Plane explosion near Maui sparks brief panic and calm landing
An airliner flying near Maui experienced a sudden blast tearing the fuselage roof open causing panic but the Boeing 737 managed a controlled descent. Passengers recalled a rush of air and a brief explosion while authorities investigated potential causes including structural failure or an external device.
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Bill Flannigan
Joy
Flannigan
Dan Dennin
Honolulu
Maui Memorial Hospital
Ackerman
George Harvey
Federal Aviation Administration
National Transportation Safety Board
Kahului
Harvey
Maui
Dennin
Jured
Hildebrant
Robert Schornstheimer
John Lopez
Hilo
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Boeing Co
Boeing
Tom Cole
U S extends naval aid to neutral ships in Gulf crisis
The United States plans broader protection for friendly neutral vessels in the Persian Gulf under a policy announced by Carlucci. The move, though not declaring war, aims to pressure Iran toward a cease-fire as ships face attacks.
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Stephen Leslie
Kenneth Hill
Iran
Reagan
United States
Gulf
U.S
Carlucci
Iraq
Scientists monitor Nevada blasts in first test of ban
U S and Soviet scientists report success in detecting small 10 ton and 15 ton underground explosions in Nevada as part of a joint effort to prove a heat proof ban on nuclear testing. Seismic monitors from both nations tracked blasts near Black Rock Desert Lathrop Wells and Broken Hills to assess detectability and cheating risk.
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Gerlach
Nev
Nevada
Black Rock
Reno
Paul Allen
Natural Resources Defense Council
Allen
Deep Springs
Calif
Holly Eissler
University of California San Diego
Lathrop Wells
Nevada Test Site
U.S
Broken Hills
Carson City
Democrats Move Dinner Event to Cedar Rapids for Central Reach
Iowa Democrats announce relocation of their annual dinner from central Iowa to Cedar Rapids citing central location and voter density. About 5000 attendees expected to raise 190000 for the state party and generate 250000 for Cedar Rapids economy. keynote speakers possible include a Democratic nominee or VP nominee with Dukakis and Jackson groups in contact.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Five Seasons Center
Chamber of Commerce Visitors and Convention Bureau
Roeder
Michael Dukakis
Jesse Jackson
Central Committee
State Party
Ruling May End Suits In United Wrecking Case
Judge Van Zimmer ruled the insurance contract supports assigning most liability to the insurer. United Wrecking and the city face a potential end to their suits if the decision holds and no appeal is pursued. Lawrence sought damages for evacuation, illness, medical bills, property loss, and wages from hydrogen chloride exposure.
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United Wrecking
van Zimmer
Zimmer
Lawrence
Hadley defendant uses forged IDs to pose as Richard Finley
An identity case centers on a man named Hadley posing as Richard Finley with a Social Security card and pilot’s license. The real Finley died soon after birth, while Hadley’s supporters tout his honesty and a defense fund is set up. The judge moved the hearing to a larger courtroom and postponed moving Hadley to Iowa.
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Richard Finley
Houston
Don Jackson
U.S. State Department
Hadley
Thelma Hadley
New Providence
Iowa
Steve
Warren Spring
Kelr
C.R. City Market Opens at Riverside Roundhouse
C R City Market opens today at Riverside Roundhouse 1350 A St SW offering home grown produce and baked goods. Hours are 5 to 1130 am Saturday and 3 to 6 pm Tuesday and Thursday. Twenty six vendors sell plants flowers produce and baked goods. Early season offerings include broccoli cauliflower radishes lettuce tomato plants and pepper plants.
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Riverside Roundhouse
Izaak Walton League to host rifle program
The Linn County Izaak Walton League will launch a civilian marksmanship M-1 rifle program starting May 7 at 9 a.m. at the league clubhouse. Firearms and ammunition are provided, and a $20 fee applies. Shooting matches with the M-1 are set for June 24-25 at the clubhouse. Participants may qualify to receive a government issue M-1 rifle for $165.
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Izaak Walton League
Linn County
League
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