Tarkovsky dies of cancer in Paris at 54
Soviet filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky who defected in 1983 died in a Paris hospital at age 54. He had long criticized Soviet arts control and won Cannes prizes for films including Andrei Rublev, while his son and mother-in-law were later allowed to join him.
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Hart leads in Iowa Democratic poll for 1988 nomination
U S Senator Gary Hart holds a 4 to 1 lead over rivals in an Iowa Poll of 204 adults taken Dec 8 to 16. HartSEC D Coro leads with 56 percent, Mario Cuomo earns 13 percent. Precinct caucuses set for Feb 8, 1988, poll notes margin of error 6.8 points.
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Angel of the Gorge dies at 83 in Oregon
Gertrude Glutsch Jensen known as the Angel of the Gorge died at 83 after a long heart illness in Portland. She chaired the Oregon Columbia River Gorge Commission from 1953 to 1969 and helped shield the 70 mile gorge from industrial development.
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Fog disrupts flights at Hartsfield Atlanta International
Fog shrouding Atlanta delayed more than 2,000 flights at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport affecting Southeast schedules after the Christmas weekend. Operations supervisor David Martin said some travelers may overnight at the airport as landings and takeoffs were suspended for periods this morning and again late Sunday night.
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Three Die After Wedding Guest Shootout in Houston Chinatown
Police say a wedding reception argument at Yi Ing Ho restaurant sparked a gunfight leaving Minh Da Le 35, Le Loi and Than Van Ngyun 31 dead. Semiautomatic pistols and a rifle were used. investigators ruled out gang involvement.
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Iran US talks on 506 million funds at Hague tribunal
Negotiators from Iran central bank and the New York Fed plus the United States met at the Iran US Claims Tribunal to resolve terms for returning 506 million dollars in assets plus interest to Iran. The talks, led by John Crook, aim to finalize an Iranian pledge not to demand more once the case closes amid broader leverage over hostages in Lebanon.
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50 Soviets Return Home From U S
Fifty Soviet emigres headed back to the Soviet Union from New York after years in the United States. They spoke of uncertain futures at home and possible difficulty gaining acceptance. The Aeroflot jetliner was delayed to accommodate a larger plane.
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Voyager pilots to receive U S Presidential Medal
President Reagan will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to Voyager co pilot Jeana Yeager, pilot Dick Rutan, and designer Burt Rutan for the first unrefueled globe flight. The ceremony in Los Angeles precedes a New Year visit to Walter Annenberg in Palm Springs.
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Sakharov critiques Star Wars and exile claim
Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov says Star Wars is technically possible but can be countered with less investment than its cost. He denies being unleashed to oppose the SDI and plans to return to physics research while advocating peaceful thermonuclear energy.
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Weather Wrap Northeast Kansas and Clinton Lake Update
Local forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions in Northeast Kansas with highs near 49, then clear skies tonight and cooler temperatures. Clinton Lake readings at 8 a.m. show 35 degree water, 876.48 feet elevation, with normal 875.5 feet, and zone by zone forecasts indicate a mix of sun and clouds with highs 50s and overnight lows in the 20s.
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