Bush confronts brother of American killed by rebels
Vice President George Bush clashed with Benjamin Linder’s brother during a tense exchange in Sheldon Iowa amid planned two day campaign stops with farmers. The confrontation followed claims the slain engineer sided with Marxist Leninists and marked a heated moment in the political visit.
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Alexander seeks aid to meet record bail in racketeering case
Former Mayor Lee Alexander, 60, charged July 16 in a 40 count indictment with extortion, racketeering and tax evasion, was ordered to post 250000 bail in the Northern District of New York. Judge McAvoy kept him confined to upstate New York and required secured bail.
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Mecca unrest after clashes with Iranian pilgrims
Iran says hundreds of pilgrims were killed in Mecca as riot police moved through Islam’s holiest city after clashes with Iranian worshippers. Witnesses report embassy attacks in Tehran and street violence, with Iran blaming Kuwait and Iraq tensions and U.S. factors cited by authorities.
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Edmonton Tornado Leaves City in Devastation with Dozens Dead
A violent tornado struck Edmonton and Strathcona County flattening homes and businesses. Officials report at least 31 dead with 109 hospitalized, 150 to 250 injured. Rescue teams scoured wreckage as looting reports prompted extra patrols and a local supermarket became a field hospital.
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Jocelyn” Tennison
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Reagan安心 nose surgery leaves president in good spirits
Reagan underwent a small cancer removal from the tip of his nose by military surgeons at Bethesda Naval Hospital. No grafts were needed, two skin slices were taken, and pathology showed all cancer cells removed. He returned to the White House by helicopter after about four hours, waving to reporters with Nancy Reagan at his side.
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Freedom of press safeguards democracy and rights
The quote asserts that freedom of conscience education speech and assembly underpin democracy and warns that suppressing press freedom would nullify these fundamentals. It emphasizes the press as essential to public discourse and democratic accountability.
Weinberger warned Reagan on Iran arms sales risks
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger testified he repeatedly told President Reagan that selling missiles to Iran could invite blackmail and harm relations with Middle East allies. He recalled a December 7, 1985, meeting where he argued against the arms sales, noting Reagan appeared to agree but later decided to proceed, prompting Weinberger to halt further opposition as he ran out of appeals. The testimony also touched on surprise at profits from Iran arms sales being diverted to the Contras.
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