River locks close as floodwaters halt Upper Mississippi shipping
Torrential Midwest rains flood the Upper Mississippi forcing locks to close from Bellevue Iowa to Aiton Illinois and shut down 215 miles of river with 56 towboats and barges stranded. Officials expect another 230 miles north of Bellevue to close as utilities stockpile coal yet grain markets may fall while overseas prices rise.
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Endeavour Crew Surges Ahead With Space Hab Experiments
Houston space center report details astronauts G. David Low and Peter Wisoff wrapping two hectic days of satellite snaring and spacewalking. They face a full day of experiments in Spacehab, a private lab occupying about a third of Endeavour s cargo bay. Mission Control allowed an extra hour of rest after a nearly six hour spacewalk and will wake the crew for their sixth day in orbit. The mission, set to end Tuesday, includes finishing tasks tied to supporting the Hubble Telescope repair and securing a European satellite.
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Plan to cut pesticide use by farmers on produce
Washington plans to require farmers to reduce pesticide use on fruits and vegetables as part of a Clinton administration push to promote sustainable agriculture. The Friday announcement urges lower chemical use while stressing that eating fruits and vegetables remains essential to a balanced diet for both children and adults.
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Bosnians Seek EC Mediation Over Bosnia War
Bosnia's multi ethnic presidency failed to agree on a Serb Croat peace plan to divide Bosnia and turn to the European Community for legitimacy. In Zagreb Alija Szetbegovic and others skipped talks, plans for Geneva Monday and a Bosnia presidency session were set amid unclear borders.
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Clinton warns Iran to allow arms inspections soon
President Clinton warned Iraq that continued refusal to permit United Nations inspectors at missile test sites could have serious consequences. U N Security Council echoed the warning as Iraq showed no sign of backing down. White House officials said no immediate military action is planned, but U S resolve to enforce inspections remains firm.
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White House pledges tougher stand on Clinton agenda
White House officials promise a stronger push for Clinton’s policies and sharper responses to critics at a weekend meeting with state Democratic chairs in Albuquerque. Leaders say the administration is building a proactive team to counter attacks, likening the effort to launching a business with careful steps and milestones.
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Officials celebrate at NJ base victory linked to Bulls win
Officials celebrate at Fort Monmouth and McGuire Air Force Base after moves to keep the Communications and Electronics Command, approve funds for upgrades totaling 155.2 million and 363.6 million for transfers, and add 19 KC-10 tankers. Letters to Sen. Sasser and Sen. Nunn request support while analysts estimate 3,000 more staff to McGuire, amid fears of Fort Dix closure.
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Panel targets air stations changes across bases
The commission rejected twice Pentagon plans, preserving Groton Connecticut submarines and Meridian Mississippi air station. It also closed Alameda and Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay area, closed Mare Island and Everett linkage, and saved Long Beach shipyard. Other closures included Mobile Alabama and Staten Island New York, while Norfolk Virginia and Portsmouth Maine-New Hampshire, along with Pascagoula Mississippi and Ingleside Texas, stayed open. Clinton must decide by July 15 with possible extension. Congress has 45 working days to vote.
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Democrats push state version of C Span NY-SCAN
Democrats in the New York Assembly propose NY-SCAN a state level noncommercial channel to cover Senate and Assembly sessions hearings and government meetings. It would be funded by cable companies and aim for full daily coverage by 1995 with 12 hours of programming by next year.
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Defense contractors face cuts and consolidations across firms
The market grows in importance as U S defense budgets shrink. Martin Marietta weighs closing plants including GE Aerospace facilities, with a decision due in early October. GE downsizes in Central New York, cutting 5,000 jobs to 3,100 at Syracuse radar and sonar plants amid a broader restructuring. The September loss of a 155 million Navy contract for AN SQQ 89 radar systems also pressures local operations.
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Turner urges gun to heads to curb TV violence
Ted Turner told Congress on Friday he supports a V rating for violent shows and mandatory computer chip lock boxes in TV sets to let parents block certain programs. He said networks must be pressured to curb violence and urged a simple button to filter content at home.
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