Gaston commissioners challenge funds for mandated programs
Gaston County commissioners Gene Miller and Joe Carpenter urged resisting a $1.8 million increase in the social services budget. They warned the state could start withholding sales tax revenues to fund public assistance and considered federal court action to block collection. Other commissioners were cautious about a court battle and timing for broader county involvement.
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Helms Leaves Hospital After Quadruple Bypass Surgery
North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms, 70, was released from Rex Hospital in Raleigh 14 days after heart surgery. He plans to recuperate at home, see his cat, and begin cardiac rehabilitation within a week or two. Helms had a quadruple bypass and heart valve replacement on June 3 and received support from family, doctors, and messages from President and Mrs. Bush.
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Yeltsin and Bush Seal Historic Arms Pact Push
President Bush and Boris Yeltsin signed a sweeping arms reduction accord and cooperation pacts after a summit that addressed missing American captives. Yeltsin pledged to locate any U.S. prisoner and bring them home, while Bush affirmed unwavering support for Russia and potential Moscow talks to formalize the treaty.
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Global ban may hinge on future nuclear cuts
The forthcoming Yeltsin Bush accord, seen as a near final major bilateral arms deal this century, could require a global treaty for any further cuts. If major reductions fall below the 3,500 warhead cap, new limits would involve Britain, France, and China, with potential worldwide ban on long range missiles. Rep. Aspin calls the agreement amazing and notes reduced U S Russian tension despite ongoing intercontinental missiles. The presidents plan another meeting to formalize the accord.
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The Gazette Inside Abby Breakaway Bulletin Board
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Gaston students pass testing landmark
Gaston educators celebrate two straight years of above state average on California Achievement Test scores for sixth and eighth graders. Third graders rose but stayed below the state average. High school students exceeded last year in nine of ten end-of-course tests, and topped the state in English II, a new exam.
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Gaston test scores climb amid district gains
Systemwide gains in 11 of 12 third to eighth grade tests show improvement over last year with third grade language down one point. End of course results mostly up. Algebra I fell 1.6 points while English II exceeded state averages. Superintendent Eddie West says reading and math now surpass state and national levels, aiding funding appeals to county commissioners.
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