Kurds Overrun Iranian Town Paveh as Fighting Rages
AP reports Kurdish rebels overran Paveh near the Iraqi border after two days of heavy resistance by Iranian revolutionary guards and state police. At least 13 killed, about 50 wounded. Tehran says Kurdish groups besieged Paveh since Tuesday and warns of rugged terrain hindering relief efforts. Khomeini calls for a day of solidarity with Palestinians and labels Israel and the United States enemies of Islam.
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Iran
Paveh
Islamic Revolutionary
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Israel
United States
Mostafa
Chamran
Pars
Kurdish Democratic Party
National Defense
Taghi Riahi
Etelnat
Riahi
Khomeini
Naples woman bears eight babies in world record bid
A 29 year old Naples woman under fertility treatment gave birth to eight babies, all alive, at Naples Hospital of the Incurable. Weighing 14 ounces to 2.2 pounds each, the births occurred over several hours with a doctor and three nurses in attendance. The mother, Pasqualina Chiasnese Anatrella, previously delivered six children who died shortly after birth.
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Naples
Italy
Sydney
Australia
Cape Town
South Africa
Pasqualina Chiasnese
Anatrella
Philadelphia
Bangladesh
Young hints at PLO talks during UN tenure end
Andrew Young, resigning as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations for unauthorized talks with a PLO envoy, suggested he might meet Terzi again before leaving. He argued he would not refuse access to the PLO observer and noted possible Israeli spying on him.
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United Nations
Andrew Young
U.N
Palestine Liberation Organization
PLO
Young
Zehdi Labib Terzi
Security Council
Terzi
Council
U.S
White House
Carter
Oregon Jury Finds Church of Scientology Liable for Fraud
A Portland jury awarded Julie Titchbourne more than 2 million dollars after finding the Church of Scientology Portland and related groups guilty of fraud. The verdict rejects claims the church’s promises were religiously protected and awards 1.9 million in punitive damages plus 153 thousand in compensatory damages. The decision may set a precedent for consumer fraud challenges to religious organizations and is likely to be appealed.
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Portland, Ore
Portland
Scientology
Julie C. Titchbourne
Oregon
Garry McMurry
Debbie Jones
Church of Scientology
Scientology Mission of
Davis
Delphian Foundation
Sandra Ellingson
Los Angeles
McMurry
Circuit
Robert P. Jones
Titchbourne
Jack L. Kennedy
State Bar Association
Fire at East Lewis Street Apartments Kills Three in Wichita
Fire investigators combed the charred three story brick building after a blaze on East Lewis Street killed Sherry Moore and Christopher Jones both 18 and Martha Pirtle 22. Three residents were injured from jumping to escape. Deputy Chief Page said a resident reported furniture burning in the hallway and the blaze was brought under control about two hours after 10 32 a m. No arson ruling yet. Weather data followed with a warm spell and no rain.
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Wichita, Kan
Carl Jones
East Lewis Street
Wichita
Sherry Moore
Christopher Jones
Martha Pirtle
Tom Page
Vincent Roberts
Page
Death Toll 17 In Yacht Disaster Fastnet Race Tragedy
Plymouth AP report says 17 dead with two missing feared drowned after a severe gale hit the Fastnet yacht race. Eight on the British Kalisana safe. Bucks Fizz missing crew. Ariadne lost with Frank Ferris among the dead. Rescue crews continue searching coasts as insurers assess damage.
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Plymouth
England
Royal Ocean Racing Club
United States
London
Frank Ferris
U.S. Yacht Racing Union
Robert Robie
English Channel
Ireland
Lloyd's of London
Jim Hardy
Impetuous
Alan Green
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Young Hints
Atlanta
National Weather Service
Ottawa
New York
Cheryl Ladd
Jaclyn Smith
Ladies Home Journal
Miss Smith
Burt Reynolds
Reynolds
Mrs. Ladd
Vicksburg, Miss
Hanover, N.H
Avoca, N.Y
Fata Wales
Pete's Skelly
N. Main
Paice
Fred Salis
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