Nixon nephew detained in Cuba amid release efforts
Donald Nixon Jr., nephew of the late president, was detained in Cuba. His wife Helaine appealed to Secretary Warren Christopher and his congressman for help. Circumstances remain unclear. Reports say he sought a pharmaceutical test in Cuba, though sources link him to fugitive financier Robert Vesco during his arrest.
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US bases plan trims Navy yard closures to save funds
The base-closure commission voted to shut Naval Shipyard Long Beach California, costing about 4000 jobs in Southern California, while keeping Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Maine open. The Long Beach closure cited high costs and privatization options, saving roughly $1 billion over 20 years. Chairman Alan Dixon called the decision painful but necessary amid tight defense funding.
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Auto talks extend at Geneva over 100 percent tariffs on models
U S and Japan pressed for a breakthrough on auto imports as negotiators at Lake Geneva kept details to themselves. Ira Shapiro and Yoshihiro Sakamoto said talks grew more serious, with a weekend extension and no clear stance on terms. Washington seeks three opening market demands, Tokyo will not detail discussions.
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Miniseries on Border Music to Air on ABC
Robert James Waller's romance novel Border Music becomes a four hour ABC miniseries from von Zerneck Serner Films with Hallmark and LGS. Waller reportedly sold rights for over 1 million dollars. The plot centers on a Texas cowpoke and a single mother in a topless bar.
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Modular housing gains ground in multi family projects
The article argues modular homes suit simple designs like townhouses and garden style flats, with high density rentals now feasible using steel frame modules up to five to six stories. Factory construction in controlled conditions promises durability, reduced weather impact, and 12 to 15 percent overall cost savings versus stick building, plus evolving hybrids and improved siding and waterproofing. Next week’s topic: financing costs saved.
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