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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1994
Page
2
Sam Cox, 79, who dons Uncle Sam at local events and Bernie Bear costumes, says the role draws kids with screams of delight. He notes most remarks from kids are silly and that the goatee often refuses to stay on. he may skip the outfit at a future event.
National Transportation Safety Board investigator explains the midair crisis after a USAir DC-9 crash in Columbia South Carolina. Storms reduced visibility to about a mile as the pilot attempted a go around. All crew survived though passengers, including Steve Mattox and his wife Rita, died. Officials promise interviews to determine why the abort occurred and stress the airline has a strong safety record overall.
A computer programmer and Steve, 27, a Fuji plant supervisor, were among passengers. James Fant, 34, survived with injuries and says it wasn t his time to die. Natalie Kaufman avoided the flight rescuing her life from a throat infection and a family reunion in Pittsburgh drew her away. The Kaufman family reflects on fate as others cope with the crash.
Congress leaders push bills aimed at expanding health coverage for the uninsured by reallocating Medicaid funds toward private plans. Proposals envision elderly drug coverage linked to health maintenance enrollment, while tax hikes on cigarettes fund the shifts. Panels led by Kennedy and Moynihan seek universal access to federal worker style plans and managed care controls.
Loni Anderson moves from a leased Bel-Air residence to a 6,500 square foot Beverly Hills house worth 2.3 million dollars featuring four bedrooms a pool and valley views. The star of Nurses also receives a 2 million dollar divorce settlement over five years from Burt Reynolds plus a 500000 vacation home in North Carolina and 15000 a month child support for their adopted son.
Former President Bush denounces critics who favor navy cuts as he officiates the USS John S. McCain commissioning. The $750 million Aegis destroyer honors Adm. John S. McCain and Adm. John S. McCain Jr. The ship will depart Bath soon and reach Pearl Harbor in September.
Drummer Charlie Watts says Darryl Jones fits in as bassist after Bill Wyman leaves the Rolling Stones. Watts notes the new rhythm section feels like Bill was always there, with Jones having played on most of the upcoming Voodoo Lounge.
A fold of musicians at the JVC Jazz Festival paid tribute to Rev. John Garcia Gensel, pastor to jazz players for over two decades who retired in December from St. Peter's Lutheran Church. The Friday concert featured Jimmy Owens, Lew Tabackin, James Williams, Paul Williams, and Roy Haynes performing a Duke Ellington piece about Shepherd Who Watches Over the Night.
Czech President Vaclav Havel will ascend Independence Hall steps to accept the We the People 2000 Liberty Medal and a 100000 dollar award. The 57 year old dissident playwright led democratization and Slovakia's peaceful split, joining a list of notable guests and honoraries.
Phil White, a Tryon Palace security guard in New Bern, says he enjoys fishing and hunting in his spare time. He doubts the Declaration of Independence is strong today due to people curbing gun rights and expresses that assault weapons are unnecessary.
A May 1994 EEOC matter centers on a woman who says a microchip in her molar speaks to her and she was denied a job as Benefits Representative. The complaint prompts questions about how serious such claims are and how the EEOC should respond. The column notes the agency’s discretion in investigating discrimination cases and the possibility of absurd outcomes if every such claim were pursued.
readers weigh in on patriotism and Fourth of July celebrations with fireworks in North and South Carolina. One caller says North Carolina bans fun displays, another prefers South Carolina sparklers for safety.
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