O Neill calls for another B1 bomber vote in Congress
Speaker Thomas O Neill announced a fresh House vote on the B1 bomber to counter a committee order that would prevent Pentagon funding for two additional aircraft. The move follows a broader session where the House considered penalties on distributors and exhibitors of child pornography and a workfare welfare reform proposal advancing in the Senate.
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Senators split on Social Security burden vote
The Senate Finance Committee held an informal vote split 9 yes to 8 no on whether employers and employees should share Social Security taxes equally. Chairman Russell Long called it an indication of leaning and the panel plans to resume discussion early next week with a possible compromise.
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cholera surge hits Iran and neighbors in Middle East
Iran says cholera epidemic has infected about 1500 people and killed 47 while Syria reports 18 new cases and one death and Iraq logs its first fatality. In Bangladesh hijackers release four more hostages as Japan strives to meet a $6 million ransom and a Saturday deadline draws near.
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West German bill bars detained terrorists from lawyers
Bonn reports the West German parliament approved a measure to bar detained terrorist suspects from contacting lawyers or visitors as officials say it aims to disrupt a prison network aided by a few radical attorneys. U.S. Britain win UN Security Council backing for Rhodesia peace moves and note progress in Middle East talks.
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Vance says U.S. Soviets near Mideast proposal
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said the United States and the Soviet Union may near agreement on Palestinian representation at Geneva peace talks. He noted progress after a 90 minute meeting with Andrei Gromyko and said both powers aim to convene a Geneva conference before year end.
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Bell delays hearings on Panama spying reports
Atty. Gen. Bell requests postponement of a Senate subcommittee probe into U S agents alleged to have spied on Panamanians negotiating Panama Canal treaties. Bell seeks a closed session with intelligence chiefs to review claims an Army sergeant sold transcripts in 1975 76. The sources say the conversations did not affect the negotiations.
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Elizabeth Taylor Donates Eyes to Charity
Elizabeth Taylor formally donates her violet eyes to the International Eye Foundation. The move was confirmed by her agent after a mid September Eye Ball in Washington where she served as honorary chair.
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