Pope John Paul II opposes death penalty in historic address
In a Vatican speech to diplomats Pope John Paul II condemned capital punishment and urged clemency for political prisoners. He called for disarmament and warned against foreign interference in Central America while voicing concern over Lebanon Afghanistan Northern Ireland Iran and Iraq. He urged dialogue as the road to peace and referenced disappearances under Argentina's junta.
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Edison Institute seeks 192 million fund for TMI cleanup plan
The Edison Electric Institute urged ratepayers nationwide to contribute about pennies monthly toward a 192 million dollar cleanup for the Three Mile Island reactor. Directors approved a six year plan asking utilities to pay 150 million while public utilities add 42 million. Governor Thornburgh called it a positive step toward resolving funding impasse.
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CDC Takes Over Agent Orange Research Initiative
The Veterans Administration hands control of the main study on Agent Orange health effects to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. CDC aims for results by 1987, comparing exposed veterans with non-exposed peers across several thousand subjects amid ongoing VA physical exams and disability claims.
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Reagan vetoes drug czar provision in anti crime bill
President Reagan rejected a bill creating a drug czar citing unnecessary bureaucracy and urged Congress to return to work on anti crime legislation. He criticized a clause giving state and local prosecutors veto power over criminal trials and noted provisions expanding federal authority after Tylenol cyanide deaths. Senator Biden condemned the veto as rhetoric over action.
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Brakes May Force Recall Of X Cars
The government warns owners of about 320000 GM front wheel drive 1980 X-body cars of a brake defect risking spins. NHTSA plans a Feb 14 meeting with GM to decide on recalls for repairs. Models include Chevrolet Citation Pontiac Phoenix Oldsmobile Omega and Buick Skylark.
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Meyer Lansky dies at 81 after long underworld rise
Immigration era origins tied to Ellis Island and Manhattan life shape Meyer Lansky. Records show first arrest in 1918 and eight arrests by 1932, with a single conviction and no jail. Wealth grew via gambling properties in the U S and Cuba, plus South Florida operations. Kefauver inquiries spurred a 1950s shutdown, and a 1970 move to Tel Aviv preceded a Miami contempt indictment for skipping a grand jury subpoena.
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CBS appeals ban on 60 Minutes broadcast in New Orleans
CBS vowed to appeal a federal judge order blocking a 60 Minutes segment about police brutality. Judge Adrian Duplantier barred airing after CBS refused to provide a script, saying the move would prejudice the defense of seven New Orleans officers charged in the Greg Neupert murder case. The segment was set to air January 16, 1983, and the trial for the officers was moved to Dallas due to pre trial publicity concerns.
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Sanctuary sought as Banks conflict halts Onondaga meeting
FBI and local authorities clash over Banks on the Onondaga Reservation for nearly three weeks. Sheriff John Dillon says chiefs unlikely to meet before Tuesday due to religious rites. Kunstler seeks Banks surrender for sanctuary order from Cuomo, while South Dakota seeks extradition for riot and assault convictions. Notable supporters include Marlon Brando, Coretta King, Andrew Young, and Harry Belafonte.
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California
Jerry Brown
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Weather forecast notes windy snow and storm in Northeast
A winter storm watch covered most mid Atlantic states and New England as heavy snow moved in tonight. Lake Erie system spread snow from the Great Lakes to Kentucky with several inches in Wisconsin and New York, while strong northerly winds gusted to 35 mph and temperatures fell across the region.
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