Americans among victims of Viennese hotel fire
A pre dawn blaze at a five story Vienna hotel killed at least 26 people including three Maine residents and left 10 injured. Most victims died in beds or leapt to their deaths from upper floors as Yugoslav tourists formed the main group.
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Tritium Packed for Shipping Seized by Arizona Governor Order
National Guardsmen seal radioactive tritium into drums at the American Atomics Corp. plant in Tucson. Gov. Bruce Bab bitt ordered seizure. The substance is to be shipped to a temporary northern Arizona storage site Saturday.
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Disclosure by key witness weakens Jordan drug case
Justice Department officials say a potential case against Hamilton Jordan on cocaine charges was weakened when a key witness said she did not actually see him use the drug. Lana Jean Rawls previously claimed to have witnessed Jordan’s cocaine use but now provides only circumstantial evidence. Jordan denies the allegations and Attorney General Civiletti will decide on a possible special prosecutor.
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Study finds one in six couples experience domestic violence
New York AP report highlights a major study by Murray Straus Suzanne Steinmetz and Richard Gelles based on interviews with 2 143 American families. It shows 16 percent of couples had one or more violent incidents including kicking biting and threats to kill. The authors call marriage a hitting license and note women more often lash out at husbands while serious attacks target wives.
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Officials eye Carter Portillo talks in Washington
Mexican President Jose Lopez Portillo arrived in Washington for talks with President Carter aimed at a smoother summit than the Mexico City meeting. An agreement on Mexican natural gas sales to the United States was announced last week, with discussions on vegetables and migration on the agenda. Portillo attended a UN General Assembly address in New York before the state dinner and Saturday talks.
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Dayan hints PLO talks possible with conditions
Israel may negotiate with the PLO if it ceases military aims and becomes a political framework. Dayan said talks could occur if the PLO recognizes Israel, shifts to general discussions on the refugee issue, and considers Jordan as a permanent home for refugees from 1948.
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Moshe Dayan
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Huey Newton Freed After Deadlocked Murder Trial
Huey Newton walks free after a mistrial ruling prevents retrial on the 1974 murder charge. A jury deadlocked 11 to 1 in favor of acquittal on Kathleen Smith, a 17 year old prostitute, with earlier panel at 10 to 2. Prosecutors moved to drop the case.
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Huey Newton
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Tom Orloff
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Baldness treatment firms sued for restitution
The Federal Trade Commission sues Ronald S. Kardin owner of United Laboratories of America and United Laboratories of Cleveland to compensate more than 2,000 people who had synthetic fiber scalp implants since 1976. The complaint cites pain swelling infections and scarring and notes fibers may fall out or break, causing further hair loss.
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Thomas D. Lambros
Ronald S. Kardin
United Laboratories of America Inc
United Laboratories of Cleveland Inc
Carter Gains NEA Support For Re election Bid
President Carter earns backing from the National Education Association after a meeting with its board of directors. The union, representing 1.8 million members, signals mobilization for his re election campaign and political support for the Education Department agenda.
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Washington
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Cannibalism inquiry ordered in Bokassa case
President David Dacko ordered a judicial inquiry into cannibalism charges against former dictator Jean Bokassa after mutilated bodies were found in his villa refrigerator. The probe will also cover alleged mass executions during his 14 year rule including the massacre of 100 schoolchildren. Dacko seized power in a bloodless coup September 20 while Bokassa was in Libya seeking aid.
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Irish air force vows to shoot down intruding planes near papal flights
The Irish air force warned it will fire on unauthorized aircraft entering air corridors reserved for Pope John Paul II during his Ireland visit. Commandant John O'Brien said fighters will respond to warnings, with Lt. Col. Barney McMahon noting Marchetti fighters will detect stray planes to protect the pope.
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