Invasion predicted as British shell Falklands advances
British warships bombarded defenses around Port Stanley on the Falkland Islands as the Hermes group shelled targets near Stanley to soften fortifications and demoralize Argentine troops. Argentina pressed for cease fire, while U.N. talks showed little progress amid public calls for time.
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Carter Tosses Wooden Ball At Tivoli Gardens Visit
Former U S president Jimmy Carter visits Denmark for three days and participates in a target throwing game at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. The spontaneous event highlights Carter engaging with locals during his Danish trip.
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Abby admits she recycles letters in column reruns
Dear Abby columnist Abby Van Buren acknowledged reprinting letters without labeling them as repeats. A Cherokee Daily Times report cited two Mother’s Day letters printed verbatim before, with earlier runs in 1977 and 1979 under different pen names.
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Two hijackers seek asylum after Costa Rica plane dash
Two armed hijackers including a man in a dress forced an Aeronica plane with 50 aboard from Bluefields to El Limon in Costa Rica. They surrendered and asked for political asylum while authorities kept them safe. crew and passengers were released. Francisco Lopez Arce 26 and Camilo Martin Urlado 30 led the incident.
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Impossible Mile: Skis Through Revolving Door Quote
A quip on perseverance titled as a witty index page remark. The line suggests attempting the improbable task of carrying skis through a revolving door, framed as a humorous observation.
Sirhan Sirhan seeks parole release and remorse statement
Sirhan Sirhan, the man convicted in Senator Robert Kennedy's 1968 assassination, said he believes Kennedy would support his release and that his life sentence should not be extended as a scapegoat. He spoke during a parole decision hearing in Soledad, noting his belief that justice should not extend his time in prison due to his unpopularity.
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High Tech Task Force Eyes Cedar Rapids Iowa
Iowa Governor Ray appoints David Swanson to head an 11 member task force to study attracting high tech industries to Iowa. Swanson notes Cedar Rapids Iowa City area and the Ames Des Moines corridor as likely clusters and cites Silicon Valley like potential without guaranteeing a valley outcome. The panel will study models such as North Carolina Golden Triangle and other regions.
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Reagan says jobless not destitute in midwestern tour
President Reagan told black high school students that parts of the nation suffer a near low mood but that unemployment today does not equal the Great Depression level. He defended social insurance programs and noted a dual employment rate in families.
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