Militia License Holder Shot Dead After Stop
A man identified as Michael H. Hill was shot by Sgt. Matt May near Frazersburg after he displayed a handgun during a traffic stop. Hill, 50, from Woodsfield, had no valid license plate and allegedly threatened revenge. authorities could not confirm militia membership.
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Flag burning amendment sparks partisan clash in House
House debate on a flag desecration amendment pits Republicans led by Henry Hyde against Democratic critics who warn of free speech erosion. Rep. Serrano and others warn of a patchwork of state laws and unintended bans on items bearing stars and stripes. Clinton aides oppose the measure.
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USAir Express threat prompts tougher LA Charlotte flights
USAir Express operates eight daily nonstop Los Angeles to Charlotte flights. Turk says security will exceed FAA guidelines with enhanced ID checks and baggage control. Passengers should arrive earlier as screening may take longer. Travel agents report no cancellations yet and note continued demand despite safety concerns.
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US Japan auto pact ends sanctions threat
Both sides claimed victory as the United States drops sanctions on $5.9 billion worth of luxury Japanese cars and parts. Washington accepts voluntary plans to boost purchases, removing numeric targets and easing friction with Japan and the WTO. The dollar strengthened on the news amid a widening U S trade deficit with Japan centered in autos.
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Task force seeks funding to push crime fight plan forward
The group urged a $50,000 city grant to hire a director and grant writer and cover expenses as it moves its two and a half year campaign. City funding was $42,000 when formed in May 1993, but officials declined further support. The team will first talk with county officials before seeking business contributions. The final report proposed school drug education expansion and a high tech crime lab, with 130 volunteers delivering the work.
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Mubarak Says Egypt Could Topple Sudan Regime in 10 Days
President Hosni Mubarak, blaming Sudan for an assassination attempt, boasted that Egypt could topple its radical Islamic regime in ten days. Sudan denied involvement in the attack on Mubarak’s limousine as he arrived in Ethiopia for an OAU meeting.
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Delay in revealing witnesses in O J Simpson case
A prosecutor cited very late breaking developments and secured a delay in the deadline for disclosing final prosecution witnesses in the double murder case against O J Simpson. The Justice Department closed its investigation of Sen. Bob Packwood, declining to prosecute over alleged lobbyist job offers for his ex wife. Webster Hubbell, Clinton confidant and former No 3 at the Justice Department, received 21 months in prison for bilking clients at the law firm he shared with Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Sterling Marlin Favored for Pepsi 400 Despite Daytona Wins
The Daytona 500 winner and points leader Sterling Marlin is expected to be the heavy favorite for Saturday's Pepsi 400, though wagering odds suggest challengers may upset him. A separate note reports David Justice hitting a two run homer in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Atlanta Braves over the Montreal Expos 4-3.
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Bid scene shapes fate of downtown building auction
The fate of a downtown building, once the Southern College site, shifted Wednesday as bidders crowded the bankruptcy auction. The action reflected broader financial strain and district redevelopment stakes.
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Rebels fire rockets into Sarajevo TV center killing five
Serbian rebel rockets blasted Sarajevo TV center and an apartment building on Wednesday, killing five people and wounding dozens including foreign reporters. The high casualty incident follows looming welfare reform talks as state and federal actions may need reconciliation later in the year.
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Weather Update for Greater Gaston Area Today
Partly cloudy skies across the region with a high near 87 to 88 degrees and a low around 69 to 71. Sunset at 8 42 pm and sunrise tomorrow at 6 12 am. Precipitation chances are near 0.01 inch to 0.9 inch in scattered spots.
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