EPA inquiry clears Burford and aides of wrongdoing
The Justice Department ends a six month probe into the Environmental Protection Agency by exonerating former administrator Anne Burford and five top assistants. Four lower ranking officials remain under investigation while the inquiry into misconduct described general allegations of perjury conflicts of interest and political manipulation.
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Washington
Justice Department
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Anne Burford
William French Smith
Underground blaze darkens New York garment district
An underground fire described as the gates of hell blacked out midtown Manhattan during a busy week in the garment district. Emergency crews worked to relight a 20-block area after a 13 hour inferno, with power restoration expected by Monday. Three hundred plus police guarded the scene, looters deterred by 62 generators. Con Ed warned full area power might not return until Monday while investigators inspect a burned subterranean substation caused by a ruptured 68 year old water main.
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Gates of Hell
Nation
Garment Center
Midtown
Consolidated Edison
Floods flood Las Vegas Strip roaring runoff sweeps cars
Floodwaters from mountain rains surged through the Las Vegas Strip washing away dozens of cars and creating riverlike streets up to 10 feet deep. Helicopters rescued several people as the water carried palm fronds and debris from the Spring Mountains ten miles away. No injuries or deaths were reported and damage was estimated above 2 million dollars. Local residents described a sudden wall of water and cars swept several blocks.
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Las Vegas Strip
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Strip
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Dunes Hotel
Flamingo Hotel
David L. Snipes
St. Louis
Spring Mountains
Clark County
Ed Hoffman
Hoffman
Reagan taps advisory panel on Central America policy
President Reagan heads a bipartisan commission on Central America as Democratic members call for policy changes. Henry Kissinger leads a 12 member panel sworn in after debate over Diaz Alejandro appointment. Critics urge reduced U.S. military activity to ease tensions and boost diplomacy. Secretary Shultz urges a forward looking, healthier regional stance.
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Washington
Reagan
Advisory Commission On
Central America
San Antonio
Henry Cisneros
U.S
Cisneros
Robert Strauss
Democratic National Committee
Strauss
Henry A. Kissinger
Yale University
Carlos F. Diaz- Alejandro
Fidel Castro
Talks Hinted Between El Salvador Government and Guerrillas
Washington hints that talks may be arranged soon between El Salvador’s government and leftist guerrillas fighting to oust the U.S. backed regime. A senior official noted Ambassador Stone’s Central America trip could yield positive steps toward a meeting, though no date is set. The discussions would exclude power sharing and focus on guerrilla participation in elections as presidential voting approaches next year.
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Reagan
el Salvador
Richard Stone
Central America
Nicaragua
Stone
Peace Commission
United States
Mexico
Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado
Organization of American States
Contadora Group
OAS
Local Sheriff seeks help on marijuana patches near harvest
Local Sheriff Rex Bowling appeals to the public for help in Toeaty County as harvest time nears. Ottawa University football coach Nyle Salmans adds in-state players to his roster to complement a regional recruiting haul. Harvey Kuenn says Moose Haas may have had his best outing in a 4-0 win over the Royals.
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Rex Bowling
Toeaty County
Ottawa University
Nyle Salmans
Harvey Kuenn
Brewer
Moose Haas
Royals
Carlin pushes education funding reform at news conference
Gov John Carlin urged Kansans to fund public education only after proving current spending is wise and effective. He cited a need for standards, measurable results, and better use of time in schools while downplaying political motives and stressing collaboration with the Education Department.
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Topeka
Kan
John Carlin
Carlin
Ft. Scott
George Bruce
State Board of Education
County weighs closing West Wilson overpass to curb traffic
Franklin County Commissioners consider using the West Wilson overpass as a last resort to control speeding and heavy truck traffic through the area between West Wilson and Sand Creek roads. They have already reduced the speed limit and face calls to enforce rules, with a potential bridge closure seen as a worst option.
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Bob Burtch
Franklin County
West Wilson
Ottawa
Sand Creek
Commission
Davis Roads
Wilson
Larry Larson
Chad City Falls N'DJAMENA Reports Rebel Victory
Information Minister Soumaila Mahantal said government forces still held roads near Wiya Lurpeau amid claims of Libyan backed rebels being routed. Western sources reported Paya Largeau fallen after a six hour battle with 7000 civilians in the oasis, and that resistance by government troops ceased by midday.
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N'Djamena
Chad
Soumaila Mahantal
Wiya-Lurpeau
Loo
Paya Largeau
Soumana
Oasis
Hissene Habre
Beirut ministers freed amid renewed Beirut airport shelling
In Lebanon, three Cabinet ministers Adel Hounivel Pierre Khoury and Adnas Mroweh were released after abductors demanded pressure on the government. Rebels and Druze forces renewed attacks on Beirut airport and a mountain army post as President Gemayel faced a major challenge amid regional tensions.
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Lebanon
Aps
Druse
Adel Honnivel
Pierre Khoury
Adnas Mroweh
Water District Appeals for Conservation Amid Shortage
Rural Water District No 6 urged customers to curb use as supply runs low. Chairman Gene Vining warned the Marais des Ouypnes River cannot meet demand, stressing the district lacks processing capacity. The service area runs from Rantoul to near Princeton and Wellsville to the west.
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Ais Gastabs
Gene Vining
Wiles
Wetee
Vining
Marais Des Uypnes
Vane
Rantoul
Princeton
Richmond
Dy Wellsville
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Education Department
Merle Bolton
Dale Dennis
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