Assad swears in 35-man cabinet in Syria
President Hafez Assad vows to confront imperialist and Zionist schemes in a speech marking the cabinet installation. He says Syria's relations with the Soviet Union are good and strategic as the 35-member cabinet, sworn in Tuesday, includes three vice presidents led by his brother Rifaat, Foreign Minister Abdul Halim Khaddam, and Mohammed Zuhair Masharqa, a Baath Party regional undersecretary.
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South Africa rejects Cuban withdrawal plan from Angola
South Africa's foreign minister labeled a Havana proposal to pull Cuban troops from Angola unacceptable. The plan backed black nationalist guerrillas, jeopardizing momentum for talks on independence for Namibia. Cuba reportedly has about 25,000 soldiers in Angola aiding its Marxist government against pro-Western forces.
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Weather fronts bring storms to NC and VA
Thunderstorms rumble across North Carolina and Virginia while snow migrates from upper Michigan south toward Tennessee and Kentucky. Cloudy skies stretch across the Northwest with scattered rain in California and the Pacific Northwest as snow and freezing drizzle shift through upper Midwest and Great Lakes states.
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Snow and rain forecast across the Midwest to New England
A weather forecast indicates snow and rain Thursday from the Midwest to New England with a western Pennsylvania dividing line. Snow is expected in the Rockies. Overnight low temperatures likely 25 to 35 degrees. Flurries are probable Thursday with highs in the 30s.
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Weekend Forecast With Rain Chance Looms
Local outlook calls for a long range Fair Friday with a chance of rain Saturday and Sunday. Highs around 45 to 50 Friday, upper 40s to upper 50s Saturday, cooling to the 40s Sunday. Lows near 25 to 30 Friday morning warming to the 30s for Saturday and Sunday.
Lake Erie Weather Forecast Winding From West to Southwest
Winds shift from westerly to southwest at 20 to 30 knots tonight and Thursday. Snow expected tonight. In ice-free areas waves reach 3 to 5 feet.
Editorial director Woestendiek named executive editor at Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND AP editorial director William J. Woestendiek promoted to executive editor of The Plain Dealer by publisher Thomas Vail. He replaces David L. Hopcraft who resigned to pursue other opportunities.
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Secret U S paper found in London phone booth
The London Times reported a three page document found at Heathrow listing 23 U S and British scientists servicemen and officials tied to a top secret radar defense project codenamed Cold Witness. The Pentagon would not confirm details while mentioning US Air Force Navy and civilian contractors as participants with addresses and phone numbers for involved parties.
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Soviet tanker hit by mine in Nicaragua harbor
Five crew members were injured when a Soviet oil tanker Lugansk was struck by a mine in Puerto Sandino on Nicaragua's Pacific coast. Tass described the Reagan administration as behind the attack, while Nicaragua's Foreign Ministry blamed U S backed rebels and appealed for international help to defend against what it called terrorism.
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Japanese executive kidnapped and freed near Osaka
Katsuhisa Ezaki president of Ezaki Glico was abducted by three masked gunmen over the weekend and released 65 hours later in Settsu near Osaka. Police say the ransom allegedly sought 4.4 million dollars and 100 kilograms of gold, a reported Japan record. Ezaki was kept in a dark room fed biscuits and water as police claimed a news blackout was requested.
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Northeast states sue EPA over sulfur dioxide limits
Six Northeast states file a suit against the Environmental Protection Agency demanding a decision on whether seven Midwest states must cut sulfur dioxide emissions. The action cites a 60 day deadline and alleges EPA inaction on a 1981 petition asserting federal power to curb cross border pollution and meet air goals.
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Bus rider opens fire on Greyhound in Kingman standoff
A 38 year old Whitehall Ohio man Petticord fired twice into a bus ceiling and ordered a stop after claiming riders mocked him He and four passengers overpowered him No injuries among the 20 aboard a heart patient was hospitalized with chest pains Petticord faces 20 counts aggravated assault and 20 counts kidnapping in Mohave County Arizona authorities said
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Cuban seizure of two American racing yachts near Cuba
Two American yachts Bragadoon and Cashasha were seized off Cuba during a Miami to Jamaica race. Eleven on Brigadoon and eight on Cashasha were aboard. Coast Guard notes interception by Cuban patrol for nearing eastern tip. officials expect release within a day.
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First home video game maker Odyssey quits
Odyssey, which launched the home video game market 13 years ago, has stopped making its computers and cartridges. The Odyssey division will be dissolved within a year, with orders filled while supplies last into early 1985. The company notes Odyssey helped origin the market but was never a major factor compared with Atari.
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Winning Ohio numbers and lottery earnings report
The Ohio Lottery reported the daily game The Number winning 251 and Pick 4 winning 9349. Earnings from the daily game totaled 475,623 on sales of 1,149,292.50 with 673,669.50 to winners. Pick 4 sales were 166,434 with 75,169 to winners. a 1 straight won 5,928 and a 1 boxed won 494.
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Undercover FBI Agents Named in 1982 Gambling Raid
True identities of two undercover FBI agents were revealed to a Cuyahoga County court official when they were arrested in the 1982 gambling raid. Agents using the names Charles H. Lorenzo and John Case pleaded guilty on June 28, 1982, receiving suspended 30 day sentences, $300 fines, and court costs. They were among 16 arrested by Lakewood police in April 1982.
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Waylon Jennings Donates for Child with Bone Cancer
Country star Waylon Jennings donates 1000 to aid a Camden West Virginia five year old named Waylon Rose battling a fatal bone cancer. The singer sent a letter asking the money be spent on toys and clothes after responding to a classmate’s note. Magician David Copperfield, meantime, wore a cane after a near miss during an underwater escape taped for a TV special. A 10 foot 500 pound spike was to drop after two minutes and caused him to struggle free from handcuffs as assistants pulled him to safety. The incident left him with abrasions and pulled tendons. In music news the Police track Every Breath You Take led National Music Publishers Association awards, beating Michael Jackson songs Billie Jean and Beat It for new song of the year. Jackson songs Billie Jean and Beat It won in their categories, while the Bee Gees Barry Robin and Maurice Gibb won the country award for Islands in the Stream. Flashdance What a Feeling won the film song award for Moroder Cai and Forsey.
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Actress Stephanie Lawrence stars in Starlight Express in London
Actress singer Stephanie Lawrence wears a railroad coach costume as the cast skates through the new musical Starlight Express at Apollo Victoria Theatre in London Tuesday night. The ensemble learns to skate to portray engines coaches and trucks on stage.
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