Cleric speaks of a new situation on Western hostages in Lebanon
Beirut Lebanon Shiite cleric Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah says a new situation has emerged about Western hostages held by pro Iran underground factions but offers no details on release timing or locations. He noted no information on when or how hostages might be freed and did not comment further.
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Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah
Hezbollah
Fadlallah
Carter
Presi- Seeretary
Damascus
Thatcher loses Conservative stronghold in special election
Thatcher's candidate suffered a stunning defeat in a London special parliamentary election, ending a Conservative majority of over 14,000 and prompting talk of leadership challenge ahead of the next general vote due by 1992. In Wisconsin, Jeffery Cloud, 20, of Menominee, was found dead from a pistol shot, ruled a death by own action, with FBI inquiries fueling foul play rumors surrounding the tribal chairman Apesanahkwat.
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Margaret Thatcher
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Moderate Fat Reduction Seen As Health Benefit
A USC study shows even small fat cuts lower risk of new arterial blockages. Dr. David H. Blankenhorn of the Atherosclerosis Research Institute notes the 82 middle aged male subjects chose their own diets and were free-living.
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David H. Blankenhorn
University of Southern California School of Medicine
Los Angeles
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Congress Tightens Money Screws on Drug Laundering Banks
Senator John Kerry and colleagues push money laundering laws to bar banks that knowingly handle drug proceeds from operating in the United States. A House Banking Committee panel approved a similar bill amid concern over profits laundered via tax havens and secrecy centers returning home.
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United States
Lithuania seeks world aid after Soviet armors enter Vilnius
After Red Army maneuvers through Vilnius, Lithuanian leaders appeal for international support and urge peace as Gorbachev calls on Lithuanians to surrender firearms. Officials warn of possible force against Lithuania and stress a commitment to independence without weapons.
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Baltic Republic
Shooting Suspect Arrested in Columbia County Robbery
In Walterboro residents report a banklike robbery and shooting of an elderly couple. Virginia Pearce died after accidentally shooting himself while fleeing police and another suspect eluded authorities for hours before capture. The Pearces, owners of Palmetto Exterminators and Jenny's House of Flowers, were in their late 60s and semi retired.
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Virginia Pearce
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Medical Uni On Are
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House of Flowers
Palmetto Exterminators Inc
Pearces
Idaho adopts nation’s strictest abortion bill in state history
Idaho lawmakers approve a bill banning abortion with limited exceptions including rape, incest, fetal deformity, or risk to the mother's life. The measure faces potential legal challenge from ACLU and Planned Parenthood. Governor Andrus has not announced a position.
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U.S. Supreme Court
National Right To Life Committee
Doug Johnson
American Civil Liberties Union
Planned Parenthood
Pap
Jack van Valkenburgh
ACLU
Right To Life
Claire Weatherell
Andrus
Black Family Divisiveness Discussed At National Summit
Columbia The care and discipline of black children should be taken from schools and given to the black family an expert says. Julia Hare of the Black Think Tank advocates parents shaping values amid rising single parenthood and dual working households. The summit notes a rift between parents and youths and warns gangs offer a false sense of discipline and security.
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Julia Hare
Black Think Tank
San Francisco
San Francisco City College
Mrs. Hare
Hazelwood Wins Court Victory
Exxon Valdez skipper Joseph Hazelwood is acquitted on most counts and convicted on a minor misdemeanor after a trial in Anchorage Alaska. He seeks to return to sea and regain his ship captain position with Exxon while awaiting sentencing set for today. Jurors found insufficient evidence for felony charges of reckless endangerment and operating a vessel while intoxicated.
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Alaska
Exxon Valdez
Joseph Hazelwood
Hazelwood
Prince William Sound
Karl Johnstone
Terrill Smith
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