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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1995

Page

7

Raytheon Worker Decapitated in Own Action at Bedford Plant

Santa Alba, 55, foreman at Raytheon Co. sheet metal shop in Bedford, was killed when a circular saw severed his head after his supervisor announced higher workloads despite layoffs to cut costs. Co-workers found him. death ruled death by own action.

Boston Santa Alba Raytheon Co Alba Bedford

Family alleges Raytheon failed to accommodate Alba’s mental illness

Alba’s relatives accuse Raytheon of knowing his manic low mood in 1994 and pushing long hours, filing a discrimination complaint with Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination on Oct 2 as groundwork for a potential multimillion-dollar suit. Attorney Jeffrey Newman cites ADA obligations.

Alba Raytheon Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination

Yeltsin Appears on TV Amid Health Uncertainty

President Boris Yeltsin made a brief televised appearance slurring his words while reassuring Russians of his recovery from heart problems. The clip, lasting about 30 seconds, followed his hospitalization on October 26 as questions swirled about his ability to lead and potential second-term plans. Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin said he would take on more responsibility to help restore Yeltsin’s health, though the president retains the final say in decisions.

Moscow A _ wan Boris Yeltsin Kremlin Yeltsin Viktor Chernomyrdin Chernomyrdin Defense

Perry seeking breakthrough with Russians

Defense Secretary William Perry said he will make one final attempt at a meeting in Belgium to end the deadlock with Russia over its role in a NATO peacekeeping force in Bosnia. If no agreement is reached the force will proceed without Russia. He noted optimism but called confidence too strong and said the last discussion is expected. He will then visit a German training range for the 5th Corps preparations potentially involving up to 20,000 U.S. troops.

Washington William Perry Belgium Russia Bosnia Perry Asia Pavel Grachev NATO Brussels Germany 5Th Corps U.S Clinton

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