Reagan moves on Palestinian hijackers plan
President Reagan approved a bold operation targeting four Palestinians who hijacked the Achille Lauro. In a Chicago area conference room he heard the plan from officials, then authorized action. Within hours Navy jets intercepted the terrorists’ escape flight, forcing a landing in Sicily where Italian authorities detained them.
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Italy frees leader of terrorists
The United States urged Yugoslavia to arrest and extradite Mohammed Abul Abbas, a Palestinian freed by Italy. Washington called Abbas a savage terrorist who masterminded the Achille Lauro hijacking, noting Italy said there was insufficient evidence for provisional arrest. Abbas, linked to Yasser Arafat's PLO, arrived in Belgrade with a Palestinian companion.
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Twins test new paint in child friendly test run
Lorain Chronicle Telegram tests Glidden Speed Solid Paint with two four year old twins painting a living room. Regular yellow paint costs 6.99 a gallon and covers 400 sq ft while Speed Solid costs 14.99 and covers 325 sq ft. The solid paint proves drip free and thick yet easy to apply though one child drips during demo.
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Arlene Santos
Gus Chan
Respite program aids Lorain County parents of disabled children
The Easter Seal Society respite program in Lorain County offers parents relief from the ongoing emotional strain of raising a disabled child. Directed by Janet Doerr, the service aims to give families time off to rest regain strength and feel a touch of normalcy. It began in July 1982 after Ms. Bloom invited Doerr to start the program.
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Easter Sea Society
Weekend Weather Outlook With Showers Spreading
Cloudy conditions prevail with scattered showers through Monday. Lows tonight hold in the mid 50s to low 60s, while highs today and Monday reach the 70s. Details on Page A-3.
Johnny Olson, Price is Right announcer, dies in Santa Monica
Johnny Olson, longtime announcer famous for the Come on down! call on The Price is Right, died Saturday in Santa Monica California. He was 81. Story on Page B 4.
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Parachutists soar from New River Gorge Bridge in annual Bridge Day
More than 400 people leaped 876 feet into a canyon from West Virginia's New River Gorge Bridge as part of Bridge Day attracting crowds exceed 100000. Parachutists described the jump as controlled terror while winds caused several injuries including a broken leg from a tree landing and others knocked into the river.
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