Dukakis and Bush spar over vice presidency and hostages
Democratic front‑runner Michael Dukakis rejects a vice president who is too timid to speak out while George Bush says he would not accept ransom payments for hostages. Jesse Jackson criticizes premature coronation as he campaigns in California ahead of June 7 primaries. Bush tours Idaho, Montana and Nebraska as he builds Western backing for the general election.
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Reeves County faces extra overtime payment demand
Reeves County in West Texas received a surprise request from the Labor Department for an additional 24,156 in overtime pay to county employees after initially ordering about 50,000 for 22 workers. Officials cited a probe into 6,759 overtime hours driven by work without pay at the Reeves County Law Enforcement Center and concerns over volunteer library work. County Judge Bill Pigman expressed hope the matter ends with this latest demand.
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Wright warns Sandinistas to ease rebel demands
House Speaker Jim Wright and the Reagan administration warned Nicaragua's Sandinistas against halting negotiations to crush remaining Contra opposition. They urged swift aid payments to the Contras to sustain a 60 day cease-fire while talks continue, as rebel leaders press for progress and unity within their ranks.
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Building Fire Destroys Orange County Skyscraper
A Wednesday night blaze at a city’s tallest building. The fire started at the headquarters of a First Interstate Bancorp subsidiary, sold hours earlier. One maintenance man killed, 37 injured, damage estimated between 300 million and 400 million dollars.
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Two Bodies Found At Louisiana Refinery Blast Site
In Norco Louisiana authorities recovered two bodies from the smoldering refinery wreckage raising the death toll to three with four men still missing after the blast that shattered plate glass windows 30 miles away. Shell spokeswoman Wendy Jacobs confirmed the two were among six employees at the plant.
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Explosion in Nevada rattles Henderson residents
Henderson Nevada resident Charles Collenberger notes repeated chemical thunderclaps in the city of 54000 near an industrial complex. He recalls the first bang Wednesday morning and describes the unsettling sounds that prompt residents to check their homes.
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