Vietnam capture of two Americans prompts border clash probe
Thai and International Red Cross officials investigated the reported capture of two American photographers and two Red Cross staff by Vietnamese troops near Nong Chan refugee camp on the Thai-Cambodian border. Vietnamese forces clashed with Free Khmer guerrillas as mortar fire hit the Thai camp, while Thai authorities said Vietnamese troops were largely out of Thai territory. The border fighting continued as Bangkok sought increased U.S. military aid and an arms airlift for Thailand.
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Mortician claims U S GIs bodies stored in Hanoi to 1977
A former North Vietnamese mortician testified to a House subcommittee that 400 American servicemen’s bodies were stored at a POW camp in Hanoi as late as 1977, contradicting Vietnamese government claims. He said from 1969 to 1975 he processed many bodies at No 17 Ly Nam De Street, amid safety fears for his life.
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Ly Nam de Street
Carter signs draft registration law to register 1960 61 birth cohort
President Carter quietly signed legislation giving the Selective Service System authority and $13.285 million to register about four million young men born in 1960 and 1961 for the draft this summer. The action, taken at Camp David after a long congressional fight, ends a sharp battle over the measure. The House approved it 234 168 and the Senate backed it on June 12. The registration will occur at local post offices over a two week period.
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Venting of krypton at Three Mile Island faces court bid
Met Ed prepared to vent radioactive krypton from Unit 2 while an anti nuclear coalition appeals to block the start. A spill of about 10 000 gallons of radioactive water in the undamaged No 1 reactor basement caused slight contamination but no environmental radiation. The appeal seeks a hearing before venting proceeds, with a ruling due by September.
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Steven Shelly
Three Mile Island Legal Fund
Daniel Sheehan
Sandy Polon
Metropolitan Edison
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Italian jetliner carrying 81 reportedly ditched near Ustica
An Itavia DC-9 with 81 aboard disappeared Friday night en route Bologna to Palermo. Naval vessels and helicopters search 15 miles northeast of Ustica after a Clodia ferry sighted two emergency lights. Itavia disputed the claim. The last radio contact was 35 minutes after takeoff from Bologna.
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Israel expands security grip on West Bank amid autonomy talks
Israeli forces intensified searches in the occupied West Bank after militants attacked a bus bound for Ariel and killed intelligence agent Moshe Golan. The plan for post autonomy security would place troops outside Arab cities with authority to move in, aiming to block outside attacks and deter terrorist activity. Egypt opposes Israeli troop moves without Palestinian authorization, complicating Washington talks.
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Vatican issues new euthanasia guidelines for Catholics
The Vatican releases a question and answer guide to help Roman Catholics confront ethical issues in terminal illness care. The explanation reflects talks with church officials and aims to clarify the churchs stance on end of life decisions.
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