Conflicting Statements Cloud Beirut Hijacking
Beir ut hijacking ends in blast after hijackers release 66 aboard. Eight Jordanian sky marshals reportedly killed or alive per officials as the Boeing 727 is destroyed on the runway. Capt Alf Sultan says marshals were taken hostage before the explosions. Witnesses describe flames, fuel tanks, and the plane breaking up, with only the tail remaining.
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Beirut
Alf Sultan
Associated Press
Sky
Hussein
Reagan Threw The Press A Curve Over SALT II
AP News Analysis explains Reagan’s decision to keep SALT II alive by dismantling an older Poseidon submarine rather than fully scrapping it. White House aides say reporting over the weekend misread the dry docking and dismantling posture, underscoring an evolving decision process.
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Harry F. Rosenthal
Washington
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United States
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Soviet Communist Party
Larry Speakes
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Mengele Manhunt Will Continue Despite Family Claim
In Frankfurt US and West German investigators pledged to persist in the search for Nazi doctor Josef Mengele even after his family questioned a 1979 death report. Prosecutor Klein and US Marshals said the exhumed Brazilian corpse must be confirmed, while other nations continue coordination with Israeli and American investigators.
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Josef Mengele
Mengele
Brazil
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Rolf
Sao Paulo
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Emba
Josef’ Mengele
Klein
U.S
Washington
Howard Safir
Associated Press
Rule Changes In Marketing Rule Changes In Marketing
Washington AP The Agriculture Department announced changes in rulemaking for all federal marketing orders for fruits and vegetables. Deputy Secretary John Norton III said local committees may hire outside legal counsel when the department lacks staff or expertise. Amendments will be voted on individually and orders remain in effect if some amendments fail in producer referendums.
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Agriculture Department
John R. Norton
Department
Office of
General Counsel
Agricultural Marketing Service
Norton
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