Iranian C-130 crashes near Zahedan killing 98 on board
An Iranian C 130 military plane crashed in southeastern Iran near the Pakistan Afghanistan border killing all 98 aboard. The aircraft was near Zahedan airport when it struck mountains six miles east of the city during approach due to a technical failure. The plane carried 91 soldiers from the 88th Armored Division and seven crew members. Iran Iraq war context noted, crash not linked to fighting.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Iran
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Zahedan
88Th Armored Division
Iraq
Dentures Anchor in Rochester Man’s Jaw for Meals
Enzo Schinigoi, 54, of Rochester, after 15 years with false teeth, now has permanent dental implants screwed to his jaw enabling him to eat corn on the cob again. Developed in Sweden about 20 years ago, implants are rising in use in the United States for patients unable to wear conventional dentures. Mayo Clinic reports 116 patients treated over three years with a success rate above 98 percent.
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Rochester, Minn
Enzo Schinigoi
Schinigoi
Rochester
Sweden
United States
William R. Laney
Mayo Clinic
Department of Dentistry
Mayo
Laney
Soviets Survey American Scholars
Soviet researchers seek U S perceptions of the USSR as some scholars refuse to participate citing lack of reciprocal data. The project aligns with Soviet openness under Gorbachev. The study by the Institute for Scientific Information in the Social Sciences reports on foreign research trends. Some American scholars contacted declined.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Peter Reddaway
Kennan Institute For Advanced Russian Studies
United States
Soviet Academy of Science
Institute For Scientific Information In the Social Sciences
Canine Hero Pee Wee Corn Honored in New Mexico Hall
Pee Wee Corn the mongrel dog earns canine hero title by grabbing a rattlesnake to shield Roswell area ranchers Hub and Sheila Corn. He was named first member of the New Mexico Pet Hall of Fame by the state Veterinary Medical Association. He survived three bites on the right shoulder and may hesitate to attack again.
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Las Cruces
N.M
Pee Wee Corn
Pee Wee
New Mexico
State Veterinary Medical Association
Roswell-area
Hub
Sheila Corn
Hub Corn
Corn
Location Of Vote Count Is Disputed
A South Carolina election official says it does not matter that Colleton County returns will be counted at the county Democratic Party chair’s law office. Election Commissioner Jim Ellisor asserts public access and transparency, while GOP ballot security chairman Van D. Hipp Jr. questions impartiality.
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Columbia
Colleton
Democratic Party
Jim Ellisor
Ellisor
van D. Hipp Jr
Spartanburg
GOP
Reagan Signs Bill Banning Mandatory Retirement
Reagan announces a bill banning mandatory retirement for employers with more than 20 workers, enabling active 70 year olds to continue work. The law offers up to seven years for police and firefighters and tenured professors to receive protections, following a 1978 change to age 70.
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Anaheim
Calif
Reagan
November 4 District 84 Vote Message
A former District 84 representative appeals to voters outlining six years of experience and commitment to effective service. He pledges availability accountability and responsiveness to the people with a note of appreciation for support and vote.
NASA design could bring disaster fears over booster bolts
NASA engineers told the Orlando Sentinel that adding 100 bolts to the shuttle booster nozzle joint could create many new leak points and raise disaster risk. Officials defend bolts as a reliable seal but acknowledge potential problems while studying a long term fix with interlocking metal segments.
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Orlando
Fla
NASA
Orlando Sentinel
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Sentinel
Frank Ledbetter
Thomas
Poland Parliament Faces Toilet Paper Shortage Question
In Warsaw deputies grilled officials on why Poland still uses 100 million rolls less than demand. Minister Grzyna said annual production reaches 320 million for 37 million people with 275 million sold publicly, urging patience.
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Edward Grzyna
Shanghai opens private real estate market with 2000 apartments
Shanghai launches its first private real estate market since 1949 offering 2000 apartments. Xinhua notes over 1000 residents applied on opening day and 93 units sold. Prices range 520 to 550 yuan per square yard for urban housing, about 20 percent less in suburbs.
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Peking
Shanghai
Xinhua
Shanghai Real Estate Society
China
Stealth Aircraft Not Completely Invisible Explained
U S and Soviet officials say Stealth bombers can be tracked by high tech radar despite hype. Pentagon sources note OTH B radar has limits and cannot cover near transmitters but argue Stealth can still deliver ordnance while evading detection in practice.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Pentagon
Associated Press
IRA Ends Political Boycott in Ireland Split Over Sinn Fein Vote
Sinn Fein votes at annual convention to end abstentionism and enter Irish Parliament. Dissidents led by Ruairi O Bradaigh walk out as about 130 delegates form Republican Sinn Fein. Prime Minister Garret FitzGerald condemns move and urges parties to block Sinn Fein seats in the Dail. Analysts say the party could win two or three seats next year.
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Dublin
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Irish Republican Army
Irish Republic
Ruairi O Bradaigh
Republican
Garret FitzGerald
Aiken Standard Subscriber Information and Contacts
The Aiken Standard provides phone numbers for subscriptions 649 5316 advertising 649 1555 news tips 648 2311 and display ads 648 2311. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m weekdays and 8 00 to 10 30 a m Sunday at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 Box 456.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken, S.C
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Aiken Standard Emergency Numbers
The Aiken Standard provides emergency numbers as a public service. It notes publication details for the newspaper including founding year 1867 and mailing address in Aiken South Carolina.
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