Flooding cleanup continues in southern Virginia
No injuries or deaths reported as communities in central western and southern Virginia clean mud and debris after weekend flash floods. Mayo River flood damage prompts $15 million estimate in Stuart Patrick County with plants like Masonite and J P Stevens United Elastic affected. roads and bridges suffer extensive closures and flooding.
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Bokassa Still Looking For Asylum In France
Deposed dictator Jean Bedel Bokassa left a Paris area base after 56 hours while French officials pressed to deny asylum. Reports said Ivory Coast might accept him, with Dacko seeking an international arrest warrant. In Minnesota, a tentative contract ends a two month grain millers dispute, potentially resuming shipments as Local 148 votes.
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Syria and Israel clash over Lebanon jets clash near Beirut
Israeli and Syrian warplanes clashed in Lebanese skies south of Beirut with four Syrians reportedly shot down. Beirut radio reported two planes crashed near Beirut International Airport, while AP witnesses saw a large explosion and orange flash. Damascus Radio claimed Syria had engaged Israeli aircraft earlier.
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Runaway Mexican Well May Be Capped Today
Mexico’s PEMEX crews push to cap the Ixtoc I blowout by placing a 35 by 69 foot cone over the underwater mouth. The operation aims to cut flow by 85 percent, reduce spill, and turn the well into a producing one until it can be closed.
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No Nukes Rally Draws 200000 to Manhattan Waterfront
An anti nuclear power protest drew about 200000 people to lower Manhattan for a music filled No Nukes rally. Organizers highlighted a shift from nuclear to non nuclear energy with speeches by Tom Hayden Jane Fonda and Barry Commoner. Police reported no arrests in New York though protests elsewhere disrupted Vermon Yankee plant with 167 arrests.
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Apple Recipe Contest Results Featured in Living Section
The Star publishes the results of its annual Apple Variety Recipe contest in the Living section. It showcases the winning recipes and highlights the top entries, celebrating local culinary talent.
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