Former Viet POWs accuse Cubans of torture at Hanoi zoo
Former POW Leo Thorsness says Cubans beat and contributed to the death of Air Force Col. Earl Cobiel at a Hanoi camp known as The Zoo. Others, including Jack Bomar, corroborate Cuban involvement, while Defense and State officials say no proof exists. The allegations surface as the Pentagon reviews MIAs and POWs amid talks with Cuba.
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Groucho Marx Dies at 86 After Pneumonia Battle
Los Angeles AP reports Groucho Marx, famed for his duck walk and sharp wit, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at 7:25 p.m. PDT aged 86 after pneumonia. Companions note his era ends. son Arthur, daughter-in-law Lois, grandson Andrew present. The Marx brothers era began in vaudeville and films ending with 1948’s Love Happy return. Groucho’s life included a long guardianship circus and a Carnegie Hall comeback for An Evening of Groucho in 1972.
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Trustees seek state funds to move Kent gym site
Kent State University trustees weigh relocating the disputed gymnasium annex to avoid the May 4 1970 shooting site. They recessed for a Wednesday session to hear two lawmakers and discuss state funding to redesign and relocate the project amid lawsuits and ongoing court reviews. The site is under national landmark consideration with a September move to Congress to curb construction until landmark status is resolved.
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Panama threatens force if canal treaty rejected
Panama officials warn that if the U S Senate rejects the agreement with the United States over the canal Panama will pursue a violent course to gain control by the year 2000 The statement was made by Romulo Betancourt Panama s chief negotiator and Gen Omar Torrijos who urged President Carter to visit Panama for signing and criticized U S colonial status in the region
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Voyager 2 lifts off on journey to Jupiter and beyond
Cape Canaveral AP NASA reports Voyager 2 atop a Titan Centaur rocket launches at 10 a m EDT bound for a multibillion mile voyage to Jupiter Saturn and beyond. The craft carries messages from President Carter and music while scientists expect live pictures later.
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Weather outlook with cloudy periods and light rain chances
Weather report notes cloudy to partly cloudy periods tonight with lows in the mid range. Tomorrow stays mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunder showers, and a 24 percent rain likelihood today 7 percent tonight. Winds southeast at 18 40 15 mph, sunrise 6 41 am, sunset 8 20 pm. Poller Count 28.
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Literary agent offered tapes of Son of Sam
New York agent Scott Meredith says a source close to the Berkowitz case offered him transcripts and tapes of an interview with the suspect. He questions authenticity and may seek legal counsel before bids. A former Berkowitz lawyer, Phil Peltz, is alleged to have tried selling tapes he briefly possessed. Authorities had sought access to Berkowitz’s apartment over threats and arson, but a warrant was denied. later searches linked him to the case.
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Accent on Living Deaths Births and Entertainment Briefs
Feature page item highlights deaths and births in the community along with entertainment notes and television tips. Includes brief birthday notices and seasonal reflections on personal milestones.
Lorain County Fair opens with special supplement
The Wellington Fairgrounds hosts the Lorain County Fair opening Tuesday with a 23 page supplement in Sundays Chronicle Telegraph. The feature includes fair events, daily schedule, and messages from local advertisers. A harp program by Jane Thomson introduces children to the instrument, plus a Judy Jutmann story in Accent on Lreme. Lobbyists and spending trends are noted with insights from Robert Miller of the Associated Press.
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