Texas separatists convicted in abduction at Davis Mountain Resort
Richard McLaren and Robert Otto were found guilty of organized criminal activity for plotting the April 27 abduction of Joe and Margaret Rowe that sparked a weeklong standoff with about 300 state troopers and Texas Rangers. Sentencing awaits. both face life in prison and fines.
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US pledges $3 billion IMF bailout for Indonesia crisis
The Clinton administration pledged 3 billion dollars from the Treasury to support a 23 billion IMF rescue package for Indonesia. The move aims to stabilize the region and restore confidence amid a Southeast Asia financial crisis. IMF head Michel Camdessus hailed US funds as a first line of defense, with pledges from Japan, China, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
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Nixon tapes reveal fight to protect secrecy and power
Transcripts show Nixon urged Haldeman to fight impeachment and protect tapes, hoping they could prove innocence or yield money. Historian Kutler notes the president was deeply involved in abuses of power, including payments from contributors and quid pro quo in politics and dairy policy.
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Railroad told to open track to Texas rival
Federal regulators issued an emergency order forcing Union Pacific to grant trackage rights to Tex Mex and to accept traffic from Houston shippers under contract with UP. The Surface Transportation Board also ordered UP to assist Tex Mex and BNSF in Houston and set a December 3 hearing to show progress in fixing the service disruption.
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