Soviets to Meet Dissident's Kin Over Shcharansky Case
The family of imprisoned dissident Anatoly Shcharansky was summoned to Lefortovo Prison for a meeting with Soviet authorities, signaling possible preparation for a treason trial. Shcharansky, 29, has been jailed since March 15 amid a crackdown on Helsinki accord monitors.
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Rising concern over baby selling and black market adoptions
A draft government study warns the illegal sale of babies—often through independent adoptions—has grown amid public attention yet little official action. It cites methods like foreign finalizations and mothers delivering in adoptive names, with estimates of thousands of nonagency adoptions potentially black market. The final report due January notes media attention outpaces prosecutions.
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Natural gas found in back yard in Walnut Creek
Orthodontist Dr. George Chin reports drilling in his yard struck natural gas and a UC chemist says it could be commercial grade. A geological survey is needed to confirm size. He warns unlikely to become wealthy from a backyard find and no firm has offered development.
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Hayakawa shifts to support Panama Canal treaties
UPI reports Senator S I Hayakawa of California changed his position on the Panama Canal treaties. He now favors ratification after study and believes benefits outweigh disadvantages, citing shared responsibility with Panama and better U S relations in Latin America.
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Suzy Skates Keeps City Rolling on Hot Pink Skates
Suzy Skates, a six foot skater in hot pink, delivers leaflets and messages on wheels across San Francisco. She charges from $2 to $10 an hour, recalls broke beginnings, and now has fans asking for her unique entertaining promotions at events and business meetings.
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