Who are the Shiites
The article explains Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iran, tracing origins after Muhammad's death, and the split with Sunnis over leadership. It notes Lebanon's Shiites as about 1.2 million, with Amal movement led by Nabih Berri and Imam Mousa Sadr’s 1970s influence shaping political power. The piece discusses Iran's 1979 revolution and Shiites' push for political influence in Lebanon.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
TWA
Beirut
Lebanon
Nabih Berri
Amal
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Iran
Khomeini
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
Mohammed
Ali
Imam Mousa Sadr
Mousa Sadr
Libya
Berri
Israel
Freed hostages return from hijacking the plane
Eighteen passengers from St. Margaret Mary parish in Algonquin and nearby towns were released and welcomed home with embraces. Some, like Sharon Barnes, said guilt over leaving others on the jetliner still held in Lebanon. Families tied yellow ribbons and urged government help as they await loved ones.
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Lebanon
St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church
Algonquin
Ill
Holy Land
Beirut
Geneva
Charles
Martha Bartholomew
St. Margaret Mary
Edward
Marie Liebst
Lake
Kathy Novak
Sharon Barnes
Bar Harbor
Maine
TWA
Beirut hostage crisis deepens as government spokesman claims deadline
Berri, the Lebanese official, took responsibility for the TWA 847 hijack release talks and warned the drama could end in 24 hours if Israel frees Shiite prisoners. About 40 Americans remain captive, with several among them described as having Jewish-sounding names.
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Berri
Israel
State Department
Beirut
TWA
Waldorf, Md
Mengele described as frightened predator in magazine profile
West Germany based Bunte magazine, using statements from Josef Mengele's son Rolf, portrays the Auschwitz doctor as a frightened, unrepentant figure who contemplated suicide. It notes Mengele lived as a recluse in Europe and South America, subsisting on about $100 monthly from relatives while evading justice for alleged deaths of over 400,000 inmates.
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Munich
West Germany
Josef Mengele
Bunte Weekly
Mengele
Rolf
Auschwitz
Europe
South America
Rolf. Mengele
Local Newspaper Classified Staff and Subscription Rates
Office contacts list managers across circulation advertising and production. Subscription rates shown include carrier and mail options within and outside the primary delivery area, with weekly to four week period pricing.
Discovery launches Arabsat satellite in Cape Canaveral
A Saudi prince witnessed Discovery's launch of the Arabsat communications satellite for 22 Arab nations. The satellite was ejected after a solar panel scare proved false, spun up on a turntable, and deployed successfully under NASA surveillance. Arabsat will act as a space switchboard for telephone data and regional television for Arab League members.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Discovery
Arabsat
Sultan Salman Al-Saud
John Fabian
Mnce
Sultan
NASA
Mission Spaceship Discovery fifth flight details
Mission Spaceship Discovery launches at 7 33 a m EDT June 17 for seven days one hour forty one minutes returning 9 14 a m EDT June 24 to Edwards Air Force Base California. Crew includes Daniel Brandenstein John Creighton Steven Nagel John Fabian Shannon Lacid Prince Sultan Al Saud Patrick Baudry. Goals include deploying three satellites for AT T Mexico government and Arab consortium, retrieving a science satellite for x ray astronomy, and serving as a target for laser testing linked to Star Wars. Next flight Challenger set for July 12 with seven crew and varied experiments.
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Discovery
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Navy
Daniel C. Brandenstein
John O. Creighton
Air Force
Steven R. Nagel
John M. Fabian
Shannon W. Lacid
Sultan Salman Al-Saud
Patrick Baudry
At&t
Constellation
Perseus
Milky Way
Challenger
Satellite Launch Delayed By Premature Solar Panel Issue
A sensor on the Arabsat satellite indicated a 6 foot solar panel may have opened prematurely, rendering a launch attempt impossible and delaying plans. The report notes potential political sensitivities in Arab regions regarding broadcasts.
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Brockton
Mass
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Tes
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Miengele
Sao Paulo
Brazil
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Southern
The
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Carbondale
Illinois
Lee Enterprises, Inc
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PHON
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Ice Whittenberg
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P.O
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Herrin
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Black River Valley
Clearwater Lake Association
Piedmont
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Cancun
Mexico
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Puerto Vallarta
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BUC
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N. 11Th St
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Jackson St
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