Funderburk says U.S. ignored Ceausescu warnings in Romania policy
Former U.S. ambassador to Romania David Funderburk recounts trying from 1981 to 1985 to counter U.S. policy that cushioned Nicolae Ceausescu’s dictatorship. He says State Department dismissed him as a Helms ally while high officials visited Bucharest to pay homage. The veteran professor claims to have warned of horrors but faced resistance from top leaders and officials.
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David Funderburk
U.S
Romania
State Department
Nicolae Ceausescu
Funderburk
Buies Creek
N.C
Jesse Helms
Bucharest
Ceausescu
Tanker Grounds in Alaska After Hit on Reef
Coast Guard says 57,600 gallons of gasoline spilled from the grounded tanker Frank H. Brown on Burnt Island Reef. The ship refloated at high tide and moved to Scow Bay where a two foot tank hole was found. No names or dates beyond Saturday night.
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Alaska
Coast Guard
Frank H. Brown
Burnt Island Reef
Ed Moreth
Scow Bay
Petersburg
Aiken Standard Contact and Contact Hours Info
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions and advertising and notes hours for weekdays and weekends. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive are open 8:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday with mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Subscription rates are shown for Home Delivery and Mail Rates with 3 6 and 12 month options.
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Aiken Standard
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Haitian Ruler Expands Exile Crackdown After Protests
Haitian military government arrests beatings and deportations of political opponents over the weekend as President Prosper Avril imposes a state of siege. Exiled activist Hu bert de Ronceray accuses Avril of using recent killings to derail elections and gain foreign backing. Washington urges commitment to free elections amid memories of 1987 massacre.
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DC Mayor Cautious In Speech
Washington DC Mayor Marion Barry spoke at a church about seeking help for substance abuse while avoiding discussion of his narcotics arrest. His lawyers negotiate a plea as federal prosecutors pursue ongoing public corruption investigations, with a 30 day window to amend or add charges.
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Barry
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Valdez Buried Under Record Winter Snowfalls
Valdez Alaska endures record snow with 29 feet since October far exceeding average 25 feet. Town of 3000 residents faced continued heavy storms after Exxon Valdez spill cleanup ended last September. Snow drifts reach first floor windows as the city battles historic snowfall totals.
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Waloe
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Release of 1983 child arson suspect shocks families
David Rothenberg’s father, who set fire to his son in a bungled murder attempt in 1983, is released after less than seven years in prison prompting fear and anger. Officials say the act remains unforgivable while the boy, now disfigured, and his mother face ongoing security and relocation concerns.
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Los Angeles Times
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Hafdahl
Tottenberg
New York
Quayle Faces Cold Reception on Latin America Trip
Vice President Dan Quayle heads to Latin America to soothe anger over the Panama invasion and U S policy. Leaders consider meeting him at inaugurations in Honduras Chile and Brazil amid timing and diplomatic sensitivities. Past visits by Nixon Rockefeller also faced hostility and unrest in the region.
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U.S
Panama
Nelson Rockefeller
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Rosalynn Carter
Quayle
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Bush
Rea
Guay
Honduras
Chile
Brazil
Economic and events calendar outlines upcoming reports and global appearances
The plan lists Tuesday to Friday releases from the Commerce and Labor Departments on income, deficits, costs, and sales, plus upcoming events in Paris Washington Rome and more. Notable items include Charles Schulz honored in Paris, Iran-Contra proceedings, right-to-die debates, and Super Bowl XXIV in New Orleans.
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