Berri hints at transfer of hostages in Lebanon crisis
Beirut Lebanon AP Shiite leader Nabih Berri freed a hostage with heart trouble and offered to let a Western embassy hold the remaining 39 Americans until Israel releases more than 700 Lebanese prisoners. He warned any embassy must not release captives until all demands are met. France offered to take custody.
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U S Bases Pressure in Hostage Crisis Courted Talks at Critical Stage
Washington pressed Shiite militia leader Nabih Berri to free 39 remaining hostages as diplomatic efforts moved through a tense two week test. President Reagan met with national security aides while White House officials offered few details, emphasizing the need for immediate hostage release and rejecting preconditions. Senator Lugar called negotiations at a very important stage and hopeful, as Berri suggested moving hostages to a Western embassy in Beirut.
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Snow Storm Hits Aspen and Rockies Regions
Gary Hoerst of Aspen Colorado trudges through a heavy snowstorm that struck the resort town on Wednesday. Record low temperatures and storms dumped up to five inches across much of the Rockies while heavy rains drenched the Great Plains. Overnight, temperatures in the Colorado mountains were forecast to fall into the 20s.
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High Court Strikes Down Sabbath Law
The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot force employers to grant a religious Sabbath day off, declaring Connecticut’s law unconstitutional in an 8 to 1 decision. Chief Justice Burger voiced the majority view that favoring Sabbath observers over other interests violates the Constitution’s separation of church and state. The ruling leaves federal law on Sabbath leave intact but signals limited impact beyond Connecticut.
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House Approves ASAT Limits
The House voted 229 to 193 to renew limits on final stage tests of the Pentagon ASAT weapon if the Soviets agree to a halt. The action, part of a broader Pentagon budget debate, follows a Senate move allowing up to three final stage tests. The measure accompanies studies on weapon costs amid Pentagon procurement scandals.
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Seven killed in grenade attacks in South Africa
Police said seven people were killed and seven others hurt in black township grenade attacks near Johannesburg. In Umtata, Transkei, mine explosions caused a major fuel depot fire, damaged a power station, and cut water supply, with a third blast injuring a man and damaging a pipeline. The attacks were linked to ANC guerrilla activity.
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Skyline Feature Spotlight Inspires an Aspiring Young Artist
In this issue a hopeful young artist shares dreams and creative goals. The piece captures ambition, community support, and the artist’s drive to pursue practice, exhibitions, and growth within the local scene.
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