Encouraging signs amid uncertainties in Haiti mission
The United States leads an ongoing Haiti intervention with cautious optimism. President Aristide ties in an American trained prime minister as the plan foresees a December parliamentary election and a U.N. handoff next spring. Civil order, disarmament, and police capacity remain open questions amid U.N. and U.S. mission disagreements.
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Arafat must lead in rooting out Hamas
The piece argues Arafat must take charge of eradicating Hamas from PLO controlled Gaza while Israel acts against militants in the West Bank. It warns that faint policing by Palestinian authorities and continued Israeli occupation impede any chance of a Middle East settlement and undermine Palestinian hopes for nationhood.
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No-Man’s-Land
Islamic Resistance Movement
Gaza
Middle East
Watershed change or end of an era in U S politics
A columnist analyzes mounting political polls and the 1990s race dynamics. Republicans push conservative ideas while Democrats resist, with Times Mirror data showing Republicans leading in voter preference and Clinton facing a potential strategic shift if compromise with GOP lawmakers emerges. Ben Wattenberg notes possible moves toward a New Democrat stance.
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George Bush
Reagan
John Kennedy
Times Mirror
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Politics over tactics in Haiti invasion debate
Retired U S Army Col David Hackworth questions the Haiti invasion plans, arguing political factors trump tactical safety as paratroopers brace for a moonlit drop on Port-au-Prince. He contrasts past wars and current leadership, urging officers to put soldiers first.
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Whispering intrusion during Revenue Laws Study Commission meeting
Reports describe a noisy interruption during a commission session as Rep. Paul Luebke proposed revising the corporate income tax while Sen. David Hoyle pressed for calm. A participant apologized, and discussion of the issue continued with a mix of humor and caution.
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Durham
David Hoyle
Gaston
Winner
Luebkeee
Bob High
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Orange
Ist
Correction clarifies Bleau forum letter on budget and tax pledge
A Craven County Commissioner's Forum letter correction states the final paragraph should read that the 1994-95 budget could have been achieved without a property tax increase. It asserts Spoor paler sam urged a tax rise while Bleau says he kept his word.
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Gary Bleau
Spoor Paler Sam
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