Lithuania mourns martyrs as Baltic states seek independence
In Vilnius hundreds of thousands bid farewell to nine killed by Soviet forces as Latvia reports a man shot on a Riga bridge. Estonia also pushes for independence. Gorbachev urges media control amid rising tensions after the Vilnius assault that left 14 dead.
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Vilnius
U.S.S.R
Latvia
Riga
Baltic Republic
Estonia
Lithuania
Moscow
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Kaunas
Republic
Khrisostom
Gorbachev
Vincus Gursky
Ultrasound aids risk check for sickle cell strokes in children
In Savannah, researchers report a transcranial Doppler imager can identify sickle cell children at risk of stroke before symptoms. About seven percent of affected children suffer strokes causing paralysis. The device detects artery narrowing in the brain to prevent a first deadly episode. Sickle cell anemia affects about one in 400 black infants, with strokes the major serious child-related complication.
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Savannah
Robert Adams
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta
Adams
American Heart Association
Dr. Adams
Detrick bolsters security continues on Page A-1
Maryland state police in Frederick report business as usual with plans for varied scenarios but no specifics tied to Middle East hostilities. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office adds extra checks at key facilities, monitoring Potomac Edison substations and critical infrastructure while patrolling near the National Guard armory and Camp David area.
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Maryland
Frederick
Cpl
Robert Reid
State Police
Frederick County
Potomac Edison
National Guard
Old Baltimore Road
Camp David
Thurmont
Maybush
Sheriff's Office
Protesters clash on Brooklyn Bridge injuring several
Police spokeswoman Sgt Tina Mohrmann says the latest war group clash on the Brooklyn Bridge injured seven people with two in critical condition. Witnesses report a person fell from the bridge into a construction site. A driver was arrested and charged with drunken driving. In Portland Maine, protesters near the federal building chanted against the war.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Tina Mohrmann
Mohrmann
Portland
Maine
Federal
Residents react to war stance amid uncertain outcomes
Mr Crampton and Harriet Bare voice fear and sorrow as families hear of drafted sons and casualties. Tyeryar criticizes the Hussein regime while acknowledging necessity. Clifton Peacher and Brenda Triantis reflect mixed hope and resolve recalling Vietnam but supporting the US.
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Crampton
Tyeryar
Hussein
Harriet Bare
Vietnam
Clifton Peacher
Charles Town
W.va
Brenda Triantis
Frederick
U.S
Schaefer inaugurated for 2nd term in Maryland
Gov. William Donald Schaefer was sworn in for a second four year term in Annapolis. In a 30 minute inaugural address he urged optimism not fear amid war threats and recession, called for continued construction momentum and support for a tax system overhaul per the Lincoln Commission.
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Annapolis
William Donald Schaefer
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Schaefer
Persian Gulf
James F
Fretterd
Maryland
Lincwes Commission
Experimental AIDS drug DDI shows promise for children
Boston AP reports an experimental anti retroviral medicine DDI cut HIV levels by 72 percent in 24 weeks and boosted depleted blood cells in 43 children. Researchers from the National Cancer Institute say DDI should become widely used in pediatric AIDS therapy.
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Boston
National Cancer Institute
Karina M. Butler
New England Journal of Medicine
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Interior Ministry
Juris Lange
Roberts Murnieks
Vecemilgravis
Murnicks
Sakari Nupponen
Detrick
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Barhif
Radio Shack
America
RED
Tandy 4000
Age Oo
Sap
Universal Remote
Tetery
Hag
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