House Votes Unanimously To Probe Korean Question
The House voted unanimously to probe whether past or present members accepted gifts from South Korea's government representatives. The Ethics Committee will subpoena leads and assess federal laws on conduct, aiming to involve present members and staff only. Promises to cooperate with Justice Department probes and examine donations from Tongsin Park to several lawmakers.
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Warnke Seen Near Cutoff for Senate Confirmation
Senate Republican Whip Ted Stevens of Alaska predicted Warnke would come close to not being confirmed as the Senate weighs his fate. Stevens said the issue is whether Warnke can persuade the Senate to accept his new agreement with the Soviet Union after negotiations.
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Queen Alia dies during Middle East diplomacy mission
The tragedy struck as Queen Alia died amid diplomatic efforts for peace in the Middle East. King Hussein and Queen Alia had flown to Damascus, with U N Secretary General Waldheim and German and U S officials reacting as news broke. Authorities report her death altered regional visits and high level talks including Cyrus Vance’s Middle East tour.
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Strict Water Rationing Begins for Northern Californians
Oakland AP reports that more than 3 million residents in northern California face strict water rationing after a two year drought. The East Bay Municipal Utility District, serving 1.1 million people, imposed the new orders prompting showers at night and daily shirt washing limits as lawns risk decline.
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Hostage Crisis and West Water Shortages Tighten Across Regions
Day two of the hostage stand off ends with negotiator notes as Kiritsis remains in the apartment with Hall after a 24 hour standoff. Concurrently, Marin County and East Bay officials declare a water shortage emergency to curb demand, with residents facing tight 50 gallon per person daily limits and industry penalties to meet a 164 million gallon daily goal.
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Navajo Chairman Peter MacDonald Indicted on Fraud Charges
Navajo Tribal Chairman Peter MacDonald and former staffer William Moore were indicted in Phoenix on eight counts including wire and tax fraud related to an alleged scheme to defraud Tucson Gas and Electric Co. through false billings from Atsidi Aviation. The probe spans Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
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Marc Salinger Dies in Leap From Golden Gate Bridge
Marc Salinger, 23, son of former White House press secretary Pierre Salinger, jumped to his death from the Golden Gate Bridge near the Ninth Tower. Identified by his mother Renee, his body recovered by Coast Guard. Salinger had worked as a summer AP intern in New York in 1972. his father now lives in Paris.
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McBride Appears Winner in United Steelworkers Race
AP tally shows Lloyd McBride leading Edward Sadlowski for USW presidency with about 299,877 to 198,472 votes from nearly 4,000 locals reporting. Sadlowski disputes figures, while McBride calls for patience before official claim. result to influence upcoming contract talks with top steel firms.
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Family aviation tales and military pilots in harmony
A narrative from an airfield recalls a nerves eased Mayday moment and a pilot’s steady hand guiding a landing. It notes a spouse’s crash of thirty planes, Eddie Rickenbacker’s 28 victories, and a Hickenbacker wife nearing helicopter training amid Army teamwork and a determined mindset.
Dennis the Menace grows up and becomes prison guard
Circleville Ohio AP Dennis Ketcham 30 son of Hank Ketcham creator of Dennis the Menace spent childhood in boarding schools joined the Marines spent time in Vietnam and later worked as a corrections officer in Columbus He says he longs for a cattle ranch and the open West while his comic strip counterpart remains next door to Mr Wilson and still enjoys ice cream and Ruff the dog.
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Legislation Battle Over Death Penalty in Virginia
The House debated death penalty reforms after weeks of legal fights. Guintore pressed for execution, while ACLU and groups intervened. Del Glasscock questioned deterrence, arguing capital punishment harms respect for life. Philpott acknowledged limited deterrence but cited future killers. Virginia's old law already gave broad capital punishment powers to judges and juries.
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Regulators I Continued From Page Duct
Lawyers argued that fewer than two thirds of commissioners grasp the laws they enforce and urged limited reappointments. The survey and committee reports call for nominees to be qualified and for commissions to reflect diverse views and backgrounds.
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