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Monday, June 5, 1995
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Gene Transplant Creates Gay Flies
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 By transplanting a single gene into male fruit flies, researchers have been able to induce homosexual behavior - adding to the growing body of evidence that there may be a …
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The Collapse Of Gulf Gulf Goes For Broke With Our Money Taxpayers, Pensioners Left With Polluted Land, Escalating Bills
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 (From For the Record, Tuesday, June 6, 1995): A French exploration team helped recover sunken artifacts from the Titanic. Its role was incorrectly reported in Monday’s paper. 1. (Color) Stuck …
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Panel Seeks To Remake Immigration Commission Wants Reductions, New Priorities
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 A federal advisory commission soon will recommend gradually reducing legal immigration by one-third and reshuffling visa priorities to speed up the admission of spouses and young children of legal aliens, …
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Coming Full Circle Lost ‘74 Class Ring Found, Stirring Old Emotions
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 Richie Rounds met Christa DiStefano for the first time last week in Creston. Photo by Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review
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Don’t Obey Law, Liddy Tells Gun Rally Talk-Show Host Urges Purchase Of Assault Weapons, Calls Clintons Cowards
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 Radio talk-show host G. Gordon Liddy urged a crowd of about 2,000 enthusiastic gun owners Sunday to disobey a federal ban on 19 kinds of semiautomatic weapons. “The Constitution is …
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Lottery Numbers
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A2 Sunday’s winning Washington Keno numbers: 1-5-7-11-12- 15-22-24-26-30-36-43-46-48-49-50-52-56-70-71. Saturday’s winning “Triple Choice” lottery numbers are: 839.
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Lightning Kills 17 Soccer Fans
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 Lightning struck a crowd of soccer fans seeking shelter from a downpour, killing at least 17 people and injuring 35 others, authorities said Sunday. The fans were huddled under a …
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Mountain-Climbing Prof Killed
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 A psychology professor was found dead Sunday a day after he set out on the final climb of his quest to scale New England’s 100 highest peaks. Jeff Rubin, 53, …
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Low Turnout For Pope In Belgium
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 Trying to invigorate an increasingly indifferent flock, Pope John Paul II honored a Belgian missionary folk hero Sunday before a less-than-full house. Thirty thousand places had been set aside outside …
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Floridians Flee Hurricane Allison
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 Residents in a flood-prone area of the Florida Panhandle fled their homes Sunday night as Hurricane Allison moved toward the state with torrential rain and winds of at least 75 …
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‘Boulevard’ Is Tops On Broadway
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 “Sunset Boulevard,” Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extravagant adaptation of one of Hollywood’s most famous films, was named best musical and won six other Tonys on Sunday. “Show Boat,” the lavish revival …
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U.S. To Collect Bosnian Intelligence Unmanned Spy Plane Will Be Used To Aid Leaders Of Planned European Strike Force
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 Perry
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Quake Death Toll Rises To 1,160
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 The confirmed death toll from last week’s earthquake on Sakhalin Island rose to 1,160 on Sunday with the discovery of 97 more bodies in the rubble of the little oil …
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Retiree Blames Gulf, Government
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A4 Sig Sigarini worked at Gulf for more than 40 years. Now, in failing health, he faces the prospect of his medical benefits being cut. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review
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Diplomats From Around Globe In Spokane For Discussions
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A6 Diplomats from five continents will meet Thursday in Spokane to discuss trends in international business and politics. Bob Scott, director of international affairs for Spokane, said the meeting likely will …
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This Diner Will Get Customers By The Busload
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A6 Last week a chauffeur picked me up and took me to the gala grand opening of a new restaurant. But first, to tap into the free chariot service, which was …
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Dan Aylward New General Manager Plans To Keep Silverwood Soaring
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A6 Dan Aylward is the new general manager of Silverwood Theme Park. He hopes to increase the area from which Silverwood draws customers and increase promotion of the park. Photo by …
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Eastman Kodak Attacks Japanese Trade Practices Allegations Of Market Control Similar To Automakers’ Complaints
June 5, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A6 An Eastman Kodak Co. trade complaint is aimed at winning market share in Japan that is “significantly above” the company’s current share of less than 10 percent, Kodak Chairman George …
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Despite Problems, He Was Still Driving
June 5, 1995 in Idaho on Page B1 Sandpoint police knew 82-year-old Samuel Wagner had trouble driving weeks ago. But Wagner still had his driver’s license when he hit a pedestrian in a downtown crosswalk Wednesday, according to …
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Good Deed Gives Woman Pleasure, Bird Its Freedom
June 5, 1995 in Idaho on Page B1 Kelly Sheffield isn’t one to turn away from someone in need - friend or wildfowl. A secretary at the Kootenai County commissioners office, Kelly sent out an SOS recently when …
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Fuhrman Will Work Behind Scenes Retiring Lawmaker Plans To Help Dale Foreman Run For Governor
June 5, 1995 in City on Page B1 State Rep. Steve Fuhrman, R-Kettle Falls, has put up about 2,000 bales of hay at his 130-acre “hobby farm” since the Legislature adjourned May 26. Photo by John Craig/The Spokesman-Review
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Le Tour De Spokane More Than 250 Riders Turn Out For Food, Fun And Exercise In Race That Lasts Up To 100 Miles
June 5, 1995 in City on Page B1 Tour-ists Chelsea Momany, 5, and her dad, George Momany, prepare to mount their tandem bicycle, while sister McKenzie, 2, waits patiently in the caboose. About 250 riders set out from …
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Winds, Rain Scour Region Dozens Of Power Lines Downed; Temperatures Take Tumble
June 5, 1995 in City on Page B1 Wind gusts of up to 40 mph Sunday night sent area firefighters scurrying to deal with dozens of damaged power lines and small fires. Meanwhile, Washington Water Power crews responded …
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Nethercutt Wants To Ax Land Study Congressman: Cut Funds For Eastside Ecosystem Project
June 5, 1995 in City on Page B1 Fearing costly and stifling new regulations, a congressman from Spokane wants to slash the budget for a massive federal land study due out next year. U.S. Rep. George Nethercutt, R-Wash., …
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