Solidarity Charges Troops Gas Striking Polish Miners
United Press International reports that Solidarity said Polish troops used gas to drive miners from shafts and force them back to work at gunpoint during martial law. The secret communique cites deaths in Gdansk and Wroclaw, ongoing underground strikes, and widespread media purges as the regime suppresses opposition while Solitary remains underground and Walesa is detained.
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Holiday traffic deaths rise but below forecasts
U S holiday travel tallies show at least 253 fatalities since the period began Thursday. Florida leads with 31 deaths, followed by Texas with 28 and California with six. Philadelphia officer involved in a deadly crash near a three alarm fire hurtling to the scene. nine children and two adults escaped. The National Safety Council predicted 450 to 550 deaths with 21,000 to 26,000 serious injuries overall.
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NRA blames gun control for Polish crisis
The National Rifle Association ran a full page ad in the Chicago Sun Times arguing Poland’s martial law shows why Americans must retain gun rights. Neal Knox signed the piece as head of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, contrasting Poland’s ban with U.S. constitutional protections and accusing gun control advocates of dangerous outcomes.
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