Bush May Be Questioned Over Iran Contra Notes
Prosecutors plan to question George Bush about failing to turn over notes tied to the Iran Contra affair. Independent counsel Lawrence Walsh says Bush is the subject of the investigation and may have illegally withheld documents. Bush pardons of Caspar Weinberger and five others prompt reactions as notes release is discussed.
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Shopping centers gain on malls after holiday rush
Gastonia observers note shoppers drift from big regional malls to strip centers as Eastridge Mall reports 19 vacancies of 103 units, an occupancy under 82 percent. Merchants anticipate brisk after Christmas sales but expect continued shift to smaller centers post holiday.
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U S Marines in Bardera Somalia Face Food Riot and Looting
U S Marines delivering wheat at Bardera refugee camp sparked a riot as crowds fought over food. American and French troops also seized Hoddar, aiming to locate up to 5,000 land mines. Looting and attacks on journalists highlighted lawlessness despite aid effort amid Somalia famine with 350,000 deaths.
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New Cabinet to be younger, full of insiders
The Clinton team will have a younger cabinet average age only a few years above 46, yet filled with Washington insiders from Congress and academia. The group mixes liberal activists like Donna Shalala with fiscal conservatives like Leon Panetta, aiming for centrist governance while navigating confirmation challenges.
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