Carter Halts Neutron Bomb Production In Move To Pressure Soviets
The Carter administration defers neutron weapon production while pushing Soviet restraint. Officials say the move could prompt a serious Soviet proposal on SS-20 missiles, Warsaw Pact tanks, or other steps. NATO allies show mixed reactions. West Germany privately favorable if others follow. Senator Nunn notes NATO split weakens Soviet pressure.
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Nazi meeting disrupted as band at Chicago attacked
Three injured when Progressive Labor Party members armed with pipes and handles stormed National Socialist Party headquarters after two women sought admission. Frank Collin questioned as police probe feud. attackers fled, two others treated. No arrests reported.
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Explosive device near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
An early morning blast near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery caused no serious damage. FBI said the device was a training simulator used in boobytrap detection exercises and compared it to a large firecracker. Guard status unclear for the amphitheater area.
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Prince Charles Invites Margaret Trudeau Dinner
The Sun reports Margaret Trudeau declined a Buckingham Palace dinner invitation from Prince Charles saying she is too tired to attend. The 29 year old wife of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau reportedly arrived in London secretly last Wednesday, with Palace comments on personal royal matters traditionally refusing.
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Jane Fonda Injures Foot During Power Filming
Los Angeles AP reports Jane Fonda fractured her right foot while filming Power. She wears a light cast and remains at home after stumbling on a rocky path during a scene with co star Michael Douglas. Production will resume until healing completes.
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Congressman's claim Israel used cluster bombs near Tyre
Rep. Paul McCloskey says American made cluster bombs caused widespread loss of life in southern Lebanon last month. He cites sources about bombs dropped near Tyre on a refugee camp and a crossroads two miles south and eight miles east, alleging civilian areas were hit amid a wartime operation.
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Jury deliberating in Korean influence case Kim trial
A federal jury in Washington is on its first full day of deliberations in the case of Hancho c Kim a naturalized citizen charged with conspiring to defraud the United States and lying to a grand jury Conviction could bring up to five years in prison and a $10000 fine The Korea probe has drawn crowds at public sessions while other related moves include former Rep Richard Hanna pleading guilty and Rep Otto Passman indicted on bribery charges.
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Warm, mild today with sun and possible showers later
Weather outlook predicts mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Tonight scattered showers and thundershowers develop, continuing Sunday with lows in the mid to upper 40s and Sunday highs near 70. Extended period turns warmer into Monday and Tuesday with 70s, then cooler midweek.
Waldheim calls Israel plan inadequate in southern Lebanon
United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim labeled Israel first stage withdrawal from southern Lebanon as inadequate because it is not total. Prime Minister Menachem Begin replied in a letter to Waldheim while Waldheim spoke at a London U.N. conference. Israel described a two stage partial withdrawal east of Marjayoun and from the Khardali bridge near the Litani, with further moves pending U.N. troop deployment and a cease fire. Washington meanwhile faced claims from Rep Paul McCloskey of cluster bomb use near Tyre, which administration officials reportedly skirted while NYT noted a possible breach of an informal U.S. agreement.
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Panama officials wary as canal treaty debate widens
Panamanian officials urged restraint amid controversy sparked by U S Senate amendments to canal treaties. They denied deciding to reject the key provision allowing U S intervention to keep the canal open after 2000, while acknowledging reports could affect votes on the second pact and ratification set for April 18.
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Ohio helmet law repealed by governor without signature
Gov. James A. Rhodes allowed a bill repealing Ohio ten year old motorcycle helmet requirements to become law without his signature. The measure removes helmets for most riders effective July 7 while preserving the rule for under eighteen riders and their passengers.
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