Guantanamo Bay Marines Readied In Caribbean Power Move
The 1,600 to 1,800 Marines, Navy support, and civilains join 5,000 residents at Guantanamo Bay for a month of drills as part of President Carters Caribbean posture. The base, 17.4 miles around, sits on 31 square miles with double wired perimeters and Cuban exiles nearby. Fidel Castro calls the base a dagger in Cuban soil and will not yield it.
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Gunman surrenders after 18 hour hotel hostage ordeal
In Atlanta a gunman holding Hyatt Regency secretary Donna Craig hostage for 18 hours released her unharmed then surrendered when his taxi failed to start. He demanded 20030 dollars, named himself T, and handed an attache case with ransom to police as negotiations continued.
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Train Gas Truck Collision Kills Engineer in Russellville
A Southern Railway train carrying toxic anhydrous ammonia and a gasoline tanker collided at a crossing in Russellville Alabama. The engineer died and at least three people were injured as flames destroyed the depot and nearby homes. 1500 residents evacuated for three hours while firefighters contained the blaze. Police noted a large gasoline substation nearby but said no explosion danger remained.
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China forms joint venture with Eaton Sung Pacific
China’s Ist pact with Eaton Sung Pacific Corp marks its first joint venture as the China International Trust and Investment Corp announces a $150 million three year deal to manage foreign investments. Rong Yiren notes tentative pacts with three other foreign firms as Beijing rolls out its 2000 modernization plan.
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Pope entertains crowd with Polish humor on Chicago visit
After landing in Des Moines and walking a red faced stumble onto a Chicago jetliner, the pope charmed Holy Name Cathedral with Polish banter and Latin song. He urged priests and nuns at St Peter’s, then waved to 4,000 to 5,000 from Cardinal Cody’s balcony before a packed Philly crowd briefed in vivid domestic tone.
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Pope John Paul II praised as man of God by former Polish ally
Fr. Cieslik, once tortured under the Nazis, recalls meeting Wojtyla in Krakow and meeting the pope again in Vatican City. He notes the pontiff's courage, ability to connect with people including Communists, and his role as a religious leader guiding peace.
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Ohio city council approves refinancing to avert default
Cleveland City Council in special session approved refinancing of 141 million in city loans to avert potential defaults after a December 15, 2023 default of 15.5 million and an August 3 default of 3.3 million. Latest notes largely come from the city waterworks. Officials had warned a third default could occur within a year if not refinanced.
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Couple shot to death found in Akron car on east side
Police found a man and a woman shot to death in a parked car on Gilcrest Road near an Akron expressway entrance on the city’s east side. The woman was shot in the head. the man’s body was in the trunk. No further details available.
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Judge orders firm to pay $1.6 million for defective borer
A federal judge ruled the 30 ton tunnel boring machine bought by K&M Joint Venture from Calweld was defective and breached the warranty. Calweld argued an as is sale, but evidence showed the borer was sold as new and warranted. K&M sought 3.8 million in damages.
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Cleveland Postal Workers union sued over election
The Labor Department filed in federal court to void last spring’s postal workers union election for 2700 members. The suit cites missing records safeguards and improper ballot, nominating limits, an officer with fewer votes, and the need for a supervised new vote.
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