Clashes hit Beirut amid Vatican move and Aoun protest
In Beirut clashes between Christian and Moslem fighters kill two civilians and shut the city’s only gateway. President Hrawi arrives in west Beirut to set up office as Vatican recognition of his government follows. Aoun supporters stage a human chain protest. In Warsaw, Polish Communists vote to disband and form a new leftist party with a revised platform.
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FBI Silent On Clues To Mail Bombs Case
Investigators in three states met in Atlanta to compare notes after December mail bombings. Officials then searched every suburban DeKalb County school for a matching typewriter or copying machine but gave no details on findings. CAPE CANAVERAL Florida forecasters reported a 40 percent chance of favorable Kennedy Space Center weather for a Monday shuttle launch amid low clouds and possible rain. The odds dropped to 60 percent against launch due to a front, with forecasters citing visibility issues and cloud cover.
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Outrage Over Parole Of Rochester Killer Shawcross
Parents of Elizabeth Gibson urge reaction to parole of Arthur J. Shawcross, the Rochester killer linked to eight women’s deaths. Police connect him to three more slayings, with grand jury reviews set. Shawcross, previously convicted of strangling an 8 year old in Watertown, was paroled on his seventh try after 15 years of a 25 year sentence.
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Aiken Standard Extends Subscription Terms
The Aiken Standard offers options for three, six, or twelve month subscriptions. Customers can choose to pay upfront for longer terms or renew monthly, with potential discounts applied for longer commitments.
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Gorbachev Seeks Unity With Lithuanian Loyalists
In Moscow Gorbachev met loyal Lithuanian Communists opposing the break with Moscow while thousands rally for unity with the Soviet center. A rally outside Vilnius drew 2 000 to 3 000 supporters urging condemnation of nationalist overtones and party unity.
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Orphans Reunited as Romania Eases Adoption Ban
A French government chartered plane brought 61 Romanian children to Paris greeted by their adoptive families after Nicolae Ceausescu halted foreign adoptions. Survivors tell of hunger strikes and years of waiting as Italy also transferred orphans to awaiting parents.
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Gun Sought In Bizarre Boston Case
Boston police and divers hunted for a murder weapon on Saturday as the family of Charles Stuart emerged from seclusion to bury the man linked by his younger brother to a baffling crime case. The Rev. Richard Messina offered forgiveness during funeral services for Stuart, who died by suicide after authorities planned to arrest him in the shooting of his pregnant wife. The Mass drew about 150 mourners at Immaculate Conception Church in Revere near Stuart’s childhood home.
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Cult leader's brutal claim spurs murder plot in Kirtland
Jeffrey Lundgren a former Reorganized Church preacher led a radical cult in Kirtland Ohio promising salvation only to followers. Five family members were killed and Lundgren and several followers remained at large amid allegations of death threats and apocalyptic teachings tied to the historic temple.
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Mitchell Enters Democratic Governor Race in South Carolina
State Senator Theo Mitchell announced plans to seek the Democratic nomination for South Carolina governor, becoming the first Black candidate to formally aspire to the office. He spoke to supporters about unseating incumbent Carroll Campbell, emphasizing a change in direction and his belief in broad support despite fundraising challenges.
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