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NATION Friday, October 4, 1991 The Daily Journal A7 Clinton makes LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (GNS) Gov. Bill Clinton, who has conceded he is virtually unknown outside Arkansas, Thursday kicked off his bid for the White House and pledged to enlist America in a "New His embryonic staff swollen from 30 to 70 in recent days said the governor will carry his positive campaign in the next five days to the critical primary states of Iowa, Texas and New Hampshire. Clinton is the fifth announced Democratic presidential hopeful, joining Virginia Gov. L.

Douglas Wilder, Sens. Bob Kerrey of Nebraska and Tom Harkin Iowa, and former Massachusetts Sen. Paul Tsongas. Jesse Jackson is pondering, former California Gov. Jerry Brown is poised.

Clinton, a handsome, youthful 45, stood on the steps of the Old Statehouse where Arkansas lawmakers seceded 130 years ago and delivered a 40- minute stem-winder to 3,500 rapt supporters. Before outlining his New Covenant platform "a solemn agreement between the American people and their government" Clinton lashed out at President Bush for "wanting to divide us all racially." It was clear this will be a major campaign issue: Wilder's announcement contained the same charge. Especially in shadow "of this great old building," said Clinton, "we understand all about race-baiting. It's been tried on us before, and we understand these tactics. I will not let them get away with it in 1992." Tutored by Washington media consultant Frank Greer, Clinton took steps bespeaking a veteran.

Tuesday he mended fences with Jackson, who had accused him of abandoning Democrats' legacy of liberalism. Clinton said he is committed to affirmative action and to statehood for the District of Columbia. The two said their differences are over, Jackson adding: "I can certainly not go forward by looking backwards." And Clinton has made efforts in recent weeks to blunt unsubstantiated rumors about his private life. Oklahoma's McCurdy: WASHINGTON (GNS) Rep. Dave McCurdy, said Thursday he will decide within the next three or four weeks whether to run for the Democratic presidential nomination.

"I would not deny that I have become far more interested," he said. But McCurdy said he is more interested in influencing how Democrats position themselves on issues than in the presidency. "I'm more concerned about the debate than I am the elec- presidential Opponents have spread stories of extra-marital affairs. Thousands of crude handbills have popped up on car windshields around Little Rock accusing him of infidelity. The handbills reappeared in many places Wednesday.

Clinton has acknowledged his 16-year marriage to Hillary Rodman Clinton, a Little Rock attorney, has undergone diffi- ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL cult times but says it now i is strong. Both appeared at a recent meeting with reporters in Washington, and Hillary and their daughter, Chelsea, 11, were at his side Thursday. Clinton also surrounded himself with a 90-voice Arkansas State choir and his hometown Hope High School marching band. And the Arkansas Democratic congres- AP Laserphoto Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton officially became a Democratic candidate for president.

He made the announcement in his home state Thursday. Undecided on running to direct it and influence it?" McCurdy spoke to reporters on the same day Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton became the fifth Democrat to enter the presidential race. As leaders of the Democratic Leadership Council, Clinton and McCurdy are identified with the moderate-toconservative wing of the party. That has led to speculation they might compete for the same political base.

"We're very close friends. I respect Governor Clinton a great deal, as I have respect for campaign official sional delegation wrote a letter promising campaign help. His New Covenant includes: Incentives to create "longterm investment in America, not short-term speculation with other people's money." Standards of "excellence and accountability in education, instead of just photo opportunities." Work apprentice programs for young people who cannot go to college but want a better life. A "domestic GI bill" WHO IS BILL CLINTON? where students can borrow for college and repay it by serving a couple of years of national service as police officers or teachers. An "affordable health care plan for all Americans, even if we have to take on the big insurance companies and the health care bureaucracy in demanding cost controls." A safe-streets program using community volunteers, and national boot camps for first offenders.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Here is a thumbnail sketch of Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton. BORN: Aug. 19, 1946, in Hope, Ark.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from Georgetown School of Foreign Service, 1968; Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, 1968-70; Law degree from Yale Law School, 1973. CAREER: Law professor at University of ArkansasFayetteville, 1974-76; Arkansas attorney general, 1976-78; Arkansas governor, 1979-80 and 1983-present; attorney, 1981-82. FAMILY: Married to Hillary Rodham Clinton, 43, partner in Rose Law Firm in Little Rock. One child: daughter Chelsea, 11. tion," he said.

"I think there has to be a debate within the Democratic Party. I also believe there has to be a debate in the country." That debate should be over how the United States reacts to the collapse of communism and the increasing pressure of economic competition from Japan, Europe and other countries, he said. McCurdy asked whether the United States should just wait for events to happen, as President Bush seems to think it should, "or are we going to try Harkin says Kerrey won't hurt campaign each of those who have the courage to go out there and run for president or explore 1 the possibility of running for president," he said. McCurdy said he encouraged Clinton to run for president and said the two have talked about the possibility of both entering the race. "There will be areas of much agreement between Bill Clinton and myself because we've worked together for some time," said McCurdy, who declined to identify the differences between the two.

Flynn: Urban problems need immediate attention Cities face tough times Gannett News Service 74 percent of the cities postponed construction and Three out of four cities road work. have raised taxes in re- percent laid off sponse to tough economic workers. times, says a new survey of percent cut city ser62 cities. vices. The survey to be re- 48 percent anticipate a leased Friday by the U.S.

further economic downturn. Conference of Mayors 58 percent say this shows that 45 of the 62 cities economy is worse than the raised taxes. 1981 recession. Survey authors say cities The cities cited the sour see the economic climate as economy reduction" in a federal aid as the worst since the Depresand "dramatic the reason for financial sion. The 62 cities surveyed ranged, from million Los to Rock Angeles, Hill, woes.

Among other findings: S.C., with 41,000 residents. Nuclear arms pact only a starting point WASHINGTON (AP) Bush's latest weapons reducPresident Bush's decision to tion overtures. 6,000 U.S. nuclear At the table will be officials scrap weapons calls for hauling out a of the Soviet republics, which nearly crystal ball again and trying to reflects a new but power-sharing creates look like in the next decade. an opportunity for Underfigure out what Europe will arrangement also secretary of State Reginald For the most part, it isn't an Bartholomew to register unpleasant task.

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Tom Harkin, a Democratic presidential candidate, said Thursday he is not surprised rival candidate Sen. Bob Kerrey of Nebraska plans to campaign in Iowa, but he said Kerrey's move won't harm his campaign. "I've always said you don't domestic affairs." Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Sue Myrick says much of the squawking is because of Bush's success and popularity. "Nobody can beat him this time," says Myrick, who is running for the Senate. "I'm sure there's frustration there." Flynn admits to frustration, but says its because important issues have been neglected.

Last week, he re-issued a call to put a mayor perhaps Maynard Jackson of Atlanta or Jo Reilly of Charleston, S.C. in the White House. need a visa to come to Iowa," said Harkin, an Iowa Democrat, in a conference call with Iowa reporters. "And I've always said I'm going to campaign hard in Iowa. I've already got an organization in place in Iowa.

I'm not taking Iowa for granted." Harkin painted an upbeat picture of the depth of his support in the state. Gannett News Service Accusing President Bush and Congress of "callous indifference" to American cities, Boston Mayor Ray Flynn began attempting to build a platform for urban issues in the 1992 presidential election. "We must make the future of urban America one of the major issues that the candidates confront," says Flynn. Flynn will meet with other mayors Friday at Harvard University to hash out urban economic issues. Some political experts say the squeaky-wheel tactics are unnecessary.

They say urban issues will get a full airing in the '92 campaign if only for lack of foreign policy questions in a post-Cold War calm. "When have domestic issues not been on the agenda? It's says H. Eric Schockman, a University of Southern California political scientist. Key concerns of cities: A 6.8 percent jobless rate. A 5-cent-a-gallon federal gas tax for roads and bridges.

A lack of affordable housing and chronic homelessness. The strain of exploding Medicaid and Medicare costs. Escalating violent crime and its link to drugs. The nation's only two big-city Republican mayors say Flynn, a Democrat, is out of line. "President Bush's attention has been pre-empted by foreign affairs," says Indianapolis Mayor Bill Hudnut.

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