German plane makes first U S overflight for Open Skies
A former East German TU-154 used by Honecker flew over U S soil on a surveillance mission as part of Open Skies treaty training. The Pentagon arranged reporters to tour the aircraft equipped with cameras and infrared sensors to monitor U S territory. The treaty, signed by 27 nations in 1992, seeks transparency between NATO and Warsaw Pact members.
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Batman Forever Marketing and Box Office Outlook
Industry executives stress that marketing alone cannot win over paying audiences. New Line and Warner Bros officials forecast strong post premiere receipts to gauge positive word of mouth for Batman Forever, comparing it to earlier Batman hits while noting rising ad costs and seasonal competition. Pocahontas is cited as a high impact premiere example with substantial per theater returns.
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Memorial Ashe Statue Sparks Debate On Monument Avenue
Pasquale Di Pasquale seeks July 10 ground for a 62 foot bronze and granite memorial to Arthur Ashe on Monument Avenue. The Planning Commission approved a site two blocks from his plan prompting questions about location and access for the black tennis great. Family support and civic figures urge preserving Richmond heritage while critics worry about honoring a non Confederate figure where Confederate symbols dominate. Local figures cite Ashe’s roots and civil rights legacy as a counterpoint to backlash over political correctness and neighborhood context.
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Demand for Modern Pentathlon Spurs Olympics Ticket Rush
The National ticket drive shows strong demand for the modern pentathlon and related events. ACOG reports 160288 orders averaging 1229 dollars with 16.4 tickets each, and projected oversells for most finals except track and field. Officials note high interest across sports leading to lotteries for some sessions.
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First Union to acquire First Fidelity for 5.4 billion
First Union Corp will buy First Fidelity Bancorporation for 5.4 billion in an all stock merger announced Monday. The deal would form the nation’s sixth largest banking company with a substantial Eastern Seaboard network and establish a dominant commercial banking presence.
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First Fidelity Bancorporation
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OJ Simpson shoeprint link in murder case questioned
An FBI expert traced a tip from Tokyo to Italy and concluded that OJ Simpson's size 12 foot matches bloody footprints at the double murder scene. The testimony echoed the long standing defense and prosecution narratives while jurors weighed the forensic tie.
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Italy
O.J. Simpson
Suspect Found Competent in Chapel Hill Shooting Case
The January downtown Chapel Hill shooting suspect was ruled competent to stand trial on Monday. A psychologist described him as paranoid schizophrenic. Local officials consider flag displays and daily pledges under a revised state Senate bill.
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Gaston County DSS targets delinquent child support parents
DSS and Gastonia sheriff's department concentrated on parents behind on child support this weekend. Gastonia City Council plans a $153 million 1995-96 budget tonight including more downtown parking, a new police building, and no property tax increase. Youth soccer camp at Belmont Abbey College drew steady rain and cool temperatures but plenty of participation.
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Weather roundup for Greater Gaston area today
Mostly cloudy conditions across the region with sunset at 8 41 p m and sunrise at 6 09 a m. Highs range from 62 to 82 degrees, with several cities reporting rainfall totals from 0 00 to 3 15 inches including Raleigh Durham and Wilmington.
Tax agency probes nonprofits over tax exempt status
The Internal Revenue Service examines charitable groups for possible misuse of tax exemptions while a regional feature profiles Linda and Tom Barto and their family business in northern Lincoln County, highlighting a blend of artistry and faith.
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Internal Revenue Service
Lincoln County
Linda
Tom Barto
Strawberry Signs One Year Deal With Yankees
Darryl Strawberry agreed Monday to a one year contract with the New York Yankees guaranteeing at least 850000. He had left the Mets after the 1990 season to join the Dodgers.
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