Crew saved 3 days after ship explodes
The Eva Maria sank 300 miles northeast of Veracruz after a hold blast. Seven Germans and 19 Filipinos rode two lifeboats 120 miles to an oil rig 90 miles west of the Yucatan Peninsula, arriving in good condition despite a 60 hour voyage and 10 foot seas. Captain Peter Lunau said the crew reached safety, with the captain sunburned but fine.
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The 3 Rs Reading Writing Arithmetic Talks Begin
The federal government moves to address public demand for stronger emphasis on reading writing and arithmetic while setting discussions with educators and states underway to shape standards and programs for schools nationwide.
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French kidnappers target Baron Empain in ransom bid
Police say Empain family ransom case shows ruthless professionals rather than political motives. Finger tip and letter left at Paris rail stations used as proof of captivity. ransom estimates range from 10 to 20 million dollars. Authorities recall Getty kidnapping as a stark parallel.
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Satellite fallout debated over Canadian and American scans
Edmonton reports two nations searched a remote Northwest Territories area for radioactive debris from a Soviet spy satellite that fell Tuesday. Initial readings of high radiation were later blamed on faulty equipment, though UC Berkeley expert Bill Nelson cautioned against premature conclusions.
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