Gorbachev Visits Leonov on 90th Birthday in Moscow
Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev used a parliamentary break to visit Russian writer Leonid Leonov on his 90th birthday. He presented roses, recalled past talks, and urged literature to carry moral content to sustain reforms before returning to the Kremlin for the Politburo session.
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Landslide, Fire in Philippines Kill Three Dead Eight Missing
Heavy rains triggered a mudslide in Balite, Davao del Norte, collapsing gold mine tunnels and sparking a fire that destroyed 150 shanties. Three people died and eight were reported missing, as officials warned the death toll could rise amid hundreds trapped.
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Waite marks 50th birthday in captivity in Lebanon
Anglican envoy Terry Waite marked his 50th birthday while still held in Lebanon. His family observed quiet prayers for his welfare. Waite disappeared January 20, 1987 after seeking hostages' release amid Muslim extremist tensions. Meanwhile in Geneva UN refugee chief announced an Eastern Europe office in Budapest to aid Hungarian refugees from Romania and sought 5.2 million dollars through year end.
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Public Library hosts women’s studies reading group
The New Castle Public Library closed its reading and discussion group in women’s studies. Co sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the National Organization for Women the program Through Women’s Eyes was developed and funded by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. The 18 member group met six times under Dr Eva H Cadwallader of Westminster College.
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New Castle Y Offers Free Fitness Assessments
The New Castle Community Y invites the first 10 new adults this summer to join and receive personalized and computerized lifestyle and fitness assessments. The program covers safety, stress management, substance abuse, nutrition, plus a fitness test with heart rate, blood pressure, fat content, aerobic capacity, flexibility and strength. A personal lifestyle assessment report and a staff conference are provided. Contact the Y for details. The Erie Extension Canal from Erie to New Castle was under construction in 1836.
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Folk Art Show Opens Friday at Monroeville Expo Mart
The Country Folk Art Show and Sale runs Friday to Sunday at the Pittsburgh Expo Mart in Monroeville with hours 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Tickets are sold at the door. Over 150 juried artisans display handmade country accessories and collectibles, including quilts baskets Shaker furniture wall hangings and more.
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