Judge orders four separate Iran-Contra trials
US District Judge Gerhard Gesell orders four separate trials for Oliver North John Poindexter Albert Hakim and Richard Secord to manage immunized congressional testimony and preserve defendants rights while allowing use of immune testimony in prosecutions. Walsh to decide whether North or Poindexter goes first. separate trials aim to resolve Fifth and Sixth Amendment issues.
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Johannesburg strike ends as protests draw victory banner
Blacks end a massive three day general strike that shut businesses nationwide. Authorities reported disruption to the economy amounting to about 250 million dollars while employers estimated over two million workers and students took part.
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Brawley case adviser challenges attorney general
In New York an adviser to Tawana Brawley says the state attorney general should arrest the teen’s mother, while Glenda Brawley seeks sanctuary in a church. Al Sharpton says Tawana’s mother is resting and praying at Ebenezer Church.
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House kills 28 billion home health bill in vote
In Washington the House rejected a Pepper plan for a $28 billion five year home care program for the elderly and chronically ill, defeating debate provisions 243 to 169. Pepper vowed to push the idea in campaign and next Congress as opponents cited routine procedure concerns.
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Medicare expansion clears Senate for White House signature
The Senate approved an 86 to 11 vote a major bill to expand Medicare with added hospital coverage and a yearly deductible of about 564 dollars starting Jan 1, 1989. Senators Grassley and Harkin backed the measure as softening financial risk for 29 million seniors.
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Jackson calls for Dukakis to offer him VP spot
Rev. Jesse Jackson urged Wednesday that Michael Dukakis offer him the second spot on the Democratic ticket. Jackson defined consideration as an offer and said he had not decided whether to accept, while Dukakis said Jackson deserves consideration but noted others must be considered too.
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