Raveling Recalls King Speech Handed to Him
Sun Oil employee George Raveling, then 26, pushed through crowds at the March on Washington and received Martin Luther King Jr.'s copy of the I Have a Dream speech. Now Iowa head basketball coach, he holds the treasured document on the 55th anniversary of King's birthday.
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Haddad Dies, Israel Laments Close Lebanese Ally
Maj Saad Haddad who led a pro Israeli militia in southern Lebanon died of cancer at his home in Marjayoun aged 54. Haddad long backed by Israel mentored a border militia, was reinstated in the Lebanese army by a Beirut court, and his death affects the balance as Israel plans to withdraw and hand over security to Lebanese forces or local militias.
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Chicago Board of Trade votes on tougher fines
The Chicago Board of Trade will vote this month on stricter penalties to boost self policing of the grain futures market. Fines may rise tenfold and suspensions ninefold, plus a new 25000 dollar fine, in response to a critical Commodity Futures Trading Commission report.
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Weathered headlines spark year-end legal and crime recap
A Parade Magazine spread surveys a complex mix of topics from a Supreme Court case tied to a 1968 confession to a 1983 highs and lows reference guide for weather watchers. It notes an avalanche of bills and credit rating concerns without graphic detail.
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Page 3A Chuckle Reflects on Credit and Ambition
A lighthearted quip on ambition and credit cites that a man can achieve much as long as he does not mind who gets the credit. Copyright note follows.
U S Soldier Kidnapped Amid Anti Missile Activism Claims
A U S Army soldier Lane Fowler 20 was kidnapped in West Germany by six people who allegedly demanded removal of Pershing 2 missiles. Police say his wife received a call at 2 35 am detailing abduction and car ramming before the car drifted away.
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Reagan backs Latin plan for Central America aid
President Reagan endorsed an eight billion dollar five year plan for Central America and urged Congress to adopt it in a bipartisan push. He cited Kissinger headed commission findings and said the United States must act enough to protect security and improve neighbors lives. He planned to send a comprehensive peace democracy and development package when Congress reconvenes.
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Bush in Annapolis Receives Maryland Tie after General Assembly Address
Vice President George Bush replaces his own tie with a Maryland tie handed to him after addressing a joint session of the state General Assembly in Annapolis. He calls the American experiment as alive today as in 1784 while House Speaker Benjamin Cardin stands nearby.
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