New York Sues EPA Over Acid Rain Rules
Albany Attorney General Dennis Vacco filed a federal suit against the Environmental Protection Agency alleging failure to meet the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments the 36 month deadline to protect sensitive areas from acid rain. Vacco says the case is a national first. EPA officials say Congress' mandate unclear and seek guidance before acting.
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Farmers seek guarantees in tobacco settlement plan
Tobacco farmers press for 7 billion dollars in economic protection and mandates that cigarette companies buy a fixed share of U.S. leaf. They seek government compensation if future rules depress land values or other property. The eight point plan, obtained by AP, mirrors company protections and aims to shield about 124000 farms.
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Two Jets Collide on La Guardia Taxiway
Two jetliners bumped on a La Guardia taxiway as a Delta Tristar L1011 and a Continental jet touched wings and tails at 7 27 p m. No injuries were reported though two Delta passengers had breathing difficulties. Passengers were rebooked and authorities opened an investigation.
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Cambodian ruler rejects SEA help over political crisis
Hun Sen meets Thailand Indonesia and Philippines foreign ministers in Phnom Penh for almost two hours to discuss Cambodia s turmoil after his July coup. ASEAN seeks a caretaker government until elections. Washington plans to confront Hun Sen, calling the takeover illegal and intolerable.
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Liberians vote amid fears of renewed war in Monrovia
Liberia heads to the polls with three rival warlords on the presidential ballot and fears of a renewed civil conflict. About 500 international observers monitor the election, the first since 1985 when Samuel Doe's regime was toppled. Charles Taylor sparked war in 1989, and if he or rivals George Boley or Alhay Kromah win, armed challenges loom.
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Episcopal Lutherans Move Toward Full Communion Pact
In Philadelphia the Episcopal Church approved the Concordat of Agreement to establish full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The plan would allow cross participation in sacraments, while remaining nonmerger. The Lutheran vote is due next month in Philadelphia. Women’s ordination is set to be mandatory in all Episcopal dioceses, though four bishops still object.
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Cunanan suspected at Miami Beach hotel for weeks
Investigators searched 65 rooms after a guest resembling Cunanan was seen near a Miami Beach hotel entrance. A clerk said the suspect wore sunglasses and carried a US license and a French passport with alias-like names. Witnesses linked him to a local pizzeria, an adult shop, and a red pickup seen in the parking lot. A pawned Miglin coin and truck items tied to the case were found, though no verified link to Versace yet.
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Hurricane season delays guests at Gulf Shores hotel
Ben Bells described a looming hurricane as soon to hit land while guests at Ramada Inn on U.S. 98 stayed put amid rain and wind. Some continued vacation plans, including an anniversary trip, as others shopped and watched television. Susan Robinson recalled Huntsville people eager for a rare storm experience despite danger.
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Clinton proposes expanding gun tracing to ten more cities
President Clinton called for widening the Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative to 26 cities, citing 37,000 crime guns traced and a 2.9 percent drop in juvenile crime. He urged background checks, federal dealer safety locks, and Senate action on a comprehensive juvenile crime bill. The program began in 17 cities and will add Los Angeles Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Houston Miami Tucson Minneapolis Gary Cincinnati with $11 million in funding.
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Comptroller McCall criticized for Europe trip funded by pension fund
State Comptroller H. Carl McCall faces Republican criticism over using public pension funds to cover part of his two week European trip to meet with investment managers in Paris and Geneva. McCall says on site checks justify travel. GOP leader Powers calls it a political attack and recalls past travel expenses.
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Weather data and hotline codes for Central New York
Weather information from NewsLine includes pollen and mold reports for Central New York and a range of codes for forecasts warnings and travel advisories. Contact options cover local lines toll free numbers and Clinton Square time and temperature.
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