Four farmers die in Lebanese shelling and border clash
Four farmers were killed Sunday when Israeli shells hit Nabatiyeh in retaliation for four Israeli soldiers wounded by a guerrilla planted bomb in southern Lebanon. An anonymous Lebanese official said guerrillas detonated the bomb as an Israeli patrol moved along a road near Jurmuq. Islamic Resistance of Hezbollah claimed responsibility in Beirut.
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Moves and memories mark Gastonia airport history
Residents recall years of struggle as Gastonia shifts plans for a Union Road airport. City buys and moves homes, with Mrs. Boyles blaming prolonged delays for personal hardship. Officials weigh retaining the Union Road site or choosing a new location, while work to recoup about 5 million dollars continues.
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County officials deny rumors of land purchase for new airport
Residents express mixed feelings about an airport near Bessemer City and Cherryville. Gloria Fortner favors development potential while Paula Hasty criticizes the council’s haste. Critics warn about towers and safety but supporters say it could attract jobs and growth.
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Abortion Rights Debate Moves Through North Carolina
A North Carolina discussion centers on abortion consent rules and a Pennsylvania case that could affect Roe v. Wade. Pro choice advocates argue court outcomes will influence November elections and state protections for access to birth control and abortion.
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Mitterrand's Sarajevo visit halted by airport firefight
Tearful crowds welcomed French President Francois Mitterrand in Sarajevo seeking aid to starving residents during a dramatic Sunday visit to try to halt Bosnia's civil war. A Serb Muslim battle at the airport delayed his departure as tanks rifles and machine guns fired for about 20 minutes. He then departed by helicopter to Split and on to Paris.
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Museums Add Warning Labels for Outdated Exhibits
Curators at the Museum of Natural History place temporary labels noting outdated or offensive content. Separately, the Senate Armed Services Committee considers actions on promotions blocked by sexual misconduct at a Navy aviators convention. An Exxon executive who was kidnapped two months ago was buried in a southern New Jersey forest preserve.
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Dorothy Bush LeBlond Marries Quietly on Saturday
President Bush's daughter Dorothy Bush LeBlond wed on a late Saturday afternoon. The ceremony drew little public attention, contrasting earlier high profile coverage of presidential family marriages.
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J C Penney case cited over inflated jewelry discounts
The state attorney general’s office nears completion of its case accusing J C Penney of inflating jewelry prices and then offering phony discounts. The report notes the Lumbee Guaranty Bank blends community spirit with minority pride as a pioneer in Indian ownership. A state audit finds NCCU administrators ignored warnings about trouble involving professor Clarence Brown.
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Lumbee Guaranty Bank
North Carolina Central University
Clarence Brown
Traffic Court Overwhelmed By DWI Case Load
The standing room crowds in traffic court have faded yet the DWI caseload remains frenzied, with calendars continuing to overwhelm prosecutors. Darrell Bumgardner, once wary of computers, now oversees Gaston County Schools’ one man typing repair department.
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Darrell Bumgardner
Bumgardner
Gaston County
Oroville Voters Repeal Tough Puffing Ban in Referendum
In Oroville California voters rejected a strict national puffing ban on June 2 defying a trend toward more regulation. The vote centers on government reach into business affairs rather than health concerns. Federal inspectors are criticized as failing to ensure humane care for dogs bred and sold by commercial dealers.
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Unprecedented TV appeal on U S R war prisoners by officials
Top American and Russian officials issued a televised appeal for information on American prisoners in the former Soviet Union and charged the KGB with withholding data. A British study says magnesium injections after heart attack symptoms begin greatly raise survival chances.
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Braves Fall to Reds 6-5 on Sunday
Cin cinnati defeated the Braves 6-5 Sunday as Nolan Ryan earned his first win of the season with seven shutout innings in Texas' 8-4 victory.
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Nolan Ryan
Texas
Weather forecast for Greater Gaston region and cities
The item reports regional forecast data for Gastonia Greensboro Hickory Raleigh Durham and Wilmington with highs in mid 80s and lows in low to mid 60s. Precipitation is listed as 0.00 inches for all locations. Tuesday is described as partly cloudy.
Lake Level Forecast With Partly Cloudy Skies
Beach forecast notes partly cloudy skies with highs in the 80s and a chance of rain. Weather outlook indicates warm conditions, humidity, and possible showers across the coast. Local residents advised to stay hydrated and monitor radar for quick changes.
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