What Did Congress Know About Mining
A seven day sequence in which the Senate moved from backing Nicaraguan guerrillas to opposing harbor mining raises questions about congressional awareness. The CIA says briefings occurred multiple times this year, but many lawmakers say they learned of mining only later. Senators acknowledge limited prior notice and debate over aid tied to mining.
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Senate
Congress
CIA
Committees
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
Howard Baker
Rtenn
House
Patrick J. Leahy
D-Vt
David Durenberger
R-Minn
Walter Huddleston
D-Ky
Libyan Embassy Gunfire Kills Policewoman in London Protest
A Libyan embassy gunman opened fire on student demonstrators in St. James's Square, London. Policewoman Yvonne Fletcher died after surgery, 11 students injured. a man emerged from the embassy and surrendered amid heavy security and ongoing negotiations.
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London
Muammar Khadafy
Scotland Yard
St. James’s Square
Buckingham Palace
JANA
Salah Najim
Tim Mahoney
Khadafy
Manchester
Britain
Westminster Hospital
Yvonne Fletcher
Leon Brittan
Margaret Thatcher
Portugal
Libyan People’s Bureau
Richard Bowden
Saudi Arabia
Bowden
Associated Press
Brian Cartmell
Zimbabwe Troops Accused of Brutality in Matabeleland Probe
Zimbabwean Catholic officials accuse government troops in Matabeleland of mistreatment starvation and killings during a Feb to April two month hunt for dissidents led by the 5th Brigade. Prime Minister Mugabe promises review amid denials and press restrictions.
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Harare
Zimbabwe
Matabeleland
Robert Mugabe
Mugabe
Joshua Nkomo
Zimbabwe Inter-African News Agency
London
Observer
Sunday Times
Nkomo
Henry Karlen
Nathan Shamuyarira
Associated Press
Bulawayo
Karlen
Rhodesia
Tax deadline draws crowds as procrastinators rush returns
Taxpayers across the United States flocked to post offices to stamp their income tax returns before the deadline with many using the extra day due to April 15 falling on a Sunday. Antitax protesters, postal workers, and late filers described the scene as chaotic yet routine, featuring curbside service and anxious drivers.
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Seattle
Dallas
Jack Fletcher Jr
Los Angeles
Terminal Annex
San Bernardino
Andrew Price
Cincinnati
Price
South Hackensack
N.J
John Bayley
Bayley
Deadline Night
New Jersey
Werner Hietsch
IRS
Newark
Philadelphia
Avant Jones
Massacre in Brooklyn Linked to Drug Vendetta
Police offer a ten thousand dollar reward and a special line as investigators probe a brutal Brooklyn killing case seen as drug related. Nine people including two women and four children plus a pregnant woman and infant were found slain with a survivor in a blood soaked apartment. Authorities cite possible revenge motives tied to disputes in the Colombian drug world and note the victims were Puerto Rican.
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New York
Brooklyn
Patrick Murphy
Michael Jackson to undergo scalp reconstruction surgery
At Brotman Memorial Hospital in Culver City security will be tight as Michael Jackson checks in for reconstructive scalp surgery after second and third degree burns from a stage incident. Fans flood phone lines while staff prepare for inquiries as news spreads.
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Culver City
Calif
Brotman Memorial Hospital
Michael Jackson
Judy Davis
Jackson
New York
Liberace
Radio City Music Hall
Art Deco
Aiken Standard Classified and News Tip Contacts
Subscriptions and classified ads available by calling 648 2311. News ideas and display ads also use 648 2311. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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Emergency Numbers Provided as Service by Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard offers emergency contact numbers for urgent needs. A list includes police, fire, and medical services with key local hotlines and service tips.
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Aiken County
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North Augusta
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Aiken Police
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Aiken Fire
Salley Fire
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