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DATE: TUESDAY, November 29, 1994                   TAG: 9411290110
SECTION: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL                    PAGE: A-4   EDITION: METRO 
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IN THE WORLD

OSLO, Norway - Norwegians rejected European Union membership Monday, bucking a regional trend by voting to stay out of the world's largest trading and political bloc.

It was the second time Norway has opted out of the European community, following a ``no'' vote in 1972. It kept the European Union from claiming a clean sweep this year in its campaign to bring in wealthy new members following ``yes'' votes in Austria, Finland and Sweden.

``It was the people who made the decision, and we as a country have to live with that,'' said Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, appearing dejected after her long campaign in favor of membership.

The prime minister said Norway would continue to abide by the European Economic Area agreement ``so we have the least possible problems for Norwegian industry.'' The European Economic Area is a limited free trade zone.

- Associated Press

Scotland Yard gets partial makeover

LONDON - The London bobby is trading in his dark blue tunic for a sweater and heavy hooded jacket, but the winds of change won't budge the distinctive pointed helmet from his head.

A Scotland Yard committee announced the change Monday after reviewing whether to start using American-style caps.

``The helmet is staying for safety reasons, but the tunic will be less frequently used and then will only be worn on ceremonial occasions,'' said a Scotland Yard statement.

The Prussian-style helmet, introduced in 1863, gives better protection against blows on the head, the committee said. Female members of the London police force wear caps.

- Associated Press