Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski Dies in Poland at 79
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, mentor to Pope John Paul II and a moderating force during Communist rule, died in Warsaw after a six week illness from cancer. The primate led Poland’s church since 1948 and his death leaves two cardinals in Poland with no clear successor.
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Vatican
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Agostino Casaroli
Holy See
Franciszek Marcharski
John Paul
Archibishop
Krakow
Social Security tax may double under Reagan plan
An actuary warns the payroll tax could rise to 10 percent or more this century even with proposed benefit cuts. Stockman says critics misjudge the crisis. Robertson notes Medicare costs push projections higher. Tax currently 6.65 percent, slated to 7.65 by 1990, with potential future limits on tax rises.
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Guards spark mutiny fueling Michigan prison rioting
A preliminary state investigation charges disgruntled guards with sparking a mutiny that led to the first of four inmate rampages in Michigan's worst prison riots in three decades. Corrections Director Perry Johnson promised action against those involved while Peter Ellsworth cited overcrowding as fuel, noting an unauthorized search by guards helped trigger the disturbance.
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William G. Milliken
Warsaw Radio chief to face trial in graft probe
In Poland, prosecutors say Maciej Szczepanski, once a top aide to ousted party leader Edward Gierek, will be charged after a lengthy corruption inquiry. He was fired amid a post unrest purge, arrested soon after, with charges unspecified.
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Edward Gierek
Lucjan Czubinski
Maciej Szczepanski
Warsaw Radio
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Gierek
Riots at Southern Michigan Prison Prompt Union Critique
Guards blame understaffing for the Jackson riot, accusing prison officials of freeing inmates during a shakedown. The dispute follows tense unrest with calls for safer conditions and accountability.
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Nimitz Returns to Norfolk After Deadly Carrier Crash
The USS Nimitz steamed to its home port at Norfolk as investigators probe why a Marine EA-6B Prowler failed to land, struck 19 parked jets, killing 14 and injuring 48. Burned debris was separated from two F-14s as the ship’s crew cleared the flight deck after a near total loss.
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Washington
Hinckley placed on 24 hour watch after overdose at Butner
John W. Hinckley Jr. was kept under 24 hour surveillance at the federal Butner prison after taking an undisclosed number of Tylenol pills in a low mood. A defense psychiatrist alerted officials, an antidote was given, and he was returned to his unit. officials said it appeared an attempt to harm himself but not a life threatening incident.
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Justice Department
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