Two slain two wounded in Cedar Rapids oat plant shooting
Two workers at the Ralston Foods Inc oat plant were killed and two wounded during a Friday night shooting. Gerald Rieflin, 35, surrendered after a two hour standoff and was charged with two counts of first degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. The victims identities were not released.
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Orange County treasurer office stall suspended after losses
The Orange County treasurer’s office was suspended after an outside accountant found irregular securities transfers that spread more than 130 million dollars in losses among 135 schools and other investors. Interim Treasurer Tom Daxon said the irregularities are serious but no laws appear to have been broken. Transfers were made by former treasurer Robert Citron, who resigned two days before bankruptcy protection filing.
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Campaign to replace AFL-CIO leader reported
Washington unions seek to oust 72 year old AFL-CIO president Lane Kirkland. They may install 66 year old secretary treasurer Thomas Donahue until a permanent successor is chosen. Donahue would lead the 14 million member federation as discussions proceed.
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World moves toward full US Vietnam diplomatic ties
U S and Vietnamese officials agreed to open liaison offices in Hanoi and Washington as a step toward full relations. They pledged to return or compensate seized diplomatic properties from 1975 and to locate missing American servicemen, including 1 621 listed as missing.
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Aftershock jolts quake-ravaged Kole KOBE
A mild aftershock measured at 3.0 struck at 8:12 a.m. in Kole Kobe Japan damaging areas, with no immediate reports of new injuries. It came among more than 100 aftershocks since the January 17 quake. Officials say over 88,000 buildings were destroyed or severely damaged and rescue teams continue searching for missing people as the death toll rises to 5,090 with 29 still missing.
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Pataki signals delay on two business tax cuts in budget talks
Gov. Pataki suggested he will delay cutting the 4 percent gross receipts tax on utility revenues and the 10 percent real property transfer gains tax due to deep deficits. He announced 681 state workers would be dismissed as non essential hires in Cuomo’s later administration, a move aimed at saving about 620 million annually.
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Nues
Long Island
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Cuomo
Senate balks at balanced budget plan in looming vote
Senate Democrats sign a letter to majority leader Bob Dole urging a detailed deficit-cut plan by 2002 as the balanced budget amendment moves forward. The letter signals possible filibuster opposition unless Republicans present a concrete plan and debate begins next week.
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Kansas
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South Dakota
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Walsh urges curb on federal spending amid party divisions
Walsh outlined a path to a balanced budget over seven years, arguing Republicans control the 4S Assembly and Democrats back the constitutional amendment. He warned unbalanced budgets could pass in national emergencies unless three-fifths of Congress approve a rule. He stressed the need to start cutting fat now to ease debt as the economy grows.
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Iis
Clinton hosts broad welfare reform meeting amid partisanship
President Clinton convenes mayors governors and legislators from both parties to discuss welfare reform aims. Republicans press ahead on their plan to limit cash aid for unmarried under 18 and cap total welfare at five years while offering work oriented paths. Clinton urges moving from dependence to independence and anticipates progress in dialogue.
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Clinton
White House
Simpson calls murder trial biggest circus in country
In his diary style notes he rails at the televised proceedings and Judge Ito. He laments the press and legal system as a no win setup and says the camera in court is the worst move. He reflects on dreams of Nicole and O.J. and speaks of faith and forgiveness.
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Ronald Goldman
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