Congress briefing hints at wide Pentagon fraud indictments
Two members of Congress warned of many indictments after a secret briefing by the Naval Investigative Service on alleged fraud and bribery in Pentagon contracts. Rep. Boxer and Rep. Hopkins said the case is ironclad and will lead to jail, with the process still long. Phnom Penh reports Vietnam turns over war leadership in Cambodia as casualties are disclosed. Vietnam says 55,000 troops killed since 1977 and hands control to Cambodian commanders. LTG Le Kha Phieu says Cambodian forces can handle duties now.
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Ortega extends cease-fire and calls for talks
President Daniel Ortega extended a unilateral cease-fire to July 31 and proposed new negotiations with Contra rebels. Speaking to 1,200 officers after returning from Cuba, he said the move shows common sense but warned the rebels may infiltrate forces from Honduras. Talks eyed for July 27-29 in Managua. No immediate rebel response. Previous talks collapsed June 9.
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Church Leaders Defy Laws In South Africa News
In Johannesburg AP reports church leaders from 26 affiliated churches openly oppose apartheid laws and urge Christians to boycott the October 26 municipal elections. A banned paper resumes printing while three government bills aim to permit multiracial housing areas yet tighten segregation elsewhere.
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White House to test all 1600 workers for drugs
The Reagan White House announced random narcotics tests for about 1,600 payroll employees within 60 days amid disclosures of drug use by NSC staff and Secret Service officers. Reagan emphasized the probe continues while advocating broader drug-free workplace plans for government contractors.
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Moscow AP report: delegate Vladimir Melnikov urged removal of Gromyko and other longtime Kremlin figures amid Gorbachev push for perestroika. Gorbachev warned socialism will die without reform and stressed party control should remain but not run daily administration. Melnikov called for accountability, while others praised Gromyko yet noted he has fallen behind times.
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