North trial date set for January in Iran Contra case
A federal judge set January 31 for former White House aide Oliver North to face conspiracy and theft charges in the Iran Contra affair. The date follows a defense request due to witnesses leaving the Reagan administration. Separately, NRC clears Seabrook and Pilgrim plants for testing and resumed operations, prompting criticism from Governor Dukakis.
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Two Democrats Back Ron Brown For DNC Chair
New York Governor Mario Cuomo and New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley endorsed Ron Brown in his bid to head the Democratic National Committee. Cuomo called Brown superb as party leader, while Bradley praised his even handed leadership. Brown is among five candidates to succeed Paul Kirk.
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Shamir Likud Labor Coalition Forms New Israeli Government
Israel moved toward a new government led by Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir after Labor Party members approved a coalition deal with Shimir and Shimon Peres. The agreement preserves existing peace and security policies and ends the last hurdle to formation.
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Nuns to Aid Earthquake Victims in Soviet Union
Mother Teresa will send eight nuns to Moscow and Armenia to aid victims of the December Armenian earthquake and other injured patients. They will work under a six month trial, keeping religious services private amid a regime that has banned religious charitable work for about six decades.
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Two arrested in major espionage case
An Army intelligence specialist and a Turkish-born Florida resident were arrested for a six year espionage operation. They allegedly provided the West’s electronic spying data to the Soviet Union and East Germany, with Hall accused of greed and earning over $100,000.
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Polish party to poll members on Solidarity ban
In Warsaw Premier Rakowski orders local polling on Solidarity and its leader Walesa as the Communist Party reconsiders the seven year ban. General Jaruzelski broadens Politburo reform, promoting liberal Stanislaw Ciosek and replacing hard liners with younger pragmatists.
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Sullivan meets with abortion fees from Congress
Sullivan meets Bush advisers and anti abortion leaders in Washington to discuss his stance on abortion and efforts to preserve his anticipated nomination as health and human services secretary. He says he opposes abortion and favors a constitutional ban while defending his remarks as misinterpreted.
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FCC extends indecent broadcast ban to 24 hours
The FCC under Congress order extends its indecency ban to 24 hours a day for over the air radio and television. A Democrat commissioner voices serious doubt on constitutionality while noting possible court challenges. The rule takes effect 30 days after Federal Register publication.
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