Shultz ordered back to Mideast to break Lebanon logjam
President Reagan sent Secretary of State George P. Shultz back to the Middle East to push a withdrawal of foreign troops in Lebanon. The move follows Shultz’s remarks on a logjam and cites potential Syrian willingness to discuss pullout amid renewed PLO clashes in east Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. six combatants killed and 10 wounded reported.
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Lime Springs grist mill becomes a museum site
A historic grist mill by the old Lime Springs mill is restored as a local museum. The feature highlights the site’s conversion, its exhibits on regional history, and community interest in preserving industrial heritage for visitors and school groups.
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Today's Chuckle About a Table and Weight
A light joke about excess weight where the table shifts when the person pushes away after a meal. The humor hinges on a playful image of a heavy table reacting to a fuller figure.
Protests at Vietnam Memorial Split The Nation
Thousands of protesters gathered near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington on Saturday with a larger antiwar presence and a smaller progovernment contingent. Police stationed a four foot fence to separate demonstrators from the wall listing 57 939 Vietnam dead as veterans guarded the memorial.
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Vietnam
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Roof Collapse Hits Magic Mart Store In Heavy Rain
In Bolivar Tennessee the Magic Mart roof failed during heavy rain injuring at least 36 and trapping more than 20. Rescue teams used a 100 foot crane to remove debris as staff and shoppers escaped. Most injuries were cuts and bruises with a few serious cases.
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Goha the clever fool captivates the Arab world
Sunday Spotlight profiles Goha, a beloved, eccentric figure in the Middle East. The witty everyman outwits sultans, with tales spanning Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, and beyond as literature, puppets, and stories keep his legend alive.
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Egypt
Middle East
Lebanon
Syria
Morocco
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Detroit pawnshop holdup ends in gunfight
An unidentified gunman threatened Sam Gold, owner of a Detroit pawnshop, after a robbery attempt failed. One suspect was killed in a gunfight with police, the other two hospitalized, and Gold listed in fair condition with a left buttock wound and facial cut. Police offered no reason for the shootout.
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