Argentine activist wins Peace Prize Adolfo Perez Esquivel
Adolfo Perez Esquivel, a 49 year old Argentine human rights advocate and head of the Peace and Justice Service, won the 1980 Nobel Peace Prize for his non violent stance against Argentina's military rule. He was jailed in 1977 for over a year before his release and later left Argentina for Europe.
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Explosion at Atlanta day care kills seven
An explosion at the Gate City Community Center day care in Bowen Homes, Atlanta, is blamed on natural gas. Seven people died including five children and two adults, with about 15 injured as responders battled flames and a building collapse. Police and fire officials described heavy damage and ongoing search for victims.
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Bombings in Four Major Cities Linked to Armenian Groups
The AP reports terrorist blasts in London, Los Angeles, New York, and Paris injuring five. Anonymous callers blamed Armenian groups for several explosions while others claimed Swiss targets, with police noting unverified, potentially related incidents and no fatalities.
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Mailer plans two weddings after divorce
Norman Mailer, newly divorced author, plans to marry again and aims to wed twice. The item appears on page 3A of Today.
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The Remarkable Moment Before Plastic Sacks
The piece notes civilization surviving for 10,000 years without plastic garbage sacks and points to a humorous perspective on modern waste. The joke hinges on cost and convenience in daily life.
Iraqi forces push toward Abadan amid Iran clash
Iraqi troops and tanks under heavy artillery pressure Abadan as helicopter gunships attack Khurramshahr. Iran reports 30 civilians killed and 140 wounded in Abadan with Iraqi losses at three dead and 14 wounded. Iran says it routed Iraqi units near Abadan and Mosul air raids target Isfahan.
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