Barnard and Bride Arrive in Rome for Italian Honeymoon
Dr Christiaan N. Barnard and 19 year old Barbara Zoellner landed in Rome from Johannesburg for a combined honeymoon and business trip. The heart transplant pioneer and his bride, married early this St. Valentine’s Day, faced a crowd of about 200 photographers at the airport as they planned to stay in Rome through Sunday. They may visit Ischia, a favorite spot, and will travel to other countries and the United States. Barnard noted he has much work ahead despite the honeymoon.
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Christian Barnard
Barbara
Jan Smuts
Johannesburg
South Africa
Rome
Christiaan N. Barnard
Barrard
Italy
Barbara Zoellner
United States
Alitalia
Barnards
Barnard
Massacre Reported By Biafran Civilians Near Afikpo
An international observer team told village elders in Afikpo that federal Nigerian troops herded 106 civilians into a cinder-block house last Christmas Day and blew it up. Survivors were shot, and rape looting and indiscipline were noted though no genocide was found.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Biafra
Ndukwu
Two Year Old Kinston Boy Killed in Traffic Crash
A two year old Kinston boy Tony Moore was killed when a car driven by Vincent Newkirk 43 struck him as he played in a front yard. Newkirk was charged with driving while intoxicated reckless driving improper brakes and manslaughter in the December 25 incident.
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Kinston
Tony Moore
Amaseri
Newkirk
Possible Links In Series Of Bombings Investigated
A Danbury task force of police and federal agents probed whether the Friday police headquarters blast, the Union Savings Bank robbery, and a mall bombing are linked to a November Missouri heist. Investigators noted similar explosives and questioned possible ties to other bank robberies in Wilmington Delaware and Pacific Missouri. Twenty two people were injured, none seriously, as blasts damaged the police station bank and a car used by suspects. Temporary headquarters were set up in a nearby War Memorial building as threats and evacuations followed.
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Danbury, Conn
Missouri
Danbury
Thomas O’brien
United Bank of Union
Union
Don Schroeder
Franklin County Co
New York Post
Wilmington, del
Pacific
Post
Union Savings Bank
William F. Tobin
War Memorial
Tobin
Brookfield
British Rifle Range Extended for Training Snipers
British Army riflemen will gain a 1,000 yard killing range for the first time since 1958 when old long range Lee Enfield .303 rifles are issued to selected infantrymen for sniper training.
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London
Wachovia Promises Max Rate Flexibility and Safety
Wachovia markets savings options promising maximum guaranteed rates, liquidity, and safety. The bank touts over 90 years of service and FDIC insurance up to $20,000, urging customers to visit a Wachovia office to tailor a savings program.
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Wachovia
Southeast
North Carolina
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Dr. Barnard
Bride
Afikpo
Britain
Canada
Poland
Sweden
Pbs
Defense Ministry
Ion
Jone
THE
Associated Press
Vincent Newkirk
Savings Accounts
Eeeewan
Wachovia Bank & Trust, N.A
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