New Lebanese military government formed as gunfire echoes
In Beirut armed factions block streets and fire erupts as Noureddin Rifai, a 76 year old retired brigadier general, becomes prime minister to lead an eight member cabinet. Saed Salam rejects the government as illegal while Yasir Arafat orders guerrillas to cease fire. The capital sees ongoing violence with at least 50 dead and over 200 wounded.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Noureddin Rifai
Suleiman Franjieh
Saed Salam
Yasir Arafat
Palestine Liberation Organization
Arafat
Rifai
Palestine
Phalange Party
Rashid Solh
Phalange
Rashid Karami
Kamal Jumblatt
Palestine Liberation Movement
Comedienne Moms Mabley Dies at 77 in New York
Comedienne Moms Mabley dies at 77 in White Plains after a 60 year career. Born Loretta Aiken in Brevard, North Carolina she began in church revues and black vaudeville before winning film roles including Amazing Grace released this year. She was a fixture of American comedy with a rubbery grin and distinctive baggy style.
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White Plains
N.Y
Mabley
Loretta Aiken
Brevard
S.C
Bicycle safety rodeo set for June at Malls Center
A bicycle rodeo with a safety theme will occur June 7 at the Malls Shopping Center. Sponsored by Travelers Insurance Co and Calvin Eddy and Kappelman Inc, the Mt. Oread Bicycle Club coordinates it. Two age groups compete six to 11 and 12 to 14 with prizes including two 10 speed bikes, lock sets, reflectors, and maintenance demos.
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Travelers Insurance Co
Calvin, Eddy and Kappelman, Inc
Mass
Mt. Oread
Ship's chief plans reunion with children
In Terra Linda Calif AP Capt Charles T Miller 62 the Mayaguez skipper spoke with his son Jim 35 by trans Pacific phone from Hong Kong confirming plans for a long awaited reunion He had not spoken with his children since shopping for Christmas presents 22 years ago after his divorce His daughter Cheryl 28 has four children and both children invited him to visit near their homes north of San Francisco Miller aims to fly home to Fountain Valley Calif June 30 then drive to Terra Linda the next week
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Terra Linda
Calif
Charles T. Miller
Mayaguez
Jim Miller
Hong Kong
Miller
Jim
Cheryl Miller Pedersen
Capt
San Francisco
Cheryl
Fountain Valley
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