Beirut curfew imposed to curb Beirut violence and kidnappings
Beirut authorities impose a 24 hour curfew in the capital amid waves of kidnapings and killings tied to civil war. Interior Minister Chamoun warns of a state of emergency while death toll surpasses 4 600 with many victims identified by religion. In San Francisco a diver recovers after a shark bite near the Farallon Islands.
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Hearings Open on Stevens Nomination in Closed Session
Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings on John P. Stevens for the Supreme Court then adjourned to an executive session to review his health and financial records. ABA found a full recovery from heart surgery and no conflicts of interest. NOW opposes the nomination citing Stevens’ opinions on women’s rights.
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Supreme Court
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ABA
Judiciary Committee
Ford
Chicago
William O. Douglas
United Airlines Faces Strike With Flights Canceled
United Airlines cancels flights through Wednesday as machinists strike continues. IAM locals walkout affected 16,700 mechanics and ground staff, while negotiations resume with Federal mediation help. Visiting NFL teams, including the Denver Broncos, managed travel arrangements.
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IRA gunmen reject food offer in hostage siege in London
Four IRA gunmen barricaded in a Dorset Square living room reject police offer of food and cigarettes in exchange for releasing a couple held hostage. The siege enters its second day as authorities pursue Michael Wilson, linked to London bombings and the murder of Ross McWhirter.
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Matthews
Police probe killing of five in Teaneck home
Bergen County Prosecutor Joseph Woodcock said investigators had no suspects or motive in the slaying of Jean Diggs 39 and her four children in Teaneck New Jersey. Police reported the victims were shot multiple times and that 17 spent .22 caliber cartridges were found in the house. The prosecutor said it was possible the victims knew their killers.
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UPI
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Bergen County
Joseph Woodcock
Democrats denounce $6 billion energy loan guarantees
House Democrats led by Rep. John Dingell attack an ERDA funding bill after a conference committee added a $6 billion loan guarantee program for synthetic fuels from shale and coal. They say no hearings were held, while a Senate official cites extensive hearings in the House.
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ERDA
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Joint Conference Committee
Dingell
Senate Interior Committee
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