US seeks help from France Russia and Turkey to free two Americans in Iraq
US officials say Washington is pressing France Russia and Turkey and others including Poland to aid in securing release for David Caliberti of Florida and William Barloon of Iowa, sentenced to eight years for entering Iraqi territory. Iraqi lawmakers questioned their status while the United States considers a prompt solution and possible military options.
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Havelock votes to withdraw from Neuse COG
Havelock officials decided Monday night to pull the city from the Neuse River Council of Governments effective July unless extended by May 1. The move follows board concerns over past problems, leadership turnover, and calls for focus on a new direction. Other area towns have given notices, and Pamlico County left in 1993 seeking individual services.
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Havelock Sets Goals for Future Plan Adopted by City
Havelock city commissioners approved a strategic plan 13 months in the making outlining five focus areas: economic development land use housing and public buildings transportation and infrastructure schools and health care and city services. Mayor Jimmy Sanders said the plan prevents constant brush fires and guides growth with goals for incentives for business a thoroughfare and annexation policies water service use and recreation fees. The transportation section is summarized but not shown in full.
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Forrest Gump tops Oscars with best picture win
The Los Angeles report says Forrest Gump won six Academy Awards including best picture becoming the highest grossing release to win the top prize. Director Robert Zemeckis called backstage remarks miracles happen every day as Gump’s journey mirrors a cinema milestone.
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Hunt outlines Work First welfare reform plan in NC
Governor Jim Hunt presented the Work First program to the Raleigh Chamber seeking to reshape welfare by requiring recipients to sign personal responsibility contracts and aim for employment within two years. The plan targets teen pregnancy, supports child care and job training, and imposes penalties including loss of benefits for noncompliance, with waivers sought for federal rules.
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