Klugman sued for breach of contract by Universal City Studios
Universal City Studios filed a 10 million dollar lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging Jack Klugman breached his contract by failing to report to work on March 25 on NBCs The Quincy. A studio spokesman declined further comment while Maurice Klugman cited ongoing differences with the studio.
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Social Security retirement age hike moves forward
A House panel tentatively approves raising the regular retirement age from 65 to 68 phased in over ten years starting 1990. The measure aims to save the solvency of Social Security while offering protections for those who retire early. A separate Justice Department report notes 30 percent of U.S. households faced crime in 1980 with similar victimization rates across black and white households.
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Beirut artillery war heats up in Green Line fighting
The Syrian Lebanese artillery clash escalates in Beirut as Syrian forces target east central districts and Phalange militiamen in Zahle. Christian and Lebanese troops trade mortar fire while thousands seek shelter along the Green Line amid ongoing bombardment.
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Reagan budget rejected by House panel
The House Budget Committee rejected the administration blueprint and endorsed a Democratic alternative led by Chairman James Jones proposing less defense spending and more funding for social programs. The panel began drafting specifics focusing on Amtrak needs and restorations for food stamps education energy aid and Medicaid.
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Explosions Ravage Grain Elevators in Corpus Christi and Bellwood
Investigators probe two grain elevator blasts in Corpus Christi Texas and Bellwood Nebraska that killed at least four workers and injured 35. The Corpus Christi explosion destroyed a 14 story dockside complex with 3 confirmed dead 33 injured and 3 missing while Bellwood’s co op elevator killed one and left two critically injured. Authorities cite possible sparks from machinery and grain dust as triggers with unknown cause in Nebraska.
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Mass Casualty Event in Monte Carmelo Slum Sparks Dispute
The Salvadoran Defense Ministry says soldiers fired on their patrol prompting a deadly response in Monte Carmelo, while witnesses report civilians dragged from homes and executed in front of families. Reporters counted 23 bodies in the street and seven more fatally injured elsewhere as fires burned homes. A boy described uniformed and civilian men entering homes and abducting residents. The ministry denies premeditation and says four soldiers were killed in the clash.
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Composite drawing of man linked to missing youth case
Atlanta police released a composite sketch of a middle aged Black man described as 50 to 55 with light brown complexion long gray and black hair heavy eyelashes and a thick false looking mustache. He was last seen with Larry Roger, the latest Black youth missing in a string of 25 deaths and disappearances.
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Brezhnev Backed by Polish Media and Farmers in Praise
Polish media Solidarity and the Rural Solidarity farmers union greeted Soviet President Brezhnev with praise for his perceived support of Poland solving its own problems. Interpress reported Kanin to meet party leaders at the Lenin shipyard in Gdansk. Lech Walesa urged a moratorium on confrontation as Warsaw Pact maneuvers ended, with Solidarity giving cautious initial approval.
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Saudis Reject Haig Plan and Alliance Call
Saudi Arabia and Jordan rejected Secretary Haig’s push for an anti-Soviet alliance, saying Israel remains the main regional threat. Haig proposed lending four AWAC spy planes for four years, a plan Israelis oppose amid Middle East tensions.
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