Parachutists die as plane crashes in Georgia
A single engine Cessna 208 Caravan carrying 17 parachutists crashed after takeoff near Jenkinsburg Georgia, killing the pilot and all 16 passengers. FAA said the aircraft had been grounded two days earlier for contaminated fuel and it was unclear if repairs were completed. Most victims believed from the Atlanta area.
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Jenkinsburg
Federal Aviation Administration
West Wind Sport Parachute Center
FAA
Atlanta
DeKalb-Peachtree
Roger Myers
Myers
National Guard
Jackson
US hostages face new peril as calls to release debated
A caller warns against pressuring the release of Americans held in Beirut amid attacks linked to Kuwait. Names include Terry Anderson and William Buckley among six detained, with Benjamin Weir freed earlier. The caller says the opportunity to act will expire and then the stance becomes decisive.
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Kuwait
Terry Anderson
Associated Press
Middle East
Williami Buckley
Peter Kilburn
American University of Beirut
David Jacobsen
University’s Hospital
Thomas Sutherland
University
Lawrence Jenco
Benjamin Weir
Reeves and Charles Shine in Phoenix NY Concert
Ray Charles Orchestra and Ray-ettes performed to a sparse crowd despite sunny weather. Martha Reeves praised the audience and recalled seeking Jimmy Mack for over 20 years. Reeves and Wilson and Gersony noted good seats and enjoyed the performances with heart and humor.
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Mr. Charles
Martha
the Vandellas
Jimmy Mack
Reeves
Charles
Georgia
Robert Wilson
Syracuse
Marilyn Gersony
DeWitt
Wilson
Gersony
Oneidas bingo confrontation leaves burns and tensions high
Rival Oneida factions clashed at a bingo hall on the Oneida Reservation as residents guarded the site. Police reported no arrests, while fire officials said the blaze was deliberate and Burr accused intruders of attacking peaceful discussions.
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Halbritter
Oneida
John McClellan
Robert Burr
Onondaga County
Oneidas
Burr
Erwin Smith
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Preston Hicks
National Transportation Safety Board
David Aukerman
Page
Schroeppel
Gordy
Ray Charles Orchestra
Ray-ettes
Heagle
Phoenix
N.Y
Houston
Richmark Sures Rsten
Security
Sierra Loop
E. Genesee ST
Dick Tuttle
Tuttle Securities
Tuttle
St Tuttle
Monoject
Ption
Fay’s
Strathmore
Anderson
Fayetteville Mall
Penn-Can Mall
Camillus
Fingerlakes
Pyramid Mall
Ihaca Air
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