Begin weighs judicial inquiry into Beirut massacre pressure
Prime Minister Menachem Begin faces cabinet and party pressure to establish a state judicial board of inquiry into the Palestinian refugee massacre in Beirut. Ariel Sharon faces renewed attacks amid demands for a full probe and public protests mount in Tel Aviv.
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Divorce rate dips slightly amid tough economy
UPI reports a marginal fall in the U S divorce rate for the year ending in June to 5.2 per 1000, with experts noting divorces may move with the business cycle. Economists Gary Becker and Paul Glick say declines reflect economic stress, possibly rising slowly if the economy improves.
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Money could decide midterm battles as GOP outspends Democrats
A four part series notes Democrats claim issues on their side but Republicans hold a financial edge. With Election Day nearing, GOP groups report large fundraising totals dwarfing Democratic rivals, potentially shaping ads and mailers nationwide. The piece cites FEC figures from 1981 to 1982 and weighs incumbency and donor dynamics in races including Maine and Senate contests.
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Iowa man linked to buried alive rescue in Texas
An Iowa man led deputies to a man buried in a plywood box for five days in an oil field near New Caney Texas. Michael Baucom 20 of Montgomery County described dehydration insect bites and paranoia after surviving the ordeal. Three suspects were arrested with one suspect at large described as armed and dangerous.
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Today's Chuckle About New Cars Starts From Scratch
A light column jokes about starting from scratch when buying a new car. It notes common beginner missteps and humorous delays in choosing features. The piece keeps a playful tone while hinting at practical cautions for buyers.
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