Reagan indictment decision by Walsh could target Reagan aides
Washington reports counsel Lawrence Walsh will decide within ten days whether to pursue indictments in the Iran Contra affair. The potential case would allege a November 1986 conspiracy by Ronald Reagan and top aides to hide involvement in an arms for hostages shipment to Iran via Israel. Walsh has been assembling evidence from associates of Weinberger Meese Shultz and Regan.
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Black soldiers finally honored for their service
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. General Colin Powell who in 1982 noticed the lack of a Buffalo Soldiers memorial helped plan a 13 foot statue now dedicated at the base. Powell called the monument magnificent and said the recognition comes after years of waiting. Before the ceremony he met with President Bush and advisers on Iraq defiance of UN inspectors.
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Disabled rights law takes effect forbidding prehire medical exams
The new Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from asking about drug history or prior abuse, bans medical exams before job offers, and bars ads that solicit information by phone, extending protections to public services, transportation, and government activities.
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Frog with seven legs draws attention at Des Moines park
Michael Leonetti, 11, found a strange frog with seven legs at Des Moines Water Works Park while fishing for tadpoles. A Science Center of Iowa expert said limbs grew from a single leg section and hopes to display the creature next week. The story threads into disability employment debates and the Americans with Disabilities Act, noting broad protections and required accommodations for workers with disabilities.
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Paul Newman Escapes Injury After Lakeville Crash
Paul Newman escaped serious injury after crashing in the SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge at Lakeville. He ran second 12 laps in when he lost control and his car spun striking a tire barrier. Newman had qualified pole Friday with 57.914 seconds around the 153 mile track but forfeited the spot for tire change per SCCA rules.
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Iraq stalls UN inspections as Bush aides meet
The United States and allies edge toward renewed bombing after talks falter over Baghdad weapons site inspections. UN chief negotiator Rolf Ekeus warns time is against a diplomatic solution, while Iraq’s al Anbari says some progress exists but no final agreement.
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Subsidized Homes at Bear Springs Road Stir Local Debate
Ten farm families on Bear Springs Road in Brewerton benefit from a government subsidized Home Partnership Program that cuts about $30,000 off mortgages. County lawmakers challenge the plan as neighbors count their blessings, with residents like Carol Phelps calling it a luck out program while living in an $80,000 house with a $50,000 mortgage.
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Italy to Deploy 7000 Soldiers Against Mafia in Sicily
Rome says 7000 troops will crack down on the Mafia after the murder of a top anti crime official. Paratroopers began arriving in Palermo as the government vows to reassert authority while Palermo's mayor warns against a militarized response and urges intensified investigations.
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