U.S. group cites Contra human rights abuses in Nicaragua
The Nicaragua group says Contra forces executed civilians and forcibly recruited, citing 22 major cases including eight Sandinista prisoners killed and 53 Indians conscripted. The report, funded by aid, notes ongoing investigations and calls for improved discipline while acknowledging some cooperation from Contra leaders.
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Allegations Surface on Contras in Nicaragua
The Nicaraguan Association For Human Rights claims Contras fought Sandinistas and executed eight prisoners, killed eight civilians, and forcibly recruited four Mennonites. A Contra commander, arrested later, allegedly conscripted 53 Indians through psychological pressure and was picked by the State Department for Contra monitoring. The group reports a staff of about eighteen attorneys and investigators, with several former Nicaraguan government officials.
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Meese Faces Questions On Iran Contras Probe
Mitchell argued records should have been sealed earlier and officials questioned sooner. He pressed why Meese did not probe Casey Poindexter or the private Iran arms deal operator more deeply. Meese maintained no suspicions arose until the affair became public on November 25, and Reagan was surprised by the arms diversion.
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Ozone research expands with airborne Antarctic probe
An international team using a modified ER-2 U-2 spy plane and a DC-8 outfitted for science conducts a ten pass mission over Antarctica from Punta Arenas to New Zealand. The study, running August 37 to September 29, seeks to determine if man made fluorocarbons, natural dynamics, or both drive ozone depletion above the Pole.
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University of Denver
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South Pole
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Leahy resigns from Senate Intel panel over leak
Senate leaders say a member resigned last January after an unauthorized disclosure of a draft Iran-Contra report. Patrick Leahy disclosed he quit the panel, saying the act expressed his regret and anger. Cochair William Cohen and Chairman David Boren call the incident a warning against leaks.
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Patrick Leahy
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Vermont
Democrat
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Governors urge stepped up combat against AIDS spread
Governors in Traverse City urged increased federal and state resources to fight AIDS through new education programs in public schools and expanded counseling and testing. They dodged mandates on testing while noting testing would remain controversial. Texas plans mandatory prison testing soon and considers marriage license testing if contagion is reached.
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Mich
National Governors’ Association
Ohio
Richard F. Celeste
Pei
Celeste
Texas
Bill Clements
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NiMo lays off 389 workers amid cost cuts
Niagara Mohawk power unit announces 389 layoffs after a year of job reductions as it cuts annual expenses by 100 million dollars. About 149 workers with long tenure face reassignment or bumping to open positions, while 203 management roles are cut through a voluntary early retirement program extended to those turning 58 this year.
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Waililee Sait
Woods
Niagara Mohawk
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