PLO Opens Secret Retreat Negotiations
Beirut reports say PLO leaders held intensive secret talks on withdrawing from west Beirut amid Israeli siege. Yasser Arafat ready to move the guerrillas to another Arab state by ship, with ceasefire holding but tensions rising. Casualties mount as Israeli forces press the siege and leaflets seek to undermine Beirut morale.
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Shuttle Columbia Encounters Unexplained Torque In Orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP The shuttle Columbia testing a fuel saving maneuver 186 miles above Earth experienced unexplained torque causing it to pitch and roll slowly then it faded as mysteriously as it began The crew Ken Mattingly and Henry Hartsfield kept routine activities focusing on commercial and military experiments and systems checks NASA officials said the two astronauts were the least talkative crew yet their health was excellent and spirits jubilant On Earth recovery ships were directed to mark the spot in the Atlantic where the twin rocket boosters sank after Sunday launch NASA debated salvage options and projected a $36 million loss if boosters could not be recovered Kennedy Space Center reported only minor launch pad damage and preparations for Flight 5 the first for hire mission next November A problem with nine Utah student experiments hindered startup due to a remote control similar to a television set control
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Donovan Investigation Closed with No Charges Lodged
Washington AP A special prosecutor found insufficient evidence to charge Raymond J Donovan labor secretary with any crime after a six month probe. Donovan appeared in New York City amid applause saying he was extremely pleased by the findings and relieved to have the matter settled.
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Hinckley Surprised by Insanity Verdict, Says He Was Shocked
John W. Hinckley Jr. told The Washington Post he was shocked by the jury verdict finding him not guilty by reason of insanity for the Reagan shooting. He spoke from St. Elizabeths Hospital, revealing plans for a four page speech and expressing disbelief at potential release.
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Weather outlook with showers and warm humidity
Variable clouds and showers with likely thunderstorms today. Highs in the mid to upper 80s, partial clearing tonight with mid 40s lows. Wednesday partly sunny and less humid with highs in the low to mid 80s and scattered showers. The extended forecast shows continued warmth and humidity through Friday with scattered showers and thunderstorms, highs around the 80s and warm nights.
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Tazewell school board weighs budget cuts
School officials in Tazewell consider how to trim the budget amid tight finances. The board reviews possible reductions across programs while seeking input from staff and residents. Sports coverage notes J R Richard making a comeback on the same pages.
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Prince William Arthur Philip Lewis Named in Royal Row
Prince Charles and Diana announced the future king will be Prince William of Wales. The name William was chosen after debate to avoid relatives and offend none. Diana’s father Earl Spencer praised the choice as a traditional, old Spencer name with historical use.
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Haig Expected To Leave As Shultz Named Next Secretary
Washington AP report says White House rejects Haig's charge that Reagan strayed from a careful foreign policy course. George P. Shultz named to replace Haig, with a temporary office and briefing underway. Haig may depart by week’s end as Shultz readies to assume duties amid ongoing continuity assurances from the White House.
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Miller Announces UMW Candidacy
Arnold Miller, health restored after strokes and heart attacks, announced a renewed bid for the United Mine Workers presidency in Charleston. He aims to win the November vote, challenging incumbent Sara Lee Church and others, focusing on unemployment, retirement issues, and mine safety in the coalfields.
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