Spinks Wins Overpress Clamor Mirrors Quiet Champion
Leon Spinks, heavyweight champion, avoids interviews and press volleys, prefers talking with friends and fans. He dodges reporters, yet signs autographs and stays polite, noting he cares about people and his area, not rematch talks. He remains shy, humble, and focused on friends rather than sensational headlines.
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U N defector's wife dies by her own hand in Moscow
The wife of Arkady Shevchenko, top Soviet UN official, is reported dead by suicide. Her son Gennady, 25, confirmed the death and said she did so to protect the family name. The case follows his earlier statements about his mother Leongina's death.
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Brigade strikes Milan executive in kneecapping attack
Four terrorists opened fire on Franco Giacomazzi, an executive of the Montediosori chemical group, injuring him in the legs. The assault, a kneecapping tactic of the Red Brigades, followed the public outcry over Aldo Moro's murder and signaled further political violence planned by the group.
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Moro death sparks cross party vow for vengeance in Rome
World reaction to the slaying of Aldo Moro grows. Corriere della Sera notes intensified police protection as Red Brigades are branded terrorists. Moro's murder hardens ties between Italy’s Christian Democrats and Communists and signals gains for the government in upcoming elections. Millions respond with spontaneous protests across factories, shops, offices, and schools after Moro’s body is found in Rome riddled with 11 bullets in a parked car.
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Weather outlook clear with mild tonight and warm Thursday
The forecast calls for clear conditions tonight with lows around 40 to 45 degrees and sunny, warmer weather on Thursday with highs near 75 to 80. A 10 percent chance of precipitation, west winds 15 to 25 mph tonight, then lighter and variable winds tonight. Details on Page E-4.
Dandelions Brighten Day For Local Girl's Pick
Lisa Suta six year old daughter of Antone and Mrs Suta of 101 Harvard Ave gathered dandelions and called them dandy. The CT photo by Dave Zapotosky shows the cheerful scene as the flowers likely lifted her mother’s spirits.
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Momma I just killed a lady testimony in Kitchel slaying
Annie Patterson testified her son Ronald called Feb 8 to say he had killed a woman in his bedroom. Detective Carl French said Patterson confessed that night Martha Kitchel, 61, was found stabbed at 4460 W 136th St Cleveland. Prosecutors seek death penalty if convicted.
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Hunter wins UAW Local 2000 run-off in Avon Lake
John D. Hunter rebounded from a narrow general election setback to win re election as president of UAW Local 2000 in a Tuesday run off. He captured 855 votes to Jerry Donovan's 727, with his Solidarity Team also gaining offices including financial and recording secretaries and other posts.
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