Johnson on verge of NBA All-Star for Hornets in Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets forward Larry Johnson nears an NBA All-Star berth as fan voting places him second behind Scottie Pippen in the Feb 21 game in Salt Lake City. Johnson, with 96,965 votes, eyes a starter spot and champions the team’s playoff chances, while Atlanta rival Dominique Wilkins trails in third.
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Auto regulators could add over $1000 to new car price by 1996
Ford president Alexander Trotman warned at the Detroit auto show that fuel economy safety and emissions rules will raise the average sticker by more than $1,000 by 1996. He noted weight from safety gear may reduce fuel efficiency and urged Congress and Clinton aides to reassess the regulatory burden.
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Wrecked Braer tanker risks massive oil spill near Shetland
Storm lashed the Liberian-registered tanker Braer as it ran aground off Mainland Shetland, threatening about 25 million gallons of oil and a major environmental catastrophe. Evacuations, sealed beaches, and possible use of chemical dispersants followed, with wildlife at risk including puffins loons gulls and eider ducks.
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North Carolina to add third area code this year
Southern Bell will split the 919 region to create area code 910 for Greensboro Fayetteville and Wilmington while Raleigh Rocky Mount stay in 919. The change takes effect Nov 14 with permissive dialing for three months and mandatory use after Feb 13 1994. Bell officials call the move inevitable due to state growth.
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City Hall Safety Scrutiny Sparks Fines and Frustration
Gastonia and Cherryville officials faced OSHA inspections targeting small city hall details. Inspectors checked exits, light sockets, file cabinets, typewriter correction fluid logs, and even white-out usage. Police Chief Johnny Wehunt called the emphasis bureaucratic, noting fines for inconsequential items.
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