Anti-communists seize Polish Embassy in Bern in hostage crisis
Gunmen claiming to be an anti communist paramilitary squad stormed the Polish Embassy in Bern and threatened to kill 13 hostages and themselves within 48 hours unless martial law is lifted. Leader Col Wysocki said the group is armed with heavy weapons and dynamite and holds 13 embassy personnel, with negotiations ongoing.
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Reagan pressure on Soviets over Poland routes beyond pipeline
Secretary of State Shultz says the Reagan administration seeks more effective ways to press the Soviet Union to ease control of Poland rather than blocking a Europe bound natural gas pipeline. He notes potential allies and possible compromises while preserving sanctions against pipeline suppliers.
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Klansmen arrested as anti-busing protest beats on
In Louisville a march of 200 to 300 anti-busing protesters, some in Ku Klux Klan T shirts, drew police show of force. Three arrests followed a prior robed Klan group gathering with no trouble reported. Police said precautions helped deter troublemakers. Ed Parker led supporters For Freedom distancing from the Klan yet welcoming opponents.
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Jefferson County
Tom Worley
Ed Parker
Supporters For Freedom
Odessa American Postal Notice and Delivery Hours
Local notice details the Odessa American publication address in Odessa Texas, subscription cost of 73 dollars per year, post office matter classification, and mail delivery cutoffs including weekday and weekend deadlines for home delivery.
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Fourth Street
Odessa
Texas
Odessa American
P.O
Odessa Skies Forecast Fair With Warm Tilt Into Week
Weather dispatch shows Odessa remaining fair tonight and Tuesday with lows in the mid 60s and highs near 90. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, breezier tonight. Labor Day forecast calls for pleasant statewide conditions with scattered showers in Panhandle and Southwest Texas, otherwise mild highs in the 80s and 90s and lows in the 60s to 70s.
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Mexico Puts Dual Peso Rates After Devaluation
Mexico sets 70 peso per dollar for importers and payables while others use 90 to dollar. The peso closed at 115 to sellers and 120 to buyers in U S trading, with black market rates spiking to 150 250. Bank of Mexico chief Tello Macias urged calm and advised minimal bank use, as expropriation and exchange controls followed. Lopez Portillo blamed bankers for the crisis amid recession and capital flight. The U S has extended credits including a $1 billion oil payment advance.
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U.S
Mexico
Bank of Mexico
Carlos Tello Macias
Tello Macias
Lopez Portillo
United States
Americans Face Mexican Fuel Rules After Seizures
In Nogales, 30 American vehicles were temporarily seized for transporting excess fuel into Mexico. Two Americans posted bail of 500 and 1200 dollars for release. their truck remains in Mexican custody. Mexican customs chief Luciano Mejido outlined penalties under a July law, including fines and potential prison time for repeat offenses.
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Nogales
United States
Mexico
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