Marcos accused of leading multi billion capital flight by Marcos couple
Rep. Stephen Solarz alleges Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos siphoned hundreds of millions into U S real estate as the Philippines faces economic collapse and intensified insurgency. He cites Lindenmere on Long Island as proof while opposing continued U S aid amid election tensions.
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Reagan seeks aid for contra and Angolan rebels
President Reagan plans a package up to 100 million for anti-communist rebels in Nicaragua and Angola. The plan weights military aid, with 70 million for military and 30 million for humanitarian relief. Congressional shift, Savimbi of UNITA to meet NSC, and GOP leaders signal more willingness to fund the rebels.
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China orders swift death sentences at public rally
Chinese authorities held a mass rally in Beijing to condemn crime as 18 convicted murderers rapists and thieves were sentenced to death and executed on the spot. Feng Mingwei vice mayor told a crowd of over 13 000 that punishment would be stern and quick in the Year of the Tiger beginning Feb 9.
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Bank of America to pay 4.75 million penalty in tax enforcement
The Treasury said Bank of America faced 17 000 violations of the Bank Secrecy Act related to currency transactions from 1980 to 1985. The bank also reported 1985 losses of 337 million and suspended February dividends, the first since 1933.
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Blackwell’s 1985 worst dressed list sparks fashion clash
Tuesday, Mr Blackwell named Princess Stephanie of Monaco as the year’s worst dressed, with Joan Collins and Madonna also on the list. He also cited Lauren Hutton as Fabulous Woman of the Year and gave Liberace a Halley’s Comet award for flamboyant style.
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Supreme Court narrows prisoners negligence lawsuits
The Supreme Court limited inmate access to federal court for injuries caused by prison officials. In separate rulings from New Jersey and Virginia the justices barred claims that everyday mishaps or beatings violate due process. The decision preserves state remedies and rejects a due care standard.
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Appeals court allows Japanese Americans to sue for damages
A U S Circuit panel reversed a 1984 ruling and allowed Japanese Americans interned during World War II to pursue up to 24 billion dollars in damages. The judges said concealment by the government undermines an honest accounting, disregarding the statute of limitations.
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