Sands Hunger Strike Grim as IRA Campaign Escalates
In Belfast the IRA hunger strikes of Bobby Sands and Frank Hughes worsen with Sands on day 62 and Hughes on day 46. Britain accuses the IRA of a calculated terror campaign while authorities vow no political prisoner status and families brace for possible violence.
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Japan Sets Auto Export Cut to United States
Tokyo will curb Japan auto shipments to the United States by at least 140000 cars in the first year of a two year voluntary cutback. Trade minister Rokusuke Tanaka said the move cuts about 7.7 percent from last year’s 1.82 million cars bound for the U S.
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United States
Rokusuke Tanaka
Jones and Mandrell Win Top Honors at Country Music Awards
George Jones won single-record-of-the-year and song-of-the-year plus top male vocalist after a comeback. Barbara Mandrell was named entertainer of the year for her NBC series. Dolly Parton led with five nominations as Johnny Lee and Terri Gibbs also earned top honors.
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Alabama
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George Burns
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