Western Europe hit by hurricane gales killing twenty one
A powerful storm with hurricane-force winds slammed parts of Western Europe killing at least 21 people. England suffered its worst storm in centuries with 13 dead as London roads trains and power lines were crippled. France Portugal and Spain reported additional fatalities and widespread damage to trees and infrastructure.
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Sankara Executed In Burkina Faso Coup
Ouagadougou reports Captain Thomas Sankara and about a dozen officials were shot and buried in a mass grave after Blaise Compaore ousted Sankara in a coup. The coup leader declared a national holiday and denounced Sankara as a madman.
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Nicaraguan clergy kidnapped as rebels threaten execution
In Waslala, Rev. Enrique Blandon and Gustavo Adolfo Tiffer were abducted on Oct. 10 while discussing a partial cease fire. The foreign ministry said rebels led by a commander nicknamed Dante threatened to execute them. The Rama Road highway reopened after heavy fighting. government said 20 soldiers and 18 contra rebels died, with higher final totals expected.
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Welfare benefit cuts rescinded by Reagan administration
The Reagan administration quickly reversed a plan to cut welfare benefits for the elderly blind and disabled who rely on charity aid for meals blankets shelter and other relief. Bowen said the revocation would stand pending Congress action on long term protections, amid sharp protests from lawmakers.
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Verity apologizes for wartime slur during speech in South Carolina
Commerce Secretary designate C William Verity Jr faced criticism after using the term Japs while praising an American idea of rapid parts delivery in Charleston linking the Navy and private industry. He said the remark was a slip and deeply regretted.
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Missing Moscow Ballet Dancer Sparks Defection Talk in Dallas
Soviet dancer Andrey Ustinov disappeared after the Moscow Ballet three Dallas performances. FBI would not comment on defection. Police said he was reported missing Thursday evening. Capitol notes: Byrd suggested Bork confirmation debate may start next Tuesday but could delay for War Powers Act concerns over Persian Gulf developments.
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Pilots failed preflight checks amid confusion before Detroit crash
Washington AP reports that pilots of the jetliner that crashed near Detroit on Aug 16 failed to complete preflight procedures due to runway confusion and radio frequency mixups. Documents say flaps were not set for takeoff and the flap alarm lacked power, fueling circuit-breaking speculation though no clear cause. An examiner noted the electrical system showed no arcing.
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