Soviet Union borrows $6 billion as oil prices fall
CIA based figures show Soviet debt rising to 38.2 billion by end of 1986 due to 6 billion in Western bank borrowing over two years. The Joint Economic Committee reports oil price declines hurt hard currency inflows, with a 1985 surplus of 534 million and 2 billion in 1986 after import cuts. Reagan pre-summit interview to air across ABC CBS NBC at 7 p.m. CST.
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Apollo astronaut Eisele dies on business trip in Tokyo
Donn Eisele, one of Apollo 7 crew members who orbited Earth in 1968, died of a heart attack in Tokyo at age 57. The Fort Lauderdale resident served as navigator aboard the mission with Schirra and Cunningham, delivering a milestone in the space program and setting the stage for Apollo 8 and 11.
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Bishop to visit Cuban inmates in Atlanta prison
Auxiliary Bishop Agustin Roman said he would travel to the U S Penitentiary in Atlanta to meet with Cuban detainees holding 89 hostages. He stressed the visit would be as a brother not a negotiator and anticipated an end to the crisis by the time of arrival.
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Scientists locate dormancy switch in herpes virus
Boston researchers identify a genetic trigger in herpes simplex virus 1 that keeps the virus dormant and may regulate herpes simplex virus 2. The gene, one of about 80 involved in the viral life cycle, remains active during latent infection and may act as a master switch to suppress other viral genes.
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Parody sparks debate across cultural venues
A provocative parody draws heated discussion as communities weigh free expression against sensitivities. International aviation reports show 6C trend with 1 in 5 flights delayed on average contributing to travel disruptions. Iran threatens offensive actions amid regional tensions, amplifying security and diplomatic concerns across 4C corridors.
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Maids Ordered to Scrub Copley Plaza Floors by Hand
Boston hotel maids face orders to scrub floors with nothing but hands and rags, prompting union protests ahead of contract talks. Union leader Dominic Bozzotto calls the scene demeaning as managers defend a hands on, detail driven approach at the John Hancock owned Copley Plaza where rooms run 140 to 195 dollars nightly.
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House moves to cut Haiti aid amid junta crisis
The House pressed to ratify a cutoff of U S aid to Haiti as calls for the resignations of the military-dominated provisional government grew. Fascell urged the junta to step down, while lawmakers weigh sanctions, a trade embargo, and possible arms restrictions to pressure a transition to democracy.
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Talks begin between Sandinistas and Contras in Santo Domingo
Police tightened security as indirect talks opened in Santo Domingo to seek a cease-fire in Nicaragua's five year civil conflict. Cardinal Obando y Bravo mediates between Sandinistas and Contra delegates, with no direct meeting planned.
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S Korea warns of ending talks if North linked to airliner crash
South Korea hunts for proof of North Korean involvement in the KAL crash after noting a possible plastic explosives device. Kim Chong-ha says talks on sharing the Seoul Olympics would end if North Korea is proven responsible. Bahrain reports an Asian couple with forged passports linked to the missing jetliner.
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Weather Report for Douglas County Zones 1 to 17
Douglas County zones report fair tonight with lows in the low to mid 30s across zones 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 14 17 and 10 13 15 16 9 to 0. Friday mostly sunny or sunny with highs from 55 to 65 and winds varying from light to southeast 10 to 20 mph.
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Local forecast and Clinton Lake readings snapshot
Tonight mostly clear with a low of 37. Friday will be mostly sunny at 55 with southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Overnight low 43 and Friday night partly cloudy. Journal-We ari sures readings show a Wednesday high 56 and a low 26. Clinton Lake reports note lake temperature 48 and level 875.82 feet above mean sea level. Normal level 875.5 feet.
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