Indians Killings Escalate in Sri Lanka Jaffna Clash
Eight Indian soldiers and ten Tamil guerrillas die in Jaffna battles as New Delhi's troops engage militants. Pro militant Tamil newspapers and a broadcast station are shut to curb propaganda amid the peace accord efforts. Decisive escalation follows India's new drive against Tamil forces.
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Cuban defector says Cuba drills for raids on Florida base
Brig. Gen. Rafael del Pino Diaz, who defected five months ago, claims Cuban pilots regularly practice for retaliatory strikes against Homestead Air Force Base near Miami. He insists the drills are defensive and Cuba does not seek a fight, though experts warn a limited clash cannot be ruled out.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Address
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 publishes daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions by carrier are 2.60 per week and by mail 11.80 for 7 issues monthly options 128.20 for 52 weeks. Addresses changes go to P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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New federal complaint filed against embattled Judge Hastings
A new federal complaint was filed against U S District Judge Alice Hastings amid earlier impeachment questions. The Justice Department alleges Hastings approved a wiretap targeting a friend of Miami mayor Steve Clark and advised the mayor. Hastings denies the charge, calling the matter confidential.
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Sky diver killed during New River Gorge Bridge jump
Steven Gursting, 25, of Paoli Pennsylvania, died after his main and reserve parachutes failed to deploy during Bridge Day jumps from the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville West Virginia. The accident halted jumps for about an hour as observers watched.
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Iraqi strikes hit Iranian oil centers and Sirri Island
Iraqi jets hit an oil tanker three Iranian mainland oil centers and an air base as a new convoy of U S warships moves toward the Persian Gulf. Sirri Island reportedly burned at nightfall after a long range raid with several Iraqi aircraft sighted.
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