Reagan says diary shows Saudis discussed contra aid not solicited
President Reagan says his diary confirms he talked with King Fahd about Saudi funding for the Nicaraguan contras while Congress barred U S military aid. He says he did not solicit contributions and that the king offered increased aid.
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Candidates shy about discussing adultery issue
After Gary Hart’s downfall, half the presidential hopefuls in both parties dodge questions on adultery as a campaign issue. Some call private morality a demeaning topic, others refuse to discuss it. Pat Robertson defends the topic as legitimate while Bush urges privacy and caution. Eleven candidates answered the survey.
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Bush
Israelis Stalemate on Peace Conference Triggers Political Tensions
In Jerusalem Foreign Minister Shimon Peres calls for Prime Minister Shamir to resign and elections after the coalition stalls on a proposed Middle East peace conference. Shamir and Likud reject the demands while Peres says the initiative has U S and Jordan backing and a one time chance. Saudi denial and Iran contra hearings frame other regional notes in the report.
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Rural home burned near Tiffin. no injuries reported
Fire destroyed the home of Raymond and Patricia Bigelow two miles southwest of Tiffin. It was already well involved when responders arrived at 1 33 p m. Ammunition inside ignited at times. State fire marshal investigates with help from North Liberty and Coralville firefighters.
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Babbitt and du Pont to Debate in Des Moines
In Des Moines later this month the first 1988 presidential campaign debate will feature Democrat Bruce Babbitt of Arizona and Republican Pierre du Pont of Delaware. The item appears in Iowa Today page 9A.
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Iowa Today
Today’s Chuckle Ends With Rope Joke
A light humor item notes that people who tug at a few strings often find themselves at the end of the rope, delivering a small moral twist in a wry caption.
Deathbed confession unlocks 1713 Stradivarius theft tale
On his deathbed in Torrington Connecticut violinist Julian Altman told his wife to safeguard the 1713 Stradivarius he bought in 1936 for 100 dollars. The instrument, stolen from Carnegie Hall in 1936, is now insured for 800000 dollars and set to be refurbished by Charles Beare for a Cremona festival marking the maker’s 250th death anniversary.
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Italy
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Goetz Calls Self Cold Blooded Killer in Subway Shooting
The New York case shows Bernhard Goetz, who shot four youths on a subway, calling himself a cold blooded murderer on police videotape. A witness described one victim sitting when the shots were fired as the defense argues self defense and deterrence.
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