De Klerk halts visit as SA talks falter over apartheid
Archbishop Desmond Tutu threatened to seek South Africa's Olympic expulsion as President de Klerk shortened a Spain trip to address the political crisis. The ANC canceled talks and said it would decide whether to resume negotiations or intensify protests after the Boipatong massacre. Police arrested five hostel workers but filed no charges. Tutu urged swift government punishment and an international monitoring force. Mandela suspended a planned government meeting as tensions rose.
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Price fixing charges settled by four big airlines
Four major carriers American United Delta and USAir settled claims of price fixing in reservations systems. They will pay 44 million in cash and issue 368.5 million in travel coupons for 10 percent off domestic round trips. Trans World and Northwest had earlier settlements. Continental remains in Chapter 11 and faces moot case. Pan American and Midway have gone out of business.
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BMW to Open U.S. Plant Near Spartanburg in 1996
South Carolina wins BMW U S plant with 625 million cost and about 2000 jobs by 2000. BMW of North America confirms plans for strategic expansion as Nebraska and other states lose the bid. Plant site is 18 miles west of Spartanburg with 1200 acres under option.
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Hospitals Face Cost Transparency Debate Amid Rising Bills
Doctors urge clearer patient charges as hospitals resist posting full fee rosters. GMH offers basic charges in advance with ballpark estimates possible. Health costs total about 650 billion dollars yearly, driving calls for price transparency and competition to curb rising bills.
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Olympic hopeful Hichman eyes Atlanta and top ten finish
The 23 year old distance runner from Boston says he will pursue an overseas contract and agent to supplement his part time waiter job as he competes in Olympic Trials. He aimed for Atlanta 1996 after a strong showing in Boston and remains optimistic about qualifying.
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Final election battle in Tel Aviv slum to sway voters
In a crowded Sephardic slum of Tel Aviv's Hatikva district Labor leader Yitzhak Rabin and Likud deputy Benjamin Begin wrapped up the campaign as Labor sought to peel votes from the governing Likud. Sephardis, a key bloc, helped bring Likud to power 15 years ago as Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir campaigns nationwide.
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Marina Sirtis Marries Rock Musician in Private Ceremony
Marina Sirtis, known for playing Lt. Deanna Troi on Star Trek The Next Generation, exchanged wedding vows in a private ceremony per her publicist. An LA area police group condemned a boycott of Ice T Cop Killer, calling it police brutality. Leona Helmsley unveils a hilltop Connecticut estate with sweeping countryside views.
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Advances in Medicine Expand Sinusitis Treatments
Researchers urge parents teachers and health professionals to take seriously teens statements of crisis as adults dismiss such talks. GA advances in medicine provide two new sinusitis diagnostic methods and a newer treatment option for chronic cases.
Mortars Hit Sarajevo as Airport Aid Efforts Falter
Mortars rained on Sarajevo on Monday, killing at least 21 and wounding about 135, thwarting U N relief plans to open the city airport. In a separate scene, Isabelle Valoi kneels daily at the Limpopo River bed to coax water from a dry sand hole.
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Queens Group to add second press in North Carolina
Queens Group Inc., a New York folding cartons maker, will add a second press at its plant on N C 27, creating about 25 jobs in the Stanley area. Claude Clark of Gastonia acquired Piedmont Restaurant Equipment Inc. from Titus Greene. The Rev. Joel Long, ex chaplain at Carolina Freight Carriers, named associate director of Holy Angels Inc. in Belmont. Amtrak trimmed long distance runs Monday amid anticipated coast to coast rail strike threatening passenger and freight service.
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Cuban Americans taste homeland freedom at LA rally
At a Cuban American National Foundation gathering in Los Angeles, attendees felt hopeful about restoring freedom in Cuba. In other news, Spartanburg area gains a German car plant as South Carolina officials celebrate the investment. The Philadelphia Eagles sign Herschel Walker to a two year deal to strengthen their running game. Jim Courier storms Wimbledon as a last bid for major success falters while Jimmy Connors leaves in apparent pain.
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Ford and Chevy duel for truck market share
In a market hit by recession, Ford and Chevrolet contend for the larger truck market slice as Buick seeks to atone amid a challenging auto industry.
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Weather Forecast for Greater Gaston Region
Regional forecast shows highs from 74 to 79 across Gaston Durham Greensboro and Wilmington with lows in the mid 50s and no precipitation reported. Minor coastal conditions not specified.
Beach forecast shows partly sunny skies today
The forecast calls for partly sunny conditions with highs in the upper 70s. A pleasant day is expected with light breezes and mild humidity, ideal for outdoor activities along the shoreline.
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