Rushdie Beirut war quash hopes for hostages
The Sunni crisis in Beirut and the Rushdie furor dampen talks for freeing U S journalist Terry Anderson and 14 other foreigners held in Lebanon Analysts say hostage releases are delayed as Syria Iran and militias weigh regional power amid new fighting in Beirut The U S government notes no talks with Iran until all hostages are freed and emphasizes ending the fighting as the priority in Damascus and Beirut
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GM may recall 1.9 million cars for cruise fault
The U S government prepares for a possible court ordered recall of 1.9 million GM cars from 1984 to 1988 due to a cruise control defect that can cause drivers to lose control. NTSA opened a formal safety defect investigation after 144 complaints, 18 accidents, and seven injuries. GM disputes the findings while noting braking remains effective if the servo bracket bushings dislodge. The probe covers 1.6 million five liter engines and 300,000 eight cylinder diesels across Oldsmobile, Buick, Pontiac, Chevrolet, and Cadillac models.
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Mafia tied to Teamster bid for top union post
AP reports government documents in a Teamsters racketeering case allege that William J. McCarthy sought Mafia backing in 1984 to win the secretary-treasurer post, a $250000 yearly role. Jackie Presser, then president and FBI informant, provided the details before his death.
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Cheney's smooth path to defense secretary confirmed
The confirmation of Dick Cheney as defense secretary ended a bitter partisan fight. The Senate Armed Services Committee endorsed him 20-0 after a brief, nonpartisan hearing, contrasting prior clashes over John Tower. Bush hailed the panel's action while noting lingering tensions and concerns about conduct and ethics in defense dealings.
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Wholesale prices surge in February inflation climbs
The Labor Department reports a 1.0 percent rise in the Producer Price Index for February, marking back-to-back increases that push wholesale inflation to a 12.6 percent annual rate for 1989. Food and energy lead the gains with notable rises in vegetables, gasoline, and natural gas while crude oil holds near a 17 month high.
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National Geography Bee signals bright youngsters in competition
Kenneth Eskey reports the first National Geography Bee for grades 4-8, with 55 finalists competing May 19 for scholarships up to 25 000. The National Geographic Society funds the event, placing rounds in 13 000 schools across 50 states plus DC and four territories. State finals are April 7.
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