March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 Less than a year after leaving the Teamsters union behind in California, Harpers Inc. faces a unionization drive at its Post Falls plant. The office-furniture maker, a division of Indiana-based …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 The Senate’s defeat of the balanced-budget amendment - arguably the most popular part of the House Republicans’ Contract With America - could signal serious trouble for the rest of the …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 Although few people know her name, she is nationally famous. She’s the woman who sued over spilled coffee at a McDonald’s drive-in. She has been pilloried as the paramount symbol …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 1. Dayton fans slap hands with the players as the team is introduced before the start of the game. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review 2. The Almira/Coulee-Hartline team bus heads …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 After more than 30 years behind prison walls, Harold Bingham had his big chance. Parole was a couple of months away. But with freedom within reach, the 49-year-old career criminal …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A2 No clothes, no tan lines, no obstacles: Dade County’s only nude public beach has installed a wheelchair ramp that has handicapped sunbathers tickled pink all over. “I’m really pleased that …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A2 Friday’s winning “Triple Choice” lottery numbers: 859. Friday’s winning Washington Keno numbers: 3-8-11-21-23- 28-29-33-34-36-40-41-49-57-58-73-76-77-78-80 Friday’s winning Idaho Banko Doubler numbers: B-3,A-14,N-18,K-28,O-30.

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 A boy who prosecutors say bought a pizza for some homeless people, then shot and killed a man who had reached for an extra slice, pleaded guilty to murder in …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 A man was convicted Friday of throwing a bowling ball off an overpass and killing an 8-month-old girl in a car. Calvin Settle, 19, was found guilty of manslaughter in …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 While decrying the early start of the 1996 presidential campaign, President Clinton Friday issued a full-scale defense of his administration, accused congressional Republicans of appearing “to target children” for spending …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 Vice President Al Gore and his wife, Tipper, welcomed 150 gay and lesbian activists to their home Friday night, saying they share their wish for “a society that is fair …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 President Howard W. Hunter Photo by Associated Press

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A4 The Rev. John Canning, left, leaves the police station Friday. Photo by Associated Press

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A7 1. Cochran 2. Judge Ito announces he is fining Simpson’s lawyers. Photo by Associated Press

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A7 Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell Photo by Associated Press

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A8 State employment officials are asking the federal government for $4.5 million to help retrain Boeing workers who are laid off this year. The state is seeking additional federal funds to …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A8 Southwest Airlines initiates its newest flight today as the company officially adds a second flight from Spokane to Oakland to its local schedule. That brings to 11 the number of …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A8 The Coeur d’Alene Resort and the Coeur d’Alene Area Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that they have lured a convention of regional chamber of commerce leaders. The 1996 Oregon, Washington, …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A8 The U.S. dollar sank in value against most other major currencies Friday, hitting a record low against the Japanese yen despite a massive effort by central banks around the world …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A8 The “point and shoot” world of mobile computing is extending to printers, with next week’s introduction of the industry’s first wireless printers by HewlettPackard Co. Two printers, with expected street …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A8 In a move that made many Shadle Center merchants smile, Safeway has decided to move its Shadle Center store to a larger, long-vacant space formerly occupied by J.C. Penney Co. …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A8 The government’s economic forecasting gauge is pointing to a slowing economy this year, while shrinking factory orders indicate the robust manufacturing sector may join the trend. The Commerce Department said …

March 4, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A8 Irving Green, who oeprates Scanrom Publications, displays a copy of his First Electronic Jewish Bookshelf, left, and one of Microsoft’s Bookshelf. Microsoft has warned Green that his product infringes on …