Expansion in Limbo as NFL Delays Charlotte Bid
In Dallas NFL owners halted expansion after an anti trust verdict in Minneapolis. Commissioner Tagliabue tied the delay to resolving the labor dispute with players, saying two new teams cannot be named at the October meetings. Charlotte remains among five finalists, with Mark Richardson noting continued market evaluation and no collapse of the process.
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NFL expansion on hold as labor dispute lingers
The NFL has paused expansion indefinitely with no timetable, though owners insist expansion is not dead. Labor issues prompted court-backed free agency decisions after players sued, delaying plans. An Oct 20-21 owners meeting is expected to outline an expansion timetable, with two new franchises likely named at a March gathering.
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Paul Tagliabue
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European currency crisis tied to German reunification effects
Questions and answers explain why Europe sees rate shifts amid Germany's reunification. Germany's money pumping into East Germany and higher German rates curb inflation but draw investors to marks. The UK and Sweden respond with rate moves and devaluation steps as part of EMS stability.
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East Germany
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Nervous experts await news on global currency turmoil
As European currency upheaval unsettles markets, U S and international experts warn the outcome remains uncertain. Bankers decline comment citing confusion, while Roy Gaston and Robert Williams of Gaston Federal Savings and Loan foresee potential long term effects on the U S economy though specific impacts remain unclear.
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U.S
Robert Williams
Gaston Federal Savings and Loan
U S helium reserve costs and history in Amarillo
The United States keeps 32 billion cubic feet of helium in the National Helium Reserves near Amarillo Texas at a cost of about 128 million dollars yearly. The program dates to 1929 and 1960 expansions, with 215 jobs and ongoing government storage and limited sales a Bureau of Mines activity.
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Bush veto fears shape Democrat budget cuts
Congress faces election time friction as Democrats plan to trim funding for education health housing and environmental programs to avoid a veto clash with President Bush. Senate and House leaders acknowledge upcoming adjournment pressures while several spending bills exceed Bush proposals for fiscal 1993.
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Secret army behind fight over disputed Ward 5 seat
Gastonia story centers on Jack Farnsworth claiming an unseen group of about a dozen close friends directs his bid to keep Harrill Jones from Ward 5 Council. Farnsworth says the group are older businessmen and attorneys, not former council members, and he will not name them. He stresses the conflict is not personal with Jones or Mincey, whom some see as a potential incumbent.
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