Rescue on El Capitan turns into tense cliff-hanger
Two veterans, Larren Harding and Dean Caldwell, hang 2000 feet above Yosemite Valley awaiting rescue after weeks on the unconquered southeast wall of El Capitan. NPS Ranger says operation will be exceptionally difficult as climbers drill boltholes and hang in bat tents while notes are sent down in juice cans.
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Mothers sue to ban violent TV series in Maryland suit
Three Maryland mothers filed in U S District Court to stop The Wild Wild West on WTOP and others citing violence harming children under 18. Judge Sirica postponed a hearing until defendants reply. The suit backs a Boston group and argues 4 p m airings violate rights and provoke aggression.
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Senate unlikely to act on amendments for women’s rights and president
Two proposed constitutional amendments, one guaranteeing equal rights for women and the other for direct popular presidential election, passed the House strongly but stalled in the Senate where two thirds is needed for passage. As the post-election session begins Monday, the women’s rights amendment remains the Senate’s pending business.
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Weekend Food Buys In November Meat and Fruit Abundance
US DA consumer agency says November shoppers will find a wide variety of meats including beef pork and poultry, with abundant vegetables and fruits such as apples bananas grapefruit and oranges. NASA envisions a space station of 18 compartments orbiting Earth for up to 10 years with labs dining quarters and crew space.
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Power struggle resolved by Syria's ruling party
The Baath party in Syria reached a compromise at a Damascus congress keep Dr Noureddin Atassi as head of state and party chief while a new cabinet would be formed by Foreign Minister Dr Mustafa Sayyed. Israel reportedly devises a new Middle East peace plan involving Suez Canal troop withdrawals and reoccupation plans.
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U.S. deserters may be granted British asylum
In London a bill backed by 46 Labour MPs would amend the Visiting Forces Act of 1952 to grant asylum to U.S. military deserters in Britain, framing conscience objections to the Vietnam War as justification for asylum. The measure originated in the House of Lords and seeks broader asylum provisions for American servicemen.
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Agnew defends campaign strategy amid GOP gains
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew praised the Republican midterm campaign strategy at a fund raising dinner, saying the message was solid and the race was a parliamentary shift. He blamed detractors and stressed Senate gains over House losses as he urged Party unity.
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