Hope Exhausts as Italian Boy Remains Trapped in Well
In Frascati Italy authorities abandon rescue attempts for 6 year old Alfredo Rampi after more than 72 hours trapped in a muddy artesian well. Doctors say no life signs, while crowds including President Pertini and Pope John Paul II follow a dramatic, televised vigil and a parallel shaft is prepared.
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Frascati
Italy
Alfredo Rampi
Evasio Fava
Rome
Donato Caruso
Sandro Pertini
Franca
Caruso
Alfredo
ANSA
John Paul II
RAI
U.S
Argentina
Rebuilt John Henry Statue Draws Tourists
The statue of the legendary John Henry, reerected after vandals destroyed it last year, stands as a new draw for visitors as Ashly Mann of the local community notes the scene and its restored significance.
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John Henry
Ashly Mann
Mine Construction Talks Not Fruitful
Washington AP reports negotiators for 11,500 mine construction workers failed to reach an immediate settlement after hours of talks between the Association of Bituminous Contractors and the United Mine Workers. Talks resume at 10 a.m. Sunday as they tackle tough issues, including job protection for laid-off workers and the district panel.
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Association of Bituminous Contractors
United Mine Workers
Willard Esselstyn
UMW
ABC
Esselstyn
Teen fires at Queen during Trooping of the Color
A jobless 17 year old Marcus Sarjeant from Folkstone fired six blank shots at Queen Elizabeth II from 10 feet during the London Trooping of the Color parade. The queen remained unhurt as guards subdued the attacker, with security vows tightened ahead of Charles and Diana's wedding.
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Diana
Scotland Yard
Special Branch
Marcus Simon Sarjeant
Folkstone
England
Sarjeant
Bow Street
Royal Marines
Prince Philip
Prince Charles
Elizabeth
Diana Spencer
Royal Route
David Wright
Debrah
Drug Chief Says Agency Failures Not His Fault
Miami AP report says DEA chief Peter Bensinger, amid talks of dismissal, argues the agency is blamed for others failures in the drug war. He cites increased South Florida violence and budget protections, while noting White House support and a stalled OMB cut.
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Drug Enforcement Administration
Reagan Administration
Administration
Associated Press
Los Angeles Times
White House
Justice Department
Peter Bensinger
DEA
Bensinger
Chesapeake Bay
Washington
Customs Service
South
Florida
Reagan
William French Smith
Office of Management and Budget
Lam
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Baghdad Raid reshapes Middle East tensions and U S stance
The Israeli strike on Iraqs nuclear site triggered Arab calls for UN sanctions and a broader Arab unity. It drew U S and Soviet reactions and raised questions about future Lebanon peace chances and Egypt Israel ties. U S officials condemned the attack yet affirmed the core alliance with Israel as the region rethinks policy toward Syria and Iraq.
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Middle East
Baghdad
Lebanon
U.S
Israel
Menachem Begin
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Syria
Iraq
Muammar Khadafy
Kahled
Hussein
Weather forecast and severe storms hit Cardington Ohio
Occasional showers and thunderstorms are seen today with partly cloudy tonight. The National Weather Service warns of hazy hot conditions Monday and Tuesday with highs in the 90s and scattered storms. A tornado devastates Cardington Ohio leaving one dead and at least 20 injured. heavy rains cause flash floods in northern Illinois and south central Texas with fatalities and evacuations.
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Cardington
Ohio
Illinois
Texas
James Rhodes
Ohio National Guard
State Disaster Services Agency
Chuck Shipley
Shipley
Evading Sailor Captured After Beach Chase
A 24 year old AWOL sailor Charles M Ezell evaded police and Coast Guard for 90 minutes by swimming from a dragnet near Ocean View then was captured by a police dog. He was treated at Portsmouth Naval Hospital for bites after a near shore chase tied to a $37 robbery of fellow Navy man Martin D Faulstich of the Independence carrier. Warrants issued for Ezell.
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Coast Guard
Charles M. Ezell
Navy
Ocean View
Ezell
Portsmouth Naval Hospital
Eisenhower
Chesapeake Bay
Martin D. Faulstich
Independence
Wythe County Man Born to Run Feature
A Wythe County man is celebrated for his running prowess in a feature noting his long career. The piece highlights local interest in sports and personal achievement with a nod to community pride.
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Wythe County
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