Family in tobacco suit vows to fight on
A California jury ruled RJ Reynolds not responsible for the 1982 death of John Mark Galbraith after a five week trial over smoking related illness. The Galbraiths vow to appeal and continue lawsuits while Reynolds foresees continued wins. The foreman noted the verdict reflected evidence challenges.
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SALT II debate extends despite stalled ratification
President Reagan resists scrapping SALT II though never ratified as critics say the Soviets violated the treaty. Officials differ over extending the pact beyond December 31 amid Pentagon opposition and claims of a weaker arms control process. NASA delays shuttle Columbia and Challenger flights to January for extra astronaut training after an aborted liftoff.
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Deterioration At Bethlehem Nativity Church Sparks Repair Dispute
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem faces severe decay as three Christian groups Roman Catholic Greek Orthodox and Armenian Orthodox clash over repair rights. Despite this pilgrims still visit the grotto where Mary is believed to have given birth, while much marble and mosaics have been removed over centuries amid religious splits.
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