State wins federal grant for high speed rail plan
Albany reports New York receives 3 million from the federal government to advance high speed passenger rail technology. Gov. Mario Cuomo notes the award supports the first national High Speed Ground Transportation program and retrofitting Amtrak cars to reach 125 mph on a Sche nectady to Poughkeepsie route.
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California Senate moves 1996 presidential primary to March
California Senate votes 27 to 7 to shift the 1996 presidential primary from June to the fourth Tuesday in March. The open race would give Californians more influence in national elections as part of a one-year trial. The bill, already passed by the Assembly, must return for minor amendments before Gov. Wilson can act.
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Bush to speak for 100000 at Amway convention
Former President George Bush will earn 100000 for a speech to about 70000 Amway distributors in Atlanta. Doyle Yager of Yager Enterprises sponsors the weekend convention. Bush’s appearance is not open to the public. Amway sells household products.
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Sihanouk Rejects Move to Restore Cambodian Monarchy
After elections aimed at democracy, Sihanouk urged Cambodians to renounce restoring the monarchy and his own kingly nomination. Prince Ranariddh had said his father would be king, just months after a landmark U.N. mission shaped by a 22,000-man force.
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Typhoon Yancy downgrades to tropical storm in Japan
The storm battered southwestern Japan with winds and floods, killing 31 and leaving 14 missing. Kagoshima amid the worst damage as 2,500 homes damaged or destroyed, 12 bridges washed away, and 400000 homes without power. The system veered into the Sea of Japan after weakening to about 56 mph.
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Pope John Paul II Visits Lithuania in Baltic Tour
Pope John Paul II begins a seven day swing through newly independent Baltic republics with a stop in Lithuania. He plans meetings with priests nuns and seminarians in Vilnius Cathedral and a Mass near the Hill of Crosses as he urges faith unity and resistance to indifference. He aims to view Lithuania's revolt tombs and visit sites emblematic of the country’s struggle against Soviet rule.
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Fair midway medical aid after sunburn and injury
David Wratchfield, a fair midway worker who estimates ages and weights, suffered an apparent leg injury on Friday while Leo Rotella from University Hospital provided care in the infirmary behind the Horticulture Building. A separate incident involved Rebecca Bartlow from Johnson City, her mascara smudged after debris hit her eye during a marching band performance. paramedics attended.
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Fairgoer Injuries at Infirmary Tally and Ride Incident
The Infirmary recorded injuries by animal and ride at the fair through Friday morning. Celeste Weinstein of New Jersey fell from a wooden ledge at the Ting ride, requiring hospital X-rays after the structure collapsed. A bystander asked about her daughter’s class, and a doctor warned she would be out likely three or four hours.
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Witness identifies attackers in King beating case
Reporter Tur testifies identifying two men as the assailants in the Denny beating while recalling a heavy object, a hammer blows and a brick strike. Tur described Williams’ post attack gesture seen as a victory sign as rioting followed police acquittals in Rodney King case.
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Burn victim identifies two suspects in Florida attack
Witness Christopher Wilson described picking Mark Kohut and Charles Rourk as his attackers after being doused with gasoline and set on fire near a Tampa area field. He identified Kohut by eyes and Rourk as the aggressor who insulted him, while prosecutors lack physical evidence linking them to the crime.
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