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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1985
Page
3
Three members of a Jewish terror ring convicted of murdering three Palestinian students at the Islamic University in Hebron in 1983 were sentenced to life in prison. Twelve other Israelis received shorter terms for a four year campaign of terrorism against West Bank Palestinians.
Police tie blast to two unsolved Sydney bombings from last year. Graham Wykes 47 died instantly sitting in the front row when the blast went off under the speaker's platform. David Winder 39 was injured as the explosion blew him through the roof during a loyalty sermon.
Four men including the son of a state governor were charged with conspiracy and murder in the June 30 assassination of Haruo I. Remeliik, Palau's first president. Assist. Atty. Gen. Philip Isaac said the motive was political after Remeliik won reelection last November over Airai Gov. Roman Tmetuch and another candidate.
Two bombs exploded in central Copenhagen destroying the Northewest Orient Airlines office and damaging a Jewish synagogue. About 15 people were injured, three seriously, with initial reports of fatalities revised by hospital and police. No group claimed responsibility and motives remain unclear.
The Joint Chiefs object to changes to the 1949 Geneva Conventions arguing blurred lines between guerrillas and regular forces. The New York Times says officials fear it would legitimize national liberation movements and terrorists as combatants. President Reagan is unlikely to seek Senate ratification.
The House plans major spending bills this week while Senate talks fail to yield a budget for the new fiscal year. Reagan, just from cancer surgery, urges quick deficit reduction. Dole and Gray warn chances of a budget are slim and discuss using the line item veto amid filibuster opposition.
An Eastern Airlines plane diverted to Reno after smoke appeared in the passenger cabin shortly after takeoff. Passengers spotted the smoke, flight attendants alerted the pilot, who ordered an immediate return to the airport for safety checks.
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