87-year-old woman fights off mugger with umbrella in New York
An 87-year-old Englishwoman, Lady Vera Tucker, stopped a purse snatcher on East 6th Street wielding a silver umbrella. She chased, struck him on the head, and the mugger Jose Ramos, 38, was arrested on robbery and related charges. Passersby aided, and Tucker remained unshaken, noting she would keep the umbrella as a souvenir.
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Pelton faces trial over alleged NSA secrets sale
Former NSA analyst Pelton accused of taking 35000 for top secret intelligence used to target Soviet programs. Prosecution notes body of evidence includes Project A intercepts while defense claims police coerced confession. Witness Atwater testified Pelton knew interception locations and handled top secret material linked to Soviet communications.
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Assad seeks European support during Greece visit
Syrian President Hafez Assad wrapped a three day official visit to Athens after discussions with Greek leaders and Jordan's prime minister. He aimed to win European backing against charges Syria supports terrorism while seeking to soften ties with Iran and heal inter Arab rifts.
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Elderhostel programs offered at Frostburg State College
Frostburg State College launches two Elderhostel sessions in summer 1666 for adults 68 and older. Week one features Exploration in Appalachia, Western Maryland history, and Freshwater Angling, with instructors Harry Stegmaier, Kurt Wolfe, and others. Week two covers Painless Word Processing, The Heavenly Connection, and aerobics and nutrition, led by Elvis Jones and Robert Doyle. The program aims at education, fitness, and social activity with field trips and a picnic.
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Bloodmobile to visit Frederick Elks Club for blood drive
Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Frederick Elks Club 1730 Shookstown Road from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. All blood types needed especially O positive and O negative for trauma centers. Donor criteria include good health, at least 110 pounds, minimum 17 years old, with 8 weeks between donations. hepatitis jaundice heart disease and malignancy disqualify.
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