Gramm accused in diary entry of soft money transfer
The DSCC amends its complaint claiming Federal Election Commission records show $96,500 routed to Oregon GOP in 1992. A diary note from March 6 1992 alleges Gramm promised to funnel $100,000 in soft money to aid Packwood reelection. A Gramm spokesman called it a partisan attack.
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Expert says Iraq tested chemical warhead in flight
Manama Bahrain AP A U N weapons expert said Iraq flight tested chemical and biological weapons before the 1991 Gulf War. He noted one launch used a live chemical agent aboard a Scud while other tests dispersed harmless chemicals for measurement.
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Lincolnton Shooting Ties Williams to Wyatt Brothers Case
Witnesses say Gerald Williams was seen minutes before his death after an argument with Antwan and Anwar Wyatt. Police note talk of gun ownership and possible motives tied to a case involving Wyatt's brother Goo. Two robberies in Lincolnton vicinity are linked by timing to the incident. Anwar Wyatt denied football eligibility amid ongoing disciplinary issues. Community members recall Williams as kind while family and fans mourn the tragedy.
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Ito chides lawyers bars FBI challenge in Simpson case
Judge Lance Ito rejected a defense bid to challenge FBI methods via an FBI chemist. Ito said he would push for the guilt verdict to rest with jurors late next week. He barred Frederic Whitehurst testimony for lacking direct or specific case knowledge.
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North Carolina may face weaker schools without good teachers
A report warns North Carolina could run a second-rate public school system attracting only the children of the poor and powerless if it fails to retain qualified teachers. In a House session, five minors would be allowed to testify in private before a panel probing accusations of sexual misconduct against a legislator under new subcommittee rules.
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Taxpayer Bill of Rights advances in Congress
A Taxpayer Bill of Rights moves through Congress promising new weapons for taxpayers against the Internal Revenue Service. Democrats press relentless attacks on health care for the poor student loans and smaller programs as Republicans push a sweeping budget balancing plan.
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Donor Donors Hedge Bets Across Republican Field
Republican donors pool funds among several presidential hopefuls in 1996 race, spreading support to hedge bets amid a crowded field. The move signals strategic financing as candidates vie for momentum before primaries.
AT&T to split into three companies to spur growth
AT&T, as the nation’s largest telecom provider, announced plans to divide into three new firms to foster growth. A Wednesday NLRB hearing left unresolved whether 8B Industries Lumberton workers will vote in the upcoming union election.
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Fall movie preview and local notes roundup
Pieky previews upcoming films while a Gastonia officer faces scrutiny over past biases. Fast Breaks highlights and a church service breakfast precede school day. Lincoln County men admit to property damage for a thrill. Clarice Reavis, known as the Queen of Shag, enjoys dancing in the Carolinas.
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Greater Gaston Area Weather Forecast Today
Forecast for multiple locations including Hickory Raleigh Durham and Wilmington. Temperatures reach highs from mid to upper 70s with overnight lows near 60. Precipitation chance zero inches. Mostly cloudy conditions expected with a high of 81 in Wilmington and a Friday outlook.
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