Zomax tied to five deaths prompts market withdrawal
Washington reports five deaths linked to Zomax allergic reactions prompting McNeil to suspend sales. FDA spokesman Christopher Smith notes broader use than appropriate and calls for stronger labeling while Johnson & Johnson confirms temporary market withdrawal. Andrews cites deaths in Massachusetts North Dakota Kansas and New York as identities remain undisclosed.
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Officer shoots boy in Stanton apartment by toy gun
In Stanton California a police officer shot and killed 5 year old Patrick Mason after seeing a silhouette with a toy gun through a dimly lit door. The officer identified as Anthony Sper 24 followed procedures but may have erred by not calling for backup. The mother Patricia Ridge left the boy unattended in a tied bedroom as she worked night shifts.
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El Salvador Pursues Alleged Plot to Kill the Pope
El Salvador says it is taking seriously an alleged plot by 18 terrorists to assassinate Pope John Paul II. The Defense Ministry cited a dying informant and released photos of supposed passports while noting the 18 names were false and that the source could not be independently confirmed.
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Plot to attack pope tied to Salvadoran visit
Defense Ministry links 18 Salvadoran passport holders to a plot against the pope during his eight nation peace pilgrimage to Central America and Haiti. A dying suspect claimed the passports. none of the declared names could be independently confirmed. A brother of an Iranian hijacker was named in the ministry release.
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Reagan warns domino effect across Americas over El Salvador
President Reagan at a San Francisco Commonwealth Club lunch links Central America unrest to a Western Hemisphere threat. He considers boosting El Salvador’s advisory forces beyond 55 while denying a combat role, warning that a Salvadoran collapse could topple neighboring democracies including Costa Rica Honduras and Panama.
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Weather Outlook West PennsylvanIa mild with scattered showers
Cloudy, mild tonight with a 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Low near 50. Sunday brings a 60 percent chance of showers, with high around 65. Weather statistics list Shenango River stage at 6.25 feet at midnight and 8.22 feet at midnight March 3.
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Death Record March 5 1983 spans multiple names
Obituary style death record lists Jon Bannon 76 of Sun City Raber 7 Brow Villa Park. Joseph C. Mehocich 71 of Bessemer. Grace L. Sapper 96 of Tampa Florida. Mrs Lillian F 16 Nos Joseph C Mehocich and Mrs Grace L Sapper noted with ages and cities.
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Reagan backs embattled EPA chief amid calls to resign
President Reagan again voiced full confidence in Anne Burford as head of the EPA while House Republicans urged her to resign. Rep. Michel suggested a resignation would ease credibility woes, and Florio pressed for a criminal inquiry into mismanagement and political interference. Subpoenas widened as panels seek more EPA documents and former officials for questioning.
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