Rural Decorah man shoots wife then dies in field
In Winneshiek County Iowa Jay Jackson 44 shot his wife Carol 31 several times in a pickup near their farm seven miles east of Decorah on Highway 9. He then killed himself in the vehicle in a cornfield.
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Grotesque toys drive holiday sales in New York market
Toys with creeping rib cages and oozing names captivate shoppers in New York as grotesque grotesque horror themed figures like D Compose Slobulus and Stinker fuel a growing trend. Analysts and trade groups say the shift reflects a backlash to sweeter educational toys with customers citing kid appeal and gross humor.
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Stinker
David Leibowitz
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Soraya
Toys “R” Us
Philippines enacts 60 day cease fire between government and rebels
Ramon Mitra and Satur Ocampo hug after the official signing of a cease fire document. The government and the National Democratic Front agree to a 60 day truce beginning December 10, ending at least temporarily 17 years of armed rebellion in the Philippines.
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FBI probes Iran file shredding
FBI is investigating whether Lt. Col. Oliver North destroyed papers from his personal files after his dismissal over Iran Nicaragua profits. North was barred from the White House gate as officials suggested a standard probe precaution while Meese leads the inquiry.
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Iran
Bush aide warned of link to contros
An Oregon businessman Richard Brenneke said government intelligence sources told him early this year that the Defense Department planned to buy weapons for Nicaraguan rebels with profits from arms sales to Iran. He said he informed a senior military aide to Vice President Bush and was told: We will look into it.
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Oliver North
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Alcohol antidote tested in animals could aid treatment
Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health report a synthetic compound that blocks alcohol’s intoxicating and anti inhibition effects in rats. The drug does not reduce body alcohol levels or treat overdose, and ethical issues limit its potential as a fast sober up aid.
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National Institute of Mental Health
Science
Peter Suzdak
Suzdak
Contras Train at Florida Airfield in Secret U S Effort
Washington Post reports first contingent of about 70 Nicaragua rebel fighters is mid training at Hurlburt Field in Florida under CIA supervision. Training focuses on small unit operations and calling in firepower as Congress funds aid to the contras.
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