John Paul II Appears in White for Easter Mass
Pope John Paul II shed mourning purple for Easter as white vestments mark the resurrection. He led a Vatican procession to St. Peter's Basilica lit the new fire and blessed the Easter candle before Mass. Bells rang nationwide as tens of thousands filled the square.
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Man Surrenders After Seven Hour Des Moines Standoff
Robert Schultz, 33, gave up to Des Moines police after a seven hour standoff involving a rifle and shotgun. Police, negotiating from WHO Radio studios, prepared to storm with tear gas but he surrendered at 4 45 a m without injury. Schultz faced no charges yet. two others were arrested for interfering during the standoff. Schultz had just finalized a divorce and worked at Iowa Muffler Shop, where he lived in a loft.
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Bus accident in Iowa leaves 1 hospitalized in serious condition
Catherine Brueck, 80, Burlington, moved from critical to serious with chest injuries after a bus overturned north of Mediapolis on Highway 61. Six others remained in fair condition. driver Oliver Williams, 42, Burlington, cited for failure to control on a curve as the bus carried 35 passengers from Burlington to Cedar Rapids.
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Two Women Die In Iowa Traffic Crashes
Two women were killed in separate Iowa traffic accidents Friday evening. Albie Chalupsky 82 of Hudson died when her car crossed the center line on Highway 218 in La Porte City striking a southbound semi. Julie Peterson 58 of Albert Lea Minnesota died from injuries in a two car crash near Des Moines.
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Kansans escape before train smashes their car
Four Kansas City residents escaped injury when their car lost control on icy Highway 78 near Richland Keokuk County and landed on Milwaukee Railroad tracks. Nancy Capps, her husband and two daughters climbed out before a train demolished the car around 12:15 a.m. Friday.
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Canada Lets U S Test Missiles on Its Soil Amid Tensions
Canada approves in principle allowing American cruise missile tests over western Alberta and other areas, drawing up a testing treaty. Ottawa backs U S policy on El Salvador elections while criticizing arms ships and East West framing, facing protests and political costs at home.
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