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Europe Rejects
Bln Laden Truce
A man identifying himself as
Osama bin Laden offered a “truce”
to European countries that do not
attack Muslims, saying it would
begin when their soldiers leave
Islamic nations, according to a
recording broadcast Thursday on
Arab satellite networks. Britain,
Germany, Italy and Spain quickly
spumed what appeared to be an
attempt to drive a wedge between
Europe and America.
School Security Declines
As the five-year anniversary of
the Columbine High School mas­
sacre approaches, experts warn
that the focus on school security
has declined. Even in Colorado,
where the deadliest school shoot­
ing in U.S. history occurred, some
schools have not followed up on
recommendations and the use of
prevention programs has dimin­
ished.
Coke Goes Low-Cal
Coke is launching a mid-calorie
cola that promises half the sugar,
carbohydrates and calories of its
regular version. The Atlanta-
based company said Monday that
Coca-Cola C2 will debut first in
Japan and then the United States
this summer. The company has
been Researching the idea for a
year.
U. S. Military Negotiates
with Fallujah Leaders
Fallujah’s civic leaders joined
American officials in calling for
insurgents battling Marines here
to surrender their heavy weapons
in return for a promise not to re­
sume the U.S. offensive against
the city, according to a U.S.
spokesman. The commitments
appeared to be the first fruits of
direct negotiations between U.S.
officials and a group of ci vie lead­
ers and professionals represent­
ing Fallujah residents.
Iraq Tour Extended for
Thousands of Troops
The Pentagon said Thursday it is
extending by three months the
tours of some 20,000 American
troops in Iraq, giving command­
ers the extra firepower they be­
lieve necessary to confront an
insurgency that is taking a mount­
ing toll on the U.S.-led coalition....
Sharon Gets Firm
Support from U.S.
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
now can count on unprecedented
U.S. backing for his plan to hold
on to parts of the West Bank, a
policy shift by President Bush
that strengthens Sharon politi­
cally jus, weeks ahead of a vote in
his Likud Party on a proposed
Gaza Strip pullout....
Kaprl Pennington, Jefferson
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mbassadors from 14 Portland
/ J high schools are now in place
i for activities leading up to the
97th Portland Rose Festival.The high
school seniors will kick off the world-
acclaimed celebration with the theme “Dis-
Breanna Probaeco-Canda, Grant
Nicole Creblllo, Marshall
cover the Wonders" during the Fred
Meyer Queen’s Coronation presented
by Portland’s WB at 8 p.m. on Thursday,
June 3 on cable channel 3, over the air on
channels 32 and 4.
The Portland Rose Festival bursts into
bloom each June to celebrate the City of
Roses with special events, excitement and
entertainment for all ages.
The festiv al’s Southw est A irlines
Grand Floral Parade is the second-larg­
est all-floral parade in the nation and
ju st one of three colorful parades. Add
to the mix an 11-day W aterfront Festi­
val, the high-speed thrills of a Champ
Car World Series Race, and a Fine Arts
and Crafts Festival, and you have ju s,
the tip of the rosebud.