North aide cites Iran arms profits funneled to Contras
Marine Lt Col Robert Earl testified that Oliver North was briefed on using profits from a 270 percent markup on arms secretly sold to Iran to fund the Nicaraguan Contras. The testimony covered May 1986 shipments, travel expenses charged to Iran, and related traveler's checks. Prosecutors anticipate finishing the case next week as North addresses a Washington audience.
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Lawmakers vote party line on minimum wage proposal
Washington AP Ohio members cast a party line vote to back a 4.55 dollar per hour minimum wage with a two month training subminimum. House approved 248 to 171 over 24 years with 10 Democrats for, 9 Republicans against, two abstentions. Ohio lawmakers cited inflation and job loss concerns. Rep Lukens opposed citing prefer tax cuts to raise take home pay.
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Wage battle ahead as Congress balks at Bush veto threat
Democratic strategists expect a bigger wage increase despite President Bush's veto threat. House leaders disagree on override prospects. Earlier, the House rejected the administration proposal 218 to 198, then approved 240 to 179 an amended bill retaining core wage increases. The measure evolves from a prior committee proposal calling for 4.65 dollars after three years with no sub-minimums.
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Chilean grapes return to stores after cyanide scare
Fresh Chilean grapes resume shipments across the United States after a two week gap caused by a cyanide scare. Experts say prices may be higher briefly, with a drop expected as supply catches up. losses total about 240 million dollars to exporters and importers, while FDA testing and inspections continue to ensure safety.
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Eastern wins court appointed examiner with broad powers
U S Bankruptcy Court Judge Lifland orders an examiner to oversee Eastern during Chapter 11, with a wide mandate to mediate among employees creditors and other parties to craft a consensus reorganization plan. The move, described as a super mediator role, could affect union demands for a trustee and the handling of prestrike pay.
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Dixons Seek Fair Offer for 32,000-Square-Foot Building
The Dixon couple will meet county commissioners Tuesday to discuss selling their 32,000 square foot building for 450000. They bought it two years ago and poured over 300000 into renovations including a new roof and climate control. Dixon says the building is well built and wants a location on Lake Avenue with more parking.
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West Virginia teens volunteer in Chicago homeless shelter
Fourteen youths from Huntington West Virginia returned home after a spring break service trip to Chicago. They spent five days aiding the Chicago Christian Industrial League on Chicago's West Side, cleaning, maintenance and meeting shelter clients. The group traveled by van from Baptist Temple Church and worked across nine league buildings donated by corporations.
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Filipinos crucified in Good Friday ritual at San Pedro Cutud
About 11 men were nailed to crosses in a ritual that drew roughly 5,000 spectators, including foreigners and U.S. personnel from nearby Clark Air Base, in the San Fernando Valley area north of Manila. The event, tied to Catholic observance, drew tourism stalls and featured participants explaining motives of atonement and thanksgiving.
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