Andropov warns Kohl on missiles and NATO delusion
In Moscow President Andropov tells Chancellor Kohl NATO leaders are misled if they expect new U.S. missiles in Europe to yield concessions. He vows a prompt Soviet response to Pershing 2 and Tomahawk deployments set to begin in December. Kohl seeks a summit to push Geneva talks.
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Andrei Gromyko
Hans-Dietrich Genscher
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U.S.S.R
Court upholds legislative prayer despite church-state concerns
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, allowed paid clergy for legislative prayers, preserving Nebraska’s long standing practice and linking opening sessions to a historic tradition. Justices Burger and four others supported the view that prayer does not violate the Establishment Clause, while Brennan, Marshall and Stevens dissented. The same day the court also ruled that court appointed lawyers for indigent defendants are not required to pursue every non frivolous argument.
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Two urban climbers arraigned over Detroit Westin trespass
Two urban climbers reached the 740 foot Westin Hotel in downtown Detroit and were arraigned on trespassing charges. Judge Prentis Edwards set bond at 1500 dollars for Ron Broyles 29 of Los Angeles and Kenn Rick 32 of Lake Orion Mich. Both posted bond and were released. Police arrested them at 2 p.m. Monday atop the Westin hotel and Renaissance Center complex.
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Renaissance Center
Burger Denies Mississippi Bid to Reinstate Gray Execution
Chief Justice Warren Burger rejected an emergency request by Mississippi authorities to overturn a stay of execution for Jimmy Lee Gray. Justice Byron White and Justice William Rehnquist also declined the state's appeal over the holiday weekend.
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William Rehnquist
Judge OKs extensive desegregation plan for St Louis area
A federal judge approved a broad voluntary desegregation plan between the city school system and suburbs. The plan requires at least 15,000 city students to transfer to county schools to reach acceptable racial ratios, with all moves voluntary. The judge warned of high costs and the state plans an appeal.
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William Hungate
Christopher Bond
Low holiday death toll marks Independence Day weekend
Traffic accidents caused 447 deaths over the long July Fourth weekend, the lowest three day toll in 23 years. Last year saw 451 deaths. the worst three day toll was 638 in 1971 and the lowest three day toll in 25 years was 370 in 1958.
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Washington
Quake Hits Turkish Town Near Dardanelles Straits
An earthquake injured at least 30 people in a small town near the Dardanelles Strait on Tuesday. Panic spread in Istanbul as residents fled into the streets. The epicenter was 124 miles southwest of Istanbul with a 4.9 magnitude.
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Biker quits cross country charity trek after attacks
An 18 year old from Shavertown Pa halted a planned 6000 mile charity ride to the Pacific Northwest and US Mexico border after being assaulted by teens and motorcyclists who threw bottles and wounded his knee. He left June 4 to raise 5000 for Kiwanis World Health Fund aiding Project Concern International in San Diego.
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Mexico Corn Tortillas and Bread Prices Jump
Mexico raised tortilla prices by 41 percent and doubled white bread costs on Tuesday, hitting millions of poor citizens earning minimum wage. The Commerce Department cited emergency wage hikes and higher farmer price guarantees for the move and said gasoline price increases would be delayed.
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Reagan reaches out to teachers union as NEA clash erupts
President Reagan told 150 of 3,000 AFT delegates in Los Angeles that he seeks partnership to revive public schools. He criticized the NEA as frightening and brainwashing children and urged discipline and higher standards while noting differences can exist with mutual respect.
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