Assad backs GazaJericho peace plan amid regional push
Hafez Assad endorsed the Palestinian Gaza Jericho autonomy accord after a 6 1/2 hour meeting with Yasser Arafat. Arafat sought broader Arab support in Egypt and faced opposition from radical groups and sections within Fatah and the PLO. Iran condemned the deal while Israel weighed recognition conditions as talks pointed toward a September Washington signing.
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Identity crisis for Greenbrier area in New Bern branding
Greenbrier developers face a marketing clash with a rival Greenbrier name from West Virginia. The Emerald Golf Club’s rechristening and a required marketing shift to Emerald create confusion, while residents keep the community’s official name on paper.
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Clinton plans vast government reform push after poll backing
An Associated Press poll shows 95 percent of Americans view government waste as a problem, supporting President Clinton's Tuesday outline on reinventing government. Gore led analysis suggests cuts to the 1.5 trillion dollar federal budget, with many favoring up to 30 percent reductions and some advocating steeper cuts if debt and defense are preserved.
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GOP Budget Vote Shields vulnerable NC Democrats in 1994
Three conservative North Carolina lawmakers Stephen Neal Martin Lancaster and Tim Valentine faced political peril after backing President Clinton budget plan touted to cut 496 billion from the federal debt and spur investment. Republicans charge it as tax and spend rhetoric likely to stifle recovery. Jack Hawke cites an off year rebuke. David Funderburk launches early Senate bid against Valentine. See GOP A2.
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Nation eyes Labor Day amid wage cuts and job fears
A holiday reflection on wage stagnation and rising job insecurity cites IBM and General Motors layoffs, 5.9 percent blue collar wage declines, 2.4 percent for white collars, and a shift to part time work. Experts warn of a joyless recovery while unions face shrinking membership.
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