Western nations back U S unity over Iran arms row
Western European leaders at the EC summit voiced support for the United States amid the Iran arms sale controversy. Margaret Thatcher led the 12 nations in pledging concerted action against drugs and terrorism, announced AIDS research cooperation, and proclaimed 1989 Europe’s Cancer Information Year. They also condemned Moscow’s Afghan war as harsh and repressive and urged unity until the crisis eased.
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Philippines Drives Voter Registration For Plebiscite Elections
Thousands of Filipinos flocked to registration centers across the country to sign up for a constitutional plebiscite and general elections. Officials expect as many as 25 million voters by December 14, with registration to end on four dates.
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Nativity display pulled from Ector County Cemetery
Public land Nativity scene at Ector County Cemetery was removed after assistant county attorney flagged possible church state separation issues. Cemetery staff and officials weigh whether to re display the figures, which cost about $270 when bought four years ago.
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Pearl Harbor Attack Changed A 16 Year Old Life
December 7 1941 marked a turning point for Munro Shintani then 16 who heard the radio news of the attack on the United States and Japanese forces. The Chicago restaurant run by his mother and a travel service housed about 10 Japanese American soldiers. The next day Chicago officials ordered Japanese owned businesses closed amid wartime fears. His family faced exclusion laws and the loss of citizenship prospects under the Chinese Exclusion Act.
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Wright set to become House speaker as power shifts
James C Wright Jr a long time House leader stands to become the speaker succeeding Thomas P O Neill Jr as Democrats reclaim authority amid White House Iran arms sale controversy. Wright 63 reflects on past powers from Weatherford mayor to House majority leader.
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