Bomb blast at Oscar's Bar injures 13 in Glyfada Athens
No group claimed responsibility for the Saturday night explosion at Oscar's Bar.15 Americans and British nationals were among about 25 patrons when the bomb shattered windows and scorched the ceiling. Greek police found fragments of a timing device. Americans treated and released. four injured servicemen identified by an embassy statement.
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Bush Wins Puerto Rico GOP Primary Gains 14 Delegates
In Puerto Rico Bush wins the Republican primary with 97 percent of GOP votes as Dole trails at 3 percent. Jackson leads the Democratic beauty contest with 35 percent while Dukakis, Simon, Gore, and Gephardt follow. Delegates from Puerto Rico remain uncommitted to the national convention.
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Puerto Rico delegates pick leaders of local Democratic Party
On Sunday 33 delegates will elect local Democratic Party leaders and fill 18 remaining delegation seats. The bloc vote is anticipated at the convention as the Popular Democratic Party led by Gov. Rafael Hernandez Colon and the out of power New Progressive Party led by ex-Gov. Carlos Romero Barcelo battle to control the local party to sway federal legislation, patronage, and Puerto Rico's status debate. The NPP aims to make Puerto Rico the 51st state.
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Two British soldiers killed after ignoring funeral crowd orders
In Belfast two British corporals wearing civilian clothes were dragged from a car, beaten, and shot during an Irish Republican Army funeral procession. The soldiers had defied orders to avoid the event. Police fired plastic bullets as a bus was hijacked in west Belfast. IRA claimed responsibility. three people questioned by police. A church hoax bomb scare occurred near the death site.
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Panama strike called as Noriega faces ouster bid
Panama city observers report opposition leaders urging a nationwide strike to paralyze the country and pressure Gen Manuel Antonio Noriega to step down after rejecting a Washington plan for his removal. Noriega controls the Defense Forces and the civilian government and seeks a transitional role. Secretary Shultz urged Noriega to depart, saying he cannot influence the transition and should settle quickly.
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Spring break riot hits Mustang Island beach
Thousands of spring breakers on Mustang Island sparked a beach riot after a glass smashing incident. Police used tear gas and Coast Guard helicopters to disperse the crowd. eight arrests were made, two bodies recovered from a nearby ferry dock, and several officers injured as the scene spilled into the early hours.
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Iowa among states getting crime grants
Iowa is among 20 states receiving grants totaling about 5 million dollars to upgrade crime reporting systems. Delaware gets 18000 dollars and Virginia 373000 dollars. funds will modernize state and local systems so records are sent monthly to the FBI, replacing monthly summaries. The bureau says the change will improve crime descriptions and could reduce offenses.
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Fragmentary OCR Caption From Cedar Rapids Ad Page
Readable fragments show scattered prices and names like Cedar Rapids and Bon I Cod. Limited context makes exact event unclear but indicates an advertisement page with numeric values and place references.
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