Acclaimed science fiction author Heinlein dies at 80
Robert Heinlein, iconic science fiction writer and libertarian thinker, died at age 80 from heart failure in Carmel California. He authored Stranger in a Strange Land and helped popularize grok and the water bed. Fellow writers lauded his grand master status and Hugo Award legacy.
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Beirut clashes claim 65 in fourth day of sectarian fighting
In Beirut two militias Amal and Hezbollah battled for Shiite slums amid shelling and ambulances, with police reporting 65 dead and 150 wounded on Monday and total casualties rising to 154 dead 367 wounded. Hostages feared amid chaotic citywide violence and hospital strain.
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Reagan: No pre trial pardons in Iran-Contra case
President Reagan stated he would not pardon Oliver North and three co defendants before conviction. He said pardons before trial would obscure guilt questions, noting the Iran Contra saga may extend beyond his term and stressing convictions would come first. Poindexter, North, and others face federal charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States.
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Polish shipyard workers reject Solidarity compromise
In D Gdansk on Monday 400 to 500 striking workers refused a management offer that would end the weeklong strike and drop demands for legalization of Solidarity in exchange for a pay raise. The rally kept chanting no freedom without Solidarity as talks resumed at the initiative of a Politburo member after late Sunday breakdowns.
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PTSD patients show reduced pain sensitivity after war film exposure
Montreal AP report finds Vietnam veterans with PTSD became less sensitive to pain when viewing war movie scenes. Researchers Pitman Orr van der Kolk Greenberg note the result may reveal core biology of PTSD and guide future treatments. The work was discussed at the American Psychiatric Association meeting.
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Battle at Golden Temple Leaves Multiple Dead and Wounded
In Amritsar a four hour gun battle between security forces and Sikh extremists raged inside the Golden Temple. Over 2,000 paramilitary troops sealed the shrine as witnesses reported at least four killed and five wounded. Police said light machine guns were used by security forces.
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Polygamist clan members convicted in chapel bombing case
A federal jury found four members of the polygamist clan guilty on 20 of 23 counts related to the Mormon chapel bombing and a 13 day standoff with police. Jurors cleared Vickie Singer on one murder count. The siege at Marion farm ended with Lt. Fred House killed and clan leader Addam Swapp found guilty on multiple charges.
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Bennett to resign as education secretary this September
William J Bennett, after 30 percent years as secretary of education, announced his resignation mid September to return to private life. Linus Wright, the undersecretary, is proposed as his successor, following a White House meeting with President Reagan.
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