Ugandan killings top 100000 says international jurists
In a 170 page report to the United Nations the International Commission of Jurists says more than 100000 Ugandans may have been killed by Idi Amin's security forces in 1971 72 and possibly later. The group reports a breakdown of law and ongoing arbitrary killings and torture under Amin including cases tied to the State Research Department.
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Uganda
Idi Amin
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International Commission of Jurists
Amin
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U.N
Commission
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State Research Department
Longet Completes Sentence In Shooting Death Case
Claudine Longet finishes her 30 day jail term for the shooting death of Vladimir Sabich in Aspen Colorado. She still faces a $1.3 million civil suit from Sabichs parents alleging wanton and reckless disregard of his rights. Her attorney Ron Austin said she is very upset as she awaits the suit while in a small jail cell.
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Aspen. Corp
Claudine Longet
Ron Austin
Las Vegas
Vladimir Spider’ Sabich
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Sabich
Tornadoes strike Texas amid severe storms across states
Severe thunderstorms spawned ten tornadoes in Texas on Tuesday and today with eight in the Panhandle and one in Pampa causing property damage and one serious injury. Detroit reported 56 mph winds but no damage. Funnel clouds appeared near Saline and Jackson Michigan as other storms moved through the north. Weather service issued travel advisories for heavy snow and cold rain in Montana, with the Targhee Pass closed. Colorado issued advisories for cold rain and snow in the mountains and western areas.
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Lone Star State
Panhandle
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Saline
Mich
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Plains
New England
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Targhee Pass
Colorado
Carter jokes through questions on limousine choice
President Carter humorously dodged inquiries about his armored Cadillac limousine and pick for a China representative while addressing the United Auto Workers convention in Los Angeles. He quipped about fuel efficiency as auto leaders debated small cars and national policy.
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UPI
Carter
China
United Auto Workers Convention
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Auto Plant Workers
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Ken Bannon
Japan
Douglas Fraser
UAW
Budget panel strips funds for new state prisons in California
A California Assembly budget panel cut most of the Brown administration 94 million request to build new prisons and instead backed a 250000 study on prison need. The panel also approved 375000 for a Department of Corrections plan to add 2400 beds and 1.8 million for San Quentin upkeep while hearings could gauge local sentiment on sites Otay Mesa Chino.
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UPI
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Ways and Means _ subcommittee on health and welfare
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Department of Corrections
Subcommittee
Art Torres
Los Angeles
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Department
Independent Commission
San Quentin
California
Otay Mesa
San Diego County
California Institution For Men At
Chino
Senate
Arlen Gregorio
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