Jaunt With Jim bikers traverse Minnesota by pedal power
135 cyclists set out from Columbia Heights for a 435 mile journey to Itasca State Park led by Jim Klobuchar. The group paused at Mississippi source after a 35 mile ride from Walker, facing pains, flats, heat and headwinds but praised by hosts along the way. The trip ends back in Columbia Heights on Friday.
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Earthquake devastates Tangshan amid international alarm
Reports from Peking and Tokyo describe Tangshan as largely wiped out by the first quake in the northeast China industrial region. Survivors report collapsed hotels and destroyed buildings while aftershocks continue. China cites great losses and aid interest from the United States and other nations.
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Australia
Coroner to probe International Falls fire that killed eight
A coroner's inquest is set for next Wednesday to investigate the blaze that killed four adults and four children in a downtown International Falls two story building. Three people were hospitalized in critical condition. The city council discussed aging structures and enforcement of fire codes following the fire. Investigators said the fire likely resulted from a human act, possibly a drunks sheltering in the basement. state fire marshal Roland Cicchi said it was not intentional arson.
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Ford Edges Reagan in Mississippi Delegate Battle
Ford gains Mississippi backing as Clarke Reed defects to him over Schweiker selection. With Reed’s move Ford strengthens to 1097 delegates and could secure a majority with Mississippi’s 30 votes as Reagan holds 1023 with 139 uncommitted. Pennsylvania efforts pivot to rally delegates for Reagan.
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Cribbage Fight Ends With Knife Threats In August Case
Daniel Kingbird Jr., 21, argued over cribbage with friends Monday night and was accused of bringing knives outside. He tossed a knife at the complainant after a second weapon was produced. Police arrested him as charges of aggravated assault were filed and bail set at $3,000 for an August 2 district court appearance.
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Collision near Bena claims Halstad man in head on crash
A head on collision on Highway 2 about 9 45 p m three miles west of Bena killed John E Sundseth 69 Halstad driver of one vehicle Two Sundseth passengers Loren B Hauge 54 Halstad and Oscar Orre 63 Omega were hospitalized in satisfactory condition Ronald Martin 24 Bejou the truck driver was uninjured The death raised Minnesota s 1976 traffic toll to 398 compared with 409 on this date last year
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GM profits soar to a record 909 million in Q2
Detroit AP reports General Motors posted a record 909 million in profits for the April to June quarter, the highest quarterly total for any industrial firm. Earnings averaged about 10 million daily after taxes, up 173 percent from 333 million the year before as the auto industry recovers from a four decade slump. Chrysler also reported record profits for the period. Ford is set to release its report.
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Amin relaxes as London cuts ties with Uganda
President Idi Amin appeared relaxed about Britain's break in diplomatic relations with Uganda. An aide told a Nairobi newspaper that Britons remaining in Uganda will become Ugandan citizens. Amin said he was studying the implications. About 200 to 300 Britons still live in Uganda, many missionaries.
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House reprimands Rep Sikes for financial misconduct
The House voted overwhelmingly to reprimand subcommittee chairman Rep. Robert L F Sikes on two counts of financial misconduct. It was the first punishment of a member since 1969 and followed a debate with calls for harsher action including possible removal of his chairmanship.
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Clear to Partly Cloudy Day With Warm Highs
Weather forecast notes a day of clear to partly cloudy skies with a high near 80 to 85 degrees. Tonight remains partly cloudy with mild overnight conditions.
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