Couple surrenders in Tylenol extortion case in Chicago
Leann Lewis flew to Chicago and surrendered after her husband James was arrested in New York in the Tylenol extortion case. Officials said the Lewises threatened President Reagan while fugitives and Lewis had issued letters to White House and newspapers. Bond for Mrs. Lewis was set at $5 million.
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Poland cuts U.S. ties amid martial law tensions
Poland announces sharp cuts in cultural and scientific ties with the United States, including visa restrictions on Americans and stopping cooperation with the U.S. Information Agency, in apparent retaliation for Western sanctions. Lech Walesa plans a pre-announced speech marking Solidarity’s struggle for freedom.
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Soldier Pleads Guilty After Lawton Tank Run
Porter Eugene Diggs III, 20, of St. Louis pleaded guilty to drunk driving and related charges after a self-propelled howitzer stolen from Fort Sill smashed through Lawton streets Monday night. A crowd of military and civilian officers followed the tank as it ripped up curbs and mailboxes before officers subdued the driver. The suspect shouted The Russians are coming as he was taken into custody.
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Porter Eugene Diggs III
St. Louis
Reagan says Soviet arms proposal inadequate for U S
President Reagan confirmed the Soviet Union informally offered during Geneva talks to cut intermediate range missiles in Western Europe but said the plan left the United States at a disadvantage. An aide said the administration would respond when talks resume late January.
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FitzGerald chosen prime minister in Fine Gael Labour coalition
In Dublin Garret FitzGerald of Fine Gael was elected prime minister after nine months out of power, forming a coalition with the Labor Party. He succeeds Charles Haughey whose Fianna Fail government fell in a no confidence vote on November 4 following elections on November 24.
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Ireland
Garret FitzGerald
Fine Gael
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Labor Party
Charles Haughey
Fianna Fail
Fine Gael-Labor
Joan Collins served writ at charity gala over loaned car
British actress Joan Collins said she was astonished to be served a writ for the return of a Mini Metro loaned 18 months earlier by Henrys of London. She claimed she returned it after promotion work and blamed handlers for not returning the car, noting it has attracted parking tickets. Queen Elizabeth II attended the Royal Albert Hall gala where the incident occurred.
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Joan Collins
Royal Albert Hall
The
Elizabeth II
Hepburn to Remain in Hartford Hospital After Car Crash
Actress Katharine Hepburn, 73, remains at Hartford Hospital for several days after surgery for a broken ankle suffered in a December 30 car wreck near Old Saybrook. Officials say her condition is good and she was distracted at the time of impact. no charges were filed.
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Reagan Defers Social Security Proposals to Commission
President Reagan says he will not issue a Social Security plan himself and backs letting a National Commission on Social Security Reform craft recommendations, despite a Friday deadline. Speaker O'Neill presses for White House leadership, while aides note ongoing private talks and White House briefings to guide the panel.
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D-Mass
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