Derelict Soviet Rocket Fireball Lights Up Midwest Sky
Officials said a derelict Soviet rocket burning up in the atmosphere caused Friday night sightings across multiple states. The FAA, NWS, and military bureaus logged thousands of calls as residents in Texas to Iowa reported a bright object at about 9 10 p m EST resembling a light show or possible crash.
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Rifles Shoot Down Pacers in High School Game
A high school basketball recap notes the Rifles defeating the Pacers in a close contest. The item highlights key plays and standout performances from both teams, with emphasis on scoring runs and defensive stops that swung momentum in the Rifles favor.
Weather update mostly cloudy with light rain possible
A mainly cloudy day brings a 20 percent rain chance and a high in the low 50s. Tonight’s low will be upper 30s. Monday is partly sunny with a high near 60. Details on Page 5A.
Deaths in the region listing Warrenville Aiken Wagener Camden
Obituary notice cites deaths of Toby G. Galloway of Warrenville Mrs Genevieve C Mason of Aiken Donnie Moore of Wagener Wille Robinson of Camden Mrs Dorothea G Sanford of Aiken and Rufus W Starkie of Aiken with details on Page 9A.
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Aiken
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Wagener
Wille
Robinson
Camden
Dorothea G. Sanford
Rufus W. Starkie
Inside Game Day: Thurmond Stars in Big Show
Strom Thurmond stars in a high profile game as the 49ers face pivotal tests. The Bengals rely on a strong running game while planners study a bold shuttle scheme. Two prognosticators offer their takes on the outcome and key players.
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Strom Thurmond
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Rain Forecast For Miami Super Bowl XXIII
The National Weather Service reports a 70 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms in Miami for Super Bowl XXIII between the Cincinnati zars and the San Francisco 49ers. Kickoff at 5:15 p.m. will see low 70s, dipping to upper 60s, with winds 15 to 25 mph. Forecasters advise rain gear while umbrellas are not allowed in the stadium.
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Bush Hosts Tourists On 1st Day
President Bush opened the White House to about 400 visitors on day one of his inaugural celebrations. The first open house in 80 years drew crowds in chilly weather with security checks and guided tours of the mansion. Barbara Bush quipped about early access as the couple finished long inauguration events. Reagan, already in Bel Air, called the power transition bittersweet while bidding farewell.
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Optimism High For AM&M Sale Nears
After months of negotiations, the Clearwater Finishing Plant of United Merchants and Manufacturers may announce a sale early this week. Robert D. Mathews and Harold Simmons suggest the deal is in final stages with a new owner expected to reopen the plant as a printing and finishing operation this year, potentially hiring many of the 458 displaced workers.
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Bob) Mathews
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Simmons
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Bundy Breaks Silence Admits Other Slayings
Faced with Tuesday execution in Florida, Ted Bundy confessed Saturday to at least nine more killings. Washington investigators and Vail police report eight murders in western Washington and a 1975 Colorado case, with Bundy linked to up to 36 disappearances across the West.
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Kimberly Leach
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Wester States
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U.S
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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Atlanta
Matt Davidson
U.S. Supreme Court
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