Navy jets shoot down two Libyan MiGs over Mediterrean
Two U.S. F 14 Tomcats shot down Libyan MiG 23s 40 miles north of Libya after the Libyans accelerated toward the carrier group and activated radars. The jets returned to USS John F Kennedy while Libyan pilots reportedly parachuted. Authorities framed the incident as self defense amid broader Libya tensions and warnings by U.S. officials.
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Shultz subpoenaed in Iran Contra trial case
UPI reports Oliver North subpoenaed George Shultz Caspar Weinberger and about two dozen CIA and State Department officials to testify. Court actions by Walsh and Judge Gesell threaten delays as classified material and notebooks from 1983 to 1986 are ordered produced. North seeks witnesses to show White House knowledge of Contra aid efforts amid intense legal fight.
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Dixon Mayor Greets Dickson on Sister City Ties
Dickson Mayor Nikolai Kartamyshev of Siberia sends New Year greetings to Dixon residents, praising the visit last August that boosted relations. He described televised appearances, a growing press bridge, and a Dixon friendship committee. He also lauds the Armenian Earthquake Relief Fund and local aid totaling substantial food, clothing, and 20,000 roubles.
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Lee County drug sentencing sparks council clash
Dixon Police Commissioner James Barber criticized the Lee County drug sentence record as frustrating and embarrassing urging the council to oppose soft treatment of offenders. He cited 25 sentenced from last May's sweep with most to probation or short jail terms and warned that many will return to streets.
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Reagan proposes whistleblower bill amid finger surgery
President Reagan sends a scaled back Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 to Congress as he prepares for elective surgery to correct Dupuytren's contracture in his left ring finger. The 77 year old will be treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center with a two to three hour operation under regional anesthesia.
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