QUAKE KILLS 25 000 IN CYPRUS AREA NEAR TEHRAN
An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck near Tehran causing widespread destruction across northern regions. The Iranian mission to the UN tallies thousands dead and many more injured as aftershocks follow. Casualty figures are expected to rise as rescuers survey damaged towns and villages.
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House rejects flag burning amendment in House vote
The House rejected a constitutional amendment to protect the flag from desecration 254 to 177, short of the two-thirds needed for ratification. Speaker pro tempore Foley urged against altering the Constitution, while debate showcased more than 100 speeches and foreshadowed a Senate vote next week on the flag protection proposal.
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D-Wash
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Germans approve treaty to merge East and West economies
Bonn West Germany East and West lawmakers vote overwhelmingly to merge economies and unify monetary and social systems. Bundestag approves 445 to 60 with one abstention after hours of debate. Bundesrat to vote Friday. Planned July 2 effective date, signaling a major step toward German unification amid global reactions.
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Big Spring airpark to stay open despite operator quitting
The Big Spring airpark will continue operations even as fixed base operator C-Bar Flying Service leaves Aug. 1. City officials say no plan to close the airport though refueling and radio services may continue, with maintenance lacking until a new operator is found. About 45 locally owned aircraft are based at the 2000 acre airport and industrial park.
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Tabs for Treatment Rumors Questioned by Hospitals
Rumors spread about collecting aluminum can tabs to aid hospital treatments. Officials say a program exists for tabs and donation points, with community outreach and statement from the public relations director.
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Gail Enete Oe
Burke Francis Gunkel-Boyles
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Sailors safe after blasts on Midway
Doris Rowson learned her son Sheldon, a 22 year old Odessa High School graduate, was aboard the U S aircraft carrier Midway when explosions killed two crew members and injured several others. She had called relatives and seen reports on TV while fearing for his safety.
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Mandela draws 80,000 in Harlem Bronx rally
Nelson Mandela's plea for black equality electrified Harlem and the Bronx as about 80,000 people packed the streets to hear the South African leader. He urged sacrifice and unrelenting pursuit of racial justice in a moving address marking his long struggle.
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