KGB Says Spy Committed Suicide in Moscow
The KGB stated the American spy Glenn Michael Souther, 32, who died recently, killed himself. Kryuchkov claimed Souther, recruited by the KGB, was not a Soviet agent and his death was not politically motivated. He noted the man had a nervous state of mind and did not blame others.
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U.S. Navy
Vladimir Kryuchkov
Glenn Michael Souther
United States
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Grenada Gunman Kills U.S. Diplomat at Police HQ
Grenada's former police chief opened fire at the police headquarters killing the commissioner and a U.S. diplomat named John Angelo Butler, 33. Two Grenadian officers were wounded. the gunman Grafton Bascombe was killed by other officers. The motive remains unknown.
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Communists Gain First Chance at Greek Government
In Athens Greece the Communists were offered a three day mandate to explore forming a national unity government after the socialist and conservative parties failed to form one. The larger parties insisted on leading any coalition, hindering broader talks.
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Water bill funds nuclear cleanup and Texas atom smasher
The House approved an $18.5 billion energy and water development bill funding nuclear waste cleanup and the start of a giant atom smasher in Texas, plus hundreds of water projects nationwide. Rep. Neal Smith secured $13 million for Saylorville Lake work near Des Moines as part of a $4.1 billion water projects allotment this year.
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Iowa
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Greek tanker captain charged over Narragansett Bay spill
Iakovas Georgadis, 43, captain of a Greek tanker, was arrested in Providence and charged in federal court with violating the Clean Water Act and Refuse Act after about 420000 gallons of heating oil spilled into Narragansett Bay. U.S. Attorney Lincoln Almond said the surrender ensured the captain would remain in the United States.
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Court rules on power of governors
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal government has final authority over deploying National Guard troops outside the United States. In a 7-2 decision the court upheld a congressional amendment prohibiting governors from withholding consent over the location purpose or schedule of active duty. The suit was filed for Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich by AG Hubert Humphrey III.
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Panel approves Medicare limit on doctor fees
Washington House Ways and Means Committee backed a system to cap Medicare outlays by setting annual national targets. If targets are exceeded, physician fees are trimmed in subsequent years. 1990 target set at about 30.9 billion dollars. AMA opposed rationing fears.
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Lenin under fire in Soviet magazine critique by Grossman
Vasily Grossman's posthumous Oktyabr piece attacks Lenin, arguing that political terror began with him and not Stalin. The publication challenges Gorbachev's Leninist democratization aim by featuring Forever Flowing and questioning the party line on personal freedoms and democracy.
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House OKs bill to free jailed mother in custody case
The House passed 376 to 34 a retroactive bill requiring DC prosecutors to file criminal contempt or release those held over 12 months for civil contempt. It targets Dr. Elizabeth Morgan jailed since 1987 for refusing to reveal her daughter Hilary’s whereabouts amid custody disputes with ex-husband Eric Foretich. Senate action required for the measure to take effect.
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China recalls ambassadors to Beijing for talks on crackdown
China calls home ambassadors from more than 20 countries for a meeting in Beijing to discuss the crackdown on the pro democracy movement. The recall follows a widening purge of officials loyal to Zhao Ziyang amid arrests and defections as diplomats abroad seek asylum.
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Allison blamed for flooding in south Louisiana
The remnants of Tropical Storm Allison flooded hundreds of homes in southern Louisiana and caused injuries in Mississippi as up to 10 inches of rain fell in the Baton Rouge area. Officials warned of more rain and damages in the Houston area could reach $1 billion.
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