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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1992
Page
2
The United States and Russia reach a new pact to reduce their nuclear arsenals to levels well below START treaty requirements. The agreement marks a significant step toward curbing strategic weapons and lowers the threshold for global nonproliferation efforts.
In Moscow meeting, President Bush and Boris Yeltsin pledge deep cuts under START, aiming for 3000 to 3500 warheads per side. They vow a global defense plan and note earlier pacts cap warheads at 6000 on missiles and 9400 on ballistic weapons.
President Bush cited President Yeltsin's pledge that Russia may possess information on missing U S servicemen from Vietnam. Yeltsin said a Russian commission is uncovering new leads and would share archives including KGB records. The remarks come amid cautious moves to verify possible living prisoners and flag deep questions for U S agencies and Congress.
In Gastonia a 14 year old, Long, fled from a carjacked Chevrolet believed stolen in Charlotte. After a pursuit through the Cloisters subdivision a detective found him in brush and he shot himself. Police recovered money from the vehicle.
Mexican and U S diplomats sought a quick fix after Mexico pulled cooperation in the drug war in retaliation for a U S Supreme Court ruling allowing U S agents to kidnap suspects abroad. Ambassador John Negroponte arrived at the Exterior Relations Ministry in Mexico City as teams pressed Washington for a next move.
Ross Perot cited fears of a political circus and announced he would not testify before a Senate committee later this month on the fate of missing U.S. servicemen from the Vietnam War. The House approved voter registration legislation and sent it to President Bush, who indicated he would veto the bill after fluctuating on the issue for months.
Negotiators voiced cautious optimism as the last two Western hostages in Lebanon faced delays on the final steps toward release. The two German workers remained in custody, with authorities signaling progress and a possible homeward journey soon.
Evander Holyfield will fight Larry Holmes, the 42-year-old former heavyweight champion, in a Friday night matchup. The event headlines a period of heightened interest for boxing fans at a major venue.
County meeting draws about 500 supporters as school officials call for tax increases to support education. An explosion devastated the King mica plant north of Kings Mountain and is under investigation. A dead man found in Gastonia after a hit-and-run was identified by another name, deepening the mystery of the wreck.
Organized labor supporters in the Senate lost by three votes Tuesday as a Republican talkathon blocked a measure to protect striker jobs, killing its chances this Congress. The report notes May production gains and a broader foreign trade improvement, while NC State Rep John Gamble proposes a tax-saving bill for state truck manufacturers.
Weather outlook for Greater Gaston shows highs in the mid 80s with partly cloudy skies. Thursday expected to reach around 84 85 degrees with mild conditions and overnight lows near 67. Beach forecast notes similar partly cloudy conditions and warm temperatures.
At Royal Ascot on Tuesday Prince Charles and Princess Diana were seen chatting amicably as the horse Brief Truce won. Natalie Cole has filed for divorce from her husband Andre Fisher, the music producer and arranger.
A Washington consumer group criticizes 10 SEVERAL JUICE companies for labeling blends under names not reflecting their main juices. The piece notes ongoing public debate on fat cholesterol and daily fruit and grain servings, reflecting broad concern about diet and health among American men.
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