Spelling Bee hope Terra Syslo advances to finals
Terra L. Syslo, 12, from Fullerton Nebraska and blind since birth, spelled lambda to reach the National Spelling Bee finals. The field includes 115 spellers after three rounds as 174 entered, with early eliminations trimming fourth graders and a 9 year old from Aberdeen Idaho remaining.
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Washington
Terra L. Syslo
Fullerton
Neb
Lambda
Miltan Jeffery
Aberdeen
Idaho
Kanika Bahl
Beavercreek
Ohio
Robert Pryor
Washington, D.C
Exxon refinery ignition prompts tense EVACUATION claim
In Baton Rouge Exxon described Wednesday’s refinery tower fire as an ignition not an explosion. Spokesman Bryan Brabston said the blast created a high flame and ground tremor, injuring five people mildly, and involved a hydrocarbon leak triggering a loud puff.
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Baton Rouge
Exxon
Bryan Bradston
Brabston
Weinberger Urges Cadets to Strive for Peace at West Point
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger addressed 973 cadets at the U.S. Military Academy on Wednesday, saying he hopes none will face war and that modern forces are better prepared to reduce such tests. After the ceremony, cadets tossed their hats as children ran across the field.
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West Point
N.Y
Caspar Weinberger
U.S. Military Academy
Retirements and Appointments Shape U.S. Academy
Lt. Col Willard Scott retires after leading the academy since 1981 with two of his grandsons in attendance as Maj Gen Dave Palmer is named successor from West Germany where he studies academy history. In Washington the USTR finishes an inquiry into contacts with Michael K Deaver and associates. The DOJ seeks independent counsel to probe possible conflict of interest in Deaver's lobbying since leaving government.
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Willard Scott
Academy
Scott
Dave Palmer
West Germany
Washington
U.S. Trade Representative
Michael K. Deaver
Justice Department
Trade Office
Roger Bolton
Deaver
Reagan
U S asks refund by Marcos for base bills
A House committee says Ferdinand Marcos should repay the U S government for over 206000 in personal charges run up by his relatives and friends at U S military bases after leaving Manila. The bill includes about 20000 in long distance calls and 2552 for shoes. None of the shoes were bought by Imelda Marcos.
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Washington
Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos
U.S
Manila
House
Marcos
Imelda
Girl survives Mount Hood tragedy regaining memory in Portland
Brinton Clark, a 16 year old survivor from Oregon Episcopal School, recalls the group’s weakness on Mount Hood after a snow cave was built and says the option of walking off the mountain was never viable. She is improving, seeing friends, and slated for discharge in two to three weeks.
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Ore
Mount Hood
Brinton Clark
Emanuel Hospital
Brinton
Oregon Episcopal School
William Long
Snow Cave
Long
Lone
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