Plan to drain wetlands irks Audubon and lawmakers
A draft USDA proposal would allow draining millions of acres from the Mississippi Delta to North Dakota prairie potholes and would exempt farmers nationwide from the 1990 law restricting subsidies for wetland drainage. Audubon criticizes the plan as subsidizing wetlands destruction, while Sen. Leahy says USDA estimates show up to 10 million acres could be affected. SCS official calls the draft a non-policy working paper amid critique.
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FBI sting at O'Hare nets $100,000 in stolen goods
FBI and Chicago police used undercover baggage handling on the O'Hare tarmac for two years. Agent Norman Embry led Operation Grab Bag and exposed 16 handlers tampering with travelers' luggage. Authorities displayed $100,000 worth of cameras, camcorders, laptops, fur coats, designer clothes, and guns recovered from transit thefts.
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Night of violence leaves driver injured
A replacement driver, Gary Mauney of Fayetteville North Carolina, remained hospitalized in critical condition after a rock was allegedly thrown by two union members during the 16 day labor dispute with The New York Times. Mauney underwent more than 12 hours of surgery for a fractured skull and extensive facial reconstruction. Arrested on assault charges was Robert Boyle, a 27 year old union driver connected to the dispute.
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France and Germany form joint NATO aligned corps
France and Germany announce a new joint army corps of at least 35,000 soldiers to strengthen NATO. They say the force will defend western Europe, carry out humanitarian and peacekeeping missions, and will be established by July 1 and operating by October 1, 1995. Presidents Mitterrand and Chancellor Kohl emphasize US presence in Europe remains valued.
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Ramos widens lead in Philippines race
Fidel Ramos led with about 59.69 percent of counted votes as of May 11 in Manila. Rival Eduardo Cojuangco trailed with 17.39 percent, Miriam Defensor Santiago at 17.22 percent, while Santiago began a protest fast at the Philippine Heart Center vowing to fast to death if fraud continues.
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Weather prospects shift from heat to unsettled showers
The National Weather Service forecasts tonight will be cloudy with showers and possible thunderstorms, with lows around 50 to 55. Sunday looks breezy and cool with a high near 60 and gradual clearing. Memorial Day should be partly sunny and cool, with similar highs around 60 and cooler lows near 35 to 40. Elsewhere, warm southwest winds push 90s in the Northeast while a cold front brings rain to the southern Plains and Midwest. record highs include Hartford 95, Newark 95, and Portland 90.
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Clinton joins Perot in bipartisan attacks on Washington
Gov. Bill Clinton moves to blunt Ross Perot’s candidacy by faulting both parties for stagnant government. He singles out Democrats in TV and radio appearances, says voters seek change, and emphasizes reform without expanding bureaucracy. He notes Perot appeals as common sense.
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Carson ends long TV reign at farewell signal
Johnny Carson bid viewers a heartfelt good night ending his 30 year run as host of The Tonight Show. He credited two producers, thanked others for the chance, and expressed hope to return in future. Audience rose, tears flowed as Severen led the band in I’ll Be Seeing You.
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Kristen Candoli
Kevin Quinn
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State drivers face high gas prices across region
Vierra reported unleaded self-serve at his station cost 1.41 per gallon on Friday while Robert Bedford paid 1.12 per gallon at John Glenn Atlantic on Oswego Road in Liverpool. Bedford says prices vary and Delaney notes higher octane fuel does not always improve performance as modern engines run well on 87 octane.
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Thai premier Suchinda granted clemency amid crackdown turmoil
Thai prime minister Suchinda Kraprayoon was granted clemency by King Bhumibol Adulyadej to smooth his exit after a deadly military crackdown. Coalition partners demanded his resignation as Parliament prepared to meet, with opposition leaders in hiding amid ongoing protests and a push for constitutional reforms to remove him.
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Thailand
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Suchinda
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Surin Pitsuwan
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Chamlong
Sonsak Kosaisuk
Confederation of Democracy
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Nations OK treaty to save species
Delegates from 99 nations reach a draft biodiversity treaty in Nairobi aimed at preserving plants and animals. Critics call it flawed and costly, with disputes over funding and how payments are allocated, amid pushback from wealthier nations.
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World Bank
Unclear OCR Snidsy Poe-Pong Postal Note
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