Soviet Mig 23 crashes in Belgium after long Western pursuit
A lone Soviet Mig 23 fighter bomber crashed into a Belgian home near Courtrai killing 18 year old Wim De Laere. U.S. F 15 fighters tracked and tailed the unmanned aircraft for about 200 miles over West Germany the Netherlands and Belgium after it reportedly ejected over Poland before drifting fuel depleted into Belgian airspace. The Tass agency said the pilot bailed out and survived. NATO officials said the interceptors were authorized to shoot down if risked populated areas. The plane was detected at 9 40 a m entering West German air space at 39 000 feet.
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Polish Parliament Meets in Historic Solidarity Session
Poland’s Parliament convened with Solidarity as a dominant force in the Senate and a minority in the Sejm. Lech Walesa sat beside jailed former leader Jaruzelski as 260 Solidarity members swore allegiance. Jaruzelski, asked to reconsider, stood by his decision not to run for president.
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Chinese troops seize cameras from Japanese tour buses in Tiananmen
About 100 Japanese tourists on three buses were chased by Chinese soldiers along Changan Avenue in central Beijing and ordered to surrender cameras after taking photos in Tiananmen Square. The tapes and films were confiscated but cameras were returned. no injuries or detentions were reported. The incident follows martial law and a crackdown on protests.
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Cuba arms death sentences for Ochoa in court martial
UPI reports Cuba's justice minister urged a special military court to condemn seven of 14 ex officials to death on drug trafficking and related charges. Gen Arnaldo Ochoa, honored as Hero of the Republic for Angola service, is among those sought for death. In California the West battles major brush fires, destroying 13 homes and damaging eight, with nearly 10,000 acres involved.
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Bush to Tour Europe in 10 Day Visit Plan
President Bush returns to Washington to prepare for a 10 day trip covering Poland Hungary France and the Netherlands. He will press for democratic reforms in Poland and Hungary in return for economic incentives and calls on the Soviet Union to withdraw troops from Poland. He will attend an economic summit in Paris before an overnight stay in the Netherlands.
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Rain Soaks East as West Swelters on Fourth of July
The National Weather Service reports persistent rain and heat across the nation. A large low pressure system locks in warm humid air, triggering showers and thunderstorms along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Record rains flood roads from New Paris Pennsylvania to Patrick County Virginia, with flash flood watches across parts of the Carolinas, Georgia, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
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Illinois Weather Forecast and Lottery Update
Illinois forecasts extend through Sunday with fair skies and warm temperatures. Friday highs reach the upper 80s to mid 90s, weekend highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s, and Friday overnight lows in the 70s. Further notes include Monday 87, Tuesday 88 highs with cool mornings, and lottery results showing Tuesday draw 9 7 4 for Illinois Lottery daily game, Pick Four 0 7 1 9, plus a Saturday Lotto grand prize estimated at 20 million dollars.
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Markets 36 Wolo Noon Commodity Quotes
Market rundown from Merchants Trading Company lists live cattle hogs and pork bellies futures for several months along with soybeans corn wheat and related items including oats gold cotton silver and cocoa. Prices shown for July August September and other months alongside T bonds and oil and meal prices.
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