White House intruder shot on White House lawn
Chester M. Plummer, 30, of Washington, was fatally shot by Executive Protective Service Private Charles Garland after climbing the fence on the Pennsylvania Avenue side. Plummer reportedly brandished a three foot metal pipe and refused to halt. He died at George Washington Hospital from a single chest wound. Garland, who joined the service last January, was placed on administrative leave pending a grand jury decision. Witness Judith Witherow amid an ERA vigil described the incident near the White House grounds.
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New Lebanese cease fire fails in Beirut clashes
BEIRUT AP Five Sudanese soldiers were wounded as Arab League peacekeepers were driven from the Christian facing front in Beirut. Palestinian guerrillas accused Christians of violating the ceasefire due to continuing attacks on the Tal Zaatar camp. A bunker collapse trapped about 500 people as rescuers were blocked.
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U.S. Navy ready to evacuate Americans from Beirut
A task force led by the helicopter carrier Iwo Jima was ordered into position off Lebanon to evacuate Americans on Tuesday. Six ships await orders, with estimates of evacuees uncertain, while 435 Americans and foreigners were reported in Beirut. Rumsfeld halted a Illinois trip to prepare for the operation as embassy staff would be reduced in Beirut.
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Middle-aged man may be mastermind in Chowchilla bus kidnapping
Authorities said the Chowchilla schoolbus kidnapping investigation may widen to include a middle-aged man and a potential woman suspect alongside two young men. Reports cite a possible fourth and fifth conspirator, with a focus on who led the highly planned hijacking.
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Crew rescued as boat sinks near Pacific rescue
SAN FRANCISCO AP A Korean crew of 14 from the fishing vessel Kwang Li were forced into life rafts after the ship sank about 455 miles southwest of San Francisco. A Russian boat picked up the men around 4 pm as Coast Guard aircraft spotted a hole in the port side possibly from an explosion. Rescue cutters and another Korean boat were en route with supplies and assistance.
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Mammography risks and benefits for breast cancer screening
After 1974 high profile cases, mammography gained use to detect small cancers, yet safety questions arise for women under 50. Experts warn about radiation risks, while data show higher survival when cancers are confined to the breast. Debates continue on age groups and screening guidelines.
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Liquor store holdup thwarted as clerk wounds robber
At Kamaus Liquor, 2416 E. Pacific Coast Highway, a clerk shot at a would‑be robber after the bandit drew a gun. Kenneth G. Colbert, 25, was later arrested at St. Mary Medical Center with bullet wounds and booked on assault with attempt to murder and armed robbery charges. The clerk, Richard McCarthy, 52, protected customers by firing two shots as the suspect fled toward Junipero Avenue. Police recovered a sun near a palm tree at the scene.
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Long cannery strike talks in Washington
Negativers and the California Processors Inc. held 18 hours of talks in Washington on Sunday then recessed for the night. A spokesman for the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service said negotiators met from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday with no report on progress.
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Confusion in luxury liner fire angers passengers
Passengers aboard the luxury liner faced confusion during a fire incident, sparking frustration and concern as crew action and evacuation procedures were scrutinized. Investigators began reviewing the blaze and safety responses, with officials promising a thorough account.
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