U S seeks lighter term for dissident Shcharansky
Bonn reports indicate the United States will push for a reduced sentence for Soviet dissident Anatoly Shcharansky. ABC News cites a potential swap involving two Soviet citizens jailed in New Jersey for Shcharansky. White House officials deny knowledge of any negotiations, calling it premature.
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West Germany
United States
Anatoly
New Jersey
ABC News
Washington
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Shcharansky
White House
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Shcharansky Supporters Urged to Quiet Outcry in Moscow
The Kremlin warned Anatoly Shcharansky’s supporters at home and abroad to muffle their protests after he was sentenced to 13 years at hard labor. Two other dissidents received lengthy sentences and a fourth Russian was sentenced to die by firing squad. Shcharansky, described as a 3 year old Jewish activist, faced charges of espionage and anti-Soviet agitation and propaganda.
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Alexander Ginzburg
Viktoras Pyatkus
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Filatovy
Israel
Jerusalem
Family hostage claim shocks world chess title race
Russian defector Viktor Korchnoi says the Soviet Union holds his family hostage to distract him from the upcoming world chess championship against Anatoly Karpov. He alleges KGB agents may sabotage his play during the match, while political crackdowns and detentions unfold in the same period.
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Philippines
Viktor Korchnoi
Soviet Union
Anatoly Korchnoi
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KGB
Associated Press
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Karpov
Manila
Guerrillas wipe out village in Rhodesia attack
In Zwimba tribal reservation about 100 miles north of Salisbury, guerrillas killed 21 black villagers, nearly wiping out the community. The attack left one survivor hospitalized in critical condition, with some victims burned to death. It was the third mass civilian kill blamed on guerrillas in three weeks.
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Brooke divorce final after 31 years of marriage
Sen Edward W Brooke and his estranged wife Rhemigia Brooke have finalized their 31 year marriage split after extended hearings. Probate court sealed a new division of about 700000 dollars in real estate as part of the property settlement. Brooke said he was pleased the personal ordeal is resolved. Mrs Brooke called the outcome wonderful.
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Mass
Edward W Brooke
Rhemigia
Blind gunman fires six shots at LA immigration office
Robert Corbett, a 40 year old blind man, entered the Los Angeles immigration office and fired six rounds from a .22 caliber pistol before officers subdued him. Nobody was hit. officers sustained minor bruises and Corbett was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and held on $1,000 bail. He was angry over his French wife’s citizenship status.
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CBS News appoints William A. Leonard president
William A. Leonard, 62, named to take over CBS News in May, succeeding Richard Salant who retires April 30, 1979. Leonard has been CBS Inc. chief liaison with Washington since December 1975 and a vice president, credited with strengthening the network’s No. 1 news operation. Salant has led CBS News since 1961 with a two year gap in the mid-1960s.
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William A. Leonard
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Network
Leonard
CBS Inc
Washington
Richard Salant
Salant
CBS
Thunderstorms Likely Tonight Through Weekend Forecast
Weather outlook shows thunderstorms probable this afternoon and tonight with lows in the upper 60s. Sunday will be partly cloudy with a few afternoon showers and highs in the mid to low 80s. Extended outlook from Monday to Wednesday calls for possible afternoon and evening thundershowers with highs in the 80s and overnight lows in the 60s.
Cleveland Strikes End Amid City Police Talks and Firemen Return
Cleveland police end a one day walkout after judge ordered arbitration over 13 firings. Mayor Kucinich, who called officers hoodlums, says ready to kiss and make up as 2,000 officers return to duty. Louisville firemen resume talks after a one day strike amid wage dispute and city offer of 5.5 to 9 percent raises.
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Ed Zingman
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Zingman
Cleveland
Dennis J. Kuchinich
Dennis J. Kucinich
Philadelphia
Ohio
Daniel O Corrigan
Cuyahoga County
Kucinich
Carter echoes Kennedy in Berlin stay free pledge
President Carter retraced Kennedy’s Berlin route and affirmed Berlin’s freedom in German at Tempelhof Airlift Memorial. He spoke of a united US West Germany alliance and the steadfast presence of American troops as a pledge to Berlin’s enduring liberty.
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John F Kennedy
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Immer Sei
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Tempelhof
Soviet Union
Helmut Schmidt
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Frankfurt
Wiesbaden
United States
Abortion funding rules tightened by federal officials
Washington AP The government tightens reporting for poor women seeking federal funds for abortions in rape or incest cases. Victim names addresses and rape dates must be reported. Doctors certifying a health endangerment must be independent. Pro abortion groups call rules too strict. Congress allowed funding when pregnancy endangers life or results from rape or incest.
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