Radical students storm government complex in Seoul clash
About 26 students forced entry into the Combined Central Government Complex in central Seoul near the U S Embassy, smashing windows and firing fire bombs at riot police before eight barricaded attackers were seized. Police reported 18 arrests with no injuries. They accused Roh Tae Woo’s government of repression and delaying reunification.
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Birds strike Pan Am 747 forces turnback to JFK
A Pan Am 747 bound for London and Frankfurt returned to Kennedy after six birds damaged an engine. The crew shut the engine, dumped fuel, and landed safely at 9:45 a.m. with 343 passengers reassigned to an afternoon flight. No danger was reported by spokeswoman Pamela Scanlon.
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Iran coalition oversaw secret arms deal in 1986 dispatch
CIA veteran George Cave described a coalition of Iran’s three factions under Khomeini guiding a covert arms purchase from the United States. He testified that Rafsanjani’s representative led the effort and insisted broad involvement to prevent criticism, contradicting claims of moderates guiding talks.
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Dawkins Nominated by Virginia Republicans for U.S. Senate
Maurice Dawkins, 67, becomes the first black candidate named by Virginia Republicans to run for the U.S. Senate facing Democrat Charles Robb in November after a contentious party convention. In New York, 60,000 rally for nuclear disarmament at United Nations and Central Park. In Israel, dozens of forest fires spark arrests of Arabs suspected of protests over occupation. Daimler Benz to pay nearly $12 million to laborers and families over Nazi-era work programs. Philippine soldiers foil Marcos loyalists attempting jail break at armory.
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Iranian gunboats attack two ships in Persian Gulf
Iranian gunboats attacked a West German freighter and the British owned Esso Demetia in daylight raids 350 miles apart. One crewman died and two were wounded on the freighter. A U.S. warship was sent to aid the Esso Demetia off the Saudi coast and provide humanitarian assistance. Lloyds said the Esso Demetia lost one lifeboat with no reported injuries.
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Fire rescue at Quezon City Hall floors twelve
Philippine firemen saved a woman trapped on the 12th floor of the 14 story Quezon City Hall during a Saturday fire. No injuries were reported.
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Democrats split over tax hike in party platform talks
At Mackinac Island the split over raising taxes between Michael Dukakis and Reverend Jesse Jackson remains unresolved as Democratic leaders and campaign reps prepare a first draft. A committee meeting in two weeks could yield a compromise to avert convention dissension in Atlanta. Dukakis favors strict enforcement and last resort rate increases while Jackson pushes higher taxes to fund education and programs, suggesting targeted increases on corporations and high earners.
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