Voters reject traditional choices in presidential primary season
Millions say no to traditional candidates as Perot rises, signaling desire for change. Bush and Clinton face a fall race shaped by dissatisfaction, with Tsongas and uncommitted voters reshaping the Democratic field and Republicans showing disapproval in key states.
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Arafat Survives Brain Surgery Dodges Death Again
Yasser Arafat, 62, head of the PLO, underwent a 90 minute brain surgery in Amman to remove blood clots from an April plane crash. Doctors said he was in good stable condition and expected to recover fully within a few days with wife Suha Tawil due to join him. PLO officials assured Palestinians he would return to work soon.
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States Can't Stop Airlines Deceptive Ads
The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot prohibit deceptive airline advertising after deregulation in 1978. Congress left enforcement to federal agencies, with DOT retaining power to block ads not promoting competitive pricing. The ruling prompts calls to reconsider whether DOT should remain sole enforcer on fare advertising.
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Bushes forestry plan doubles funds with vague details
At Goddard Space Flight Center President Bush asked to double international forest management and conservation spending from 1.35 billion to 2.7 billion. The United States would spend 518 million, including 150 million in new funding, covering World Bank loans and forest groups. Officials say the U S share would rise to 19 percent of World Bank commitments.
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Budget wrangle as Gaston groups push restored funding
Gaston County officials face requests to restore programs cut from a proposed 97 million budget. The Gaston County Council on Aging asks for 30000 to fund a second adult day care center on Sacred Heart College campus in Belmont and open by October 1992. Public hearings set for June 11 with a full budget review June 15 to 17 and adoption hoped June 18.
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