Kimball in stable condition after skull surgery
Mormon Church President Spencer W. Kimball, 86, remained in stable, satisfactory condition after weekend surgery to remove skull scar tissue and blood. Doctors expect about a two week hospitalization with ICU stay through Tuesday and a cautious recovery advised by neurosurgeon Bruce Sorenson.
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Salt Lake City
UPI
Spencer W. Kimball
Jerry Cahill
Kimball
Latter Day Saints Hospital
Cahill
Bruce Sorenson
Sorenson
Beauty queens arrive for Miss America pageant in Atlantic City
Beauty queens from across the country stroll the Boardwalk for photos as contestants arrive for a week of rehearsals before the 53rd Miss America pageant. Hostess Isabella Wynn notes the board’s wooden 12 by 8 foot state map in the registration area.
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Atlantic City
N.J
UPI
Atlantic City Convention Center
Isabella Wynn
Judge Marshall McComb Dies At 87 Linked To Reagan Oath
Marshall McComb, the judge who swore in Ronald Reagan as California governor and later resigned from the state Supreme Court amid senility allegations, has died at age 87. His family said Sunday.
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McComb
Supreme Court
State Commission On Judicial Qualifications
Margherite
Los Angeles
UPI
Marshall McComb
Ronald Reagan
California
State Supreme Court
Prisoners Demand Rights and End to Shackling in Poland
Inmates held at the provincial jail demanded six month maximum detention, books and stationery, and immediate medical care. They called for suspension of six guards and an end to inmate shackling as they barricaded cell blocks. Solidarity pledged to continue talks with Poland's Communist leaders to avoid confrontation.
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Solidarity
Poland
Solidarity Leader Describes Poland's Economic Solve
An Drz ej Celinski says Poland must act to rebuild the economy with Solidarity as the main force, amid reported Soviet war games near Poland and state denials. He urges continued dialogue with the government to avoid a tragic confrontation and preserve the movement's historic chance.
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Solidarity
Andrzej Celinski
Soviet Union
Poland
State Department
Washington
Soviet Bloc
Celinski
Hunger strike death in Maze prison prompts renewed tensions
Ulster prisoner Devine, co founder of the INLA, dies after 52 days of hunger strike at the Maze. Liam McCloskey remains fasting since August 3. INLA’s stand weakens, but hunger supporters vow to continue. In Armagh an off duty policeman is seriously wounded outside St Malachy’s Church. McKeown ends hunger strike, Matt Devlin previously withdrawn after 52 days without food.
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Liam McCloskey
Devine
INLA
Irish Republican Socialist Party
Maze
IRA
Britain
Armagh
Belfast
St. Malachy’s
McKeown
Matt Devlin
Farm Disaster Loans Spendings Prompt SBA Scrutiny
The Weicker staff report flags widespread misuse of SBA farm disaster funds since 1977, with billions outstanding and millions in improper payments. It notes loans funded drought-stricken farmers often not repaid, weak liens, and reliance on temporary workers. Prosecutors weighed cases but pursued few prosecutions.
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Boucher
SBA
Weicker
Small Business Committee
Philip B. Heymann
U.S
Justice Department
Mississippi
Afred E. Moreton
Oxford
Miss
Settles Death Arraignment and Forensic Theories Emerge
Jurors observed an arraignment for Settles while some witnesses viewed it as standard procedure and others as guarding against non police witnesses. Forensic experts suggested neck injuries could result from hanging or a police chokehold using a baton. Investigations by DA FBI and U S attorney seek evidence before potential charges, with fall decisions anticipated before the football season.
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Settles
District Attorney
FBI
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Ron Settles
Co generation device eyed as home energy saver
Armiger plans a home co generation unit to cut energy costs, arguing it outperforms new efficient furnaces for most households. He estimates first models by fall 1982 under Armiger Power Products, despite anticipated court fights with utilities challenging a 1978 law. He claims for each cubic foot of gas burned you get more energy value.
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Armiiger
Energy Department
Armiger
Armiger Power Products
Former Iranian hostage Jones sued for divorce after homecoming
Charles A. Jones Jr., the only black hostage who endured all 444 days, faces divorce from Mattie Jones four months after his return. The suit, filed in June and now public, follows strains on several ex-hostage families cited to a Senate panel considering extra compensation.
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Detroit
UPI
Charles A. Jones Jr
Jones
U.S
Canada
Mattie Jones
Senate
Katherin Keough
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