China Daily reports large civilian output from Peking Army
The Weapons Ministry set up 150 assembly lines for civilian consumer goods and last year produced 500 items including washing machines and refrigerators. Military factories valued at over 464 million dollars and supplied 660,000 motor bikes, 1.32 million pedal bikes, 220,000 washing machines, 218,000 cameras, 1.33 million electric fans and 152,000 refrigerators.
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Thailand launches air strikes in border clash with Vietnam
Thai marines battled Vietnamese troops intruding about a half mile inside Thai territory seeking Cambodian resistance fighters. A nine hour clash occurred on Monday, with air strikes ordered to support the Thai forces. The spokesman did not specify troop numbers involved.
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Chaturon Pankongchuen
Polish cops guilty in priest killing says prosecutor
In Torun Poland three secret police officers are found guilty of kidnapping and murdering pro Solidarity priest Jerzy Popieluszko with help from their superior. Prosecutor Zygmunt Kolacki argued the crime aimed to provoke and undermine socialism and national accord. The four face possible death sentences.
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Waldemar Chmielewski
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Snow and winds advance across the Northwest
The Associated Press reports heavy snow and high winds pushing southward with subzero temperatures in the upper Midwest. An Arctic front spans from southeast Saskatchewan to the Pacific Northwest, prompting winter storm watches in North Dakota and Wyoming and travel advisories for Colorado Utah and northern Arizona elevations. Light snow remains in parts of the southeast as warnings extend.
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Weather forecast for the Midwest Great Lakes and Southeast
The National Weather Service issues a forecast from the Rockies to the Midwest and Great Lakes. Rain forecasts extend to the Southeast. Tonight is cloudy with a chance of snow and temperatures between 15 and 20. Snow likely Wednesday with highs 25 to 30. Snow chances continue Thursday through Saturday with highs 25 to 35 and 20s on Saturday. Lows 10 to 25 and winds from 10 mph to 20 mph. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
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Oxford man wins Ohio Lottery jackpot for 1.49 million
In Cleveland, James W Hurley of Oxford claimed the 1,493,405 prize from the Ohio Lottery after his ticket matched all six numbers 7 16 23 31 2 40 drawn Saturday. Payout set at 74,670.25 yearly for 20 years after taxes. 380 tickets matched five numbers worth 698. A pair of errors or garbled text mentions further figures.
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British miner talks resume
LONDON AP. After a three month halt thousands of miners left the 46 week long strike and both sides seek to restart negotiations. Peter Heathfield general secretary of the miners union meets Merrick Spanton an NCB member to discuss ending the walkout and easing violence at picket lines.
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Merrick Spanton
National Coal Board
Pinochet Denies Clemency for Two Police Death Sentences
In Quillota Chile President Augusto Pinochet refused clemency for two police officers condemned to die for ten murders. One killer claims orders came from a "crime club" targeting opponents of the military regime, and Pinochet's decision clears the way for a firing squad.
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Soviets Reinforce Panjsher Valley in Afghanistan
Western diplomats report 3000 Soviet soldiers and a large armored convoy moved from Kabul to Panjsher to launch another offensive against rebels. The Panjsher valley links Kabul to the Soviet Union and was hit by a major assault last April.
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Reagan tops polls as popularity peaks after 1981 attempt
Los Angeles Times poll shows President Reagan at 68 percent approval, highest since the assassination attempt. Voters back a peaceful second term, with 73 percent. Viewpoints warn of defense cuts and social program erosion. Survey of 1,847 adults with a 3 percent margin.
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Boatlift residency sparks Florida tension lawsuit
The Federation for American Immigration Reform sues in US District Court to halt permanent residency for Mariel Cubans, arguing it will worsen ethnic animosity in southern Florida. INS says about 106000 of 125000 refugees are eligible and roughly 90000 have settled in the region.
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Prize Dog Neutered Defanged in Killing Case
King Boots an 8 year old Old English sheepdog weighing 100 pounds was neutered and defanged at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates in Detroit suburb Birmingham Michigan to avoid destruction after being accused of mauling and killing 87 year old Gertrude Moore the mother in law of Kathryn Monroe. The dog owner Charles Schwarb disputes the court finding and says the dog did not attack.
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Four Die In YMCA Arson Fire In Reading
A pre dawn blaze swept the downtown YMCA in Reading killing four people including a firefighter and a man he was trying to carry to safety. Authorities said the fire marshal indicated the blaze had been set and flames poured from first and second floor windows as firefighters arrived.
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Five Ex-Cleveland Officers Indicted in Pay Padding Probe
A Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted a former Shaker Heights police commander and four ex-officers over alleged pay padding. The group reportedly took money from schools and businesses for guarding duties while on police payroll. Several officers were dismissed or suspended after city investigations, with over two dozen officers questioned.
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Rich Little Narrates Keach Voice After Prison Sentence
CBS hired impressionist Rich Little to narrate the final two episodes of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer after star Stacy Keach, 43, was jailed in London for nine months on cocaine smuggling charges. Publicist Monroe Friedman said Keach's voice was not in Little's repertoire at the time. CBS listed the episodes aired January 5 and 12. Viewers mostly did not notice the switch, according to CBS spokesman Roy Guiyer.
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Mike Hammer
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Confessed pot smuggler gets 16 years in prison
U.S. District Judge Carl Rubin imposed the maximum 16 year sentence on David Miller a 41 year old former philosophy student for four felony charges tied to a large marijuana smuggling ring. Miller pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy to import marijuana failing to report export of more than $5 000 in cash and filing false tax returns in 1979 and 1980.
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U.S
Carl Rubin
David Miller
Miller
U.S. Customs Service
Toxic PCB oil sparked concern after sale in Ohio
Officials say clean up scare over PCB tainted oil spraying on roads was discussed in northwest Ohio months earlier. Ohio Liquid Disposal sold reclaim oil from Vickery to multiple cities and firms in Ohio and Michigan between 1980 and 1983, including 1700 gallons to Bowling Green during that period.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Vickery
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EPA
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