U S Air Force pilot ejects before A-10 crash in England
Lt. Frank Cavouti of Garden City New York ejected safely from an A-10 during a training approach at RAF Alconbury England. The Thunderbolt jet crashed in a field moments after, marking the second Europe crash of a twin engine A-10 in two weeks with a prior December crash in Tracy Arizona.
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Beijing hosts first nude figure painting exhibit at top gallery
Thousands crowd the China Art Gallery for the Exhibition of Figure Oil Painting featuring 128 works by 21 artists. Some spectators react with disbelief while others study the nudes with appreciation during the Beijing showcase opening.
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Israel forms second national unity government with Likud and Labor
In Jerusalem the Likud and Labor parties created a second unity government to confront thePLO image and Palestinian declaration of independence. Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir said bridging differences is needed to overcome international challenges and dangers in a lengthy Knesset address.
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South Africa Signs End to South-West Africa Rule
At the United Nations, South Africa signed a pact to end 73 years of rule over South-West Africa, paving the way for Namibia to become independent in 1990. Foreign Ministers R F Botha Cuba and Angola signed. Cuba to withdraw about 50 000 troops from Angola.
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Fire Hits Dona Conchita Passenger Ship Near Panay Island
About 60 survivors were rescued from the Dona Conchita after a fire broke out shortly after leaving New Washington on Panay island for Palompon in Leyte. Alfredo Gothong, general manager of Carlos A. Gothong Lines, confirmed the incident and the approximate passenger count was about 160 aboard.
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Judge apologizes for remarks on victims in killer case
Dallas judge Jack Hampton apologized at the Dallas County Courthouse for a "poor choice of words" after saying he gave a killer a lighter sentence because the victims were queers. His remarks drew outrage from gay rights groups and civil liberties organizations demanding his removal.
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Three Convicted in Slaying at Utah Compound
In Coalville Utah three members of a polygamist clan were found guilty on reduced charges from manslaughter to negligent homicide in the shootout death of a law officer that ended a 13 day siege. Clan patriarch Addam Swapp 27 was convicted of manslaughter Jonathan Swapp 21 was convicted of negligent homicide and John Timothy Singer 22 who fired from his wheelchair was convicted of manslaughter.
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Ocean temperature quirks tied to Midwest drought
A computer study in Science magazine links this year's Midwest drought to equatorial Pacific ocean temperature abnormalities. The authors say droughts might be forecast if these patterns prove predictable, per the AP report from Washington.
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Ninth Circuit overturns Arizona death penalty law
A federal appeals court ruled that Arizona's death penalty statute is unconstitutional and reversed the death sentence of a Phoenix reporter’s killer. The 7-4 decision by the Ninth Circuit could overturn all Arizona death sentences issued since 1973.
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Woman dies saving dogs from burning home
In Pittsburgh on December 3 Mae Stapp, 67, died from burns after she reentered her burning house to rescue two pet beagles. She suffered burns over 52 percent of her body with hardening of the arteries and diabetes contributing to her death, according to Deputy Coroner James Gregins. Fire Captain John Bauer said she was unharmed when first taken out but chose to attempt to save the dogs.
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Deportation provisions ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge struck down parts of the 1952 McCarran-Walter Act that allowed deportation for espousing anti American beliefs and the PLO exception to the 1987 act. The ruling cites First Amendment rights and overbreadth and says the government can still fight terrorism with existing laws. The decision affects seven nationals. two remain under proceedings on technical grounds.
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Jury acquits Myerson in divorce fixing case
Former Miss America Bess Myerson, lover Carl Capasso, and former Justice Hortense Gabel are all acquitted of charges in a divorce fixing scheme. The jury found no wrongdoing in the alimony case and Myerson embraced Capasso after the verdict.
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Researchers infect mice with AIDS virus
Stanford University researchers report that mice engineered with human immune systems can be infected with HIV. The study in Science shows infection at one to eight weeks, with no AIDS signs yet, offering a potential animal model to study disease progression and tests for cures.
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Reagan comments on homelessness in farewell ABC interview
President Reagan denied government responsibility for homelessness. He claimed many homeless choose life on the streets despite available shelters, adding a large proportion are mentally impaired and often former institutional residents influenced by civil liberties lawsuits.
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Lucky Spaniards Split 734 Million Lottery Pot
In Spain the Yuletide drawing El Gordo distributed 734 million dollars to 72 winning tickets sharing 159 million for first prize and 1 million for each of 72 second prize tickets. Tickets cost 219 dollars each with shares as low as 87 cents, funding a tax free windfall for thousands.
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