Eubie Blake to Headline Baltimore Jazz Festival in August
Baltimore officials announce a three day jazz festival in honor of composer pianist Eubie Blake. Mayor Schaefer says the event will run August 13 15 with performances by Dizzy Gillespie Lionel Hampton Gerry Mulligan Joe Williams Mel Torme and Clark Terry. Organizers include George Wein founder of the Newport Jazz Festival.
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Unrest Across Israel Grows On Land Day Anniversary
Violence in the occupied territories persists as Arab villages strike and three marches are planned to mark Land Day the sixth anniversary of the 1976 deaths. Five Arabs have died since March 19 amid West Bank protests over expropriations and dismissal of Palestinian mayors. An Israeli soldier died in a Gaza hand grenade blast. Australian Foreign Minister Anthony Street urged restraint and voiced support for limited self rule via Egypt–Israel talks. Arafat pledged respect for the Lebanon cease fire while vowing continued resistance.UN observers report a rebuilt outpost near Beaufort Castle and Begin rejects international arbitration to settle the Egypt border dispute, signaling new talks with Egypt.
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Historic Anglican Catholic talks promise new relation
A joint report after 16 years of talks outlines steps toward healing the 450 year split between Anglican and Roman Catholic churches. The pope would become universal primate of a united church, a move welcomed by Archbishop Robert Runcie but disputed by militant Protestant groups and some Anglicans.
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Freighter Sinks Off Florida Haitian Losses Two Dead
In Highland Beach Florida two Haitian women were found dead after a freighter capsized in rough Atlantic waters. Two others remain missing as six survivors reach shore through 10 foot waves. Survivors were taken to the Krome refugee camp while authorities determine status. The freighter Esperancia carried foodstuffs and had been stopped near Nassau for port of entry checks.
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Court delays bolster Democrats in House race stakes
The Supreme Court, while delaying action on Republican challenges to Missouri and New Jersey redistricting, weakens GOP odds to gain seats this fall. The court has already blocked a California plan and upheld Illinois changes. Other actions include tax‑break cases for private schools, custody appeals, EEOC reporting for a seminary, and a California lease tax ruling.
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Polish hockey players defect to escape martial law in Poland
Three members of the Polish national ice hockey team defected in Vienna seeking asylum after the world championships. Andrezej Malysiak 25 Boguslav Maj 21 and Justin Denusiak 21 cited Poland's martial law regime and martial law as reasons and said they seek contracts with Western teams. Poland won bronze in the event.
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Iran and Iraq claim heavy losses in week of front battles
Iran and Iraq report heavy casualties on the southern front near Khuzistan cities Shush and Dezful during a week of fighting. Iran announces mobilization for an all out offensive and vows to treat captives with kindness while preserving war spoils.
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Convicts Offer Mercenary Help Cited as Freedom Ruse
Several inmates in South Carolina reportedly offered to fight as mercenaries in Central America as a possible path to release. officials dismiss the idea as a ploy, citing pardons rules and lack of legal basis. The Dirty Dozen film and wartime programs are noted as context.
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France Calls UN Probe Into Central American Turmoil
France asked UN Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar to investigate charges of foreign intervention by the United States and Nicaragua in Central America and report to the Security Council within two to three weeks. The appeal came amid a Security Council emergency debate on Central American turmoil as U S officials urged leaving the issue to the OAS.
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