Hussein seeks US arms including mobile Hawk missiles
Defense Secretary Weinberger backs Jordan King Hussein’s bid for new weapons and says the near term goal is a formal U S request for mobile Hawk missiles. Israel opposes arms sales and Hussein notes he recently bought mobile missiles from the Soviet Union.
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EPA lifts 90 day ban on burying hazardous liquid waste
The Environmental Protection Agency lifted temporarily its prohibition on burying barrels of toxic liquids at landfills, citing impracticality. Public comments are invited on whether to reimpose the ban within 90 days or make the change permanent. The move follows Love Canal concerns and debate over minimizing liquid containers while maintaining safeguards.
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Witnesses testify as Flight 90 crash probe opens
The Air Florida Flight 90 investigation in Washington begins public hearings with 46 witnesses, including survivors, deicers, and observers noting ice accumulation. Officials warn the probe may take months to determine a probable cause amid recalls of cockpit recordings and engine data.
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Bill aims at lower penalty for draft registration
Washington AP reports Rep. Les Aspin plans to introduce a bill in Congress this week to reduce nonregistration of the draft from a felony to a misdemeanor with a maximum $200 fine and no jail time. The grace period for about 900,000 late registrants born 1960 to Feb 1 expired Sunday.
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