Bosnian Serbs Free U N Hostages Paving Path to Sanctions Shift
Bosnian Serbs say they freed most of about 130 U N peacekeepers held since NATO strikes. Final hostages expected by week end as Belgrade pressures lifting sanctions. Milosevic and Karadzic claim crisis easing while Western powers bolster regional force readiness.
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Karadzic
Prosecutor seeks ouster of Craven County Commissioner Parker
A federal prosecutor asks a Raleigh court to remove Craven County Commissioner Gerald Parker from office or jail him while he awaits sentencing after a June conviction for conspiracy and maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance. Parker refused to resign after the county board voted 5-2 on June 5 to request his resignation, arguing he should exhaust appeals first. Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas McCullough filed the motion, saying ongoing bond terms require Parker to obey the law.
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Raleigh
Craven Democrats Plan Public Meeting Over Parker Seat
Craven County Democrats would hold a public meeting to hear constituents on filling a potential vacancy in the 3rd District seat held by Commissioner Gerald Parker. Chairman J W Williams says the people must participate and no date is set until the commissioners weigh in.
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Postal Service and Humane Society push dog bite prevention
In National Dog Bite Prevention Week the USPS and Humane Society urge responsible pet ownership to protect mail carriers and others. Spokesman Mark Saunders says attacks reflect owner responsibility and promotes a safety guide to 128 million households with tips to avoid provocation and dangerous encounters.
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Mark Saunders
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Postal Service
Pilot Scott O Grady welcomed as hero after Bosnia escape
Air Force captain Scott O Grady, rescued after 10 days in Bosnian dirt, was feted as a national hero in Washington. He thanked God and the Marines who saved him, and credited others with his relief while downplaying personal fame amid White House and Pentagon receptions.
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NC Rep Walter Jones testifies on BRAC in DC
Rep Walter Jones Jr joined state and federal officials at the 1995 Base Closure and Realignment Commission hearing in Washington. He was the sole North Carolina representative to speak to the commissioners amid ongoing regional debates. Seven Virginia lawmakers will gain 39 extra minutes to argue relocating 11 F A 18 Hornet squadrons to Oceana Naval Air Station in Virginia Beach.
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Board of Commissioners
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Virginia
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Virginia Beach
Inflation Eases as CPI Rises Modestly in May
Government data show consumer prices up 0.3 percent in May, aided by a small food cost increase while energy costs surged. Retail sales rose 0.2 percent, signaling softening consumer demand. Core inflation posted a 0.2 percent gain, the smallest since last December.
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