Mandela peace proposal confirmed by South Africa
South Africa confirmed receipt of a written peace proposal from jailed Nelson Mandela but kept its contents secret. Right wing figures urged halting talks with Mandela, accusing him of seeking white surrender. Security tensions rose as Azerbaijan faced a crackdown amid claims of a power grab by the Azerbaijani Popular Front.
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Hawkins says retirement ends long House career
Augustus Hawkins 82, the House Education and Labor Committee chair, announces retirement at end of session after 27 years in Congress. The liberal Democrat released a brief written statement saying the decision followed much soul searching.
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Noriega seeks status of prisoner of war
Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega asked to be declared a prisoner of war under the Geneva Convention. A federal judge ordered him held without bond as prosecutors valued his assets at up to 30 million dollars and warned of a possible 145 year sentence.
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Budget proposes down payments on VA loans for home buyers
The Bush administration’s 1991 budget would require veterans to put a 4 percent down payment on VA loans above 25 000 dollars drawing strong criticism from veterans groups. Rep Sonny Montgomery voiced opposition while praising other budget elements. The plan is part of a 292 billion in new outlays and includes various across the board targets with environmental and education spending adjusted.
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Bush son faces thrift case conflict charge
Neil Bush, 34, a former Silverado Banking director, is charged in an administrative proceeding with conflicts of interest over a Silverado loan vote. He contests a cease-and-desist order as the OTS prepares to name a new chairman amid Silverado fallout costing taxpayers about 1 billion dollars.
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Opposition agrees to join East German government
East Germany’s splinter pro democracy groups agreed to form a government with Premier Hans Modrow on condition all Cabinet members renounce party loyalties until the May 6 elections. The deal follows Christian Democrats’ exit from Modrow’s 27 member cabinet to distance from Communists.
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