The ruin of Times Square by Donald Kaul
Donald Kaul rails against efforts to clean Times Square arguing the area’s sleaze defined its character and that replacing it with a dull modern hotel and polished streets erodes the city’s identity He criticizes the subway system taxis and car culture and laments the loss of its chaotic charm.
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Historic Preservation Society
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Beirut
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Israel willing to hold direct talks with Jordanian-Palestinian delegation
Prime Minister Peres said Israel would meet a Jordanian-Palestinian delegation without PLO participation at any place and time, rejecting prior U.S. meetings with the group. He defended a firm stance against talks excluding Israel, aiming to unify a divided cabinet. Jordanian King Hussein urged urgent progress toward peace as Shultz plans to send Reed Murphy to the region in April.
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Israel
PLO
Palestine Liberation Organization
Yossi Beilin
Washington
Shultz
Richard Murphy
Murphy
Middle East
Profile of rape victims and offenders from a decade of reports
A U S Bureau of Justice Statistics analysis of 1973 to 1982 rape cases finds victims likely unmarried under 25 from low income backgrounds, with attacks often 6 p.m. to midnight and strangers as offenders. About 1.5 million female and 123,000 male victims. 81 percent white, higher black victimization, and most rapists under 21 targeting younger girls.
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Los Angeles Times
Washington
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Steven R. Schlesinger
Bureau
Department of Justice
Schlesinger
Pentagon reserves policy draws criticism on weapon allotment
A Department of Defense report by the Reserve Forces Policy Board warns that the Pentagon’s method of distributing weapons to the National Guard and reserves will cause difficulties if they must augment active-duty troops. It criticizes unclear decision making and vague missions for the reserves and guard.
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Reserve Forces Policy Board
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Caspar Weinberger
Pentagon to require state medical licenses for active duty
The top health official Dr William Mayer outlined a directive mandating state medical licenses for all active duty physicians. The measure, affecting more than 3500 military physicians dentists and clinical psychologists, aims to boost licensure by summer with a three year compliance period.
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William Mayer
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Iraq strikes two tankers as Iran vows deep strikes
Iraqi jets hit two oil tankers in the Persian Gulf south of Kharg Island as Baghdad vows to strike Iran deeply until peace is achieved. Iran halted air and missile attacks but warned of retaliation if Iraqi raids resume. Eastern Star and Volere were damaged. Volere crew escaped unhurt.
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Beiruts Line Flare Between Christian and Moslem Sects
Fighting flared along the Beirut line dividing Christian and Moslem sectors with mortars machine guns and grenades. One civilian killed and at least two wounded including a Lebanese soldier as clashes persisted into Sunday. Israeli raids on Shiite villages in south Lebanon produced reports of arrests and possible destruction.
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Lebanon
Sharqiyeh
Nabatiyeh
Missing Soviet diplomat defected to U S India says
Soviet third secretary Igor Gezha disappeared March 17 during a jog in New Delhi park and has defected to the United States. He was granted political asylum and was to return to Moscow later this year. Gezha lived in New Delhi five years with his wife and 10 year old daughter.
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United States
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Indian External Affairs Ministry
Gezha
Moscow
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Washington
State Department
Brian Carlson
Bowie Joins Tina Turner for Surprise Birmingham Show
About 10 000 rock fans witnessed David Bowie appear with Tina Turner in Birmingham on Saturday night the pair performing Tonight a track from Bowie's latest album. Bowie called Turner the hottest place in the universe after the duet.
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England
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Goetz Ready to Testify on Subway Shooting Trial
Bernhard Goetz can hardly wait to testify about the subway shooting and would be able to appear before the grand jury Tuesday, following jurors deadline. Two teenage victims Troy Canty and James Ramseur were granted immunity and testified last week.
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Bernhard Goetz
Troy Canty
James Ramseur
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