White House steadies after reshuffle boosts Clinton push
Washington reports that after a weeks long operation overhaul the Clinton team slimmed and sharpened its message. A three person White House troika led by Mack McLarty David Gergen and George Stephane poulos coordinated policy to push the budget bill through Congress with Vice President Gore breaking a tie. The plan centers on deficit reduction and a tax approach balancing gasoline levies and broader energy taxes while defending the elderly and the poor.
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Clinton speaks to man claiming presidents half brother
President Clinton spoke by phone with Henry Leon Ritzenthaler who claims to be his half brother. The White House said they had a warm 15 minute conversation and may meet in person later. Ritzenthaler, 55, discussed heart trouble in the family and Clinton’s health routines.
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Violin Vanishes From Cargo Dock Near SFO
A $34,000 239 year old violin disappeared from a high security cargo dock near San Francisco International Airport. Leon Sgudesman of the San Francisco Opera bought the instrument by telephone during a Cologne auction last month and had it shipped with Lufthansa Airlines. The 1754 Venice made instrument by Michaele Deconete was delivered as straight cargo and was missing when retrieved.
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