High court to rule on draft law gender equality
A three judge federal panel ruled the male only draft unconstitutional and voided the 31 year old Military Selective Service Act. The decision could force destruction of registration records and require amending the act to include women. The case traces to 1971 with renewed action after Carter restored registration in 1979.
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Quake survivors unmoved by tremors of government
Naples area aftershocks persist as hundreds refuse relocation offers. Officials report 2,915 bodies recovered and 7,097 injured with 1,574 missing. Survivors endure freezing conditions in tent camps while government plans temporary housing and hotel accommodations for up to 12,000 people.
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Iran claims capture of Iraqi oil terminal in Gulf battle
Iran said its warships seized Mina al Bakr oil terminal and raised its flag after sinking four Iraqi missile boats and seven gunboats during the Persian Gulf clash. Iraq denied the claims, stating Iranian losses but confirming no terminal seizure.
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Syria doubles border forces with Jordan to 50000 troops
Damascus sources say Syria has moved 50 000 troops and 1100 tanks to the Jordan border over the weekend. Observers warn fighting could erupt at any time as tension rises along the frontier.
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Hostages still controlled by students official says
The 52 American hostages remain under student control as militants holding them since November 4, 1979 have not handed them to Iran. Nabavi told Ettelat that custody has not been transferred, while Rajai noted the hostages are healthy. CIA and Iranian officials debate who leads the hostage response and whether Washington has met Iran’s four release conditions.
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Holiday traffic toll nears 500
The long Thanksgiving weekend saw about 489 traffic fatalities by 2 a.m. CST as travelers headed home. The National Safety Council estimated 500 to 600 deaths nationwide during the four day period starting Wednesday at 6 p.m. and ending Sunday midnight.
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Romanian mine blast kills 49 coal miners
Bucharest AP reports a gas explosion in the Livenezi coal mine in the Jiu Valley northern Romania killed 49 miners and injured 26. Government announced the deaths today. No details on the explosion or rescue efforts were disclosed.
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State petition law upheld and X-ray liability ruling
The Illinois Supreme Court upheld a residency requirement for petition signers and struck down a provision that voided entire petition sheets for a single signature mismatch. In a separate case the court ruled X rays are not a product and not strictly liable. negligence claims may proceed for excessive dosage.
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