Arms sales to Iran under scrutiny by Joint Chiefs
The Joint Chiefs of Staff study the impact of U S weapons in Iran's war with Iraq and say no clear sign U S made arms such as TOW missiles or Hawk parts are yet shaping the conflict. Adm Crowe noted no advance consultation by the White House before arms sales. The piece also covers hostage talks in Beirut, Shultz on counterterrorism, Americas Watch on Nicaragua, and U S court actions in San Diego related to Iran arms smuggling and Contras.
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Soviets free 141 dissidents
The Soviet Union said 140 dissidents were freed from prison or labor camps by decree on Feb. 2 and Monday as authorities review cases, with more clemency likely as applications are considered. Foreign Ministry spokesman Gerasimov cited individual pardons and a broader review of anti-Soviet articles.
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Coroner says Liberace death covered up by doctors
Indio California AP coroner Raymond Carrillo alleges Liberace's doctors hid AIDS as the cause of death, reporting heart failure instead. He says a Whittier physician signed the death certificate and may face board action. mortuary reporting could also be reviewed.
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Monnay
Finders probe finds no fault in Florida case
An inquiry into the Finders group tied to six abused Florida children found no criminal wrongdoing. Authorities examined December stakeouts and seized items but found no substantiated abuse beyond neglect. Two men linked to the Finders face misdemeanor child abuse charges.
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Tallahassee
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Michael Houlihan
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Hostage swap talks surface in Lebanon crisis
Israel rejects unconditional release while Shimon Peres opens to trading Arab prisoners for the captured airman. Nabih Berri’s Amal militia in south Lebanon holds him after Oct 16 loss. Islamic Jihad extends hostage deadline amid pleas from families and governments. Polhill, a New Yorker and one of four teachers, is among captives in Beirut.
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McFarlane Overdose Report Raises Questions About Intent
McFarlane was found after an apparent overdose of Valium, with 25 to 30 pills taken. Paramedics said he showed a low spirits state as the drugs affected his nervous system, while investigators labeled it routine after an unattended death report. White House and legal figures disputed initial reporting and noted uncertainty about his condition and intent.
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College gives condoms for Valentine's Day
Greenfield Community College marks Love Carefully Day by giving away 500 condoms to students at a cost of 700 dollars. Health officials urge safer sex practices while noting the campus audience averages 27 years old and tends to mature about sexual matters.
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