The West Coast war: Canada's fisheries minister takes aim at Alaska's fleet

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Tobin refused to continue negotiating with US officials when Alaska would not agree to catch fewer chinook salmon. Canadians believe Alaska is violating the Canada-US Pacific Salmon Treaty by catching too many salmon when they arrive at the Alaskan shore as they return to spawn in Canada.

United States, Canada, International aspects, Economic policy, United States foreign relations, Alaska, Canadian foreign relations, Salmon fisheries, Tobin, Brian

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The Mississippi's ruinous deluge: Midwesterners battle the flood of the century

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The flooding of the Mississippi River during the summer of 1993 has caused an estimated $13 billion in damages and killed 25 people. The residents of St. Charles County, MO, are attempting to stay optimistic while recovering from the heavy damages caused by the flood.

Social aspects, Japan, Midwestern States, Earthquakes, Natural disasters, Floods, Saint Charles County, Missouri

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The muddy Mississippi: taking the pulse of a deeply uneasy nation

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The weak economy in cities that line the Mississippi River valley between New Orleans, LA, and Chicago, IL, has caused voters to reevaluate the policies of the three 1992 presidential candidates. Voters discuss their views.

Evaluation, Economic aspects, Presidential candidates, Mississippi Valley

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