Spies Known to Have Keys to Defense Ministry Safe
Three members of a newly discovered communist spy ring had keys to a safe in the West German Defense Ministry that held more than 1,000 secret documents. Counterintelligence officials said the group passed to East Germany copies of many key secrets, including NATO and Bonn defense strategies for Soviet bloc attacks. The spies, a former defense ministry secretary, her ministry employee husband, and a former naval staff worker, were arrested last year in a major dragnet.
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Massachusetts Prostitution Law Upheld by Court
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled the state law against prostitution constitutional and not discriminatory to women. The unanimous decision upheld three women's convictions for soliciting sex in Boston's adult entertainment district and cautioned against selective prosecution of women. The court rejected claims that the law violated the Equal Rights Amendment or privacy rights.
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UPI
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Hawaii Residents Live Longer Than Other States Says NCHS
A UPI report notes Hawaii averages 73.6 years life expectancy for both sexes, higher than any state, while Washington D C residents have the shortest expectancy. Black men averaged 60 and black women 68.3 for the decade ending 1971, with U S life expectancy 69 for men and 76.7 for women. Administration officials say President Carter is frustrated by lack of action on the energy package and hopes conferees reach a basic agreement before the holidays.
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Cosmonauts Take Rest Day Aboard Salyut 6
Soviet cosmonauts Yuri Romanenko and Georgi Grechko on Soyuz 26 observe a rest day after three tense first days in orbit. Ground control reports the Salyut 6 lab is comfortable, with an experimental shower, double docking facilities, and relaxed but busy work schedules as weightlessness adaptations continue.
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Coal strike progress reported as pickets widen impact
Negotiators say progress on major issues in the United Mine Workers strike as roving pickets shut non union mines in Appalachia. Vandalism and arrests were reported in Pennsylvania and Indiana, with coal dumped in Kentucky and clashes at several sites.
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Agriculture leaders seek meeting with Congress on eve of farmers strike
American Agriculture spokesmen warned Congress of an unprecedented crisis as a nationwide strike looms. Keith Thomas noted leaders want a meeting with President Carter. Denise Bitner said the strike starts at midnight with 50 tractors around the White House. Farmers from 35 states met in Denver to discuss parity and loan-backed relief, vowing not to buy or sell until demands are met.
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Lady Churchill to have private funeral in Bladon churchyard
Lady Clementine Spencer Churchill who aided Winston Churchill will be buried beside her husband in a quiet private ceremony at the Churchill family grave in Bladon near Oxford. The 92 year old died of a heart attack leaving frail health and a public memorial planned around New Year’s Day.
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Repatriated Americans Face Possible Arrest on New Charges
UPI reports 44 of 142 Americans repatriated in a prisoner exchange may be released today under parole or unconditionally, but at least 29 of 235 released or slated for release face new charges from traffic violations to airplane hijacking. U.S. Marshal James Lafoon said some could be immediately arrested upon release.
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UPI
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U.S. weighs resettling refugees from Southeast Asia
The State Department outlined options to admit immedi ately about 4 700 Indo Chinese refugees stranded in camps in Thailand and considered programs to resettle more than 100 000 refugees abroad. Talks with Congress on a long term policy are planned.
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UPI
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Meany begins new AFL-CIO term amid looming opposition
AFL-CIO President George Meany, 83, begins a new two year term after a landslide re election. Machinists leader William Winpisinger, nicknamed Wimpy, tapped for inner circle despite sharp criticism, vows to challenge Meany and push for younger leadership. Secretary Treasurer Lane Kirkland re elected. five Executive Council seats filled.
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