Controversial Toys Stir Debate Over Violence
The Christian Science Monitor reports amid holiday crowds in Bethesda that violent and militaristic toys spark protests from parents and watchdogs while retailers debate safety. Lazer Tag sales soar, with Worlds of Wonder predicting about 100 million in yearly revenue and Teddy Ruxpin adding to a 350 million combined outlook. A controversial Nomad the Arab terrorist doll from Coleco fuels furor online and offline.
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Armed men rob downtown McDonald's in Syracuse
Four men armed with handguns a rifle and a shotgun robs the McDonald’s at 81 Plaza Syracuse late Tuesday night stealing unknown cash while four employees are held in the kitchen. Police say no customers were present and no injuries were reported.
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Feds seek to seal jury room access in Alexander probe
Federal prosecutors petition a judge to restrict reporters from the second floor of the Federal Courthouse, aiming to turn a jury room into a secret grand jury site amid the Lee Alexander investigation. News outlets vow to challenge the move as court hearings set for Thursday.
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Reagan to refresh memory to answer truthfully
Reagan seeks to refresh memory to respond truthfully as questions swirl over authorization for arms shipments to Iran last year. McFarlane testifies about a climate in the White House that allowed an authority presumption, while Reagan denies authoring North to divert profits.
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Poll finds half the public believes Reagan lying
The New York Times CBS News poll shows 50 percent think Reagan lied about not knowing funds from arms sales to Iran went to the Contras. Reagan’s job approval sits at 47 percent, near a prior 46 percent, with potential impact on 1988 race.
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Honduran Air Force Bombs Inside Nicaragua
Honduran jets bombed Sandinista sites near Wiwilt and Murra in northern Nicaragua last weekend, despite claims of restraint. Hundreds of Sandinista troops crossed into Honduras, then fled back as fighting subsided. US officials and the 1954 treaty and 1985 agreement framed potential involvement.
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De Morgen prints handwritten pages in crisis issue
In Brussels the daily De Morgen faced a computer failure and produced a 32 page edition by hand. Staff created all articles manually amid financial woes and sought fresh capital. The issue included a tongue in cheek note claiming “high technology at its very best.”
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