Two More Russian Ballet Stars Defect
Two Bolshoi principal dancers Leonid Koslov and his wife Valentina Koslova sought political asylum in Los Angeles after the company’s final American tour performance. They were in federal custody while other dancers returned to Moscow. The defection marks the latest in a string of moves by Russian dancers to the West, with details indicating a swift, matter-of-fact asylum process.
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U.S. State Department
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Los Angeles Times
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Times
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Army to Ease Recruit Standards for Enlistment
The U S Army will loosen schooling requirements to broaden eligibility, dropping the 10th grade minimum while preserving a 31 percent minimum on the entrance test. The service raises its 1980 recruitment target to 173 000 as manpower remains short across all four services.
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Army
Edward C. Meyer
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Cambodia Representation Fight Tops U.N. Assembly Start
The 34th U.N. General Assembly opens amid a dispute over Cambodia. Pol Pot’s ousted regime envoy Thiounn Prasith claims Cambodia’s seat, while Vietnam criticizes the claim and Hun Sen leads a government delegation. Tanzania’s Salim Salim warns the vote could be very close.
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Salim Ahmed Salim
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Americans Freed From Cuba Return Home After Imprisonment
Four Americans released from Cuban prisons arrive at Miami International Airport after years in detention on espionage and political charges. Lunt and Tur express relief and plan to return to their lives while others describe their experiences and links to the CIA. State Department avoids confirming agency roles amid questions about a possible deal.
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