Olympic boycott widens with Guyana exit from Montreal
Guyana pulled its Olympic team from Montreal as part of the African-led boycott. Egypt called its athletes home amid tensions over New Zealand’s rugby tour of South Africa, while 27 teams had withdrawn for political reasons. IOC deliberations and U N appeals followed as Taiwan faced competition issues.
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Mexico deploys troops to guard Baja tourist beaches
Mexican officials dispatch armed patrols along Baja California beaches after reports of American tourist robberies and terror incidents. Mayor Moreno Bonet cites night hours as most dangerous and notes two million Americans visit Ensenada yearly despite rising fear and negative publicity.
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Viking ready to land on Mars in historic first
After a roughly year-long voyage, Viking I is set to descend to Chryse Planitia on Mars in a landmark attempt to seek life and capture the first surface photos. Project manager James Martin Jr. says the craft is in good shape as signal delay runs about 19 minutes 42 seconds before mission fate is known.
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Reagan plans two week breather before GOP convention
Ronald Reagan plans at least two weeks away from campaign duties as he nears the Republican National Convention. He and aides say a rest is needed after a taxing tour that saw Reagan gain few delegates and trial polls showing Ford leading. Uncommitted delegates have been contacted but declined to respond, as advisers note both candidates are seen as viable against Carter.
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Spain Hit By Wave Of Bombings Across Madrid And Cities
Seven people were injured as eight bombs exploded in Madrid and one blast each in Bilbao Barcelona Segovia Seville and Vigo. Explosions targeted government buildings amid Spain’s Civil War anniversary. ETA and FRAP suspected. new amnesty policy looms while King Juan Carlos weighs pardons for political prisoners.
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Major break near in Chowchilla kidnaping
Law enforcement in Madera and neighboring counties said they expected a major break in the Thursday afternoon kidnapping of 26 local summer school children and their bus driver. Sheriff Bates released an artist’s drawing and described a 1971 white panel van with license LV91414, as investigations continued.
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U S Evacuation Plan Angers Lebanon Amid War Turmoil
Beirut reports say 337 people signed up to depart Lebanon in an embassy sponsored evacuation Tuesday, including seven embassy staff. The move may include a convoy to Damascus or sea or air transport, as fighting rages and Tal Zaatar camp remains under attack.
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Independent Woman Killed Near L A Police Stakeout
A report notes an independent woman was killed near a police stakeout in Los Angeles. The item appears on page A-3 with brief Associated press style mention. The page also references other headlines about Soviet fleet expansion and economic talks.
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