Reagan hails Kissinger panel on Central America policy
President Reagan called the Kissinger Commission report magnificent and signaled support for a sharp rise in U.S. military aid to El Salvador. He argued Washington must back democracy against Soviet and Cuban backed guerrillas and death squads and follow the commission’s call for up to 12 billion in Central American aid this decade.
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Marines Open Fire in Beirut Facing Rebel Attacks
U S Marines fired on rebel militiamen near Beirut using tanks mortars and rockets amid heavy attacks. French paratroopers clashed with Shiite militia Downtown. Civilians wounded as shelling hit Christian areas. Rumsfeld met Assad in Damascus then in Beirut urging neutral Middle East role.
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Jury awards Craft damages in retrial suit
Former TV anchorwoman Christine Craft won 325000 in damages after a federal jury found Metromedia Inc. liable for fraudulent promises when hiring her for KMBC TV. The award included 225000 in actual damages and 100000 in punitive damages.
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Soviet Trade Officials Executed Over Power Station Equipment
In Moscow two Soviet trade officials were executed for illicit dealings involving technical gear for electrical power plants. The case highlighted graft in state procurement and the severity of penalties for corruption within strategic industries.
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Porn veto stands as council fails to override mayor
Minneapolis faces ongoing clash after City Council votes Friday to uphold Mayor Fraser's veto on an ordinance defining pornography as discrimination against women. Five of thirteen support override, four short of required votes. earlier pass was 7-6. The dispute centers on gender rights and city policy.
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Kowloon Riots Erupt in Kowloon Hong Kong
Thousands of teenagers rioted in Kowloon attacking police and looting shops. Dozens wounded including four officers. about 150 arrests reported as taxi drivers strike intensified the violence.
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Pole gets 8 years for broadcast chief corruption
Warsaw AP report says Maciej Szczepanski the former head of the state broadcast network was convicted on corruption charges and sentenced to eight years in prison. He led the monopoly from 1971 until his arrest in October 1980, shortly after strikes and the rise of Solidarity toppled Edward Gierek.
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1983 Inflation Rate Drops to 20 Year Low
Wholesale prices rose 0.2 percent in December 1983, marking the lowest annual inflation since 1964 as energy costs fell and food prices rose modestly. The year ended with a 0.6 percent increase in wholesale costs, down from 3.7 percent in 1982, despite a beef price jump of 6.3 percent last month.
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North Carolina executes stay issued 40 minutes early
Convicted killer James Hutchins won a stay of execution from the North Carolina Supreme Court just before the 6 p.m. deadline, after the U S Supreme Court cleared the way for possible execution. The stay sent the case back to McDowell County for a new date. Hutchins was condemned in 1979 for two sheriff deputies killings and a state trooper slaying.
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Dennis Wilson Drowned After High Blood Alcohol Level
Tox tests show Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson had a 0.26 percent blood alcohol level when he drowned December 28 at Marina del Rey. Coroner calls it accidental. physician says alcohol likely influenced judgment and reaction though no other intoxicants were found. He died while diving for discarded items in 58 degree water. body recovered from 13 feet.
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