This Week in History, Jun 3 - Jun 9

Jun 03, 1989
Crackdown at Tiananmen begins. With protests for democratic reforms entering their seventh week, the Chinese government authorizes its soldiers and tanks to reclaim Beijing's Tiananmen Square at all costs. By nightfall on June 4, Chinese troops had forcibly cleared the square, killing hundreds and arresting thousands of demonstrators and suspected dissidents.

Jun 04, 1942

ASSAD SAYS CRISES IS ABOUT TO TO END. Claims Terrorists Monsters Behind Killings In Syria.
Syrian president says: "We are not facing a political problem... sectarian strife and the tool of this is terrorism."

LARGE EGYPTIAN PROTESTS. Demonstrators Demanding Death For Mubarak and Family.
Meanwhile, one candidate says he represents reconciliation, wile the Brotherhood represents revenge.

BREAST CANCER BREAKTHROUGH. Medicine Exclusively Treats Tumor Cells.

With the welcomed arrival of warm weather, begins active exploration of City Island. This weekend once again visitors and islanders alike flocked to the midtown area on City Island Avenue. The subject in focus is The City Island Arts and Crafts Fair. This popular and regularly scheduled event is an opportunity for local shop owners, organizations and area-wide business men and women to sell their merchandise to tourists and locals alike.

June thru September is always the busiest season for City Island. This weekend this small and charming nautical community plays host to an outdoor arts and crafts fair, but that is not all.

As visitors and boaters enjoy the sunny skies, calm seas and warm weather, the fishing season appears to be in full swing.

The 2012 Hurricane Season is here once again. It begins in June and runs through November for the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.

And as most City Islanders should still remember, this region was spared the last time mother nature sent her calling card. However, according to The National Hurricane Center, although Hurricane Preparedness Week is now ending, our work has only just begun.

MUBARAK GETS LIFE. Former Egyptian President Sentenced for Conspiring to Kill 850 Protesters.
Muslim Brotherhood demand a retrial, saying the prosecutor should collect more evidence, as Mubarak's health appears to worsen.

QUEEN ELIZABETH II PARTY TIME. UK Loyal Subjects Find A Reason To Cheer.
Brits honor Queen Elizabeth’s 60-year reign. Prepare for an onslaught of special broadcasts, star studded concerts and personal tributes.

SLOWDOWN RESHAPES POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. Romney May Benefit.