Abortion rights resolution gains first approval at women's conference
At the International Women's Conference in Mexico City more than 1,000 women approved a resolution calling for free safe abortions for all women who want them and urged UN action to improve maternity services worldwide. Delegates from nearly two dozen nations criticized inadequate and costly maternity care for single women and debated religious objections. A second proposal urged appointing a woman as undersecretary general for women's concerns, highlighting current male dominance among UN leadership.
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Sally Hodgson
Mexico City
United Nations
U.N
Secre
Taries
Helvi Sipila
Finland
Break in New Hampshire stalemate signals possible Senate action
In a tight NH Senate race, Democratic talks hint at Republican votes to limit debate on Durkin vs Wyman. Byrd said no committee shifts even if Durkin seated, while a GOP senator noted committee-impact signals could sway votes. The 61 Democrats and 38 Republicans gridlock over 27 ballots and 8 rules issues persists.
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Washington
Senate
New Hampshire
Robert C. Byrd
Byrd
Bate
Hugh Scott
John A. Durkin
Durkin
State Ballot Law Commission
Wyman
San Francisco Parapet Safety Plan Targets City Facades
A city safety campaign begun Wednesday will remove parapets cornices and gargoyles from about 2000 buildings in San Francisco under a 1989 ordinance. Inspectors say many decorative elements are hazards and could topple in a major earthquake, with owners risking up to 100 million dollars in costs.
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San Francisco
Eugene McGuire
McGuire
Alfred Goldberg
Turbulence blamed in Kennedy crash with 110 dead
An Eastern Airlines 727 crashed near Kennedy Airport during a thunderstorm after severe air turbulence and possible wind shear. NTSB officials note the plane came in too low while eyewitnesses cite lightning as a contributing factor. Of 14 survivors, 10 are critically injured. Many victims are Louisiana residents. Weather and wind shear tests continue.
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Airlines
Kennedy
New York
Eastern Airlines
Kennedy Airport
George A. van Epps
National Transportation Safety Board
U.S
Baton Rouge
Newark Airport
Richard R. Kleinert
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Carrier Safety Office
Kleinert
Louisiana
Tests on dogs said not humane at Edgewood Army facility
VERRY COLVIN reports from Edgewood Maryland where Hareford County Humane Society officials and reporters tour the Army animal research facility amid criticism of dog treatment. Army officials disclose 450 dogs ordered for experiments at 105 dollars each, with 100 used in toxicology tests on obsolete chemical agents and riot control weapons. Lt. Col. James Morris defends use, saying dogs are bred and supplied for invivo experimentation and lethal weapons testing is the mission.
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Edgewood, Md
Hareford
Edgewood
Army
Kenneth Stahl
James Morris
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