Oil tanker collision at New Orleans riverfront sparks massive blaze
A 740-foot Liberian tanker M V Pina collided with tug Mr Pete and barges on the Mississippi River near the French Quarter. Fire and explosions sent 330,000 gallons of crude into the water. Five firemen and crew injured. river closed for hours as crews battled the blaze and oil spill containment efforts.
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Witnesses Press Garwood In Marine Court Martial
Sgt Isiah McMillan and other former POWs testified in a Marine Corps hearing in CAMP LEJEUNE NC accusing Robert Garwood of aiding the enemy and desertion. McMillan said he kept a vow to dying comrades and traveled to confront Garwood in a bid for justice. Witnesses described Garwood as a North Vietnamese soldier posing as a prisoner guard while claiming to have fought U.S. forces. The proceeding could lead to Garwood facing a court martial and possible death if convicted.
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Militants rule out visits from families to hostages
In Iran, militant students said relatives will not be allowed to visit 50 American hostages at Christmas despite government hopes. The militant spokesman cited the hostages as “hostages” and did not confirm any church-service plans for them next week.
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Sweden
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Bruce Laingen
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Qom
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Pick the bride rich or pretty a crossword of opinions
A humorous survey notes 26 percent choose pretty brides 23 percent prefer rich 33 percent undecided. Others cite kindness and compatibility as desirable. Other bits mock gossip and showbiz rivalries while a cartoonish doggerel questions dictation habits and age related weight concerns.
Coppola Declines White House Run Opts For Film Power
United Press International notes Francis Ford Coppola in Rome for Apocalypse Now opening. He rejects politics, preferring movie directing power. On location in Atlantic City, Louis Malle films casino scenes with Burt Lancaster Susan Sarandon Michel Piccoli. Anita Bryant tops Good Housekeeping list. Jane Fonda rises in nonpartisan rankings. Gunther Gebel Williams to become citizen in Tampa. Art Carney promotes Going in Style in New York. Debbie Harry graces Penthouse cover for February.
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Lee Strasberg
Debbie Harry
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Final action expected on plan to aid Chrysler
Senate clears the way for final congressional action on multibillion-dollar aid for Chrysler. A House Senate conference meets to reconcile versions as Treasury promises interim financing. The combined package totals about 3.4 to 3.6 billion in aid with loan guarantees and significant wage concessions.
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