Lightning Detection Network Spans East Coast
Utilities gain near real time data on lightning strikes with a network started in 1982. The system beams data within 10 seconds to Duke Power and other utilities and aids forecasters at the Greensboro Winston-Salem High Point airport and Albany NY. The project is funded by Electric Power Research Institute NASA NSF and New York state.
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Greensboro
Duke Power Company
Jim Mitsche
Electric Power Research Institute
Palo Alto
Calif
National Weather Service
Greensboro-Winston- Salem
High Point Regional Airport
Weather Service
Albany
N.Y
The
State University of New York At Albany
East Coast
Mississippi River
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Science Foundation
State of
New York
11 year old pilot laments national attention after cross country flight
Arlington resident John Kevin Hill, age 11, says he is glad publicity has faded following his California to Washington flight. He describes fatigue from reporters and autograph seekers and notes a nosebleed from high altitude turbulence. His father calls for a return to normal life.
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Arlington, Texas
United States
John Kevin Hill
Arlington
Washington
Johnny Hill
California
Utah
Colorado
Hill
Tiny Tim Plans To Leave Circus
Milwaukee AP reports singer Herbert Khaury known as Tiny Tim will exit the Great American Circus in November after touring since 1985 with Mumbo Jumbo the gorilla star. He plans to tour with Hair road company next year and is writing new songs including one about Vanna White.
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Milwaukee
Herbert Khaury
Tiny Tim
Gorilla
Khaury
Hair
Hollywood
Vanna White
Circus
Kenosha
Las Vegas
Johnny Carson
Vicki Budinger
North America
Europe
Australia
Dexter Gordon Detained by Paris Police Over Old DUI Charge
Renowned jazz tenor Dexter Gordon, 64, criticized Paris police after being detained for five hours over a 20 year old drunken driving charge. He said he loves Paris and France but was released when his passport was found valid and plans to perform at a major jazz concert. Gordon started with Lionel Hampton at 17 and has played with Armstrong, Eckstine, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and Charlie Parker. he also received an Academy Award nomination for Round Midnight.
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Paris
Dexter Gordon
France
Gordon
Lionel Hampton
Louis Armstrong
Billy Eckstine
Dizzy Gillespie
Miles Davis
Charlie Parker
North’s Iran-Contra scheme explored in depth
Congressional scrutiny centers on North and the Iran-Contra operation as investigators review a diversion scheme and potential expansion into a worldwide covert network. Testimony from North and witnesses may illuminate knowledge by President Reagan and key figures, with money flows and security costs under probe.
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North
John M. Poindexter
House Committee
Lee Hamilton
D-Ind
Reagan
Lawrence Walsh
Congress
Capitol Hill
Libya
U.S
Lebanon
National Security Council
Rolexes Common Light In Houston
In Houston pawnshops many Rolex watches, once symbols of wealth, now flood stores as owners down on their luck trade or pawn them. Dealers report the boom began 18 months to two years ago with oil industry downsizing driving stories of financial decline.
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Houston
Jean Davis
Davis
TV News Lineup for Sunday's Shows
ABCs This Week features Howard Baker and Sen Moynihan debating Reagan versus Congress. CBS Face the Nation discusses professional sports affirmative action with Steinbrenner and Robinson. NBC Meet the Press is pre empted by Wimbledon coverage and 60 Minutes covers a large child molestation case and an Israeli army documentary.
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ABC
David Brinkley
White House
Howard Baker
Daniel P. Moynihan
D-N.y
CBS
New York Yankees
George Steinbrenner
Baltimore Orioles
Frank Robinson
Harry Edwards
University of California
NBC
Meet the Press
60 Minutes
Lebanon
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Richard Orville
University
Greensboro News & Record
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Pray
Anaheim
John Z. DeLorean
DeLorean
Reputarly
Oliver North
Stuart
Great Falls
House
Senate
Albert Hakim
Philadelphia
Adolfo Calero
Anthony Petkas
A&p Pawn & Jewelry
Reida
National Bridal Service
Surrey Center
Berckman Road
Augusta
Bride's Books & Guest Books
Bride's Etiquette Books
Gorham
China & Crystal
Aiken
Park Ave.s.w
Heritage Square
S Bridal
Daredery
Jantzen’s
Pendleton St
Laurens Nc
Fine Mens Clothing
Lord West Dynasty
Pierre Cardin
Laurens
Cinsamabaisanes
Daniel
Bridal & Formalwear
Chuck Cremour
Laurens St. S.W
Aiken Standard
Pine Log Rd
Badcock
Elliott
Laurens St
Larry Day
Silver Bluff
Appr
Marion St
American Gem Society
Jewelers
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