Cluster Bomb Probe Ties Cedar Rapids Firms to Israel
U S Customs seized files from Vector Corp in Marion and Bexco International in Cedar Rapids as part of a five month probe into alleged Israeli attempts to obtain U S technology for cluster bomb components. Documents remain sealed while officials decline comment.
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Israel notes cluster bomb production dates raised by experts
International weapons analysts say Israel has long produced cluster bombs with a 279 bomblet payload and an eight yard kill radius. Rabin claims start in 1982, while Jane's cites 1981. The policy clash follows 1982 Lebanon invasion and U S bans on munitions shipments.
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Fairfield dentist wins bronze in first North American Yogic Flying comp
John Tower of Fairfield Iowa took bronze in the 50 meter dash at the Washington Convention Center in a event tied to Transcendental Meditation’s Flying program. The 22 finalists claimed levitation, hovering, and air movement stages amid 2500 spectators and TM supporters.
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Porn report links some porn to violence say commission
The Attorney General's Commission on Pornography released a 1960 page report arguing some pornographic material fuels sexual violence. Henry Hudson, doctoring the findings with moral considerations, urged laws to curb porn from films to Dial-a-Porn lines and to empower prosecutors with new tools.
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Bomb kills police inspector in Paris blast at central station
A bomb exploded near Paris city hall area injuring 27 and killing Division Inspector Marcel Basdevant, 54, in the Bandit Repression Brigade offices. The blast felled walls and debris trapped workers as authorities sought responsibility and tightened security.
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Red Army blast kills industrialist in Munich suburb
A terrorist bomb at the base of a roadside tree in Strasslach near Munich killed Karl Heinz Beckurts, 56, a Siemens board member, and his chauffeur. A remote-control cable and a leftist Red Army Faction note were found nearby. a bodyguard survived. The strike linked to Siemens Star Wars ties.
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