Journalist Charles Glass Escapes Beirut Hostage Holdout
Charles Glass slipped from his captors after midnight in Beirut and walked barefoot to the Summerland Hotel seeking shelter. He said his guards, Shiite Muslims, had become harsher and hinted Iran involvement, while eight other Americans remained captive including Terry Anderson.
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Third convoy sails gulf as Iran mines strike vessels
Two U S escorted convoys through the Gulf after Reagan reflag decision. The Bridgeton struck a mine near Trardan island as Iran warned foreign fleets to stay away from minesweeping in the Gulf of Oman. Iran accuses Kuwait of backing Iraq in the Iran Iraq war.
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New York Population Exodus Reverses Inbound Trend
The Public Policy Institute reports New York’s migration out slowed in the 1980s as births rose and people moved into the state from Puerto Rico and abroad. Between 1975 and 1980, 1.72 million left for other states, but the first five years of the 1980s saw 1.15 million depart. The study notes 140,000 college graduates left in the first half of the decade, while surveys show new jobs, proximity to relatives, and business opportunities drew new residents to New York.
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Channel swimmer Ferris drops return trip after Channel goal
Ferris, a Saratoga Springs insurer and real estate agent, quit on his return quest after becoming the first to swim Oneida Lake in 17 hours 34 minutes on May 28. The 42 year old, who lost weight and pursued marathon swims, sought a double Channel crossing but paused his effort in the early morning hours.
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