Peres seeks US backing for international peace conference
Prime Minister Shimon Peres begins a two day visit to win Washington support for an international peace conference endorsed with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. He faces coalition opposition as hard liner Yitzhak Shamir warns of trouble over the plan.
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Shimon Peres
U.S
Hosni Mubarak
Middle East
Peres
Yitzhak Shamir
Shamir
Mubarak
Detroit Flood Toll Rises as Downpour Sparks Widespread Damage
Rains in Lower Michigan kill at least seven people and cause over 58 million dollars in damage. More than 3600 residents remain homeless. National Guard patrols to deter looting. Officials warn against contact with polluted floodwaters. Governor Blanchard commends residents for aiding evacuees and sandbag efforts.
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Michigan
National Guard
James J. Blanchard
Prison population rises to near 529000 in six months
The Justice Department reports a combined state and federal prison population reaching nearly 529000, up 25630 inmates in six months. California accounts for about one fifth of the rise, while the West leads with about an 8 percent increase followed by the Northeast, Midwest and South.
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Reform group urges FDA to curb urine test marketing
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws says it will ask the FDA to crack down on the marketing of drug urine tests. It argues the industry lacks government controls and produces highly inaccurate results, noting everyday medicines can cause false positives.
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National Organization For the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Great Colorado vs Texas Tomato War Ends With Lone Survivor
Mike Hansen of Vail outlasts all rivals in the fifth annual tomato battle near Twin Lakes. Colorado has won every year as 42 fighters remained after rounds, with 33 Coloradans and nine Texans among the starter pool. Inn of the Black Wolf staff note the survivor earns a free night and party perks.
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Mike Hansen
Texas
Vail
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Aspen
Taylor Adams
Inn
Jeanne Saucer
Narrow collision avoidance near Ontario amid fatal Aeromexico crash
An American Airlines DC-9 with 109 passengers and six crew narrowly avoided a single-engine Cessna one mile ahead about 10 miles from Ontario International Airport. Controllers warned the crew as the jet climbed to 9000 feet, and a 7500 feet turn was made to miss the other plane by about 200 feet. The aircraft landed safely in Dallas Fort Worth.
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Ontario International
Federal Aviation Administration
Fred Farrar
Washington, D.C
Farrar
Texas
Joe Stroop
South Africa closes 13 black high schools amid boycotts
The government ends 10 Soweto and 3 other black high schools due to dwindling attendance. Two Blacks die in violence. total killed since the June 12 state of emergency rises to 299, with most fatalities among Blacks. The Bureau for Information remains the sole official source of such figures.
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South Africa
Soweto
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Knight proposal shocks Albuquerque home front yard
University of New Mexico student Scott Morelock rented armor and arranged a marching band to propose to 17 year old Rachel Homer in her living room and on the porch. A banner read Rachel, I love you Will you marry me Scott. Neighbors cheered as she accepted.
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University of New Mexico
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President Tours Kimpo Blast Site After Seoul Airport Attack
South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan visited Kimpo International Airport where a Sunday blast killed five and injured 29, calling for tighter security for the Asian Games. Police suspect a time bomb. North Korea or its supporters are blamed by some officials.
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Chun Doo-hwan
Kimpo International
Kimpo
North Korea
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Chun
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Salvadoran rebels pull out of peace talks in Panama
Leftist rebels leaving negotiations with El Salvador's government announced a pullout after disputes over agenda and security measures. President Duarte's delegation will stay in Panama City until Tuesday to salvage talks, with a possible third meeting hinted.
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el Salvador
Ana Guadalupe Martinez
Jose Napoleon Duarte
Mexico
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Duarte
Julio Rey Prendes
San Miguel
Ms. Martinez
Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front
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Aquino makes first U S visit leaves army on alert
President Corazon Aquino departed Manila for a nine day U S visit amid a full army alert to foil any coup. General Fidel Ramos said security would be tight and precautions mirrored those during her Indonesia and Singapore trip. Aquino urged support for democracy and dismissed coup rumors while Defense Minister Enrile downplayed U S fears. The trip includes a transfer in San Francisco en route to Washington.
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Philippines
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United States
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Ramos
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Marcos
Pro Libyan Group Claims Responsibility For Kidnappings
A pro Libyan faction claimed responsibility for abducting two U S citizens in west Beirut in a weekend communique. The Arab Revolutionary Cells Omar Moukhtar Forces issued the claim via An-Nahar and As-Safir. confirmation of the claims remained unclear.
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Lebanon
U.S
Omar Moukhtar
An-Nahar
As-Safir
Voice of Lebanon
Khalaya al-Baath
Resurrection Cells
Frank Herbert Reed
Joseph James Cicippio
Italy
Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Contact Details
The notice lists subscription rates of 3 months for 21 dollars, 6 months for 42 dollars, and 12 months for 34 dollars. It provides contact numbers for subscriptions, classifieds, news tips, and ads and gives office hours and mailing address in Aiken South Carolina.
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