Greenwich Bridge Collapse Kills Three Trapped Cars Drop Into River
A 100 foot section of the Greenwich Interstate 9 bridge collapsed before dawn sending trucks and cars into the Mianus River. Three people died and at least three others were critically injured as rescue crews searched the water. Authorities noted prior maintenance concerns and the wreck became the worst bridge collapse in recent U.S. history.
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J. William Burns
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Florida
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Reagan to hold 18th news conference in Washington
President Reagan prepares for a nationally televised news conference in the East Room at 8 p.m. EDT. Reporters will press him on the Carter briefing book found in the Reagan camp and on whether he will seek a second term. He has said he has not made up his mind. The White House asked the Justice Department to monitor the matter.
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Reagan
Carter
White House
Larry Speakes
Justice Department
Stunned Balloon Enthusiasts Say Sport Is One Of The Safest
American ballooning fans mourn the deaths of Maxie Anderson and Don Ida in a Bavarian crash during the Gordon Bennett race. The ABF notes ballooning safety is the best of aviation with about 5 000 licensed pilots and several thousand balloons flown weekly. Anderson, 49, from Albuquerque, and Ida, 48, from Denver, died Monday in West Germany.
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Don Ida
West Germany
Kevin Poeppelman
American Balloon Federation
ABF
United States
U.S
Anderson
Albuquerque
N.M
Ida
Denver
Atlantic Ocean
Paris
Christian Democrats Suffer Worst Showing Ever In Italy
Italy's Christian Democrats posted their worst general election result, risking the premiership and triggering stock market panic selling. The Communists held their ground, finishing close but short of forming a leftist coalition, amid protest voting and scandals.
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Christian Democrats
Italy
Rome
Cristian Democrats
Abortion Vote Near As Senate Debates Amendment
Senate prepares for a historic vote on an anti abortion constitutional amendment. Sponsors concede defeat unlikely but say the debate will reveal who is pro life and who is pro abortion. President Reagan lobbies wavering senators as Orrin Hatch leads backers.
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Reagan
Sen
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Hatch
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Howard Baker
Witnesses Link Cathy Smith To Belushi's Death In Court
In Toronto prosecutors allege eyewitnesses confirm Cathy Evelyn Smith injected John Belushi with drugs. Affidavits from 27 witnesses support the U S extradition request to California. The defense seeks cross examination and a ruling is due Thursday.
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Belushi
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Cathy Evelyn Smith
John Belushi
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OS Ary Coomaraswamy
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York County
Coomaraswamy
U.S
California
Brian Greenspan
Stephen Borins
Borins
Embassys Fire and Rocket Attack Shocks San Salvador
In San Salvador the U S Embassy was hit by gunfire from passing vehicles while a rocket aimed at the building exploded near a tree. Officials said 9 25 p m EDT attack caused window damage but no injuries. Salvadoran guards reinforced security afterward.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
U.S
Osman Donald Hamilton
Hamilton
Cmdr
Albert Schaufelberger
Ellor
San’ Dor
San Martin-Suchitoto
Ricardo Cienfuegos
President Reagan campaign papers found by White House
White House reveals they recovered files from Reagan campaign officials that may include briefing materials for Carter Reagan debate. Speakes says not a formal briefing book and searches will continue. Carter aide’s black book sent to White House is being reviewed for similarities to Reagan materials.
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Washington
White House
Oe Department
Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Larry Speakes
Speakes
Carter
Patrick Caddell
Caddell
James A. Baker III
Webster Seeks Home Workers to Update Local Mailing Lists
Webster company seeks part time home workers to update mailing lists. No experience required. Send name address date of birth to Webster Dept 5182 1681 Bayview Ave Suite 101 Toronto Ontario M46 3C1. Include one dollar for express shipment.
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Webster
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Bayview Ave
Toronto
Ontario
W.P.C. Ltd
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