31 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1976
Page
1
A report claims textile scientists have perfected a deodorizing process for cotton and fibers lasting through 200 washings. It recalls childhood chores delivering laundry from a coaster wagon to Mrs. Bryan, a small Chicago area washer living near the railroad with a tidy yard and simple gear, whose home smelled of soap and linen.
A whimsical anecdote recalls an American tourist at Buckingham Palace who asks a gardener for the lawn recipe. He replies that cultivation stretches back 200 years, then ponders global amity versus travel brochure claims. WES IZZARD delivers the quip on friendship and travel myths.
Partly cloudy and mild with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday. Highs near 80 today and Wednesday, lows tonight in the upper 50s.
In the Ionian Sea off the Greek coast, the Soviet Echo class nuclear submarine collided with the U S Navy frigate Voge. Both vessels damaged, one American sailor possibly injured, submarine tows to Crete, investigation opened, no crew injury confirmed for the Soviet sub.
La Soufriere in Guadeloupe erupted for about 10 minutes sending rocks, mud and ash over the summit. Five scientists were slightly injured, three rescued by helicopter, with others evacuated to a Pointe a Pitre hospital. The eruption followed a period of tremors and minor blasts, part of ongoing activity since August.
London based UPI reports Jane's Fighting Ships says the expanding Soviet navy has more submarines than the United States and new 40,000 ton Kiev class carriers signaling potential for aggressive global operations. US still leads in carriers and attack subs though.
The London Evening News says Russian Premier Alexei Kosygin had a stroke while swimming in the Moscow River. Bodyguards rescued him and officials say his condition is not serious. the report cites Moscow correspondent Victor Louis and cites no official confirmation.
A Cessna 182 crashed west of Shamrock during a thunderstorm killing Rev. Charles Newton Vaden, 42, his wife Gloria Mary Anne, 40, daughter Roxanne Slayton, 20, and son Steven, about 14. The four were thrown from the plane which disintegrated on impact in a muddy wheat field four miles west of Shamrock near I-40. FAA investigators were to arrive to determine the cause.
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