Arafat Eyewash Statement Triggers Israeli Warplane Strike
Israeli warplanes bombed PLO targets in west Beirut for a fifth day amid warnings that PLO must leave Lebanon. The raids followed a controversial statement by Yasser Arafat perceived as acceptance of Israel’s right to exist. Cairo urged recognition and a peaceful solution to the Lebanese crisis. WAFA later reported a 30 minute battle foiling an Israeli landing near Palestinian camps.
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PLO
West Beirut
Israel
Lebanon
Yasser Arafat
Arafat
Yitzhak Shamir
Palestine Liberation Organization
Fatah
Beirut
WAFA
Weather forecast for tonight and Tuesday showers
Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid-60s and a 20 percent rain chance. Tuesday brings variable clouds and scattered showers and thunderstorms with highs near 80 and a 40 percent rain chance. Details on Page A-3.
Oberlin Arson Suspect Lora Hawkins Faces Juvenile Hearing
In Oberlin a judge found probable cause that 16 year old Lora Hawkins participated in the arson murder of her father William Hawkins injuring grandmother Beulah Hawkins. Police say Lora and sister Diana aged 14 planned the blaze and attempted to shoot their father but the trigger could not be pulled. Diana testified Lora threatened to kill her dad the night before the fire. A hearing was set for August 10 to decide if Lora will stand trial as an adult.
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Henry T. Webber
Lora Hawkins
Webber
Oberlin
Robert Jones
William
Beulah
Main Street
Lora
Diana
Jones
Tonagut
Henry T Webber
Diana Hawkins
Greg White
Leora Hawkes
Dave Zapotosky
Banks Cut Prime Rate to 15 Percent in Slim Margin Move
New York banks Manufacturers Hanover Trust and Wachovia Bank cut their prime lending rate to 15 percent, the lowest since November 1980, following a prior half point reduction from 16 percent as industry-wide easing continues. The move marks the rate drop after a week of declines in the banking sector.
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New York
UPI
Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Winston-Salem
ET Becomes New King of the Hill in Local Buzz
Avon Lake area audiences tout E T as the cutest of aliens, surpassing Yoda. In Lorain Vermilion and nearby towns, stories highlight record first month sales of E T dolls and shirts while youngsters praise its friendliness and appeal over prior sci fi icons.
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Yoda
Kermit
Avon Lake Theater
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United Press International
David Knox
Leroy Jones
E.T
Snares
Rachael Traughber
Toledo Road
Lorain
Beth Pryor
Elyria Ave
Melissa Russell
Karen Peter
Timberview Road
Vermilion
Jim Peter
Karen
Scott Parsons
Moore Road
King of the Hill
Elyria Avenue i
Karen Balmer
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