Soviet bloc opens path to Madrid talks breakthrough
MADRID Spain delegates at an East West conference on European security and cooperation say the next days could yield a breakthrough. The Soviet Union signaled willingness to continue discussions based on a Spanish compromise to prevent collapse. A final document could mark the first major agreement since the 1979 Afghanistan invasion. The main issue remains a proposed 1985 Bern meeting on human contacts including family reunification and East West marriages.
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Palestinian group seeks to settle PLO rift
A five member PLO Executive Committee delegation will travel to Damascus to mediate an internal split within the Palestine Liberation Organization amid a mutiny in its ranks. Guerrillas opposing Yasser Arafat warn the eastern Lebanon cease-fire may collapse. Israel rejects a U.S. plan to redeploy in southern Lebanon, fearing partition of the nation. Damascus arrival delayed by engine trouble.
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Notable 90 Mile Chase Ends on Freeway in Fullerton
A motorcyclist from Lynwood led more than 70 officers across eight freeways in a 144 hour chase that reached speeds to 130 mph before gas ran out on the Riverside Freeway off ramp in Fullerton. William Williams, 25, was arrested after a foot escape attempt. He faces speeding reckless driving and resisting arrest charges.
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Betting-machine repair workers strike at Amtote firms
Betters who service lottery and off-track betting machines in seven states walked out early today against American Totalisator Co. Local 1501 president Dian Guthrie said talks collapsed and employees were notified. Amtote operates contracts in New York New Jersey Connecticut Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Ohio. The union and Amtote clash over pay job assignments scheduling and promotions. Officials said assurances were given that machines would stay in operation.
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Police warning ad runs in Topeka classifieds
Shawnee County Sheriff's Department ran a public information ad in the Topeka Capitol-Journal warning that patronizing a prostitute is illegal. The notice cites penalties of up to one month in jail and a 500 dollar fine and aims to deter potential offenders.
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Man who loves children to drop dollar hail on Fourth
Calvin Jones, 67, of Winfield West Virginia plans a July Fourth stunt dropping 1000 one dollar bills from a helicopter over the community. He says the stunt will draw attention to national celebration and future prospects inviting adults to give the money to children with a message about the country being worth working for.
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Watt hails flood controls as six dead flood damages rise
Interior Secretary James Watt says Colorado River dams are working, despite six deaths and over 12 million dollars in damage. He notes Hoover Dam cuts risk by 186 000 cfs if no flood controls exist and that upper lower river politics show no interference. Reagan declares major disaster areas and a Needles center will aid residents. sandbagging continues at Laughlin casinos as floodwaters rise two more feet from dam releases.
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Lawyers press data on postwar governance and martial law
A group led by Lawyers Alliance for Nuclear Arms Control accuses FEMA of withholding key facts on how law and order would be maintained after a nuclear war. In a federal suit, they seek documents on martial law and democracy, noting blanked sections in materials already released.
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Shultz and Bushroom near Soviet borders face off in Europe and Asia
Secretary of State George Shultz opened talks in Pakistan with military government on Afghanistan's Soviet occupation. Vice President Bush met Finnish officials in Helsinki as he tours Europe seeking insights on the Soviet Union. Both aides discuss Afghan stalemate, Lebanon pullout stance, and a future U.S. role amid Moscow influence.
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Moynihan Pushes AIDS Aid for Health Emergencies
Three Democratic senators led by Daniel Moynihan urge President Reagan to sign a 30 million health emergency fund bill to combat sudden disease outbreaks including AIDS. They call AIDS the era’s most dangerous epidemic since polio and seek readiness to protect public health amid outbreaks.
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Los Angeles
State to recheck bridges in scattered list across New York
The state owns 17 bridges, cities hold five, and four are private. Bridges span New York City sites such as Riverside Drive and Harlem River Drive, plus I 87 routes, State Route connections, and several county roads. Names include I-87 over Lincoln Avenue and the Buffalo Skyway crossings.
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Weather Forecast With Humid Variability Tonight And Tomorrow
Humid and variably cloudy tonight with a low near 70. tomorrow will be mostly sunny, hot, and humid. Showers are likely across parts of lower Texas and the Great Lakes region. Sunset 6 48 p m. sunrise 6 29 a m tomorrow. yesterday high 86, low 67.
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Severe storms flood Midwest and disrupt Fourth of July
A sweep of thunderstorms with 80 mph winds from Texas through the Midwest caused flooding and power outages and derailed an Amtrak train. Weather teams reported at least 19 tornadoes from Idaho to Pennsylvania and golf ball sized hail across several states.
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