Arafat unveils image tour in Gaza as leader
Arafat, in Gaza City, tours the Gaza Strip with armed guards and unveils a juice factory and plaque naming him President of Palestine. He pushes to Jericho to swear in the Palestinian National Authority while facing right wing protests in Jerusalem and calls for peace amid a lifeless economy and stalled Israeli funds transfer. Police clash with demonstrators. nine Israelis wounded and 54 arrested. Rabin accuses far right and Hamas of undermining peace efforts.
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Former mayor to lead Uncle Sam role at Fourth of July
Paul Cox, ex-mayor from 1982 to 1985, plans a Fourth of July Uncle Sam appearance at Bicentennial Park from 8:15 p.m. to fireworks end. He says the outfit reflects patriotism and hopes to spread goodwill despite shifting times.
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Death toll climbs to 37 in USAir jet crash
A USAir DC-9 crashed Saturday night near Charlotte Douglas International Airport after aborting a landing in a thunderstorm. Fifty-two aboard, including five crew, were on board. 37 died, 17 hospitalized. The wreckage tore through poles and trees, breaking into three parts. Survivors described narrow escapes as smoke inhalation injuries predominated.
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Wedding couple killed on first leg of honeymoon
From Columbia South Carolina Stephen and Rita Mattox wedding is announced. On the front page USAir Flight 1016 crashed in a thunderstorm at Charlotte Douglas International Airport during the Caribbean honeymoon first leg. The Malloxes’ family is stunned after the previous day’s celebration. Wanda Leis, Steve Mallox’s sister, laments the tragedy at their home.
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Congress tears up Clinton health plan amid backlash
National health reform falters as four Congressional committees rewrite the Clinton Health Security Act. The Senate Finance panel rejected the employer mandate and a 1 percent payroll tax, while remaining provisions for private insurance by 1998 were scaled back. Critics call the plan too complex and government run.
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