Second thoughts on Agent Orange benefits policy shift
An advisory committee to the VA may open the door to disability benefits for Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange. The panel will review studies under looser standards than other disabilities, with VA Secretary Derwinski expected to issue a final stance within two weeks after the meeting.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans’ Advisory Committee
Edward J. Derwinski
Don Smith
Derwinski
American Legion
Oliver Meadows
Vietnam
U.S
Thelton E. Henderson
San Francisco
Veterans’ Administration
Henderson
Richard L. Thornburgh
Quiet night in Aggieville after K State Kansas game
Manhatt an Kan. Authorities said few disturbances were reported in Aggieville after the Kansas State Kansas football game. Riley County Police said 180 people received notices to appear for liquor violations, eight were arrested for DUI, and three to five for property damage.
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Aggieville
Riley County
Larry Freeley
Wage fight resumes related commentary on page two
Washington reports the White House rejects higher gasoline taxes and maintains opposition to a higher minimum wage. Dole backs gas tax for infrastructure but not deficit reduction while Sununu coordinates with House leaders on wage plans. House votes on 4.25 wage by January and Democrats resist capital gains cuts linked to Poland and Hungary aid.
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Marlin Fitzwater
Senate
Bob Dole
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Fitzwater
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House
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Hungary
East Berliners demand reforms in open forum rally
In Berlin East residents packed an open mic event outside City Hall calling out Communist leaders for blunders and urging accountability. About 20000 attended as similar meetings spread nationwide. A minute of silence honored those killed trying to flee via the Berlin Wall. Erich Honecker, who oversaw wall construction, was ousted two weeks earlier.
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Wall
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East Germany
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