McFarlane Secret Central America Tour Reported
President Reagan's national security adviser Robert C. McFarlane conducted a secret five nation Central American tour before the second term inauguration. He met with leaders of Costa Rica El Salvador Honduras Panama and Guatemala to reaffirm policy for the coming months. The White House would not disclose details including whether talks covered military aid to the contras or Nicaragua. The trip was at the president and secretary of state's request and McFarlane returned by Saturday to join a pre inauguration lunch with Reagan. Ambassador Harry Shlaudeman did not accompany him.
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Honduras
Panama
Guatemala
Nicaragua
George Shultz
U.S
World Court
United States
Harry Shlaudeman
U S suspends dialogue with Nicaragua government
The State Department moves to suspend bilateral talks with Nicaragua after signaling displeasure with its leftist leadership. The move comes days after the U S boycott of World Court deliberations on Nicaragua's complaint, while officials say substantive progress has not been made.
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State Department
Nicaragua
United States
Manzanillo
Central America
Arctic blast brings bitter cold to Southern Illinois
A Canadian Arctic front swept into Southern Illinois with 20 to 30 mph winds and subzero wind chills expected to reach 40 to 80 degrees below zero. Overnight lows may dip to zero to 10 below, with highs in the teens and continued subzero readings. Snow was light, with 0.5 to 3 inches in places, while roads were slick and services saw extra demand. Officials urged layered clothing and caution for exposure.
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Illinois
National Weather Service
Weather Service
Southern Illinois
Canada
Carbondale
Union
Alexander
Union County Sheriff’s Office
Inaugural Events Prices For Washington D C Balls And Parade
A historic Washington weekend offers pricey inaugural balls with tables for 10 at 4500 and 6500 dollars plus cheaper options. Premium seats cost 100 while reserve seats are 12.50. Tickets vary for the American Conservative Union celebration and various other events. Identification is required for seating.
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Tim Landis
Southern Illinois
Washington, D.C
Activites
American Conservative Union
Auc
U.S. Senate
Gag order in juvenile murder case appealed
The circuit judge in Anna is to rule on overturning a gag order barring media from naming a juvenile charged in the murder of 16 year old Laura Se leck. The Southern Illinoisan and Anna Gazette-Democrat with two press groups appeal, while the youth could be tried as an adult.
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Southern Illinoisan
D.D. Bigler
Anna
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Illinois Press Association
Illinois News Broadcasters Association
Bigler
W. Stephen Burgess
Laura Seleck
Wesley Wilkins
McMeen
Illinois
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Mill Creek
Toxic dump suspected at Crab Orchard Refuge geese study rises
More than 30 dead Canada geese at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge near Carterville prompt concern of a new toxic dump site. Refuge manager Wayne Adams notes the main worry is contamination risk, with tests and a $1 million study planned to probe toxins and cleanup.
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Cathy A. Monroe
Southern Illinoisan
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Carterville
Wayne Adams
Adams
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Sangamo Electric Co
U.S
EPA
Fish and Wildlife Service
Wildlife Health Laboratory
Wisconsin
Dennis Thornburg
Mississippi Flyway Council
Union County
Jonesboro
Thornburg
Sangamo
Fish and Wildlife
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Airliner Crashes on Landing in Jinan Killing 38
An eastern China Jinan airport crash claimed 38 lives including two Americans. Xinhua cites CAAC. U S officials identify two American passengers as businessmen and verify names before release. Tony Sariti, a U S embassy spokesman, confirms confirmation is in progress.
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China
Shandong Province
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U.S
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