Londonderry bombs injure police amid hunger striker funeral
A booby trapped crate of gasoline bombs exploded near three Londonderry policemen during a predawn security check, badly burning one officer and igniting their Land Rover. Two others suffered superficial burns. In a related funeral scene, rioting followed the burial of IRA hunger striker Patrick O Hara as Sinn Fein warned that Brendan McLaughlin may die without treatment. Police reported further violence, including an ambush killing a British soldier and 200 firebombs thrown by youths, with 12,000 mourners marching through Catholic areas and INLA/IRA presence at the rites.
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Ten Die In Texas Floodwaters In Austin Downpour
In Austin Texas residents faced mud floods from a seven inch rain causing Shoal Creek to spill banks and flood homes and streets. At least ten people died and four were missing with crews pulling cars from waterways and authorities seeking more victims as Mayor Carole McClellan sought disaster status.
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Memorial Day rally in D C calls for child safety
In Washington 5000 protesters including families of slain Atlanta children gathered at the Lincoln Memorial led by Rev. Jesse Jackson of Operation PUSH. Jackson urged an end to violence, noting vulnerable children bear the brunt of harm and calling for healing as mothers and speakers appealed for action. Comedian Dick Gregory suggested a conspiracy behind Atlanta killings.
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U S aid group linked to Irish hunger strike funds
After Bobby Sands death, U S based Irish Northern Aid Committee drew funds at a record pace with hundreds of thousands un traced from about 2 million donated over a decade. The group’s spokesman says money fuels humanitarian aid for families of Republican prisoners while authorities allege links to IRA fugitives. Martin Galvin cites 80 nationwide units and federal harassment. On May 1, Manhattan federal court action began.
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Belfast
Sears Building no problem for 'Spiderman'
A long derailed report describes a complaint from the Justice Department about a Belfast linked group not properly registering as acting for a foreign organization. It notes donations and investigations tied to Irish political groups, plus related arrests and financial questions.
Passengers subdue Turkish hijackers on jet to Burgas
Four gunmen hijacked a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Burgas for 38 hours. Passengers and a stewardess sabotaged the hijackers inside the cabin, two terrorists were lured off for a press conference and seized, and the jet landed with all 4 gunmen captured. Five hostages were injured escaping. Citibank executives escaped unharmed after the ordeal.
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Timothy M. Kelly
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Granny Shot-Ciring Grandmother Foils Intruder in Phoenix
Gladys Kastensmith a 77 year old grandmother woke to a man crawling through a doggie door she grabbed a .38 revolver and fired after ordering him to stay still police said Snead 28 was found on all fours after she held him at gunpoint and called for help.
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David Snead
Atlanta police withhold name in latest slaying case
Atlanta police delayed naming the 28-year-old victim found nude in the Chattahoochee River while tracing his movements from disappearance to the river. Dr. Robert Stivers said the man died of asphyxiation, the eighth nude victim in a 32-month string. Ronald Crawford briefly became the 30th name after a May 15 disappearance in Augusta. Police noted the pattern suggests adults with work routines, aiding investigation. Darren Glass remains missing since September 14.
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Ronald Crawford
Augusta
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Stivers
Darren Glass
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