Arafat forces retreat to last stronghold in Tripoli
Arafat loyalists withdraw from Mahr al-Bared as Syrian-backed units encircle the camp and press toward Porbel hill. Arafat vows to fight on from Badawi camp with 5,000 to 8,000 fighters, rejecting cease fire and expecting continued aggression from Syria.
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Israel vows sevenfold revenge after Tyre bombing deaths
Israel began burying victims of the Tyre blast that killed 28 Israelis and 32 Lebanese and Palestinians. A senior official doubted Syrian involvement without denial from Israeli leaders, while Interior Minister Burg pledged sevenfold retaliation for future attacks.
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Swarm of Grasshoppers Shuts Houston Streets
Hundreds of thousands of grasshoppers overran downtown Houston during the weekend, covering skyscrapers and alarming residents. People used jars and containers to scoop them up for bait while others washed windows and watched the unusual invasion.
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Graves Found On Grenada Hint At Bishop’s Death
Reports from Grenada say a grave with about 100 bodies at Chevigy army camp may include slain Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. U.S. officials cite a pro Bishop rally as the likely site of the killings during the Oct 19 events in St George’s Market Square.
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Bath and phone ages spark a 35 year gap tale
The note recalls the bathtub’s 1840 invention and the telephone’s 1876 debut. It suggests a 35 year period when bathing occurred without modern PVC innovations, ending with the new tech era.
McDonalds of funeral homes to cut costs prompts debate
United Dignity Inc plans a Florida franchise offering funerals up to two thirds cheaper than traditional mortuaries. CEO Joseph Marek says the industry resists myth of complexity, while critics urge proof of service at lower prices and question franchise viability. The first franchisee in Palm Bay aims to break ground within two weeks at Fountainhead Memorial Park.
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