Abbott convicted of manslaughter in New York stabbing
A jury found Jack Henry Abbott guilty of first degree manslaughter in the July stabbing death of Richard Adan, a 22 year old waiter and aspiring actor, outside a Manhattan restaurant. Abbott admitted to stabbing but claimed self defense amid a tragic misunderstanding. The verdict came on Abbott's 38th birthday, with sentencing set for February 24, and protection ordered as he undergoes psychiatric testing.
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Snowstorm Hits Northern Midwest and East Coast
The storm spread from California into the Rockies and Midwest, closing schools and delaying travel. Minnesota warned residents to stock up as an Arctic storm crossed the region, while Maryland and Washington saw up to 7 inches of snow and President Reagan canceled a Baltimore visit. California snow and hail caused fatalities and highway disruptions, with Utah and Minnesota reporting heavy snow and near blizzard conditions. Major airports faced fog and reduced landings, and many areas saw record or near-record snowfall totals.
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British MP among four held at U S border in IRA case
Two Sinn Fein members Owen Carron and Danny Morrison and two Canadians were detained on immigration violations while attempting to cross into the United States to attend the Irish Northern Aid Committee testimonial dinner in New York City and Buffalo. Immigration officials did not release details beyond arrests at the Whirlpool and Peace Bridges. Carron, 28, elected to Parliament after Bobby Sands died, and Morrison, both tied to the IRA political arm, faced federal magistrate proceedings as relatives and Paisley interacted nearby.
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Lutherans aim to form new church by 1987 merger plan
Leaders of three North American Lutheran bodies seek to unify despite uncertain dates. A 70 member commission may be set up in fall to draft plans for a new denomination that would become the third largest Protestant group after the Southern Baptist Convention and United Methodist Church. Planning costs are projected at about 1.6 million dollars.
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Kentucky mine explosion victims buried today
Seven miners killed in an RFH Mining No 1 mine blast at Craynor were buried in Kentucky as state and federal inspectors prepared to enter the site. Autopsies found four died of carbon monoxide poisoning and three from massive internal injuries. Three brothers among the victims shared ownership of the mine. services were held in Martin and Virgie.
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Carter Tops Charity Among Recent Presidents in Record Checks
A review of tax records shows Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan. Carter’s generous deductions totalled 72,625 over three years, aided by gifts such as George W. Bush style ties and Plains Baptist Church. Reagan defended lower deductible giving citing non deductible gifts.
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Bell System rates may shoot upward
The FCC approved a plan allowing faster depreciation of phone company assets, enabling rate hikes nationwide by up to 1 billion dollars. Local increases could average 50 cents per month per customer as state commissions adjust. This action is separate from the antitrust settlement prompting AT&T to divest its regional subsidiaries.
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