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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1999
Page
5
A 17 acre WWII prisoner of war camp on Low Harperley Farm in County Durham, built by Italian POWs and used for German captives, is offered for 1.7 million dollars after farmer Charlie Johnson’s death. The site includes 50 huts a chapel and a theater and remains with original prisoner paintings.
Zimbabwean prosecutors dropped terrorism charges Friday against three Americans detained in March while attempting to board an outbound flight. They still face weapons charges with a July 12 trial date set by Magistrate Jephra Makaza. The men say they are missionaries with Harvestfield Ministries based in Indianapolis. Prosecutors allege the trio carried concealed weaponry in luggage and a truck was searched in the airport parking lot, but parts of weapons were found earlier.
Six Himalayan red panda cubs were born in two northeastern Indian zoos in one year, four in one litter and two in separate litters at Padmaya Naidu Himalayan Zoo in Darjeeling. The births were reported by Press Trust of India. The town lies about 875 miles east of New Delhi. The red panda inhabits the Eastern Himalayan temperate forest and feeds on roots fruits leaves insects and eggs, with the animal at risk due to fur poaching.
Police reported two separate assaults by Maoist Shining Path rebels in Peru killing nine people. In Rio Frio Amazon jungle a roadblock and attack on an approaching truck left six civilians dead and three wounded as rebels misjudged civilians for soldiers.
China silences Tiananmen commemoration as Beijing bans public events and singles out two demonstrators while Hong Kong marks the 10th anniversary with candles songs and speeches. Police block roads and arrest two protesters and photojournalists. Beijing's campuses show little political fervor as a crackdown legacy persists.
Senator Piedad Cordoba released after two weeks in captivity says paramilitary leader Carlos Castano should be included in negotiations. She notes 2000 Colombians fled to Venezuela amid fears of death squads as peace talks center on ending a 35-year conflict.
At Trinidad State Prison the nine members of a drug gang tied to the Baboolal family killings were hanged starting at dawn with Dole Chadee first, Ramiah next, and Ramkalawan Singh at 8 44 am. The executions aim to deter crime and set a regional example amid ongoing Caribbean pressure on capital punishment.
Indian and Pakistani forces battle for control in Kashmir as Flight Lt. Nachiketa returns from eight days in captivity at Wagah, with crowds cheering and marigold garlands. India steps up air and artillery strikes on intruders near Dras and other peaks, while Pakistan calls Nachiketa a prisoner of war released as a peace gesture.
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