd birthday. Spokesman Jason Weinberg says she is thrilled and a ring was given. No date set. both are divorcing past marriages and began dating last year after Danson’s split with Whoopi Goldberg.
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USA Today
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Jason Weinberg
Whoopi Goldberg
After swing and miss, groom gets third pitch
Texas Rangers slugger Juan Gonzalez will not sit on the bench long after his divorce. He has another woman on deck. Olga Tanon, a salsa singer, said Thursday in San Juan during a telecast news conference unveiling her latest video.
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Olga Tanon
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Patsy Blea Cashier Moves From New Bern To New Mexico
Patsy Blea, a New Bern resident and cashier, plans a move back to New Mexico. She enjoys fishing in her spare time. She reflects on Presidents Day holidays and notes opinions on holiday coverage. The text mentions Tanon’s second marriage and Gonzalez’ third. A baseball player married Elaine Lopez last April. Lopez, a Puerto Rico volleyball star and sister of Braves catcher Javier Lopez, has filed for divorce.
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New Bern
New Mexico
Tanon
Gonzalez
Elaine Lopez
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Puerto Rico
Atlanta Braves
Javier Lopez
Carter jokes about prayer aids in 1992 vote analysis
Former President Jimmy Carter joked that he prayed for specific outcomes on Election Day including defeating Newt Gingrich and electing Zell Miller while North lost. The remarks came at a journalists’ lunch at The Carter Center.
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Oliver North
Restroom ads at United Center spark shopper caution
Pete Kass, a Chicago grocer, receives a pitch to place 8 by 11 inch ads in United Center restrooms. He rejects the idea, doubting the target audience, while noting the concept may appeal to others despite concerns about ad visibility and tamper-proofing. The piece frames bathroom advertising as a growing, if controversial, trend in venues and bars.
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Parker Bros
Marblehead
Mass
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Monopoly
Charles B. Darrow
Milton Bradley Co
Darrow
Philadelphia
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Tennessee Valley Authority
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Florida
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Miss
Delta State University
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Chicago
Mike Royko
Expansion of Cherry Point jets sparks local vote push
Readers weigh in on Navy jets at Cherry Point and NC governance for rest homes. Voters are urged to call 638-3579 for yes and 638-6552 for no, with final timing tonight into tomorrow morning.
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