Soviet Spetsnaz Target Britain Warns Expert
London reports a military study says Soviet Spetsnaz commandos posing as tourists or seamen infiltrate Britain on training missions to study how to paralyze the country in a crisis. Col. Michael Hickey notes 30,000 Spetsnaz worldwide with up to 1,500 in Britain, sleeper networks, and potential sabotage across communications, transport, and power systems.
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Sakharov warns SDI could be overwhelmed by warheads
Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, freed from internal exile, cautioned that the United States space based missile defense known as Star Wars could be technically possible yet vulnerable to a strong opponent. He thanked Mikhail Gorbachev for his freedom but said Moscow’s human rights progress remains incomplete. He spoke during a taped interview on ABC News This Week with David Brinkley and noted a shift in Soviet dissident policy, while London’s Sunday Times reported possible 1987 mass prisoner releases.
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Afghanistan
Yelena Bonner
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Sunday Times
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Fog disrupts Christmas air travel across nation
Dense fog delayed air traffic on one of the busiest travel days. Hartsfield Atlanta airport shut for hours, delaying nearly 2000 flights and trapping passengers. FAA noted national ripple effects as fog spread to Alabama Georgia Oklahoma Nevada and western Montana. Weather advisories warned of further delays with storms on the West Coast.
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Police deny lax security after Christmas dance riot in Homewood
About 1,000 youths clashed after a Christmas evening dance at Homewood, with bottles flying and fights reported as officers were recalled after leaving. Police blamed overflow crowds and transport gaps. no serious injuries or damages were recorded. A 16 year old was cited for disorderly conduct. rink operators blamed crowd size and limited transit.
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Man held on six counts in Greenville shooting
John H. Cohen, 42, faces six felony charges after a shooting near the Washingtons home left 3 year old Rashawn Washington in critical condition and his mother Michelle Washington wounded. Cohen fled but was captured on Route 18. bond set at 250000 with a Friday hearing.
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Travis McGee creator John D. MacDonald dies at 70
UPI reports author John D. MacDonald died in Milwaukee after heart surgery complications at age 70. Born July 24 1916 in Sharon Pennsylvania he wrote 77 books including The Deep Blue Good Bye introducing Travis McGee the salvage expert aboard the Busted Flush. He lived in Sarasota Florida and gained fame for the knight in tarnished armor portrayal.
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UPI
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Fort Lauderdale
Police unhappy over car switch in Addison Texas
Addison police chief Rick Sullivan condemned as un American after Volvo patrol cars used since 1982 must be replaced with Fords this spring because Volvo no longer makes police vehicles. He cites Volvo safety and efficiency advantages over Detroit rivals.
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Addison, Texas
UPI
Dallas
Addison
Rick Sullivan
Detroit
Jail adds nurses to ease staffing at Allegheny County Jail
The Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh hires three nurses and plans three more to restore staffing to level after four resignations following an inmate death in September. Warden Kozakiewicz says staff were demoralized and worked overtime. One former quit nurse returns, boosting headcount. officials consider upgrading to correctional nurse with higher pay.
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UPI
Allegheny County
Charles Kozakiewicz
Kozakiewicz
Pulitzer winner editor named special editor at The Press
Pittsburgh Press reporter Mary Pat Flaherty, a 1986 Pulitzer Prize winner, is named special editor a three year post with a $1000 stipend. She will still report and join management duties. Also noted Christina Bourgeois named president of the Medical Eye Bank of Western Pennsylvania replacing retiring Ellen Flatley. Bourgeois has RN background and transplant coordination experience.
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Andrew Schneider
the Press
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Christina Bourgeois
Medical Eye Bank
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Eye Bank
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Winchester
Virginia
New York
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Correction notice prompts editor call with details
A correction or clarification instruction directs contacting Len Kolasinski executive editor at 654 6651 between 8 30 a m and 3 p m when reporter reach is unavailable. The directive emphasizes making all calls within business hours.
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