Official says Pierce used politics to direct housing grants
Former HUD Secretary Samuel R. Pierce Jr. allegedly relied on political ties to steer discretionary housing funds and even ordered money for a down and out former campaign manager. Imprisoned aide DuBois L. Gilliam testified that Pierce was deeply involved in funding decisions under a program where politics mattered most.
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Bush action to halt rail strike prompts emergency board
President Bush moves to avert a nationwide rail strike by creating a three member emergency board under the Railway Labor Act. The panel has 30 days to report, with a further 30 day cooling period before any action by any party. Also notes S&L bailout outlook and Morris worm case sentencing.
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De Klerk and Mandela Reach Unity on Talks Path
In Cape Town the government and the ANC announced their first joint step to curb political violence and advance negotiations to end white-minority rule. De Klerk and Mandela appeared relaxed after three days of talks, calling the talks a milestone toward black majority power. A working group will be formed to remove obstacles to real negotiations on change.
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Subscription rates and mailing details for Aiken Standard
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Labour Party Secures Sweeping Local Election Wins
Britain’s Labour Party triumphs in broad local elections across the country. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s Conservatives suffer less swing than expected, with gains for Labour in the south but losses in London’s Ealing where Neil Kinnock resides. Stocks rise on London’s exchange as business relief spreads.
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Former Hostage Reed Returns Home After Beirut Release
Former hostage Frank H Reed arrives at Andrews Air Force Base with his Syrian born wife Fahima and daughters, praising efforts to free 16 Western captives in Lebanon. He meets Sen Edward Kennedy Barbara Bush and others as he recovers and plans a lobster feast to celebrate. Reed urges continued pressure on world leaders for hostage releases.
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Retiring Iowa Commander Blasts Navy Investigation
Capt. Fred P. Moosally retired after 24 years and condemned the Navy inquiry into the April 1989 USS Iowa explosion. He accused investigators of prioritizing image over training and relying on unsubstantiated information. Family members praised his critique, noting Hartwig’s blame in the Navy report.
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Shevardnadze Resists Baker Plan for a Unified Germany
In Bonn, James A. Baker III pressed Moscow to accept NATO membership for a united Germany as not destabilizing Europe. Soviet Foreign Minister Shevardnadze, while noting U.S. moves to cancel short range missiles in West Germany, warned that a single bloc giant cannot ensure stability. Talks open Saturday with Kohl offering expanded ties.
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Negotiators Still Have Differences Over Global Trade Reform
U S Japan EU and Canada trade ministers ended three days of talks in Napa California with no breakthroughs on key issues including the fight over eliminating farm subsidies. Officials expect possible political pressure from President Bush and other leaders at July summit in Houston and December Brussels finale.
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