Gandhi’s killers hanged for crime
In New Delhi two Sikhs Kehar Singh and Satwant Singh were executed for the 1984 assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Police warned of possible Sikh backlash as Amritsar and Punjab shutdown in protest. Hardline groups vowed retaliation and urged vigilance, while authorities tightened security across Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana.
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New Delhi
India
UPI
Indira Gandhi
Amritsar
Punjab
Haryana
Kehar Singh
Satwant Singh
C. Pal Singh
Khalistan
Tihar
Gandhi
Debts Driven Woman to Kill Family in Ill Child Tragedy
In Mendon Illinois a 27 year old mother Sheila Epker despondent over mounting debts drowned her 8 year old daughter Casey Ann and shot her three younger children Shannon Mandy and Lance before killing herself. Her husband Greg Epker found them at home after returning from work and was hospitalized for shock. Authorities said she was upset over bills and money owed and could not cope with four children.
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Mendon
Ill
UPI
Sheila Eaker
Casey Ann
Shannon
Mandy
Lance
Quincy
Jon McCoy
Sheila Epker
McCoy
Bakker ministry may be tax exempt says IRS
IRS spokesman Les Witmer in Atlanta said New Covenant Church linked with Faith Christian Fellowship could provide an umbrella tax exemption for Jim and Tammy Ministries. He noted the code allows groups to declare themselves churches but requires IRS proof, while Bakker appeals for funds amid PTL scandal.
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Pineville
N.C
UPI
Jim Bakker
Jim and
Tammy
Internal Revenue Service
Les Witmer
IRS
Atlanta
Bakker
New Covenant Church
Faith Christian Fellowship
Witmer
Congress
Tammy Faye
PTL
Emperor Hirohito illness worsens with frail state
UPI reports the 87 year old emperor Hirohito was in critical condition as doctors fought to stabilize his blood pressure and provide transfusions. Palace officials described him as almost comatose and said he resisted supplemental oxygen while showing reflexive responses in a semi conscious state.
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Hirohito
Tokyo
Cable TV Company Bucks Trend New Subscribers To Benefit
TCI of Illinois announced that starting January 1 1989 new subscribers can sample cable television for as little as 5 per month and premium channels at 495 for three months. The offer aims to attract light TV viewers and discriminating audiences, with typical rates 1695 and 1195 for premium. Savings average over 18 monthly dollars. Call 284 2257 for details. offer valid in cable areas only and for orders before February 28.
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TCI
Illinois
Pratt
System
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