Son of oldest hostage dies in Pennsylvania
Joseph Cicippio Jr., 35, son of the Beirut hostage, died of a heart attack after being rushed from his home to North Penn Hospital. He was the third family member to perish during the captivity, following his father Joseph Cicippio Sr., who was abducted in Beirut on Sept. 12, 1986. Mayors seek more federal aid for city needs later. Space shuttle Atlantis launch targeted after delays.
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Protein linked to higher heart attack risk in blacks
Dr. Thomas Pearson reports elevated lipoprotein a levels in black Americans, potentially explaining higher early heart attack rates. The study finds blacks in their 50s have more than double the Lp(a) of white counterparts, linking the protein to artery clogging and impaired clot dissolution.
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Eve Arden Dies at 82 After Battle With Cancer and Heart Disease
LA report states Eve Arden veteran comic actress died Monday at 2:30 am at home with two of her four children nearby. Best known as Connie Brooks on Our Miss Brooks, Arden earned praise from Bob Hope and Milton Berle and earned an Oscar nomination in a storied stage and screen career. Her TV run included Our Miss Brooks and The Mothers in Law.
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USS Williamsburg Seeks Buyer for Truman Yacht Amid Disrepair
The USS Williamsburg, Truman’s official yacht, is for sale to the highest bidder able to restore seaworthiness. The District of Columbia Public Works Department says the 243 foot vessel has sat near a sewage plant for a year as bidders are sought. Reports say vandalism and decay threaten demolition in July 1992 if unsold.
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Ex-mayor Byrne launches fourth bid for Chicago mayor
Former Chicago mayor Jane Byrne, 56, becomes the first candidate for next year’s Democratic primary challenging incumbent Rich Daley. Byrne criticizes Daley over crime, health, and taxes while experts note Daley’s strong position despite a recent Sun-Times poll showing mixed approval. Political analyst Don Rose cites Byrne’s waning support.
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Titan 4 launches with secret military cargo from Cape Canaveral
A Titan 4 rocket, 20 stories tall and valued at 173 million dollars, lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 6 37 p m CST with a secret military payload after nearly two months of delays. The unmanned launch follows two prior Titan 4 flights in 1989 and 1990, part of a 1985 Air Force program to reduce shuttle dependency.
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Judge Rules Ramjet Fuel Saver Not Deceptive
Colorado judge James Flanigan ruled the Ramjet fuel saving device is not deceptive in advertising. The court noted if used as directed it may save money and gas, with claims of added horsepower and longer tune-up life. Public interest emphasized amid concern about oil dependence. Contact details and CA restrictions noted.
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Letter from North Pole 32 Years Late
A U S Nautilus crewman mailed a note from the North Pole during the first submarine to ice traverse. The 25 year old seaman wrote to his brother in Chula Vista and the letter arrived 32 years later at his brother's home.
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