Titanic carries no bullion expert says myth debunked
RANDOLPH N J—Charles Haas of the Titanic Historical Society asserts the ship's cargo was mundane. He cites newly viewed manifests showing no gold or jewels aboard, only items like feathers linen straw and auto parts. A separate Miss America story follows.
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Walker guilty spy reflects on guilt and fear of leniency
Arthur Walker says he felt guilty over passing secret documents to his brother and feared no harm to national security, insisting I am no spy. In interviews with multiple papers and The Washington Post Magazine, the retired Navy officer, 50, faces life in prison after seven espionage counts and a November 12 sentencing.
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Pact averts General Dynamics strike at Land Systems
A tentative agreement between General Dynamics and the United Auto Workers averted a strike at Land Systems plants in Michigan Ohio and Pennsylvania. The contract calls for 3 percent annual pay raises. About 4 900 workers were set to strike before the pact was reached early Sunday. The UAW vice president said the pact will go to the national council for approval and a ratification vote would follow next week. Details of the tentative agreement were not released.
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Quake rattles remote Alaska area near Juneau
A 5.0 magnitude quake struck sparsely populated Alaska panhandle located about 100 miles northwest of Juneau. No injuries or damage reported. strongest shaking felt in Pelican as warnings noted by Alaska Tsunami Warning Center official George Carte. The tremor also reached parts of Canada's Yukon Territory.
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Catholic leaders urge greater rights for women in church
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops urged affirming women's rights and leadership paths in the church. Bishop Malone said reforms of Vatican II must be restudied to address moral issues, evangelization, and minority outreach while avoiding priestly ordination for women. He proposed tools like a universal catechism and revived devotions and urged a future American bishops synod to discuss Rome's findings.
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US aiding Afghan rebels with publicity drive funds
The United States plans a $500000 program via USIA to train Afghan rebels and journalists in Pakistan, Paris, and elsewhere to publicize their war against Soviet troops. The effort includes mini cameras and media training to create independent reporting and world attention, with Friends of Afghanistan among potential grantees.
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