Pope John Paul II ends Poland tour with rest at Castel Gandolfo
Millions in Poland witnessed a triumphant farewell as Pope John Paul II began a two day rest at Castel Gandolfo following a nine day visit. He urged resilience and faith while reaffirming church rights amid government atheism and calls for human rights.
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Victor L. Simpson
Associated Press
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Rescue of Haitian refugees near Crooked Island Bahamas
Coast Guard crews spray water to stabilize a 44-foot sailboat as 128 Haitian refugees cling to rigging during a sinking incident in Crooked Island passage. One drowning reported. all survivors transported to Miami aboard Cutter Decisive.
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Five Die In Belle Island Salt Mine Blast In Louisiana
Five men were killed when an underground explosion rocked the Belle Island Salt Mine near Calumet Louisiana. The mine was closed indefinitely as Cargill Salt Inc. and the U S Bureau of Mines prepared to investigate the cause starting Tuesday. Adam Sampay 24 of New Iberia was the last body recovered Sunday near a screening machine at the 1200 foot level, with four others found Saturday. The incident echoes a 1967 elevator fire tragedy at the same location that claimed 21 lives.
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Greg Lauser
Cargill Salt Inc
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Cargill
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Lousiana
Adam Sampay
New Iberia
Shah of Iran and Empress Arrive in Mexico City for Months Stay
The Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Empress Farah with two boys arrive in Mexico City with five aides and pets, traveling on Iranian passports but using tourist visas. They plan a multi month stay with possible visits to Cuernavaca or Acapulco, after exile from Tehran during the Iranian revolution.
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Tehran
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Egypt
Morocco
Hassan II
Paradise Island
James Crosby
Resorts International
Khomeini
Nationwide sting nets 73 arrests in theft probe
In a six month undercover operation spanning Massachusetts and Rhode Island, police say 73 suspects have been arrested and $200000 in stolen goods recovered. Ninety two people have been secretly indicted by Norfolk and Bristol county grand juries as the sting widens this week. Charles Summersall, 63, president of a plating company, pleaded innocent to receiving stolen property. Arlington? (Note: factual entities preserved as in source.)
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Charles Summersall
Gold Hits New Record At 282 875 An Ounce
Gold rose to a record 282 875 dollars an ounce as oil fears and inflation worries push prices higher. In Zurich the previous high was 280 125, while London opened at 282 125 and quickly moved to 282 625. The surge reflects a broader commodities boom amid the oil crisis and uncertain monetary conditions. A separate note shows fighting in Matagalpa with civilians fleeing as Sandinista rebels clash with the National Guard.
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Zurich
Silkwood family eyes new suit over organ retention
Karen Silkwood's father, from Nederland Texas, says researchers kept his daughter's internal organs after her 1974 death and may sue Kerr-McGee. He cites autopsy handling and ongoing LASL storage as reasons, while Kerr-McGee plans an appeal of a $10.5 million verdict in the Oklahoma City case.
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Bill Silkwood
Nederland
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Oklahoma City
Silkwood
Kerr-McGee Corp
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LASL
George Voelz
Public Whipping In Iran For Illegitimate Relationship
In Shahsavar, three people including a man and a woman accused of having an illegitimate relationship were publicly whipped in the town square. The couple received 100 and 88 lashes respectively and 18 months in prison. A policeman was also whipped for unclear reasons as Ayandegan reported.
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Tehran
Iran
Shahsavar
Caspian Sea
Ayandegan
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Embassy evacuates dependents as heavy fighting roils Nicaragua
In Managua heavy fighting between Somoza’s troops and Sandinista guerrillas prompts the US Embassy to evacuate wives and children of staff along with nonessential workers. About 60 dependents remain, with 30 set to depart, as clashes spread to Matagalpa Esteli and Leon and border skirmishes flare near Costa Rica.
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Lew Wheaton
Associated Press
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Nicaragua
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Somoza
Matagalpa
Esteli
Leon
National Guard
State Department
Tom Reston
Washington
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Managa
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