US seeks release of dissidents before East Germany swap
U S officials in Berlin prepared a statement saying they raised cases of Anatoly Shcharansky and Andrei Sakharov in talks with the Soviet Union but were told no release. After Soviets stood firm, the 25 dissidents and family members were exchanged for four East Europeans held on espionage charges.
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Quinlan Case Court Ruling Echoes Across Decades
Dr Sidney Diamond testified that Quinlan case highlights medical suffering and constitutional limits on parental requests to end a child’s life. The New Jersey Supreme Court’s 1976 finding and later U S Supreme Court actions shaped debates on end of life rights and patient autonomy. Chief Justice Hughes defended the Quinlan decision amid global commentary.
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Plane hijack saga over Beirut to Tunis demand for Palestinians
A king’s plane with crown intact was hijacked in Beirut on Tuesday, diverted via Cyprus and Sicily, refueled in Sicily, and returned to Beirut after failed landings in Tunisia and Syria. Hijackers, named by Sultan as Amal Hezbollah Shiites, pressed to expel Palestinian guerrillas to Tunisia. Reports vary the hijacker count from four to six. nine crew members and 48 others are involved.
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Beirut hijack hijackers threaten blast after deadline
Nine passengers were released at Beirut airport earlier. The crew and passengers are safe. Armed security teams now guard all Asia flights after Athens Rome Vienna offices were bombed last March. Explosions followed a 2 pm hijack deadline tied to Arab League secretary general Chedli Klibi's participation. Hijackers also demanded a bus be brought to the plane shortly before blasts.
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Budget panel delays making big decisions
Washington based budget conference committee begins work on 1986 budget while higher deficits and Democratic tax pleas complicate talks. After brief speeches, negotiators set aside major Social Security and defense disputes, agreeing to fund 800 new Customs Service agents at an extra $100 million next year.
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Baptists Elect Moore Vice President In Church Politics Rift
Moderate Baptists elect Baptists leader Winfred F Moore as vice president after a clash over church political involvement. Anders touts Stanley’s nomination as ending factional bickering, while Wilson downplays a split, saying the division is exaggerated and the church remains Bible-centered. Attempts to reach other Southern Baptist leaders continued.
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Stanley Wins Second Term as Southern Baptist President
Messengers at the Odessa convention reelected Stanley to a second one year term with 55 percent, amid cautious optimism and fears of backlash toward agency heads not aligned with his fundamentalist stance. Moore trailed with 45 percent and was named first vice president in a gesture of unity.
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Police experts find similarities in Mengele handwriting samples
In Brazil, police say handwriting experts found 15 points of similarity between notes seized from a house linked to Josef Mengele and an SS application said to be by Mengele. Investigators note the texts were written by the same person, though at different times, with letters T D E L and the number 7 cited as matches.
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Patrol chopper aids missing elderly woman search near Imperial
Sheriff dispatches patrol helicopter to Imperial area Tuesday aiding a search for an 89 year old woman. Weather kept the craft grounded early. The unit uses a refurbished Army surplus chopper dating back to 1980. The craft is tasked with burglary deterrence illegal dumping stolen cars and locating people. It has aided in rescuing an injured child searching for lost children and locating bodies. Public reaction is largely positive with some complaints about birds and livestock fear.
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Weather yields scattered storms across Permian Basin region
The Odessa American reports a 20 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms in the Permian Basin with southeasterly winds up to 15 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with temps dipping into the low 60s, and Thursday’s high near the upper 80s. Readings from Midland airport show a high of 85 and a low of 60 with .97 inch in the last 24 hours.
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