Thornton Wilder Dies At 78 In New Haven
Pulitzer prize winning author of Our Town Thornton Wilder died at 78 in New Haven after a life spanning Broadway novels and plays. He was a Hamden resident and had a career highlighting moral and spiritual themes rooted in historic events and myths.
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Seven Marines Injured in Camp Hansen Fire Range Incident
A UPI report says three Marines were killed and seven others seriously injured when an explosion of unknown origin hit a firing range at Camp Hansen in Okinawa. An investigation is underway to determine the cause. Names of the dead and injured were withheld pending family notification.
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Officials urge action to kill millions of flocking blackbirds
In Hopkinsville Kentucky public meeting Rep Carroll Hubbard and health officials pressed for immediate measures to cull large flocks of blackbirds and starlings feared to spread histoplasmosis. They accused federal agencies of bureaucratic dawdling while the birds move east toward Russellville near a drinking water reservoir.
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United Workers Aid Stranded Las Vegas Passengers
United Airlines struggles during a nationwide strike as 3 500 Sunday passengers face canceled flights at McCarran International Airport Las Vegas. Union pickets say the dispute centers on wages and benefits while clerks arrange alternatives on competing carriers.
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Father Slain In NSV Foster Son Arrested After Chase
A 21 year old North Las Vegas man Charles Duncan was arrested after a high speed chase and charged with the murder of his foster father Dwayne Huus 39. Police say Huus was stabbed at the Ellis Street home after allegedly abusive acts toward his wife.
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Beirut violence escalates as gunmen storm streets
Mass kidnapping and gun battles in Beirut paralyze the city and push toward martial law. Interior Minister Chamoun warns of possible state rule while Radio Beirut urges residents to stay indoors. Across Beirut and Zahle, at least 20 more bodies found and 20 injured as fires burn and safety teams struggle to respond.
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Sharif Al-Akhawi
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Rashid Karami
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