Arafat Accepts U N Resolutions in Beirut Bid for Talks
PLO chief Yasser Arafat signs a statement claiming all U N resolutions relevant to the Palestinian question as he seeks direct talks with the United States over the Israeli siege of Beirut. The text excludes two key Security Council resolutions, drawing mixed reactions from U S officials and PLO observers.
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Brave fight ends China hijack attempt on airliner
Five Chinese men attempted to hijack a domestic flight but were seized by crew and passengers in a brave fight. The incident, China’s first reported air piracy attempt, left all passengers safe. reports conflicted on casualties and the hijackers’ status.
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Shortage of Parking Places Sparks American Pause
A humorous note laments the lack of parking spaces in America, joking that scarce spots keep the nation from rolling smoothly. The quip mirrors light commentary on everyday urban life and infrastructure.
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U.S. warns on El Salvador torture in police
The Reagan administration cites new evidence of Salvadoran police torturing civilians and threatens major U.S. repercussions. It plans a Congress certification that El Salvador is reducing abuses while continuing military aid under a six month reporting rule.
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Reagan deficit projection climbs to 110 billion
The Reagan administration estimates the 1983 deficit at 110 to 114 billion dollars in a revised budget review. Treasury Secretary Regan said the figure could rise as much as 10 billion above Congress’s prior 104 billion estimate, depending on spending cuts and tax increases. White House and other officials dispute the projection, citing optimistic recession forecasts.
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Two Men Face Attempted Murder Charges In Cedar Rapids Incidents
Police say a Sunday chase began when a cruiser tried to stop a speeding van on Highway 30. John Albert Kuba, 42, was jailed after the pursuit and alleged attack on an officer. Keith Van Elson Jr., 22, and Kent Allen Jones, 18, faced attempted murder and assault charges after a Williams Boulevard disturbance.
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Italian Man Strips in St Peter's Square to Plead with Pope
Enrico Negri, 35, stripped naked atop a car in St Peter's Square to ask Pope John Paul II to hear his confessions. The pope was at Castelgandolofo for a noon blessing. Police detained the man after he disrupted worship for thousands gathered.
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