Mines used in Afghanistan spark border crossing fears
Soviet helicopters dropped anti-personnel mines in Afghan mountain passes near the Pakistan border, injuring Moslem rebels. Najibullah Lafraie of Jamiat Islami said casualties occurred with no figures yet. Rebels reported mining as they crossed from Kunar into Pakistan amid broader Cold War fighting.
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Peshawar
Pakistan
Najibullah Lafraie
Jamiat-Islami
Khyber Pass
Lafraie
Kunar
Afghanistan
United States
Chairman of NBC to quit soon
New York AP Jane Cahill Pfeiffer chairwoman of NBC and one of America's top paid female executives is expected to resign this week. Pfeiffer, 47, moved from IBM to NBC in 1978, her contract ends in October 1981. NBC did not comment. She earns 400000 annually and has faced criticism for poor administration and spending long hours away from the office. Newsweek report notes NBC president Fred Silverman lost confidence after months of complaints from colleagues.
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New York
Jane Cahill Pfeiffer
NBC
America
Newsweek
Pfeiffer
IBM
Fred Silverman
Mystery freighter leaves Mariel with no refugees aboard
The Blue Fire, once expected to bring 2 000 to 5 000 Cuban refugees to the United States, left Mariel headed for Grand Cayman Island with only its seven crew aboard. Coast Guard officials confirmed the ship carried no refugees and was tailed by the cutter Diligence.
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Key West
Fla
U.S
Florida
Cuba
Caribbean
Coast Guard
Mike Ayres
Miami
Blue Fire
Mariel
Diligence
Grand Cayman Island
Ayres
Washington
U.S. State Department
Cayman Islands
United
Freedom Flotilla
United States
Coast
Ralph Arizmendi
Fidel
Castro
Augustin Garcia
Sunnyvale
Calif
Arimzendi
Nine Hurt as Jet Encounters Severe Turbulence en Route to New York
National Airlines Boeing 727 carrying 85 passengers from Miami endured severe turbulence 50 miles south of Richmond Virginia. Nine people were treated after the unscheduled landing in Washington at National Airport. Injuries described as lacerations neck and back strains. the aircraft resumed to New York with the uninjured passengers.
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New York
Washington
National Airlines
Miami
National Airport
Federal Aviation Administration
Richmond
Jim Arey
National
Arey
Sparklers blamed for apartment fire in two-unit home
Ignite fire early Saturday at 1424 J St SW gutted kitchen and downstairs bath and an upstairs bedroom. Sparklers left in a wastebasket started the blaze. aerosol bug spray aided spread. Red Cross assisting three residents Pam Wilfong Mary Loomis and Steve Tenley. owner listed as Elizabeth Benn.
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Pam Wilfong
Mary Loomis
Steve Tenley
The
Red Cross
Wilfong
Loomis
Tenley
Terry Martinson
Martinson
Elizabeth Benn
Hull Ave
Teens Arrested After Theft at 7-Eleven Night Clerk Incident
Two Marion youths ages 15 and 17 confessed to stealing items from the 7-Eleven on First Ave SE around 5 a.m. after a car crash at Highway 13 and Mount Vernon Rd SE. They were injured, treated, and released while officers recovered magazines and other goods, returning them to the store as investigators review the case.
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First Ave
Marion
Cedar ‘Rapids
Highway 13
Mount Vernon Road
Twhoever
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Seminar on The Friendship Effort at Kirkwood CC
One evening seminar titled The Friendship Effort will be offered Tuesday evening at Itowa Hall Kirkwood Community College. Alice Davis leads the session from 6 30 to 9 30 p m detailing how to reveal real selves and preserve friendship potential with expectations and practical tips. Cost seven dollars per person registrations at 398 5412 in Cedar Rapids Marion or 1 800 332 8166 Ext 5412 elsewhere. Enrollments accepted at the door if spaces remain.
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Itowa Hall
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Hanford Post 5 Installs New Officers
Hanford Post No 5 along with the American Legion and its auxiliary installed new officers on July 1. New Legion officers include Charles E Herron commander George Love joy George Mally and Robert Mendez vice commanders Mrs Harold Andrews adjutant Arnold Tschirgi finance officer Mrs Norma Marra chaplain John Gourley historian John W Maher sergeant at arms and trustees Tom Mc Dermott and Sam Cohen. Mrs Alberta Keegan was installed president of the Auxiliary with Wanda Gregory Betty Barrett Irene Roscoe Leona Newman Ruth Berry Zula Oujiri Donna Gourley Hazel Hale Dorothy Spooner and Ardyth Soppe on the executive committee.
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Hanford Post No. 5
American Legion
Fourth Ave
American Legion Auxiliary
Wanda Gregory
Betty Barrett
Irene Roscoe
Leona Newman
Ruth Berry
Zula Oujiri
Donna Gourley
Hazel Hale
Dorothy Spooner
Lillian Edwards
Margaret Hahn
VaDonna Grill
Bertena Stark
Ardyth Soppe
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Tass
Moscow
Communist Party
Pravda
China
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
J St
Alice Davis
Hanford
Pharmacy
3Rd Ave
Iowa
Joel
California
Armstrong
Florsheim
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