Clinton presses Yeltsin on Iran sale amid nuclear concerns
President Clinton, in his first prime time news conference since gaining a Republican Congress, urged Russian leader Yeltsin to cancel an arms sale to Iran citing U.S. intelligence that Iran seeks nuclear weapons. He predicted becoming politically relevant through results and urged Congress to finish welfare reform by July 4.
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Gaston considers satellite jail on county land near complex
County commissioners debated a 174 bed jail annex on West Walnut Street after Potter ordered a plan following a lawsuit over overcrowding and safety. Costs reach 2.95 million for 20 months with lease purchase, plus 419 062 operating and 1 144 360 staff costs. county will house 120 inmates elsewhere for six months costing about 1.095 million. The proposal also closes the work release center on US 321 and faces zoning issues for Highland Avenue site.
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Shrine Bowl sponsors Home Field Advantage dirt drive
The Shrine Bowl promotes The Home Field Advantage inviting fans from the Carolinas to donate a teaspoon of dirt and $10 to the Shriners Hospitals. Donors receive a certificate, and dirt may come from any location. The campaign supports the stadium build for the 72,500-seat facility set to open in summer 1996 after the Panthers’ NFL debut.
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Atlanta tensions rise over Freaknik fears and race rifts
The city of Atlanta faces mounting fear and anger as Freaknik crowds prompt warnings of danger. Council members clash over traffic policing and potential violence while Mayor Campbell and Police Chief Harvard urge safety and welcome law abiding visitors.
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Judge closes cult branches in Russia
A judge halted the Russian branches of the Japanese Aum Shinrikyo sect for corrupting its young followers and ordered $4 million in damages. The group, linked to the Tokyo nerve gas attack that killed 12, has about 30,000 adherents in Russia.
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Investigators recover jet crash black boxes killing eight
Police say eight people died including an Air Force assistant secretary and a two star general when a military jet crashed in flames. The recovery of the black boxes follows the disaster and a government inquiry is expected.
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Winnie Mandela Hospitalized After Cabinet Quit
Winnie Mandela was admitted to a hospital on Tuesday following a clash with her estranged husband that led to her resignation from his cabinet. The move comes amid ongoing family and political tensions, with no further details on her condition released.
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Fisherman finds Mount Holly man minutes after report
Mount Holly police said a fisherman recovered the body of a local man Tuesday afternoon, shortly after his family reported him missing. Police Chief Jerry Bishop noted the discovery followed the missing-person report and ongoing search efforts.
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Local shop touts use of dealer photos to speed insurance claims
A Gaston County body shop, David Wilson Paint and Body Shop, claims to be the first in the area to use computer generated wreck photos to cut inspection trips by insurance adjusters. A consumer group warns sponsorship of educational materials by advertisers poses risks to classroom integrity as 4B from text book materials spread. The safety group ranks the Chevrolet Lumina, Ford Taurus, and Volvo 850 highest in occupant protection in a 40 mph crash.
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State education dept cuts proposed by Board of Education
The state Board of Education proposes more than a 40 percent slash in the State Education Department bureaucracy. Gov. Jim Hunt and the business community received a blunt offer Tuesday to act decisively on Smart Start, with a put up or shut up demand for progress.
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Dom Capers targets Panthers offense in Saturday draft
DOM CAPERS says Panthers must pursue offensive players in Saturday’s draft as the defense is nearly full of starters. Joe Montana reportedly retires as NFL quarterback but may test with the Chicago Bulls, a notion dismissed. The draft depth at quarterback is vast this year yet unlikely to match 1983 Hall of Fame entries.
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Greater Gaston Area Weather Forecast April 18 1995
Partly cloudy conditions across the region at 6:46 a.m. with highs ranging from 67 in Asheville to 85 in Gastonia and 80 in Greensboro. Overnight and morning low temperatures span 51 to 67 degrees, with trace to 0.05 inches of precipitation reported in some locales.
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