Mandela arrives amid massive New York welcome
Nelson Mandela arrives in the United States to a ticker tape parade and a citywide reception in his honor. Crowds estimated at up to 350000 along the route and 450000 for the Broadway parade cheer his call for continued sanctions on South Africa. Mandela pledges a nonracial, nonsexist future and plans to meet President Bush in Washington.
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Canyon of Heroes
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Denise Brutus
American Airlines
Mandela welcomed by crowds in New York parade
Nelson Mandela's visit roared through Manhattan as hundreds of thousands of demonstrators and bystanders lined Broadway from Kennedy Airport to City Hall. Spectators shouted praise while confetti rained and Mandela in the Mandelamobile rode the Canyon of Heroes. Gov Mario Cuomo and other officials lauded the moment as a powerful call to end apartheid.
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Canyon of Heroes
Derrick Fuller
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Weekend Guide Delights Readers With Amusement Park Picks
Summer brings families to Dorney Hershey and Great Adventure as the Weekend section offers park options and tips for a fun outing. The piece highlights popular destinations and promises full coverage from Memorial Day through late summer.
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RoboCop 2 Returns as Law Enforcer Resurrected
Peter Weller and Karen Allen reprise roles as a resurrected cop and his partner tackling crime in old Detroit. Roger Ebert will provide a review.
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Peter Weller
Karen Allen
Detroit
Roger Ebert
Joe Ward’s Legacy at St James High School
Friday columnist Ed Gebhart surveys Joe Ward, a Chester figure respected as much for character as for athletics. Ward’s stature stands beside legend Dick Christy, recalling his impact beyond sports and inviting readers to reassess his lasting significance.
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Phillies Visit Mets at Shea in Weekend Showdown
The Phillies, fresh off sweeping the division leading Pirates, travel to Shea Stadium for a high stakes series with the Mets. Dwight Gooden leads New York while Philadelphia counters, with Bill Brown set to call the action.
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