Flynt undergoes third operation after shooting
Atlanta based sex magazine entrepreneur Larry Flynt endures a third surgery to relieve spinal pressure from bone chips and a .44 slug. Police in Lawrenceville Ga report solid leads. a sniper attack during his obscenity trial left Reeves wounded. Authorities questioned a couple near the scene while a hoax reward suspect was arrested in Norfolk. Flight details, hospital transfers, and medical conditions are noted as Flynt faces infection and critical status upon arrival at Emory University Hospital.
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Radiologist backs Warren Commission on Kennedy shots
Dr John Ebersole, Lancaster General Hospital, confirms the Warren Commission finding that Kennedy’s fatal shots came from behind. The 15 year silence on the assassination is broken as he aligns with the commission’s rear-origin conclusion.
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Airliner hijack attempt foiled in Hong Kong plane shooting
A flight engineer on a Nationalist Chinese airliner attempted to hijack a Boeing 737 carrying 10 people from southern Taiwan to Hong Kong. A security guard on board shot and killed him. the plane landed in Hong Kong with the situation under control. Initial reports listed injuries but could not be confirmed.
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Lifers seize seven guards in Brazil-bound prison plot
In St Jerome Quebec two two time lifers and two other inmates seized seven prison staff during an attempted escape. They demanded 100000 dollars safe passage to Brazil and the transfer of about 15 prisoners from solitary confinement. Edgar Roussel is one of the lifers amid the hostage crisis.
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FDA Bans Controversial Three Month Birth Control Shot
The federal government declares medroxyprogesterone Depo Provera too dangerous for US contraception. FDA Commissioner Donald Kennedy notified Upjohn Co about the decision and plans to announce to Congress today. Wayne Pines spoke for the FDA.
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Sandinista Rebels Claim Kill of Somoza Chief Aide
The Sandinista National Liberation Front says it killed Gen. Reynaldo Perez Vega, chief aide to President Anastasio Somoza, in an attempt to kidnap him in Managua. The government had no immediate comment on the claim.
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Ethiopian Forces Recapture Deghabur as War Shifts
Ethiopian forces sweeping the Ogaden plateau report recapturing Deghabur, the second town retaken in four days, as they press a counter-offensive against Somali rebels in eastern Ethiopia. Jijiga, a key town, had been retaken by Ethiopian troops Sunday, a move Western observers say tilts the seven month conflict in Ethiopia’s favor.
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Griffin says canal treaty faces defeat
U S opposition leader Sen Robert Griffin says opponents can block approval of the Panama Canal treaties when voted next week He predicts defeat unless actions occur by Thursday Supporters dispute this view and focus on amendments backing ratification A bipartisan amendment on military force and canal neutrality after 2000 is expected to win passage along with a warship access clause in time of war
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Weizman Appeals to Congress On Israel Arms Sale
Israeli Defense Minister Ezer Weizman urges Congress for 13.5 billion dollars in long range arms aid. He argues against linking jet warplane sales to Israel Egypt and Saudi Arabia in a single package. Sadat calls on Carter to define terms for ending Mideast stalemate. Fahd signals possible recognition of Israel if a comprehensive settlement includes a Palestinian state.
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Weather summary and forecast snapshot
A previous-year weather note records a high of 66 and a low of 50 with no precipitation. The extended forecast calls for mostly clear skies Saturday through Monday with highs in the 30s to 40s and overnight lows in the teens and 20s. The forecast also notes high temperatures on Wednesday and overnight low temperatures with inches of precipitation likely.
Cedar Rapids Gazette subscription details and address
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists publication location at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 and provides subscription rates by carrier and mail for daily and Sunday editions. It notes mail eligibility and exclusive AP use for local news.
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Gazette Company
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Cedar Rapids
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Boy created by cloning claims alive and well
New York AP reporting that a 14 month old boy said to be created from a single cell of a wealthy man is described as alive healthy and loved by science writer David Rorvik in connection with the book In His Image. The publisher sued Wednesday over the claims and the book’s publication date was moved up to March 31.
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J.B. Lippincott Co
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