New York morticians urge to refuse AIDS bodies
The New York State Funeral Directors Association urged members to avoid handling AIDS victims until hospitals identify corpses and burial guidelines are issued. Remains should be sealed in pouches or closed caskets to prevent spread, preventing embalming and viewing and forcing quicker funerals. Governor Mario Cuomo denounced the directive as inhumane.
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Krishna group ordered to pay 32 million to mother and daughter
A Santa Ana jury awarded Robin George and her mother Marcia Cypress a 32 million verdict against the Hare Krishna organization. The sum includes 16.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages for false imprisonment after the daughter said she was kidnapped and brainwashed by the sect. The decision was delivered in Orange County Superior Court by Judge James Jackman.
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Cindy Gartner
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Nun and priest tied to Italy crime roundup
Italian police arrested 425 people in a nationwide Black Friday crackdown on Camorra collaborators spanning 33 cities. A nun was accused of acting as a courier for a jailed crime boss, while a priest was said to have heard the crime czar’s confessions and had contacts with the terrorist linked to an attempted papal assassination.
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Camorra
Woman in France says husband attempted murder with rifle
Evelyn Muxart, 22, asleep in St Etienne, says her husband fired a .22 rifle at her, causing a skull bullet wound. She had him arrested, filed for divorce, and later recounted the incident as doctors noted the bullet missed vital brain parts. He admitted attempting to kill her due to job distress.
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BirthdayPrank Backfires As Bike Gift Mistaken For Stolen
In Bend Oregon David Winter planned a birthday surprise but reported a found bike as stolen. Police picked up the bicycle, then his mother revealed it was his birthday gift. Brother Chris explained the bike had been hidden at a neighbor’s home and forgotten. The officer noted the mom laughed at the mix up.
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Guards bar job hunters in McDowell County West Virginia
In McDowell County the unemployment rate exceeds 30 percent and guards block job seekers from coal sites. Officials say companies hire guards to keep applicants away and may use dogs to deter them while workers face lengthy benefit verification forms. The unnamed coal operator says guards receive clear instructions to keep seekers off property and admits they could replace guards with dogs if needed.
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Protest planned at commissioning of USS Florida sub
Police prepared to arrest demonstrators outside Electric Boat in Groton during USS Florida commissioning. 500 to 2,000 anti nuclear and pro disarmament protesters expected. balloons to be released and Greenpeace boats to demonstrate against nuclear weapons. The Trident submarine costs about 1.5 billion dollars with 24 missiles and 4,000 mile range. Pentagon seeks 17 more Tridents.
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Tornado devastates Barranquilla, kills child and displaces hundreds
A tornado swept through Barranquilla striking 20 impoverished neighborhoods. One child was killed, hundreds injured, and more than 200 homes were leveled. Authorities housed over 300 families in public buildings and tents after torrential rains.
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Rebels flee outpost as Nicaragua claims victory
Government troops said they ended a two week siege of a border outpost at El Porvenir 120 miles north of Managua after rebels fled to Honduras. Armies reported 17 guerrilla casualties and two Sandinista soldiers wounded. rebel leaders denied the claim. Residents reported shelling near Trojes driving about half of 5000 villagers into hills.
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Nicaragua seeks direct talks with U S over strained ties
Foreign Minister Miguel d Escoto said he hopes President Reagan's offer of a meaningful dialogue could lead to talks between American and Nicaraguan officials. He renewed an offer to meet Secretary of State George P Shultz after accusing him of ignoring prior proposals. State Department did not comment. Reagan told Nicaragua's new ambassador Antonio Jarquin that offers for dialogue remain open. D Escoto claimed the secretary of state gave no reply and the U S appeared unresponsive.
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United States
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d'Escote
Weather forecast and flood watches amid Midwest deluge
Forecast mild tonight with possible thunderstorms and humidity to near 80 tomorrow. Heavy rains flood Nebraska Kansas and Texas with record downpours and tornadoes. Ulysses and several towns report over three inches of rain, cities hit by hail. Severe storms disrupt Open play in Pennsylvania while a cold front cools the Northeast.
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Sharpsville
Paul Mehalka
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