Mexican president blasts customs chief over drug allegations
President Miguel de la Madrid accused U S Customs Commissioner William Von Raab of slander after testimony alleging that a Mexican governor runs drug-ridden ranches. He called the charges frivolous and said Mexico is dedicating much of its army to the drug war while Meese condemned the officials as reckless.
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Long distance calls studied to curb federal waste
Officials study unauthorized long-distance calls by federal workers. A preliminary look at five agencies shows about one third of calls are personal. Andrew Feinstein of the House subcommittee on civil service warns taxpayers pay much for federal phone service and billions could be saved.
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Reagan Health Report: Two Growths Benign
President Reagan, age 74, had a routine colonoscopy during follow up to last year's intestinal cancer surgery. Doctors removed two polyps from his colon and said both are benign. All other tests were normal and he is in good health.
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Supreme Court to review Texaco bond in Pennzoil case
The Supreme Court will consider forcing Texaco Inc to post a $12 billion bond on appeal of a Texas judgment to Pennzoil Co. The ruling in dispute would replace Texaco's $1 billion security with a larger amount. Pennzoil was awarded $11.1 billion after a Texas jury found Texaco interfered with Pennzoil's Getty Oil deal.
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Perot Shultz honored with Jefferson Awards for public service
Secretary of State George Shultz and Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot join Eugene Lang and Robert Hayes among ten Americans named for Jefferson Awards. Ceremony at the U.S. Supreme Court East Conference Room honors public and private figures for service. Shultz lauded for leadership and diplomacy.
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Helms links Noriega to drug trafficking and killings
Sen. Jesse Helms on Meet the Press accused Panama's Gen. Manuel Noriega of heading the Western Hemisphere's largest drug-trafficking operation and hinted at possible involvement in political killings. He cited NYT reporting and warned he might be restricted from further remarks.
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