Honduran and Nicaraguan forces clash near border
Honduran troops clashed with about 700 Nicaraguan soldiers who crossed into Honduras. U S helicopter pilots ferried reinforcements from Palmerola air base to Las Trojas as Nicaraguan forces reportedly penetrated three miles and burned villages. The Managua government denied troops in Honduras and accused U S warplanes of bombing.
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Contras Lose Support Amid Iran Arms Funding Disclosures
Reagan administration officials say the Nicaraguan insurgency is likely doomed as disclosures show rebel funds came from Iran arms sales or allied urging. Congressional backing weakens and logistical issues hinder a revival, with Sandinistas maintaining the buffer zone.
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Dole backs Reagan and defends Iran arms issue
U S Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole told Iowa audiences that President Reagan showed openness regarding the Iran arms controversy. He warned against partisan efforts to politicize the Iran inquiry while stressing there was no cover up and acknowledging a serious problem ahead.
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Swiss bank accounts tied to Iran arms deal frozen
Swiss officials confirm a secret Swiss bank account linked to Iran arms sales to Nicaraguan rebels was frozen after a U S Justice Department request. The inquiry centers on one account with indications of at least three more. Meese cited 10 30 million in profits. CIA and State Department ties to Swiss funds are under scrutiny amid broader investigations.
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Judges Should Bar Abusive Husbands From Home
Federal study from the National Institute of Justice urges judges to bar defendants from their homes during pretrial to protect domestic violence victims. It notes pretrial periods are vulnerable, cites FBI stats on spousal homicide risk, and calls for strict enforcement of orders and clear court signals that battering is criminal.
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City Briefs and Page Labels From The Evening Edition
A compact note lists content sections such as City Briefs Classified Comics Deaths Editorial and various feature pages. The index also references sections like Money Sports Weather and World News with page numbers for reader navigation.
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Today’s Chuckle Brings Laughs About Youth and Aging
A light humor note jokes that aging allows boasting about youth with less chance of being contradicted, giving readers a playful take on growing older.
Iowa Family Hosts Early Kwanzaa Observance
Leslie and Shari Mealy of Iowa City educate friends and classmates about Kwanzaa a week before Christmas. The Afro-American Cultural Center hosts a public observance Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. The seven principles guide gatherers through a festival rooted in African harvest traditions.
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