Battle of Lepanto Greatest Ancient Naval Battle
The Battle of Lepanto on October 7 1571 saw an estimated 250 Turkish galleys sunk and about 25000 Turks killed as Spaniards secured a decisive naval victory. The engagement is described as the greatest of ancient naval battles.
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Guerrilla Crackdown Promised In Amman
Yasir Arafat warned Sunday of further fighting between Palestinian guerrillas and Jordanian forces. Four government brigades ring Amman as a new crackdown is promised, while Al Fatah claims Lebanon collaborates and tanks are moved into position. Israel has carried out two attacks in reprisal amid cease fire tensions.
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Lost bag turns up in Gainesville store
Gainesville police report a plastic pouch found in a grocery store and turned in to the lost and found. The bag contained marijuana, and investigators seek the owner.
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Montevideo holds against will in tainted ransom note
Uruguayan and Brazilian police note discrepancies between a new ransom note delivered to a Brazilian paper and earlier Tupamaros messages. They doubt authenticity, citing handwritten form, numbering gaps, and updated prisoner counts. The search for missing American agronomist and Brazilian diplomat continues with 12,000 security forces and 60 arrests, including Raul Sendic.
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