Soviet Sailor Says He Wants Return Home After Spurious Leaps
Miroslav Medvid, a Soviet sailor who twice jumped from the grain freighter Marshal Koniev into the Mississippi near New Orleans, says he does not defect and wishes to return to the Soviet Union. Officials say he signed a Russian language document affirming his intent and was released to return to his ship after interviews confirming his competence and absence of asylum request.
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Department of State
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Zulu legislator slain as rioting spreads in South Africa
In Durban Kwa-Mashu a black mob killed Francis Dlamini, 37, as he fled his burning home. Four others died amid nationwide unrest near Durban Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Dlamini was Kwa-Zulu homeland assembly member and Inkatha leader allied with Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
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Kwa-Zulu Homeland Assembly
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Indictments Expected Over Rockwell Billing Irregularities
A government source says a 20 count indictment may be announced against Rockwell International Corp for overcharges at its Dallas Texas defense plant in 1981 1982. Six employees are alleged to have falsified 20 time cards causing about 300 000 in overcharges without management knowledge.
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Bug spray blast lifts house's roof in Nevada
A woman, her teenage daughter and a friend escaped injury when fumes from 15 bug fogger cans ignited and exploded in NORTH LAS VEGAS. Fire officials said the stove pilot light ignited the fumes, blowing the roof off the house and shattering windows. The three fled safely but faced potential burns.
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Bob Mills
Marilyn Lucas
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Tremor Shakes Mexico City Aftermath of Sept Quake
A strong 25 second tremor hit Mexico City at 9 02 am causing debris to fall from damaged buildings and triggering nervous crises among residents. The quake was felt across the region to Guatemala, with 10 people reported in nervous panic as authorities assess damage.
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Arafat rejects U S terms in Middle East talks
Arafat defied U S conditions for PLO participation in peace negotiations in Amman, warning there would be no peace if the PLO was excluded. He spoke at a news conference amid talks with Jordanian leaders as diplomats framed the developments.
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Doe wins Liberia presidency as party secures Legislature
Maj. Gen Samuel K. Doe won Liberia’s presidency with 50.9 percent in the Oct. 15 election, as his party swept the Legislature in the first multiparty vote. Opposition accused Doe of intimidation and a rigged process.
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De Lorean blames ex-wife for stress amid custody fight
John De Lorean told Somerset Medical Center that his heart problems were caused by watching his children dragged into a custody dispute by his ex wife Cristina Ferrare Thomopoulos. He remained hospitalized for tests as a cardiologist ruled out a heart attack.
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Somerset Medical Center
Somerville
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David Wildstein
Chao Cheng
Meteorologist at fault in Delta 191 crash briefing
An FAA weather radar watcher left on duty during Delta Flight 191’s August crash testified the on duty shift failed to read radar instruments. He noted a non qualified substitute was left to monitor weather data. Survivors described a dramatic fiery crash with a long blast and heat.
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French researchers claim AIDS virus blocked by organ transplant drug
French doctors report that cyclosporine used to prevent organ rejection may halt AIDS virus growth and restore immune function in two patients, with four more under treatment. They caution results are preliminary and not a cure, while experts stress the need for further review.
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Laennec Hospital
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Jean Marie Andrieu
Alain Venet
Laennec
Samuel Broder
U.S. National Cancer Institute
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Challenger to launch eight person crew on seven day mission
The space shuttle Challenger is set for an 11 a.m. CST launch with a record eight crew members from the United States West Germany and the Netherlands. They will perform 76 science experiments in materials processing biology medicine and navigation inside the Spacelab workshop during a weeklong mission despite tropical storm Juan remnants and possible rain bands.
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