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 SLIN Moscow KRASNAYA ZVEZDA in Russian 4 Sep 90 First Edition p 4
 SUBS [TASS correspondent V. Belousov report: "UFO Over Murmansk"
 SUBJ Airship-Like UFO Sighted Over Murmansk
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 2    [Text] Murmansk, 2 Sep -- An unusual event for inhabitants of the North
 occurred tonight, while residents of the polar city of Murmansk were
 watching the "Vremya" program.  A large illuminated ball suddenly appeared
 above the city, slowly moving toward the Kola Peninsula from the sea.
 3    The TASS correspondent was told at the Air Defense Staff that the
 unidentified flying object resembles a large airship and is flying at an
 altitude of 25 km.  The Air Defense soldiers are keeping it under
 observation. (endall) 4 sep - 04/1400z sep BT #7194 NNNN
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