Nixon Kissinger back Reagan Bitburg cemetery stance
Former President Nixon privately urged Reagan to proceed with plans to visit the Bitburg German military cemetery despite protests. Henry Kissinger urged going ahead, stressing ties with West Germany, amid wide political backlash and survivor commemorations at Dachau and other sites.
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Defense firms’ overhead billings questioned as millions dubbed inexcusable
Auditors tally 109.7 million in questionable charges filed by seven major contractors in audits covering 3.6 billion in overhead claims. Lawmakers say the issue runs deep and may trigger new legislation to curb incentive to overbill. Hearings expected by mid May with the panel’s co chairmen Bennett and Nichols spearheading the probe.
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New York City
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Texas
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Seattle
Wash
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D-Ala
Charles E. Bennett
D-Fla
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Ortega visits Moscow seeks $200 million aid
Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega arrives in Moscow during a nine nation tour seeking emergency cash to buy food and essentials. Kremlin talks come amid U S debate on Nicaragua policy and reports of Soviet oil and military aid while hard cash remains limited.
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First female police chief faces test after Black man’s death
Portland’s Police Chief Penny Harrington confronts a crisis after Lloyd Stevenson’s death in a sleeper hold by officers. She suspended that technique, placed two officers on desk duty, formed a review committee, and met black leaders as about 500 protesters gathered. The event strains race relations and tests her leadership tenure.
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