Man charged in student's death near Pratt Institute
Frank DeChirico, 37, of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, was arrested at a police station and charged with the murder of Judith Anne Wrappe, 24, a Pratt Institute student who was shot after she refused to surrender her purse near her dorm. Wrappe had recently moved from Little Rock, Arkansas. The killing sparked public outrage.
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Bush Dukakis take a pause before televised debate
Bush and Dukakis ease off campaigning as they prepare for their first national televised clash. Bush says he has done all homework and will continue preparing in Washington while Dukakis camps in Boston and reduces travel ahead of the week of debate preparations.
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Group seeks Palestinian support over hostages in Beirut
Islamic Jihad for the Liberation of Palestine demands U S backing for Palestinian uprising within a week in exchange for releasing four hostages Alain Steen Jesse Turner Robert Polhill Mithileshwar Singh. The group released a handwritten Arabic statement with a photo of the hostages.
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Beirut Christians reject US Syria bid to name Lebanon president
The Christian led army said it rejected what it called an attempt by the United States and Syria to name a new Lebanese president. Parliament deadlock over Amin Gemayel successor has lasted five weeks with Muslims and Christians divided.
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Walesa addresses 50,000 at Czestochowa Solidarity Mass
Solidarity leader Lech Walesa told a 50,000 strong crowd that the government is close to recognizing the banned union. He spoke at Jasna Gora monastery during the annual workers pilgrimage and referenced talks on legalizing Solidarity set for mid October.
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Social Democrats Hold Lead in Sweden Elections
Sweden’s Social Democrats maintain control of parliament while the Greens win seats for the first time. Projections based on 340 of 360 centers show the Moderates Liberals and Center Party losing seats, Greens gaining 20, and Communists adding two, with the Social Democrats at 158 seats.
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Scrolls Mourned After Arson at Brooklyn Synagogue
In New York 5000 mourners including Mayor Koch attended a service near Congregation Sharai Torah in Flatbush where police said two neighborhood boys set six sacred Torah scrolls ablaze in a synagogue.
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Goldwater’s blunt appraisal of past colleagues in memoir
At 79 Barry Goldwater discusses his new memoir with Jack Casserly, reflecting on a 30 year Senate career and the 1964 presidential bid. He targets both parties and figures from Washington, including Reagan, Dole, Byrd, and Nixon, accusing them of various misdeeds and failings.
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Iran releases Gulf War casualty figures
Iran announced 123220 soldiers and 11000 civilians killed in the eight year war with Iraq. Islamic Guidance Minister Mohammad Khatami said 60711 military personnel were missing, possibly prisoners of war. Western analysts had estimated casualties far higher.
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