U S charges Syria harboring Abu Nidal despite denial
The United States charges Syria continues to harbor suspected terrorist Abu Nidal despite Hafez Assad's denial. White House spokesman Larry Speakes urges Syria to expel Nidal and free Americans held in Lebanon, citing concerns over Syrian complicity in international terrorism.
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Pride of Baltimore Sinks in Atlantic Tornado Like Squall
A two masted schooner called Pride of Baltimore sank 300 miles north of Puerto Rico after a white squall struck on Wednesday. Fourteen crewmen remained missing and four survived after four days aboard a life raft. the tanker rescued them and Coast Guard will investigate on shore.
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Heroic German shepherd dies after saving girl in Naples fire
In Naples, Italy, a German shepherd named Rocky pulled a 3-year-old girl Emilia Stefanelli from a first-floor apartment before returning inside to search for others. The dog died in the blaze, which firefighters say started from a defective stove. the child’s 6-year-old sister and mother escaped unharmed.
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Reagan signs gun bill expanding rifle and shotgun sales nationwide
President Reagan signed a new firearm bill easing federal controls. The measure, sponsored by James McClure and Harold Volkmer, passed the Senate unanimously and allows gun dealers to sell rifles and shotguns to buyers across the country. The ceremony was in the Oval Office with bill sponsors present.
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Relief workers killed as plane shot down in Sudan
Eight people died when rebels shot down a military aircraft over southern Sudan. Among the dead were two Western relief workers: Mark Fletcher, a South African with Band Aid in Sudan, and Malou Ater, a World Vision worker and Anglican bishop of Bahr el-Gelal.
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CIA chief claims NBC Today report breached secrecy law
William J. Casey says NBC’s Today segment on submarine activity and Ivy Bells violated 18 USC 798 protecting intelligence methods. He referred the matter to the Justice Department after the network aired claims about Pelton and NSA eavesdropping in Soviet harbors.
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Dominican elections head resigns amid halted vote count
Two of three election board members quit amid claims of victory by Jacobo Majluta who trails in official tallies. The Central Elections Board suspended counting with 92 percent of stations reporting as Balaguer leads, Majluta requests a recount and refused to resume without explanation.
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