Court rules grand jury witnesses may disclose testimony
The Supreme Court unanimously held that a Florida law barring grand jury witnesses from discussing secret testimony violates the First Amendment. Chief Justice Rehnquist wrote the opinion. Museum buys van Gogh Irises in Malibu from debt-ridden Alan Bond for an undisclosed price.
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Malibu
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Water agency backs restrictions for Southern California
The Metropolitan Water District backs mandatory rules to curb water use amid a four year drought. The proposed bans cover driveway washing daytime lawn watering and car washing. Spokesman Bob Gomperz said recovery to normal use is unlikely this year.
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California
Bob Gomperz
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Lee Teng-hui elected Taiwan president for six years
In Taipei the National Assembly chose Lee Teng-hui to a new six-year term amid days of student protests calling for democracy and direct elections. Lee met protesters after the vote, facing demands for sweeping political reforms. Lord Rothschild dies in London at 79, described by his wife as passing away Tuesday without disclosed details.
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Reagan diary ruling narrows Poindexter access
U S District Judge Harold Greene reversed to bar production of Reagan diary entries sought by John Poindexter in the Iran Contra trial. The judge said the 36 entries are not essential to justice as Poindexter faces five felonies. Reagan testified at length about admin actions while Poindexter cites memory lapses.
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U.S. District Court
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Former aide to Noriega to testify against boss in plea deal
Lt. Col. Luis del Cid of the Panama Defense Forces tentatively agrees to plead guilty to one drug-trafficking charge and will testify for the government against Manuel Noriega. He allegedly delivered hundreds of thousands of dollars in drug profits to Noriega and can corroborate money transfers tied to the smuggling network. Del Cid has faced four felony drug charges and is in U.S. custody in Miami after surrendering in Panama.
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Los Angeles Times
Washington
Manuel Noriega
Luis del Cid
Panama Defense Forces
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del Cid
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White House rejects content restrictions on federally funded art
The Bush administration told Congress it will not seek to limit what art funded by federal dollars may depict. This stance avoids the content restrictions tied to Mapplethorpe and Serrano exhibits and aims to extend the arts endowment without such limits. John Frohnmayer testified that removing content rules reduces public confusion and serves the public best.
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Washington
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Condom use rises among college women but sex habits stay similar
A Brown University survey shows condom use among college women increased from 12 percent in 1975 to 41 percent in 1989, yet overall sexual behavior remained largely unchanged since AIDS concerns emerged. The study notes no significant shifts in number of partners or anal sex, with 9 percent reporting anal intercourse in 1989 and 21 percent having more than three partners in the prior year.
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Boston
Brown University
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Renewed interest in teaching drives up college enrollments
A new survey shows 61 percent rise in enrollments in teacher education between 1985 and 1989, with higher acceptance potential. It notes steady social studies interest and growing math and science appeal while minority participation remains low in many states.
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Western Kentucky University
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