Castro backs peace plan if US agrees to non aggression
Fidel Castro said in a letter that Cuba would back Mexican peace proposals for Central America if the United States promises not to assault its neighbors and ends its threats. He offered guarantees that Cuban arms will be used only for defense, not aggression, and cited broader U S responsibility for regional woes.
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Greenland votes to exit European Common Market
Greenland voters narrowly back leaving the European Common Market the first territory to do so. The referendum sponsored by Greenland’s home rule government awaits parliamentary approval and Denmark’s negotiation before any final exit.
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U.S. Destroyers Gather Intel Off Central America
U.S. destroyers have operated for two months near El Salvador and Nicaragua to collect intelligence. The USS Devo n Spruance class ship, with advanced spying gear, will dock at Charleston after patrolling the Gulf of Fonseca. The USS Caron replaced it in the gulf, linking Nicaragua to arms routes for Salvadoran guerrillas.
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Writers Guild Nominates 16 Scripts for Oscar Awards
Hollywood nominees include Warren Beatty and Alan Alda for best original drama and comedy. Beatty for Reds and Alda for The Four Seasons compete with Arthur S.O.B. Raiders of the Lost Ark and others in categories for original and adapted screenplays. Julian Lennon fined for setting fire to royal property in Wales. Barry Gibb sells Miami Beach mansions for around $1.1 million.
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Onion Field killer Jimmie Lee Smith paroled after 19 years
Jimmie Lee Smith walked out of Soledad State Prison at dawn after serving nearly 19 years for the Onion Field murder of Los Angeles Officer Ian Campbell. The accomplice Gregory Powell faces a June release as prosecutors seek to keep him jailed and state officials consider revoking Smith’s parole.
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Poland and Soviet Union face sanctions from two allies
The United States backed allied penalties as Japan and Canada joined in restricting Poland and the Soviet Union. The EEC imposed luxury goods import restrictions on the Soviet Union while Japan and Canada issued milder measures. Japan avoided debt rescheduling and new credits to Poland, and Canada pledged no new credits except for food. The move follows Poland's martial law and marks the first major joint EEC action since December 13.
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Williams: I'm innocent amid Atlanta slayings trial
Atlanta aP Williams, 23, testifies for hours denying murder charges in the 28 slain young blacks case. Prosecutors press about panic and fear while Williams accuses witnesses, says he could have been a victim, and claims police threats during questioning.
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