Catholics oppose women priest ordination in draft pastoral
U S Catholic bishops released a 164 page draft pastoral letter condemning sexism and urging greater female leadership while stopping short of ordaining women as priests. The document suggests studying women as permanent deacons and allows girls to join altar boys in assisting priests, but maintaining the tradition of male priesthood. Responses are due December 1 with a final draft possible by November 1989.
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Air Force jet crashes near Bergstrom in Texas
An Air Force RF-4C Phantom II jet crashed into a line of mini warehouses near Bergstrom Air Force Base Texas after the crew ejected. Col Roger Grimsley and Capt Ter ence Ganiko were hospitalized for treatment. No ground injuries were reported.
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Leesburg
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Honolulu
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Inquirer keeps Pulitzer for national reporting it won
The Pulitzer Prize board found no cause to question Tim Weiner of The Inquirer for the 1988 national affairs reporting award. The National Journal had claimed a 1986 Journal story inspired the Pentagon budget series. The five member executive committee voted unanimously, with two members abstaining.
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U of ROTC reprieve delays planned closures
The University of Iowa Air Force ROTC received word that the planned closures of 36 college units are delayed for at least two years. Air Force Secretary Edward Aldridge paused the shutdown, with cuts to officer access at participating schools reduced by 15 percent over two years. The unit plans a strong recruiting push into mid May as it rebuilds and addresses engineering and minority recruitment goals.
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Washington
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U of I
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Duarte rescinds amnesty over 1985 Marines slay case
El Salvador President Jose Napoleon Duarte revokes amnesty for three guerrillas linked to the 1985 killings of six Americans. The move cites an international treaty over domestic law, amid a broad November amnesty that freed hundreds. The U.S. Embassy welcomed the decision.
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Israel Expels Palestinian Activists After West Bank Unrest
Israel orders expulsion of 20 Palestinians with eight flown to Lebanon and 12 pending appeals in the occupied territories. Defense Minister Rabin met settlers after a 15 year old girl was killed and the toll in the uprising rose to 138. Felicia Langer called the move appeasement and a warning to inciters.
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Reuters
Reagan Orders Shultz to Sign Afghanistan Peace Pact in Geneva
President Reagan directs Secretary of State George Shultz to travel to Geneva to sign a historic accord with the Soviet Union that would demand the withdrawal of Red Army troops from Afghanistan. The deal, negotiated with Pakistan and Afghanistan, anticipates continued weapons support to rebels and the Marxist Kabul government until withdrawal.
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