NAACP chief vows all-out fight against Bork nomination
New York NAACP Executive Director Benjamin L. Hooks opened the 78th national convention with a pledge to wage an all-out fight against Robert H. Bork's Supreme Court confirmation. Hooks warned, we will fight it all the way until hell freezes over, then we'll skate across the ice. The convention drew about 3,000 delegates, including 21 from Syracuse.
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Bork
New York
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Robert H. Bork
U.S. Supreme Court
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Benjamin L. Hooks
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Syracuse
South Korea frees 177 political prisoners in broader release
In Seoul and eight other cities the government freed 177 jailed political prisoners as part of reforms to curb protests. Supporters cheered as ex-prisoners left gates while relatives embraced them. Meanwhile about 1,100 students clashed with police outside Yonsei University during a memorial for a student who died from injuries in a prior demonstration.
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South Korea
Chun Dae-hwan
Yonsei University
Quote on press accountability from Zechariah Chaffee Jr.
A reflective remark compares the press to a wild animal restless in the public arena. It notes that most of the sovereign press answers to no one but its owners and publishers, framing concerns about journalistic accountability.
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Sovereign Press
Zechariah Chaffee Jr. Macy
State inspector reports shielded from public view in Albany
Albany reports show the state kept inspector general findings partly secret while promising disclosure after investigation. Officials argue partial releases hinder public and legislative assessment of the inspector general’s $1.38 million office and its work.
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Joseph Spinelli
Albany
Henrik Dullen
All Artey
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Atari
Panerat
Dutlea
Eiven
Oliver North set for Testimony on Iran Contra Scandal
North will testify this week on the Iran Contra affair, addressing what President Reagan and CIA Director Casey knew, how arms backed Iran and Nicaragua funded rebels, and whether North profited. Bill Baker backs North’s honesty but denies private access to Reagan.
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William Casey
White House
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Baker
Abc-Tv
David Brinkley
Washingtonian
US vows to limit Soviet influence in Persian Gulf
Washington indicates it may reevaluate escort plans for Kuwaiti tankers if the Soviet Union withdraws. White House Chief of Staff Howard Baker warned the U.S. will not cede control of the gulf, and stressed a historic naval presence to maintain transit through the Hormuz Strait. The administration supports UN ceasefire efforts and contemplates sanctions if Iran or Iraq refuse.
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Persian Gulf
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Howard Baker
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Baker
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David Brinkley
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Iran
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