Exxon pleads innocent in Prince William Sound spill case
Exxon and Exxon Shipping Co. pleaded not guilty in Anchorage to five federal indictments linked to the 1989 Prince William Sound spill. Indictments carry potential penalties of 700 million dollars or more. Greyhound Lines filed a 30 million dollar civil suit in Jacksonville against union officers for alleged violence during the five week strike, while the union called it a bargaining ploy amid shootings and bomb threats.
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Kucan leads Slovenian race in Yugoslavia runoff
In Yugoslavia's first free presidential vote since the 1940s Milan Kucan won the most ballots in Slovenia but will face conservative Joze Pucnik in a runoff on April 22.
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Moscow warns Lithuania over new measures council declares
Moscow’s 16 member presidential council chaired by Mikhail Gorbachev says Lithuania’s reply to his March 31 appeal to repeal the declaration of independence is a dead end and that additional measures will be taken to protect the Soviet constitution. Lithuanian officials say there is no sign of new troop action and urge restraint while public and international scrutiny grows.
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Lowering blood pressure reduces heart disease risk
An international study of 37,000 participants across 14 trials shows that lowering blood pressure by five to six points lowers heart disease risk by 20 to 25 percent and stroke risk by 30 to 40 percent. Benefits extend to those with modest blood pressure, with the most significant stroke reduction reported.
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Fujimori Gains in Peru Presidential Race
In Lima Alberto Fujimori a little known agricultural engineer wearing traditional Japanese robes rose as the favorite to win Peru's presidency. Polls show Vargas Llosa at 31 percent and Fujimori at 29 percent with 25 percent for three leftist parties. A runoff is expected within eight weeks as left voters shift to Fujimori's centrist stance.
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Woman denied maiden name without husband or Providence consent
In Rhode Island a probate judge blocked Lucille Riccitelli from resuming her maiden name without her spouse’s agreement, drawing sharp criticism from civil rights and women’s groups. The 1979 state ruling allows any name that is not used to evade creditors, but the judge cited marital consent as necessary for the petition.
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