Sri Lankan hijacker takes over Alitalia jet in Bangkok
A lone hijacker identified as Ekanayaka seized an Alitalia Boeing 747 with 260 aboard between New Delhi and Bangkok. He demanded ransom and family release from Italy, spoke with Thai authorities, and threatened to blow up the plane. 20 air force police provide security as the jet sits on the Don Muang runway pending resolution.
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Journalists rescued in El Salvador near Suchitoto firefight
Six journalists were found safe after disappearing near Suchitoto during a firefight between guerrillas and the army. They were rescued by the armed forces and included reporters from Guatemala, Britain, and El Salvador. Their van was found abandoned near Palacios as guerrillas seized a rural bus.
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Bedtime Wisdom From Pediatrician Asked by Mother
A renowned pediatrician advised a mother that the best bedtime for children is when the parent still has energy left. The quip emphasizes parental stamina as a key factor in determining when kids should sleep.
Reagan signs Voting Rights extension in landmark act renewal
President Reagan signed a 25 year renewal of the Voting Rights Act at a White House ceremony, calling voting the crown jewel of American liberties. Civil rights leaders criticized his leadership but he vowed to uphold the law while stressing unity. The measure targets nine states and portions of 13 others needing federal approval to change election laws. Benjamin Hooks of the NAACP praised the step but questioned enforcement.
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NAACP
Leap Second Adds Extra Moment to Evening Time
The National Bureau of Standards reports a leap second tonight making the 6 59 to 7 00 p m minute last 61 seconds. Atomic clocks are precise while solar time varies. Leap seconds began in 1972 and have occurred every year since, except 1980 due to negligible solar change.
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Bureau
Soviets and U S begin arms talks in Geneva
In Geneva, the United States and the Soviet Union opened formal talks on reducing long-range nuclear missiles and bombers. President Reagan lauded the talks as vital while noting a long history of stalemates and growing stockpiles. Edward Rowny led the U S delegation and met Ambassador Viktor Karpov at the Soviet mission.
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Iowa Jobless Fund Borrowing May Double
Iowa Job Service officials now project the unemployment insurance trust fund will require at least 120 million dollars in borrowing over two years to stay afloat. The revised forecast raises this year's borrowing to 55 million and next year's to 65 million, with payments already exceeding 300 million this year and no fund income until mid July.
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Iowa Ends Fiscal Year With Slim Balance Forecast
Iowa expects a small year end balance, likely under the $15.2 million target, as Comptroller Ronald Mosher notes May revenue was off by about 3 million and June may also slip. He stresses the state will still close in the black as all obligations are paid and checks clear later. The budget stands near 1.2 billion.
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