Teamsters chief offers resignation to win freedom
Roy Williams, 68, ailing Teamsters President, offered to resign to stay free while appealing a bribery conspiracy conviction. The 7th Circuit ordered him to report to a federal prison hospital in Missouri. A bail petition could be filed with Supreme Court, with Williams’s resignation tied to potential bail.
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Reagan denies U.S. trying to overthrow Sandinistas
President Reagan told reporters the United States is not aiming to overthrow the Nicaraguan government and is complying with the Boland amendment. He refused to confirm arms or supplies to Nicaraguan exiles across the Honduras border. Representative Boland accused the administration of covert aid, while Reagan noted Nicaragua's revolutionary government gained power by force but promised elections have not occurred.
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Walesa Joins Call for May Day Protests in Poland
Lech Walesa reportedly linked with five fugitive Solidarity leaders in a bid to stage May 1 demonstrations aimed at creating daylong uncertainty. Police questioned his wife after the weekend meetings, while Walesa avoided direct commentary on signing.
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Texaco executive Kenneth Bishop freed by Colombian rebels
Texaco production manager Kenneth Bishop arrived in Miami after 38 days in captivity in Colombia. A relative said a ransom of several hundred thousand dollars was paid. Texaco had refused to negotiate. Bishop, 57, was kidnapped March 7 when assailants killed his two bodyguards.
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Honolulu police recruit citizens to test prostitutes sparks outcry
In Honolulu a new court approved scheme has private citizens testifying against prostitutes after being paid by police. Steve Fox testified he drove around and paid 70 dollars to a prostitute for sex, then police waited at a pick up. The tactic drew criticism as entrapment with the lawyer accusing officials of inviting male volunteers for sexual acts.
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Paris medical students blockade Eiffel Tower and Arch of Triumph
Several hundred students occupied Paris landmarks for five hours in a mass protest against a government exam. The two monuments were blocked as part of a two month long strike by about 30,000 medical students who have skipped classes and hospital rounds, clashing with police under the tower’s legs.
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Mutiny averted in El Salvador air force dispute
In San Salvador the threat of a military mutiny within the air force eased after President Alvaro Magana pledged to fulfill a prior promise to replace defense minister Gen. Jose Guillermo Garcia. Air force chief Juan Rafael Bustillo signaled new solutions but gave no specifics, saying the scope would become clear next week.
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Mystery writer Desmond Bagley dies at 59 in UK
London publisher Desmond Bagley, renowned mystery novelist with nearly 10 million copies sold, died at age 59 after a hospital stay in Southampton. The cause of death was not disclosed.
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Vietnam Calls For Talks In Southeast Asia To End Cambodia War
Vietnam urges regional dialogue with anti communist opponents to end the four year guerrilla war in Cambodia as it withdraws some of its about 180000 troops. Thailand’s military government remains skeptical of the move. The Nhan Dan newspaper advocates talks as confrontation harms regional stability.
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NYU Settles With Publishers Over Copyright Use
New York University reached a out of court settlement with nine book publishers over faculty photocopying of textbooks. The university agreed to follow fair use guidelines for educational copying, seek permission for items outside the guidelines, and pay reproduction fees when needed.
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Methodist minister in Alabama faces church trial
The United Methodist Church has begun a rare proceeding to try Rev. Thomas Lane Butts on charges of immorality and behavior incompatible with Christian teaching. A 13 member male jury appointed by district superintendents oversees the trial with Bishop Leroy Hodnapp presiding. Claudia Pike testified she had sex with Butts in 1980, including in his office and hotel rooms.
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Ala
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Illinois Church District
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Conservative book boost appeals to end censorship
Moral Majority leaders led by Rev. Jerry Falwell urged an end to what they call systematic censorship of conservative books in libraries and bookstores. Cal Thomas said censorship is wrong from any side while promoting his book Book Burning and a nationwide campaign against alleged censorship.
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Jerry Falwell
Moral Majority
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Senate Budget Committee Deadlocks Over Taxes Vote
The Senate Budget Committee tied 11 to 11 after Sen. Mark Andrews joined Democrats in backing a $30 billion tax increase and eliminating indexing. Republicans rejected the plan and all alternatives, leaving the committee unable to reach a compromise and to resume work until next week.
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The Gazette Publishing Details and Rates
The Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids subscription rates by carrier 1.95 per week by mail morning editions and Sunday 7 issues 9.20 4 weeks 95.00 52 weeks other states and U S territories 125 00 52 weeks no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to use for republication of all local news printed in this newspaper as well as all AP news dispatches.
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Panel backs wing breaking study of mallard ducks in wild
A UW Madison panel ruled the 1977 78 experiment in which 74 mallard ducks had their wings intentionally broken was proper. The study aimed to quantify mortality among crippled ducks, with results later printed in Natural Resources magazine drawing debate over animal cruelty.
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