ERA Hunger Strikers Collapse in 21st Day of Fast
Two of seven women fasting for the Equal Rights Amendment collapsed on the 21st day in Springfield. They were treated for dehydration and low blood pressure before being released. ERA backers planned testimony by Eleanor Smeal while Phyllis Schlafly opposed it.
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UPI
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Springfield Community Hospital
ERA
Eleanor Smeal
National Organization For Women
Stofera
Phyllis Schlafly
Senate
Mormon Church
Capitol
Shirley Wallace
Fort Collins
Colo
Ms Johnson
Ms Wallace
Ms. Johnson
Gregory Huss
Sonia Johnson
Ilinois State Capitol
Israelis push through Lebanon in major invasion drive
Israeli troops supported by tanks and air power swept across southern and central Lebanon on day three of the assault on PLO positions. Hasbayya fell to Israeli forces as fighting neared Syria and clashes vented through Sidon with heavy casualties reported. US envoy Habib met Israeli leaders to prevent a full regional war while Egypt halted autonomy talks in response to the invasion.
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Mediterranean
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Beirut
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Palestine Liberation Organization
Hasbayya
PLO
Bekaa
Middle East
Reagan
Cairo
Egypt
Israel
Camp David
Sidon
Damur
British forces near Falkland Islands poised for Stanley attack
Weather clear over Falklands as British and Argentine forces confront near Stanley. Maj Gen Jeremy Moore urges surrender while Marines close on the capital. Argentina says it will fight on, with troops and weapons intact.
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Falkland Islands
Stanley
Britain
Jeremy Moore
Argentina
Falklands
Italo Pioggi
Darwin
Goose Green
Moore
San Carlos
London
Reagan launches global freedom crusade in Parliament
President Reagan, on a European tour, rode with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor and pledged a worldwide campaign to leave Marxism Leninism on the ash heap of history. He reaffirmed U S support for Britain in the Falklands and urged democratic development worldwide.
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London
UPI
Reagan
England
U.S
Falklands
Windsor Castle
Nancy Reagan
Prince Phillip
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Britain
Lord Hailsham
Trimble Brown
Nashville
Tenn
Margaret Thatcher
Royal Gallery
Westminster
U S Starts Hunt for Draft Evaders Across Nation
Selective Service officials search Social Security numbers to locate men who did not register for the draft and begin prosecution steps. About 527,000 are noncompliant, with warnings sent by letter on obligation, registration process, and felony penalties. State figures show Montana highest compliance. California lowest. DC and Ohio also reported.
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Selective Service System
Justice Department
Joan Lamb
Selective Service
Carter
Montana
California
District of Columbia
Ohio
Reagan trio of gaffes irritates British royals during visit
Windsor reports note Nancy Reagan did not curtsy to Queen Elizabeth II at a royal wedding visit, while Ronald Reagan briefly advanced with Prince Philip as the queen inspected troops. The incident sparked daily mail commentary and mentions of food taster issues at Windsor Castle.
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England
UPI
Nancy Reagan
Prince Philip
Reagan
Castle
Philip
Britain
London Daily Mail
Ronald Reagan
Windsor Castle
Buckingham Palace
United States
City and Amherst clash over Elyria water bill dispute
Amherst faces threats to turn off water as Elyria sues or negotiates a renegotiated deal. Officials discuss court actions, temporary relief, and possible settlements while Lorain officials explore water sales amid contract terms and rate discussions through 1984. The dispute highlights city leaders urging caution and focusing on residents' interests.
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Elyria
Keys
Council
George Ferguson
Ferguson
Amherst
DePaola
Seward
Lorain
William Parker
Daint Council
Donald Gleisner
R-7
Lorain Utilities
Phillip Majorana
Marorana
DePaula
Marnrana
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United Press International
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West Falkland Island
Mario Benjamin Menendez
Freedom
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John Russell
Sanborn
Amherst Safety Service
John Presutti
Richard Seward
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