Carbide faults Bhopal workers for deadly gas leak
Danbury based Union Carbide blames water entering an MIC storage tank at the Bhopal plant for the disaster that killed over two thousand. Officials say the cause involved chain of non compliant procedures, not sabotage, with water reacting to raise temperature and pressure and rupture the tank. investigation found equipment failures and inoperative safety systems.
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Senate backs MX again as House splits on funding
The Senate approves the MX missile for the second day while a House Appropriations Committee vote 28-26 against adding 1.5 billion for 21 MXs signals a fresh funding fight. Senate approval stands 55-45 with Grassley and Harkin again opposing. House votes are slated next week.
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Vietnam War remains turned over to U S officials in Hanoi
Five presumed American servicemen missing in action were handed over to a U S team at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi. Col Joe Harvey led the Joint Casualty Resolution Center unit receiving the remains for transport to Hawaii for identification. The report also notes the Vatican condemning liberation theology as dangerous to church teaching.
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Investigations Point to Door Open Cause in Reno Plane Crash
Investigators say the Galaxy Airlines jet likely caused violent wing vibrations after a service door on the wing remained open, prompting the pilot to reduce engine power. The crash near Reno on Jan 21 killed 70 aboard.
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Supreme Court Allows Use of Lethal Injections Without FDA Testing
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the FDA is not required to test execution drugs, overturning a 1983 ruling. The decision permits states to continue lethal injections while the case proceeds. The ruling also addressed police detention limits and fingerprinting practices in separate criminal cases.
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Neves undergoes second operation after intestinal blockage
Brazilian President-elect Tancredo Neves, confined by emergency abdominal surgery, has another two hour operation to relieve an intestinal obstruction. Doctors report the adhesions removed, with the medical bulletin deeming his condition normal.
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Iran War Plays On As Khomeini Addresses Nation
Iraqi warplanes bomb six Iranian cities and attack Kharg Island blowing up a supply ship killing six crew members. Tehran suffers blackout during Ayatollah Khomeini's nationwide speech as Baghdad vows to strike Baghdad if civilian airliners are hit.
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