Fire destroys nursing home in New Jersey blaze
A fast spreading fire at Beachview Rest Home in Keansburg, New Jersey, killed or left missing more than 30 residents. Rescue teams recovered 21 bodies, with 10 others unaccounted for as eighty residents escaped. Survivors faced confusion and shock amid a frigid dawn, while investigators blamed strong winds and rapid spread for the disaster.
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Haig defends Nixon pardon role at confirmation
Secretary of State designate Alexander Haig told the Senate committee he worked within the law to aid Nixon but did not propose any pardon deal. He defended his behavior in Watergate while pledging a tougher foreign policy stance and warned on Soviet power, noting job pay would total 8 to 10 million dollars over four years.
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Lederer Convicted in Abscam Bribery Case
New York, UPI reports Representative Raymond Lederer of Philadelphia was found guilty Friday night on bribery and conspiracy charges in the Abscam undercover probe. The verdict makes him the fifth congressman convicted in the two year investigation into political corruption.
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Chrysler halts payments to some suppliers amid loan guarantee doubt
Chrysler Corp. cut off payments to several suppliers until the government decides on a $400 million loan guarantee. The fate of Chrysler hinges on the federal Loan Guarantee Board with merger talks with a foreign automaker discussed as a survival option.
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Iran hostage talks surge with new messages in Algiers
UPI reports Iran sent a flurry of new messages to a U S negotiating team in Algiers as Deputy Secretary of State Warren noted serious differences still blocking release of the 52 American hostages. Christopher leading the U S team postponed departure to Washington to respond to clarifications on the latest offer amid a rush of negotiation activity and sabbath pacing.
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