Serbs seize second Bosnian safe area Zepa
The Serbs claim control of Zepa, the second U.N. declared safe area, after perceived defeat of its Muslim defenders. Refugees fear murder and torture as civilians reportedly aid a surrender without full army or government approval. Western peace efforts intensify amid calls for a negotiated settlement and stronger NATO action.
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U.N
Zepa
Sarajevo
Alija Izetbegovic
Alexander Ivanko
United Nations
Gorazde
Muhamed Sacirbey
Srebrenica
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
London
France
Bosnia
U.S
Clinton
NATO
Marine private opens court martial in high speed assault
Private Jefferson Clements Adams of Cherry Point faces attempted murder and assault charges after a Super Bowl Sunday chase and crash at the base. Lance Cpl. Dominic Miller testified Adams warned of a gun and allegedly tried to strike MPs with a car in a barracks area.
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Marine Corps
Lance Cpl
Dominic Miller
Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station
Pvt
Jefferson Clements Adams
Adams
Marine Wing
Marine Corps Station
Roosevelt Boulevard
Military Park
Miller
Joe Gilbert
Jacksonville
Jason P. Erleman
John Marti
Parental Consent Bill Divides Local Officials This Week
Area officials split over a state law requiring parental permission for abortions by girls under 18. The bill, advancing through the House and Senate with different language, could take effect Oct 1. Supporters cite parental involvement. opponents call it a shame amid protests at Crist Clinic in Jacksonville.
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House
Senate
Beverly Perdue
D-Craven
Takey Crist
Crist
Jacksonville
Armey Seeks Flat Tax With New Guardrail in House
House Majority Leader Dick Armey unveils a flat tax plan with a new provision requiring a three-fifths congressional vote to raise rates or alter deductions after enactment. Senators Shelby and Craig back a separate bill proposing a single 17 percent rate on earned income and elimination of deductions and credits. Earned income would be taxed above a family allowance, with specifics for single, married, and dependents while withholding remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Dick Armey
Senate
Sens
Richard Shelby
R-Ala
Larry Craig
Ridaho
Armey
Teens Smoke Rise Shocks Government Report
A government funded survey shows rising cigarette use among teens with eighth graders at 18.6 percent after three years of growth. Experts link advertising and social trends to the increase, noting higher smoking rates across 10th and senior classes and surveying 17,000 to 18,000 eighth graders yearly.
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Lloyd D. Johnston
National Institute On Drug Abuse
Johnston
University of Michigan
Survey Research Center
Brennan Dawson
The
Tobacco Institute
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Reggie York
Kafer Park
Craven Arts Council
Walter Leake
Craven-Pamlico Christian Coalition
Washington
Ann Landers
Associated Press
Michael Eriksen
Surgeon General
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Eriksen
DUE East
James City
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