Balloonists Aim For Britain's Coast In Atlantic Crossing
Branson and Lindstrand plan a high altitude Atlantic crossing at 27000 feet seeking jet stream speeds up to 100 mph to Britain within five days. If aborting they can separate the cabin for parachute rescue, with flotation collar and satellite radio contact to Sugar Loaf. France and others alerted. Branson previously set a speedboat crossing record.
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Branson
Lindstrand
Britain
France
Germany
Poland
Soviet Union
Atlantic
Kim Dae Jung Demands Freedom for Political Prisoners
Amnesty leader Kim Dae Jung cites 3000 political prisoners and calls for freeing all but declared Communists. Justice Ministry says 1100 to be released with only a few other political prisoners left due to treason or serious crimes. Students arrested after anti government protests formed part of a broader nationwide wave tied to Roh’s nomination.
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Kim Dae-jung
Justice Ministry
Radical
Roh
Mural to depict Saluda Old Town Treaty scene in town
Mrs Outts notes the mural honor will show the signing of the Saluda Old Town Treaty. Wheeler Harry Mitchell and Roy Vandergrift laid base coats while Waldrop used vibrant paints to create a vivid scene. The group visited Saluda Old Town to study the 18th century backdrop and aims to raise funds for completion.
YMCA Fights Contract With Homosexual Group
Greenville circuit court barred Friends Atlanta from Camp Greenville this weekend as YMCA sues to void a 21000 rental contract for Jamboree 87. IGLOO's homosexual orientation cited. YMCA says true contracting identity was hidden and incompatible with camp policy.
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YMCA
Greenville
Ymca of
Camp Greenville
Friends Atlanta
C. Victor Pyle Jr
International Gay and Lesbian Outdoor Organization
IGLOO
Friends Atlanta Inc
Jobless Rate Falls as Teens Drive Labor Force Drop
The report shows 484000 fewer workers entering the labor force, with teenagers contributing over two thirds of the decrease. Teen unemployment fell to 15.9 percent from 17.7, black teen joblessness dropping 5.7 points to 33.3, while women and men see modest changes. Janet L Norwood notes teen volatility remains high in summer months.
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Janet L. Norwood
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
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Richard Branson
Carrabassett Valley
Maine
Charleston
Disney World
Valhalla
Leslie Shayne
Atlanta
Joe Parsons
Friends Atlanta Board of Directors
Porky Bradberry
Bentleys
Mitchell Shopping Center
Yall
Broyhili
South Bay
AL Lh
Moore’s Discount Furniture
Vaucluse Road
Aiken
S.C
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