U S To Ease Repatriation For Indochinese Boat People
The United States signaled willingness to back a plan letting Asian governments repatriate Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees who do not object to returning home. Secretary of State Baker announced U S acceptance of the proposal, marking a first step toward easier removal of Indochinese boat people.
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Florida executes convict after Supreme Court rejection
A killer who stabbed, raped and robbed a woman was executed in Florida after the Supreme Court turned back claims the electric chair was faulty. Anthony Bertolotti, 38, died Friday night as Gov. Martinez announced a problem-free execution in Starke.
Roemer vetoes tough Louisiana abortion bill
Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer vetoed the strict abortion measure aimed at banning abortions except to save the mother in cases of aggravated rape or incest reported to police and a doctor within a week. He criticized lawmakers for grafting it to a flag burning bill and warned of penalties for illegal procedures along with potential Roe v. Wade implications. The veto follows prior vetoes of even stricter bills and a near override failure.
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Second mistrial in Buckey McMartin case ends third trial plan
A jury deadlocked on eight sex counts led judge Stanley Weisberg to declare a mistrial in Raymond Buckey’s second trial. Prosecutors said they would not retry Buckey, calling the McMartin Pre School case the longest, costliest in U.S. history. Deputy DA Joseph Martinez said the community has had enough. Buckey maintained innocence and awaited Weisberg’s ruling on motion to dismiss.
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FDA urges halt on Cal-Ban 3000 diet tablets
The FDA demands the removal of Cal-Ban 3000 weight loss tablets and capsules from the market over throat obstructions and unproven claims. Guar gum is the main ingredient. 17 obstruction cases include 10 hospitalizations and one death. Florida halted state sales after 50 injury reports and the agency seeks review.
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Muslim rebels seize Parliament in Trinidad uprising
Muslim militants claim to have taken over the Parliament building in Port of Spain and hold Prime Minister Arthur Robinson and his Cabinet hostage. Reports speak of a blown police HQ and possible casualties as rebels based in St James press their advantage amid unclear government response.
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OPEC Ministers Raise Target Price to 21 a Barrel
In Geneva 13 OPEC ministers sign a pact to raise the target price from 18 to 21 dollars and set a 22.5 million barrel per day ceiling for the rest of the year. Analysts warn US drivers may face 5 to 10 cents more per gallon this fall as prices climb.
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Pentagon ends round the clock doomsday flight program
The Pentagon halts continuous airborne nuclear command posts after decades of alert status. One EC-135 Looking Glass plane remains on standby at Offutt Air Force Base with crews ready for rapid deployment, as budget pressures and easing Soviet threat prompt modernization of strategic forces.
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