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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1998
Page
2
Rescue teams recovered five more bodies after a derailed train crashed through shops in Kafr el-Dawar. The death toll rose to 52 with 101 injured as authorities suspended survivor search and crane removal completed the last train cars.
In front of about 75 000 mourners and celebrants John Paul II appealed for prayers to continue his papal mission. He spoke in four languages during Mass marking his Oct 16 1978 election anniversary and received tributes from heads of state and Polish countrymen. A separate report notes Hurricane Madeline threatening Mazatlan with 85 mph winds and a prison island in its path.
Britain backs its arrest of General Augusto Pinochet drawing Chilean protests and a London delegation. Pinochet, 82, was seized in a London hospital bed at Spain's request over alleged murders after his 1973 coup. Critics question immunity while officials say only official diplomats enjoy it.
Reports from Lagos say a fuel siphoning explosion in southern Nigeria killed hundreds as vandals tried to steal gasoline. The Guardian tallies about 400 bodies near Jesse, with 22 more in hospitals, while other papers cite figures exceeding 500. Firefighters' status unclear.
UNHCR canceled two relief convoys bound for Kosovo villages near Klina and Strepc due to rising violence. A UN team was sent to verify reports of Serb tanks rumbling toward a refugee camp while a Serb police checkpoint at Komorane blocked passage after weekend clashes near Pec.
Actor Danny DeVito discusses his role as an elevator operator chasing an elusive guiding "IT" in a new movie. He recalls finding inspiration as a youth in Asbury Park New Jersey and pursuing drama in New York.
Three men were found shot to death in a 27th floor hotel room at the Atlanta Hilton & Towers. Police describe the killings as execution style with head shots likely at point blank range. Narcotics motive suspected. names of victims not yet released.
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