Iraqi Advance Pushes Toward Abadan Oil Refineries
Iraqi troops drive toward Abadan and Khurramshahr in a two pronged assault cutting roads and pipelines from Abadan. Iran reports Kurdish rebellion and insists Abadan will not fall as battles continue near the oil hubs.
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Castro to release Americans from Cuban jails
Fidel Castro plans to free 33 Americans in Cuban custody as part of a move to bolster relations with the United States. Officials say some could face U.S. charges if they return, while others may choose to depart to a country of their choosing. Cuban spokesmen note most prisoners were jailed for entering Cuba illegally or related offenses, not political reasons.
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Jamaica candidate shot in street amid pre election violence
Roy McGann parliamentary secretary in national security and government candidate in the October 30 election was killed in a car shooting in Gordon Town East St. Andrew after an exchange of gunfire with police. Radio Jamaica cited police sources and noted heavy reinforcements and a fired police station. authorities gave no comment. The incident follows a surge in political killings and raises fears of violence on Nomination Day.
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Jenrette Stays in Race Amid Abscam Scar
Rep John Jenrette pledges to remain in his re election bid despite an Abscam conviction for taking a $50,000 bribe He appeals the verdict and says he would resign if the appeal fails The Democrat faces Republican John Napier in South Carolina 6th District.
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Amin forces hold towns on Uganda Sudan border
Reports from West Nile say Idi Amin loyalists control Madhis and Lugbara lands near Zaire and Sudan border and have captured Arua with about 1,000 troops entering from Zaire and Sudan on Oct 6. The Uganda government accuses Saudi Arabia of financing the invasion. Saudis deny it.
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Explosion at Atlanta day care kills four in Bowen Homes
In Bowen Homes Atlanta the blast at a day care center killed four children and an adult supervisor. Authorities blamed a furnace boiler with a safety switch bypass suspected by some as a racist bomb. Evacuations followed as hoaxes spread and eight other centers were closed for checks.
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Five Turkish hijackers seized as jet rescue yields hostages
Army sharpshooters stormed the Turkish Airlines Boeing 727 near Dyarbakir after a 11 hour hijack from Munich to Ankara. Five Turkish hijackers were captured and more than 100 hostages freed. Passengers and hijackers suffered minor injuries.
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