Air Force captain under espionage probe in West Berlin
Air Force captain John Vladimur Hirsch 33 assigned to the electronics-security unit at Tempelhof in West Berlin is being investigated for suspected espionage after failing a polygraph. Detained at Kelly AFB near San Antonio, he faces allegations of anomalies and possible sale of secrets amid linked Europe cases involving Felix Bloch and James Hall.
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Floods in Bangladesh Maroon 100000, Kill 60 Officials Say
In Dhaka region floods left more than 100000 people marooned many atop roofs as waters rose after two weeks of heavy rains. Officials report at least 60 deaths as rivers burst embankments washing away mud and straw houses in about 100 villages.
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HUD Hide or Withhold Subsidy Data From Congress
Documents from former HUD secretary Samuel Pierce Jr. reveal housing officials concealed the full extent of political favoritism in subsidy programs. A 1988 inquiry showed aides sent Sen. Heinz a report omitting data for periods when subsidies went to prominent Republicans and Reagan associates, prompting accusations of a cover-up and conspiracy of silence.
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West fires spread amid heat and dry conditions
Army crews set up on Idaho and Oregon lines as dry hot weather and a looming lightning storm threaten containment. A wind shift drove a brush fire from Mount Palomar to safety as 500 firefighters labored earlier. Fires scorched across Nebraska Utah Wyoming with 21 000 personnel fighting blazes and more than 223000 acres burned or burning since midweek storms.
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National drug strategy aims to curb users with penalties
The draft plan under William Bennett proposes revoking drivers licenses and federal grants for drug offenders, using fines, public publishing of names, and civil commitments to residential treatment. It urges states to require drug testing, enforce user accountability, and promote drug free workplaces across public and private sectors.
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Women's caucus attacks NOW third party plan
In St Paul Minnesota the National Women's Political Caucus criticizes NOW for exploring a third major party to advance women's issues. The gathering aims to preserve abortion rights via electoral means while NOW faces concern from leaders that resources could be diverted from core objectives. Eleanor Holmes Norton warns proposals may shift energy but the movement remains cohesive.
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House panel to probe sex charges against 3 congressmen
The House ethics committee ordered preliminary inquiries into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Donald Lukens and two Democratic lawmakers, Gus Savage and Jim Bates. Lukens faces a prior misdemeanor conviction for sex with a minor, while Savage and Bates are accused of inappropriate conduct and campaign misuse. All deny wrongdoing as the panel notes Lukens' conviction and a sworn complaint alleging a House rule violation.
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Storms Tonight and Humid Weekend Outlook
Tonight brings storms with heat and humidity. Sunday shows a high near 90 with a chance of showers or thunderstorms as unsettled weather continues into the weekend.
Rainfall records tied as Syracuse drenched by 1.73 inches
National Weather Service at Hancock Airport says Syracuse total rainfall reached 1.73 inches on Friday potentially setting a new August record, surpassing the 1.44 inches logged in 1974. Storms lingered across Central New York with additional bursts elsewhere, while forecasts call for hot and humid Sunday with a 30 percent chance of more showers.
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