Defector Returns to West Germany With Girlfriend
U S Army private Wade Roberts, who defected to the Soviet Union seven months earlier, arrived in Frankfurt with his pregnant partner Petra Neumann and said he plans to surrender to American authorities. He held a U S Embassy paper noting only an AWOL charge and hoped for possible homeward return.
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Reagan seeks 30 million for Nicaraguan contras aid
Washington report says the Reagan administration plans a 30 million non lethal aid request to replenish contras stocks of food medicine clothing and fuel. Democrats push to block further funding while Republicans back continued aid ahead of a Thanksgiving vote.
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House moves to kill off congressional pay raise
House Speaker Jim Wright moves to bar the 3 percent pay raise for members included in a deficit reduction package. Opponents say the issue cost Democrats 18 votes as the plan faces a separate vote later this month with the omnibus spending bill for fiscal 1988. Republicans Lightfoot Tauke Grandy Leach voted against. Democrats Smith Nagle voted for.
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Reagan attacks Democrats over deficits in budget talks
President Reagan blames Democrats for deficits while White House and Congress push deficit reduction talks on their eighth day. Spokesman Fitzwater warns against harsh rhetoric as market fragility raises concern. Senate leader Byrd and Speaker Wright question administration sincerity as negotiations continue.
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U S regrets attack on fishing boat in Persian Gulf
The United States expressed regrets to India and the United Arab Emirates for a U S warship firing on a fishing boat in the Persian Gulf. The frigate Carr reportedly mistook the vessel for an Iranian gunboat, killing an Indian crew member and wounding others. The U S also offered condolences to the victim's family while declining full blame. In the Philippines, police detained 17 people over the killings of three Americans near Clark Air Base as tests on weapons proceed.
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Surrogate Mary Beth Whitehead plans remarriage after divorce
Pregnant surrogate Mary Beth Whitehead confirms she is expecting a child by Dean Gould and will marry the child's father after finalizing divorce from her husband Richard. She says the relationship began months ago and notes the separation was announced in August amid custody battles over Baby M.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette publication and subscription note
The Cedar Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions by carrier 60 cents per week. Mail: Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues weekly 11.80 for 4 weeks 128.20 for 52 weeks. other states 161.00 for 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette concurrence. Postmaster address changes to Cedar Rapids Gazette Inc P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Immigration fraud found in farm labor status claims
Immigration officials said fraud plagues thousands of farm labor status applications with Florida figures showing more than half of the claims are false. Deputy commissioner Mark Everson pledged vigorous prosecutions against some of the aliens involved.
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Shipyard faces record fines for health and safety breaches
Bath Iron Works faces proposed penalties totaling 4.2 million dollars after federal officials fault the shipyard’s health and safety program as having suffered a complete breakdown. A Labor Department official called the action the most severe penalty against a single employer.
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