Canada sanctions South Africa over apartheid policies
Canada announced broad sanctions against South Africa, ending export and investment incentives for Canadian firms there and restricting high tech sales to government agencies. The move targets exclusive investments while stopping short of forcing Canadian companies to withdraw. officials cite a rising revulsion and ongoing deaths in apartheid-era South Africa.
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Diablo Canyon saves 81 million in fuel in two months
PG&E reports 81 million dollars in fuel savings from Diablo Canyon reactor power in the first two months of commercial operation. Executive vice president Maneatis says oil and gas plants would have burned over 2.5 million barrels of oil or equivalent gas to produce this power. Full two-unit output later aims to serve more than 2 million customers.
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California coast brush fires challenge crews amid lightning and crowds
Two major brush fires along Southern California coast strain crews as lightning and Sunday spectators slow progress. Forecasters expect onshore cool air to continue with slightly warmer highs Monday and no hot winds. The Los Padres National Forest fire near 100 miles northwest and a San Luis Obispo area blaze jumped from 38 000 to 52 000 acres, reducing containment hopes.
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Hanoi to turn over remains of 26 U.S. vets
Hanoi will return the remains of 26 Americans killed in Vietnam in the largest turnover since the war. Vietnam will also provide information on six other MIAs and hopes to resolve the issue within two years as U.S. and Vietnamese experts continue talks in Bangkok and Tokyo.
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Prison terms set record for brevity
The 1982 time served by state prisoners averaged 16 months, the shortest median in records. The Justice Department report from 29 states and DC also notes high confinement rates, with about 97 in 10 000 inmates under custody.
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Newton Divorce Finalized After Separation
Entertainer Wayne Newton and Elaine Newton have been granted a divorce by District Judge John Paul Goldman. They married June 1, 1968, with the decree signed and the details sealed. Newton, 43, rose to fame as a teen with Danke Schoen and became a Las Vegas mainstay at major hotels.
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Conte vows execution for coup plotter in Guinea protest
President Lansana Conte told tens of thousands that Col. Diara Traore, the coup master planner, was arrested and will be tried and executed by firing squad. He warned against human rights pleas, saying tomorrow would be too late.
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The Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Notice
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces subscription rates for Carrier and Mail editions with pricing for 4 weeks and 52 weeks. It notes locations served, regional restrictions, and AP republication rights. Mail address updates should be sent to The Gazette Company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Lebanese leaders vow to confront U S retaliation over hijacking
In Damascus a diverse coalition of Lebanese Muslims plans to confront U S retaliation for the June 14 hijacking. Shiite scholar Fadlallah warned a raid would spark more hatred of America while leaders meet with Syrian President Assad to seek an end to West Beirut lawlessness.
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