Rebels seize rubber plantation near Monrovia airport
British ships may assist evacuation as rebels seize the Bridgestone Firestone plant near Robertsfield airport. government forces fire on own troops, causing flight cancellations. Lt. Gen. Dubar blames panic, hopes U S Marines may aid Monrovia while rebels advance from Ivory Coast. Libyan support alleged for Taylor.
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Supreme Court rules student religious clubs protected in schools
The ruling affirms student groups may meet on campus, rejecting discrimination against religion in public schools. Reactions varied with Mayhew praising the decision, Beverly LaHaye calling it a victory against religious apartheid, and Madalyn Murray O Hair arguing the decision breaches secular public education.
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Reagan Visits Hospital For Doctor's Appointment
Former President Reagan, 79, visited St John’s Health Center in Santa Monica for a doctor’s appointment after a Gorbachev meeting in San Francisco. Spokesman Mark Weinberg offered few details, saying Reagan is at home for the evening. The hospital also treated Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor, the latter recovering from pneumonia for about two months.
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Gorbachev's Wife Sparks Unplanned San Francisco Tour
Raisa Gorbachev abandoned a scheduled program to roam San Francisco in a whirlwind people’s diplomacy. She visited Chinatown and Fisherman’s Wharf, toured Twin Peaks market, and enjoyed city views while Mikhail Gorbachev joked about the outing. Nancy Reagan greeted old acquaintances earlier in the day. The pair later left for the Soviet Union after touring Stanford University.
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Gorbachev Meets Roh Tae wha in San Francisco
Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev shakes hands with South Korean President Roh Tae Woo behind closed doors at the Fairmont hotel signaling a potential shift toward full diplomatic ties. Roh says normal relations will be restored and both nations aim to boost trade, with bilateral Soviet South Korean trade already near 600 million in 1989 and expected to top 1 billion.
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Americans renew focus on diet and exercise in Prevention survey
The Prevention report highlights continued drops in fat and cholesterol intake with 58 percent avoiding excessive fat and 42 percent trying to limit high cholesterol foods. It notes declines in vitamin mineral intake focus and sugar avoidance, plus 35 percent exercising strenuously weekly. Men exercise more while women show higher nutrition awareness.
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Campbell Skips Lasix Debate Ahead of Belmont Visit
Campbell avoids Lasix controversy as Preakness champ Summer Squall travels to Belmont Park in New York. He notes the horse has bled and is on Lasix, but the team plans to race without Lasix at Belmont if required, aiming to be ready for a fall Breeders Cup run. Summer Squall has earned about 1.35 million from 10 starts, including Jim Beam, Bluegrass, and Preakness victories.
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Man runs 50 miles to mark 50th birthday in Iowa
Marion Iowa AP Jerry Sheeley celebrated his 50th birthday by running 50 miles. He said he will not be running 6 any more days after nearly 13 hours on Sunday. Sheeley was recovering from the effort that covered about twice a marathon distance.
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