Irrefutable claims of Soviet chemical warfare in Southeast Asia
An analyst from the Heritage Foundation asserts irrefutable evidence of a clandestine Soviet chemical terror campaign targeting indigenous nationalists and guerrillas in Laos, Kampuchea, and Afghanistan. He cites the “yellow rain” reports and describes severe physiological effects.
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Washington
UPI
Soviet Union
Conservative Heritage Foundation
James Phillips
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Tufts University
Laos
Kampuchea
Afghanistan
Phillips
Thailand
Pakistan
Carter
Southeast Asia
United Nations
United States
Stanislav Menshikov
Central Committee
David Brinkley
Menshikov
Charlene Tilton and Johnny Lee wed in Lake Tahoe ceremony
Actress Charlene Tilton and country singer Johnny Lee married in a double-ring Valentine's Day ceremony on the Lake Tahoe shore. Attendees included entertainer Tony Orlando and singer Mickey Gilley. The couple plan a future Israel honeymoon and will live in Los Angeles.
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Stateline, Nev
UPI
Charlene Tilton
Johnny Lee
Lake Tahoe Shore
Miss Tilton
Lucy Ewing
Coldwater Canyon
Los Angeles
Israel
Lee
Pasadena
Texas
Houston
Reopened Hama siege denied as troops clash anew
In Syria government troops pound Hama while rebels clash in the streets amid claims the 12 day revolt was crushed. Residents trying to return face blocking troops outside the city as fighting resumes after a brief lull.
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Damascus
Syria
UPS
Hama
Hafez Assad
Chicago brothers arrested in officers killings
Two Chicago brothers Andrew Wilson and Jackie Wilson aged 29 and 21 were captured after a citywide manhunt for the shootings of Patrolmen William Fahey and Richard O'Brien. Police seized a weapon and investigated a possible third suspect while citing links to the Disciples gang and prior warrants.
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Chicago
UPI
Andrew Wilson
Jackie Wilson
William Fahey
Richard O'Brien
Richard Brzeczek
Brzeczek
Wilsons
O'Brien
Fahey
Wilson
South Side
Carl Watson
Watson
West Side
Police Service
Pope cancels Kaduna Moslem leaders meeting in security move
In 90 degree heat Pope John Paul II halted plans for a joint address with Moslem leaders in Kaduna due to security concerns amid regional tensions. He read a unity speech at Kaduna airport then proceeded to Lagos, as authorities cited security threats and sectarian infighting.
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Kaduna
Nigeria
Vatican
Papal Party
Lagos
Solidarity Union
Propane Leak Evacuates Salt Lake City Area
A 20 000 gallon propane tank leaked from a damaged valve prompting evacuation of a 35 square block area in Salt Lake City. Fire officials moved the tank to a field to reduce explosion risk as reports indicated about 9 000 gallons had escaped. Astronauts Lousma and Fullerton trained in Houston for upcoming countdown tests with a March 22 mission date.
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Salt Lake City
UPI
Fire Department
Larry Johnson
Young
Jack Lousma
Gordon Fullerton
Houston Space Center
Kennedy Space Center
Shuttle Columbia gets final booster work before rollout
Technicians completed installing explosive devices in the shuttle Columbia solid rocket boosters, a key last step before rollout. Kennedy Space Center spokesman Dick Young said the final work remains limited to last details as crews move back work platforms and prepare to move the vehicle from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Space
Kennedy Space Center
Dick Young
Infrared Cameras May Aid Cavities Detection
University of Pennsylvania researchers report infrared heat sensing can locate cavities hidden beneath fillings and offer a non X ray method. Professor Steven Batterman notes the pilot results show cavities as heat hotspots though current tech misses small lesions and specialized dental gear is needed.
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Philadelphia
Steven Batterman
University of Pennsylvania
Betterman
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