East Germany tightens passport checks for Western diplomats
Berlin based report notes East Germany requires diplomats accredited in East Berlin to show passports when crossing into West Berlin. The move aims to curb terrorism amid recent bombings tied to East Berlin. Western diplomats say it alters Berlin's four power status and could provoke a joint NATO response.
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Independent counsel to investigate Deaver
A federal court will appoint an independent counsel to probe Michael Deaver's lobbying activities. The panel may set the scope, with the DOJ report guiding the inquiry, and Meese stepping aside. Investigations focus on Deaver’s Canada and other clients, including an acid rain pact with the United States.
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Supreme Court Limits FCC on State Phone Rate Rules
The Supreme Court, in a 5-2 ruling, says states may set depreciation formulas for local phone plants, limiting federal influence and potentially lowering bills. The decision loosens FCC power over interstate regulatory methods and affects rates in states like Louisiana.
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Soviet Tass correspondent disappears with family in Helsinki
Police search for Raivo Ojasaar a 39 year old Tass correspondent born in Estonia. He vanished with his wife and two children during the May 17 18 weekend in Helsinki while driving a car. No word from them since.
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Radiation fears linger among Chernobyl victims in Moscow
Dr Angelina Guskova chief radiologist at Moscow Hospital No 6 says about 70 to 80 of the roughly 120 patients remaining after the April 26 reactor disaster may be seriously ill with radiation poisoning. Izvestia interview notes 200 were admitted. 70 discharged.
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