21 Mar 1995
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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1995
Page
1
Eight people confirmed dead after a nerve gas attack on Tokyo subway lines. Police say 4,708 treated for gas effects, about 700 hospitalized with 75 critical. A suspect, recovering in hospital, is being guarded as investigators pursue leads amid claims of no group responsibility.
Craven County officials warn the real BRAC danger is closure of the Naval Aviation Depot NADEP at Cherry Point rather than loss of 160 F A 18 Hornets. Tom Thompson of the Craven County EDC says NADEP’s fate could hit local economy harder than jets. Maj Gen Fred McCorkle insists Cherry Point will not close.
Oceana and allies press to block base realignment as North Carolina schedules April 4 BRAC hearing in Birmingham while Virginia argues for May 4 to present its case. Oceana along with Virginia Beach and Cherry Point seek housing for about 160 Navy F A 18 Hornet jets moved from Cecil Field Florida.
Craven County, Ramada Inn owner Ray McCotter and the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce plan a three way agreement to fund a $1.5 million convention center by doubling the hotel room tax from 3 to 6 percent. The plan includes $500,000 for the Heilig Levine Building to become a visitor center, a parking lot, and chamber ownership of the visitor center with the TDA handling marketing for the center. A $2 million lease purchase will be financed by half the occupancy tax proceeds.
Republican leaders push a broad welfare reform plan replacing a web of programs with state block grants. The measure aims to cut spending by at least 66.4 billion over five years, while linking work requirements and two parent family goals. Some Republicans warn increased abortions and tighter cash limits. Cardinal O'Connor and bishops urge revisions to curb harms. Debate begins, votes expected midweek with final possible by Thursday.
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