Haiti: Preval elected Aristide's successor
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Rene Preval was elected the next president of Haiti with 87.9% of the vote in elections held Dec 17, 1995. The election was observed to ensure that no fraud occurred and voting was light. Aristide backed Preval in the election.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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White mayor elected in Gary, Indiana
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King won 78% of the vote over three African American candidates to become the first white mayor of Gary, IN, since the 1960s. African Americans account for 85% of the city's population.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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