Barry to plead innocent and go about business
Washington Mayor Marion Barry appeared in court charged with drug possession stemming from an FBI sting. He pledged to plead innocent and continue governing, despite years of drug and corruption allegations. If convicted he could face up to a year in jail and a $100000 fine.
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Jackson stunned but not in running for DC mayor
In Chicago Jesse Jackson said he was stunned by Barry's arrest and ruled out commenting on entering the 1990 Washington mayoral race. Barry, 53, faced a misdemeanor charge and denial of drug use amid past rumors. Jackson spoke with Barry's wife Effi and noted concern for her strength during the crisis.
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City Hall likened to White House in Watergate crisis
Washington mayor Marion Barry faces a cocaine possession charge as supporters scramble to calm nerves at City Hall. Barry plans cabinet meeting and a jury trial defense while aides urge normalcy. Magistrate orders weekly drug tests and a Feb. 5 hearing as allies weigh whether he should resign or run for a fourth term.
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Quayle to hold talks at Honduran inauguration
Vice President Dan Quayle plans bilateral talks with six Latin American leaders in Tegucigalpa at Honduras inauguration. He will also discuss U S aid to Panama in Panama City and Jamaica stop. Beckwith says meetings aim to ease objections to the Panama invasion and fulfill the mission.
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