Smithsonian faces congressional scrutiny over gem collection
Congress questions Smithsonian methods used by former curator Paul Desautels to build the gem and mineral collection. Lawmakers fault the handling of conflict of interest forms, staffing reviews, and a 1977 stock-endowment deal with Barry Yampol. No sanctions yet. matter referred to Justice Department.
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Williams to resign to avoid penitentiary
Teamsters President Roy Williams agrees to surrender and resign while appealing a bribery conspiracy conviction. He will cease all union activities and is set to exit after a hospital stay in Kansas City. An interim president will be chosen within 15 days after the resignation becomes effective.
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Habib pursues slow progress in Mideast peace talks
U S special envoy Philip C Habib meets Israeli and Lebanese leaders to accelerate troop withdrawal talks but Lebanese officials see little chance of a quick deal. Reports cite Israeli Syrian troop buildups near Lebanon and disputes over Saad Haddad’s role in southern Lebanon. In Damascus a PLO official says the guerrillas remain a political force and have derailed Reagan’s effort to involve King Husayn. In Beirut a government source warns talks are very serious but not near a solution.
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Pony Express revival rides through Pollock Pines
The first Pony Express rider in 122 years arrives at Pollock Pines California carrying 366 pieces of mail for isolated communities after a landslide blocks Highway 50. Nine teams relayed 40 miles to Little Norway near the Sierra summit with plans to return before residents face Friday midnight tax filing. The improvised service continues until road repairs are completed.
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Lawyers remove guardsmen defense team delaying trial in El Salvador
In San Salvador the national guardsmen accused of killing four American churchwomen have their lawyers removed to avoid delaying the case. Sisters Maura Clarke Ita Ford Dorothy Kazel and Jean Donovan were killed on a road from the airport to San Salvador. five guardsmen are charged but appeals keep delaying proceedings.
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Britain expels Soviet diplomat amid retaliation clash
Britain expels Anatoly Tchernaev the Soviet embassy third secretary after the Kremlin expelled a British air attache and a journalist. The Foreign Office gave seven days to leave and offered no comment on espionage suspicions.
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Hijacker surrenders after freeing 114 on Athens flight
A Turkish hijacker surrendered to anti-terrorist police in Athens after releasing 114 people from a Turkish airliner he seized Friday afternoon. Six Americans were among the freed passengers led to safety as the plane landed at 6:57 p.m. Local time.
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Filipino groups call for U S ambassador expulsion protest
In Manila on Friday leaders from 29 political religious and civic groups gathered opposite the U S Embassy and signed a manifesto demanding the expulsion of Ambassador Michael Armacost for allegedly meddling in Filipino affairs The protest also pressed to abrogate a 36 year old Philippine U S defense pact on Clark Air Base and Subic Naval base remaining in force until 1001
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Oil Slick Talks Resume In Persian Gulf Talks
An Iraqi diplomat returned to unofficial talks with Persian Gulf states after an Iraqi delegation walkout. The oil slick threatens most of the Gulf with about 200000 barrels spilled and growing around 2000 barrels daily.
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Walesa vows to meet union officials again
In Warsaw and Gdansk Lech Walesa defied police as he promised another meeting with underground Solidarity leaders. He waited outside police headquarters for his driver Mieczyslaw Wachowski to be released after questioning and discussed eluding surveillance with reporters.
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King Kong Balloon Torn by 100 mph Winds Over NYC
A 15-foot tear in the 84-foot King Kong balloon image at the Empire State Building left the giant likeness sagging after winds estimated at 100 mph. Promoters planned to remove the balloon from the 102-story tower on Monday following a prior installation on Wednesday.
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Former House aide linked to Dellums drug probe
Robert Yesh, a 13 year veteran of the House doorkeeper's office, told authorities he obtained drugs for Rep. Ronald V. Dellums. Two lie detector tests indicated he was telling the truth. Yesh pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors and received one year in prison and three years of probation for cocaine possession and conspiracy to possess cocaine.
Idaho Congressman Pleads Innocent in Financial Charges
Rep George Hansen of Idaho pleaded innocent to concealing financial information including loans from Texas magnate Nelson Bunker Hunt. He was arraigned by U.S. District Judge Joyce Hens Green who set a trial date for June 20.
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Hansen's Lawyer Plans Motion to Dismiss Indictment
Hansen's attorney said a motion to dismiss the four count indictment would be filed, asserting grounds to challenge the charges. The statement signals a formal step in the defense strategy ahead of further court proceedings.
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Reagans Pay $124,582 Balance on 1982 Taxes
President and Mrs Reagan filed a joint 1982 federal return. They owe $124,582 after paying $168,034 already through withholding and estimated tax. Their total tax bill reached $292,616 on income of $741,253, boosted by the sale of a Los Angeles home for $1,000,100.
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Shuttle Challenger grounded again by weather in San Antonio
Shuttle Challenger remained grounded in San Antonio for a second day as bad weather delayed its return to Florida. NASA said the postponement should not affect plans for a seventh mission tentatively scheduled for June 9.
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