Neutron warhead debate triggers Western alliance tensions
U S officials rush to calm allies after Caspar Weinberger hints at deploying a neutron device in Europe. Haig signals no policy change while Kohl warns deployment could occur if disarmament talks fail. Thatcher says Britain not asked to consider new plan as Sweden and Dutch parties oppose. The weapon’s fearsome anti tank potential alarms Moscow.
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Connecticut flags half staff for Ella Grasso tribute
Flags across Connecticut fly at half staff as former Gov. Ella Grasso dies at 61 from cardiac arrest linked to organ failure. A state funeral is set for noon Monday at St. Joseph's Cathedral and she will lie in state at the Capitol Sunday into Monday. her death ends a six year governorship noted for frugality and a landmark no income tax pledge.
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Solidarity Wins as Polish Strike Forces Officials Out
An 11 day strike in southern Bielsko Biala province ends with government agreeing to remove four officials accused of corruption. Lech Walesa's Solidarity claims a major victory as 200000 workers at 120 plants return to work after the deal.
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Beirut kidnapping and Belfast shooting spell danger nearby
In Beirut a group stormed an apartment house and abducted Jordanian charge d affaires Hisham Muhaissen at gunpoint, killing his bodyguard and a bystander while wounding a Lebanese guard. In Belfast a policeman was shot dead and another wounded amid Paisley's pre dawn militant parade.
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Atlanta youth vanishes then found dead in pine thicket
The 14 year old Lubie Geter last seen selling car deodorizers on Jan 2 was found nearly nude in a pine thicket southwest of Atlanta. Police say the cause of death is undetermined and note that several black children have been killed or disappeared since 1979.
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Senate Moves to Endorse Debt Rise Amid Grain Embargo Debate
Washington AP reports farm state Republicans ready to drop an amendment delaying final action on Reagan's debt limit bill. Senate leaders expect quick passage to raise the ceiling from 935 to 985 billion, with Byrd proposing 958 billion as an alternative.
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Man climbs 200 foot cliff after back injury rescue attempt
San Francisco AP reports Stuart Steen, 28, fell and broke his back while descending Acid Beach cliffs near Davenport. He crawled up the shale cliff, drove three miles to a gas station, then received help and was taken to Santa Cruz Community Hospital. He faces surgery.
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Garwood Convicted of Collaboration in POW Camp Case
Marine Pfc. Robert Garwood, 34, found guilty of collaboration with the enemy during 1970s captivity in Vietnam, and guilty of assaulting a fellow prisoner. He faced life imprisonment on the collaboration charge and was acquitted of maltreatment. Sentencing and appeals loom as defense and prosecutors argued over mental state and wartime abuses.
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Thought for today quote by Henry Adams
Reflecting on Henry Brooks Adams who said all experience is an arch to build upon highlighting how past events shape future insight for readers.
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