Foster’s despairing note faults Washington life and media
White House attorney Vincent Foster wrote a torn note before his death expressing that he was not suited for Washington where ruinous politicking is viewed as sport. He criticized the media and accused the FBI and Republicans of lying about the investigation while admitting overwork and ignorance. Justice Department probes focus on a line about an "Ushers Office" plotting excessive costs involving Kaki Hockersmith and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Note excerpts from Vincent Foster text reveal private views
The White House attorney's note expresses disillusion with politics and public life. It claims mistakes came from ignorance and overwork and denies knowingly violating laws or standards. It accuses the FBI of lying in its report and the press of covering up illegal benefits from travel staff.
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President risks angering church by meeting pope
Scripps Howard News Service notes that a Southern Baptist president plans to meet Pope John Paul II in Denver raising church ire. The piece recalls Harry Truman’s embassy suggestion to the Vatican and Carter’s stance, noting Southern Baptists oppose Vatican ties while Clinton appointed Raymond Flynn as ambassador.
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Local Baptist ministers accept Clinton pope meeting
Local Southern Baptist ministers say they hold no trouble with President Clinton meeting Pope John Paul II in Denver. They oppose some Clinton policies especially abortion and homosexuality, and criticize the papal honor as improper political power for the church.
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Pope John Paul II Tours Jamaica And Mexico
The pope spoke with people in Jamaica on Monday and Tuesday and planned a return to Mexico where his 1979 launch of 60 pastoral pilgrimages has taken him to almost 100 countries. He then heads to Denver on Thursday for World Youth Day with 170,000 Catholic youths and a meeting with President Clinton.
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Military Readies Aviano Base for Night Attacks on Yugoslavia
Aviano air base near Venice houses 32 U.S. fighters including 12 A-10s 12 F-16s and 8 F-18s set for night operations against Bosnian Serb positions. Marines guard Hornet aircraft with Sparrow Sidewinder and Harm missiles while AWACs provide long range airspace surveillance. Over 3,000 personnel occupy base alongside reinforced billets and hotel space.
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Poll finds strong U S support for military action over Bosnia
A national poll shows broad public support for military options against Bosnia. In Sarajevo tensions rise as Serbs push for U N control if troop withdrawal proceeds.
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North Carolina counties declared drought disaster areas
Ninety counties including Lincoln Gaston and Cleveland were designated drought disaster areas by U S Agriculture Secretary Espy. statewide crop losses total 1615 million dollars allowing farmers to apply for federal reimbursements and low interest disaster loans to cover crop losses.
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Gazette Date Movie Review Sparks Summer Debate
The Gazette previews the summer’s top date movie as the film critic weighs romantic appeal and audience reactions. Critics highlight chemistry, plot twists, and standout performances while readers await verdicts across audiences.
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