Oklahoma City Bombing Devastates Federal Building
A massive car bomb shattered a federal building in Oklahoma City, killing at least 26 people including 12 children and injuring many others. Authorities described the blast as a deliberate act, with a crater 30 feet long and 8 feet deep and debris spreading across a wide area. Federal offices and daycare victims are among the most affected as panic and rescue efforts unfold.
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Oklahoma City daycare blast harms many children at federal building
Reports describe a mass casualty at a federal building daycare where 17 children were killed and dozens more injured. Survivors and relatives searched hospital lists while rescuers evacuated families amid chaos as officials tried to confirm exact attendance.
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Simpson court closes as judge questions jurors
The trial judge shut the courtroom to the public on Wednesday and invited jurors and alternates to share concerns about life in sequestration, opening a potential avenue for new issues to surface in the O J Simpson case.
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State Gov holds line on child care funding pledge
Gov. Jim Hunt refused to take up a legislative challenge to raise millions for child care despite a $7 million pledge from the state s three largest banks. He unveiled the first major pledges toward Smart Start a $58 million state grant program for preschoolers as House Republicans seek $16 million in private matching funds. State Sen. Jim Forrester plans to file a bill endorsing standard health insurance plans tied to new health care reform, mirroring earlier proposals by Rep. W W Dickson.
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Lugar declares presidential bid in hometown speech
Senator Richard Lugar presented a serious, no frills bid for the U.S. presidency during a hometown speech on Wednesday. He framed his candidacy as a disciplined, principled campaign rooted in experience and national service.
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District grapples with stalled school budget 1995 96 plan
The first draft requests about 28 million dollars from county commissioners for next year’s schools down from last year by a small margin. The report notes a 4.3 million increase over the prior year's funding and hints at ongoing cuts as officials pare back programs and promises amidst local budget pressures.
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Hornets eye franchise first 50-win season at Knicks
The Charlotte Hornets aim for a historic 50th win tonight hosting the New York Knicks at 8 05 p m with WJZY carrying the telecast. Meanwhile PGA veteran Mike Springer defends Greensboro Open title amid slump. An attack in Yokohama echoes Tokyo nerve gas fears and other regional news notes the mass.
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Weather Outlook for Greater Gaston Region April 19 1995
Variably cloudy conditions across the region with high temperatures ranging from the mid 80s. Asheville 83/53, Charlotte 85/57, Gastonia 87/67, Greensboro 80/60, Hickory 84/60, Raleigh-Durham 80/64, Wilmington 85/63. Sunset 8:00 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow. Precipitation zero across all locations.
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