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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1987
Page
3
Afghan rebels shot down a civilian AN-26 operated by Bakhtar Alwatana with a U S made Stinger missile over Zabul province, killing at least 53 people including 16 children. Radio Kabul said the attack targeted a flight bound for Kabul, describing the assailants as traitorous extremist elements.
In Reykjavik NATO allies unveil a plan to eliminate all intermediate range missiles over 300 miles and seek to trim conventional forces in Europe. The approach allows the United States and the Soviet Union to retain 100 warheads, pending Reagan's review before Geneva talks.
The House passed a Democrat-backed 15.9 billion omnibus housing bill by a 285 to 120 vote despite White House warnings of an almost certain veto. The measure aims to freeze housing programs at current levels with inflation allowance, while the Senate version totals 15.6 billion.
In Panama City, an opposition leader called for continued strikes and protests to oust the military chief as a state of emergency enters its second day. Troops block key areas while editors of two opposition newspapers suspend publication after authorities appoint censors to vet articles.
CHICAGO UPI A national organ transplantation plan using a computer to match donated organs with recipients and set priorities for those awaiting transplants should be ready by fall doctors said Officials of United Network for Organ Sharing Inc Richmond VA said they hope the system will remove any perception of unfairness in life or death decisions Dial 654-6651 for want ads.
Congress skeptics from both parties questioned Reagan administration assurances on reflagging 11 Kuwaiti tankers for U S protection in the Persian Gulf. Sen Sam Nunn and Sen John Warner voiced doubts about national security versus economic motives amid Iran Iraq war dynamics and a looming U S escorted fleet role.
The Downtown Renewal Association aims to fill empty downtown buildings by recruiting tenants and possibly subsidizing salaries for a downtown manager. The plan includes office space and secretarial support from the chamber, with Byrne Cioffi noting the role should be long term and tied to the city improvement program. A $49,000 block grant is proposed for facade work and sidewalks, with a loan or grant option to spur major improvements and attract merchants to stay rather than relocate to malls.
Harrisburg officials report a Super 7 drawing produced a near 20.4 million jackpot with one ticket sold for Wednesday's drawing. No claimant has emerged, and officials say rumors or leaks have not aided the search. If won, the annual payout would exceed 783,353 before taxes for 26 years.
Obituary notices detail the deaths of Carmella Tootsie Elias Bianchi 52 of 1513 Grove Ave Canfield Ohio and Michael Emery 76 of 4303 Maple Crest Ave Parma Ohio. Carmella wife of Daniel Bianchi mother of Kimberly Rand sister of four brothers and grandmother to one, funeral arrangements list St John The Baptist church procession and burial at St Vitus Cemetery. Emery a retired railroad worker born in New Castle and survived by wife four sons four daughters two sisters one brother and fourteen grandchildren includes burial note in Cleveland.
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