Reagan appeals for Contra aid in radio address
President Reagan urged Congress to back Contra aid, linking Nicaragua's leftist government official to the drug trade. He backed Dole's proposed package of 27 million in humanitarian aid and 20 million in military aid, and urged swift Senate and House action at Camp David. The speech also criticized Sandinista repression and warned of consequences from cutting aid.
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Washington
Reagan
Nicaragua
Freedom
Camp David
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Senate
Bob Dole
Kan
House of Representatives
House
Freedom Fighters
Tomas Borge
Commission On Organized Crime
Carl Levin
D-Mich
America
Congress
Levin
U S rejects bid to condemn Nicaragua at regional talks
Costa Rica and Guatemala officials say the United States was rebuffed in seeking a strong denunciation of Nicaragua during preparations for George Shultz’s Guatemala visit. Morris Busby toured the region presenting a draft communique calling for sharp action and a potential “virtual declaration of war.”
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San Jose
Costa Rica
United States
Nicaragua
George P. Shultz
Guatemala
Shultz
el Salvador
Honduras
Morris Busby
Busby
U.S
Commission race rematch eyed in Douglas County primaries
As polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, incumbent Republican Warren Rhodes and challenger Louie McElhaney fight for the 3rd District seat, while Democrats Mike Amyx Ruth Vervynck and Fred Stewart vie for the 2nd District. Outcome may hinge on city rural turnout and the sheriff's race.
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Douglas County Commission
County Commission
Warren Rhodes
Louie McElhaney
Mike Amyx
Ruth Vervynck
Fred Stewart
South Lawrence
Rhodes
McElhaney
Warren
Sheriff battle tight as Douglas County GOP race nears
In Douglas County the sheriff primary between Loren Anderson and Dallas Murphy is described as too close to call. Local GOP chair Ken Martinez predicts a large turnout with a margin possibly down to 10 or 12 votes as Rex Johnson’s absence drives interest. The winner advances to face Democrat Gale Pinegar in November.
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I.J. Stoneback
Douglas County
Lecompton
Lawrence
McElhaney
Wakarusa
Rhodes
el Dorado
Rt. 6
Ken Martinez
Republican Party
Martinez
Loren Anderson
Dallas Murphy
GOP
Rex Johnson
Rex
Gale Pinegar
Anderson
Murphy
Johnson
West Germany Tops U S as World’s Biggest Exporter
West Germany surpassed the United States for the second straight year to become the world’s leading exporter, with 1987 exports at 294 billion dollars versus 250 billion for the U S and 231 billion for Japan. Through early 1988 West Germany also led in exports, IMF data show.
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Washington
West Germany
United States
International Monetary Fund
Japan
IMF
U.S
Fund
Tebbutt wins Kansas Open with 69 at Alvamar
Greg Tebbutt, a former University of Iowa golfer, shot a final round 69 to win the Kansas Open on Saturday at Alvamar. Continued sunny hot and humid conditions with a high around 96 expected.
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Greg Tebbutt
University of Iowa
Alvamar
Freight trains collide in Altoona two dead
Two freight trains crashed on Saturday near Altoona Iowa killing two crew members. About 1000 residents were evacuated as two overturned tank cars threatened possible explosion authorities said.
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Altoona
Iowa
Index of Classifieds and Columns Highlights
A compact index lists sections from the newspaper including Classifieds pages 6D to 7D, Editorials on page 4A, Farm news, Hospitals, and Sports notes across 1B to 8B. Weather and TV listings appear on pages 24 and 9C respectively with cross references.
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Leew
Families of hostages optimistic about release prospects
Families of nine Americans held by pro Iran groups in Lebanon say they feel more hopeful than in months past as Iran accepted a U N cease fire related to the Iran Iraq war. U N secretary general Perez de Cuellar voiced optimism, while relatives caution that quiet diplomacy remains uncertain.
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York
Lebanon
Iran
U.N
Persian Gulf
Ruth Polhill
Beacon Hill
N.Y
Robert
Beirut University College
USN
Javier Perez de Cuellar
William R. Higgins
State Department
Peggy Say
Terry Anderson
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