Conservative Jews admit women as rabbis in historic vote
The Rabbinical Assembly of Conservative Judaism approves an amendment by 636 to 267 to allow women to be ordained as rabbis. Amy Eilberg of Manhattan will become the first female Conservative rabbi, with ordination set for May at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Manhattan.
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Police raid Solidarity meeting in Gdansk
Police raided a Gdansk apartment meeting attended by Solidarity leader Lech Walesa. Seven prominent Solidarity activists were detained while Walesa was released, according to an aide.
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Reagan sees Middle East progress in Hussein Arafat talks
President Reagan said progress appears to be made in the Hussein Arafat framework for common action. He expressed optimism as Jordan's King Hussein and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat forge a possible accord in Amman.
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AIDS Stricken nun dies in San Francisco at 66
Sister Romana Marie Ryan a 66 year old Roman Catholic nun and St Philip's School teacher died last week from AIDS associated pneumonia after a blood transfusion in 1983. The pastor urged concern and renewed research as the death highlighted AIDS spread.
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Mistrial Declared in Hedgecock Conspiracy Trial
In San Diego a deadlocked jury led Judge William Todd to declare a mistrial in the conspiracy and perjury case against Mayor Roger Hedgecock. The four-day deliberation ended without a verdict on alleged illegal donations tied to his 1983 campaign.
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Shultz Criticizes Ambassador For Critique Of Foreign Service
Secretary of State George Shultz denounced Evan Galbraith, the U S ambassador to France, for disparaging comments about career Foreign Service officers. He urged him to keep quiet and said foreign policy should not be left to diplomats.
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Rights report notes democratic gains in Latin America in 1984
The State Department annual human rights review says nine Latin American countries shifted from dictatorship to democracy in five years with Brazil and Uruguay lauded for civilian presidents. It criticizes torture and political killings, praises Grenada and Guatemala elections, and flags deteriorating rights in Nicaragua and North Korea.
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