Shooting From 1A Beach Ends In Fatal Break In
Ms. McGill and relatives confronted Meeks at a sister's home after he tried to enter through a window. A pistol discharged, Meeks collapsed in the yard. Police note prior assault charges and restraining orders involving Meeks. 911 dispatch errors cited, with officials urging double checking service addresses.
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Bush's Seaside Run and Climate Summit Debate
President Bush met a picnicking family, pledged to jog on his 68th birthday, and toured a seaside track. Environmentalists criticized his climate plan as outdated while the US faced pressure for not signing a broader treaty. Reilly noted mixed signals as leaders anticipated more from the conference.
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Stewart eyes Barcelona gold in 200 fly and 100 fly hopes
U S swimmer Stewart aims for gold in the 200 fly in Barcelona with a bold mindset learned from past doubt. He predicts victory in the 200 fly and plans to also compete in Atlanta 1996, fueled by a love of racing and a hometown drive.
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Soviet archives reveal U S prisoners held in USSR and after
US senators received a letter from Gen Dmitri Volkogonov detailing detainees and defectors in the USSR. He cited nine U S aircraft shot down in the 1950s with eight held in Soviet prisons and four in psychiatric hospitals. Kerry and Smith urged urgent follow up as DoD works to translate new documents from Volkogonov and Moscow.
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Jail among top jails says July Playboy feature
Inmates describe jail life as resembling a hotel while officials say improvements meet state law. Warden T T Brown of Hernando County Jail in Florida discusses humane treatment as Capt. Johnny Bowman of Cabell County Jail in West Virginia counters with notes on difficulty. Boulder County Jail ranks second with single occupancy cells, smoke free policy, and visits. Oahu Community Correctional Center in Hawaii ranks third with aerobics and holiday feasts such as roast Albania holiday fare.
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Clinton airwaves forum aims to sway undecided voters
Bill Clinton staged a national prime time NBC television forum with undecided voters. He pledged action on national health care drug abuse and campaign finance reform as part of the America Speaks series ahead of the Democratic convention.
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Senators Pocketed Fees for Speeches in 1991
In 1991 a large portion of the Senate earned money from speechmaking while several senators faced costly legal battles over misconduct claims. Former Rep John Buchanan voiced surprise and outrage that his subcommittee did not pursue alleged overcharges and unfair bidding in Ross Perot’s Medicare computer contracts. The Supreme Court restricted environmentalists’ rights to sue over federal funding for overseas projects that could threaten endangered species.
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Magic Johnson AIDS book bans spark store refusals
Stores halt sales of Magic Johnson's AIDS prevention book citing blunt language. The State House approved its budget in 90 minutes after debate. Duke researchers' AIDS virus study was halted by a more aggressive strain. A Durham woman's 100th birthday drew over 200 guests reflecting a century of wars and presidencies. Gastonia home crack cocaine found on porch, leaving two dead and two wounded. Gaston County advisory chair resigns and criticizes Social Services. Elections board orders full hearing on whether Harrill Jones is a legal Gastonia resident.
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State pollution standards hit Gaston County cars July first
Motors expect at least ten percent of vehicles to fail the new state pollution rules in Gaston County effective July 1. Sears Roebuck & Co in California faces scrutiny over alleged customer cheats, while Gastonia shops hope the controversy does not hurt local repair business.
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Sears Roebuck & CO
Gastonia
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Environment ministers wrap up forest preservation principles
Environment ministers at the Earth Summit spent hours finalizing voluntary principles to protect dwindling forests, a U.S. priority at the conference. Government officials demanded answers on the heavy use of tear gas to disperse anti-American demonstrators who disrupted a planned Bush speech.
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Weather forecast for Greater Gaston region Sunday
Partly cloudy conditions with highs around 78 and a low near 61. Precipitation amounts vary by location from Gastonia to Raleigh Durham, Wilmington and beyond, with scattered showers and a general beach forecast of party cloudy skies and highs in the lower 80s.
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