Defending theory and race claims sparks juror clash
Nobel laureate William Shockley defends his genetics based views and denies racism while criticizing a black journalist who linked his theories to Hitler. A separate note covers Miss America contestants defending swimsuit as fitness, upcoming primaries, UAW GM talks, a book listing of political postcards, Caroline Lagerfelt’s Broadway success, and Archie Bunker creator’s critique of TV. Charlie Hudson to start last Phillies game of season amid Righetti Experiment.
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William Shockley
Epitaph on pessimists headstone feature
A fragment notes a tongue in cheek epitaph about pessimists who always expect the worst. The line about knowing this was going to happen reflects a bite sized, humorous historical remark likely from a local publication. The concise item spotlights mood and sentiment rather than a full event.
Soviets OK Reagan Gromyko talks at White House
U S and Soviet officials say a Sept 28 meeting at the White House is agreed upon for President Reagan and Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko. Shultz will meet Gromyko in New York first, with talks likely to shape the Reagan session.
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Soviet Union
Reagan
Andrei Gromyko
U.S
White House
Gromyko
New York
George Shultz
Shultz
U.N. General Assembly
United States
Politburo
Banks set to surrender Thursday for South Dakota riot case
Dennis Banks, co founder of the American Indian Movement and a fugitive since 1975, will surrender Thursday in Rapid City for sentencing on state convictions of riot and assault. His lawyer Bruce Ellison said the move aims to end the matter while Federal prosecutors and Banks’ lead attorney discuss the flight charge. U S attorney Phil Hagen says negotiations have largely concluded, with Banks seeking a peaceful surrender amid family and sanctuary concerns.
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Sioux Falls
S.D
Dennis Banks
South Dakota
Banks
American Indian Movement
Rapid City
Bruce Ellison
Ellison
William Kunstler
New York
Phil Hagen
U.S
Hagen
Custer County
Onondaga
Syracuse
California
Hurricane Diana Threatens Carolinas, Residents Flee
Hurricane Diana strengthened into a dangerous hurricane with 110 mph winds and 10 foot tides as it neared the Carolinas. The center, 85 miles south-southeast of Myrtle Beach, urged immediate preparations and warned of limited lead time. Residents evacuated to shelters amid chaotic street warnings and a fear of losing homes in the storm’s path.
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D.C
UPI
Diana
Carolinas
Neil Frank
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Myrtle Beach
S C
Carolina
Robert Sheets
Jane Carson
North Litchfield Beach
Wacamaw Elementary School
Pawley’s Island
Carson
Primary day focus as long list of races heats up statewide
Today’s primary nationwide includes four way Democratic contests in the Ferraro and Ottinger districts. In NYC, Rep. Addabbo faces Simeon Golar in a tight black district. In the 27th District Conservative and Right to Life lines are open, with Wortley clashing with Carroll for the endorsement.
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Queens
Geraldine Ferraro
Westchester
Richard Ottinger
Ferraro
Ottinger
New York City
Joseph Addabbo
Simeon Golar
Congress
Onondaga
Madison
George Wortley
J. Benjamin Carroll
Wortley
Pope calls arms cuts to aid handicapped and native peoples
Pope John Paul II urged cutting nuclear arms spending to help the handicapped Eskimos and American Indians during his Canadian visit. He stressed Mary devotion and urged marginalized groups to organize politically within cooperation, while saying the church does not intervene in civil matters.
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Montreal
UPI
John Paul II
Canada
John Paul
Mary
Jesus
Pope John Paul II Sees Awe from Montreal Crowd
A teen, Billy Westfall, stood 20 feet from the pope behind a fence as Pope John Paul II visited Montreal. He joined eight Syracuse teens and hundreds of French speakers who cheered as the pontiff walked from a train car to a limousine. About 20,000 people lined streets awaiting the papal visit, the first by a pope to the province.
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Billy Westfall
Pope John Paul II
Westfall
Syracuse
Quebec City
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