Crawfordsville GOP Birthplace Claim Draws Reunion Crowd
Iowa Republicans gathered in Crawfordsville to honor the 1854 founding site of the Republican party. Gov Ray rode Kathy the elephant with Mrs Ray, while Abe and Mrs Lincoln greeted attendees and a Douglas debate drew attention amid a unity celebration.
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Carlisle
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Wisconsin
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Blast at Carter Brother's Plains Gas Station Injures Three
Three children were burned when a gas station owned by Billy Carter, brother of Jimmy Carter, exploded during a church bus stop in Plains Georgia. A spark from a soft drink machine ignited fumes from a gasoline truck delivering at the station. Billy Carter and Secret Service rushed to the scene as flames were knocked down in about 10 minutes.
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One Bus Kidnap Trio Speak Freely in Madera Report
Madera California UPI reports at least one suspect in the Chowchilla bus kidnapping is talking with authorities. The county paper notes discussions reveal concern over how the plan unfolded and how confidence built before the crime. Suspects Frederick Woods Richard Schoenfeld and James Schoenfeld plead not guilty and await indictment in Alameda County jail. A map found at James Schoenfeld’s residence allegedly marks four schools, Berenda slough, and the quarry where the children were buried in the moving van.
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San Francisco
Belle becomes first 1976 hurricane off Florida shores
Tropical Storm Belle strengthened to the season’s first hurricane with winds up to 80 mph 350 miles east of Palm Beach. A hurricane watch was posted from Georgia to Cape Hatteras as Belle moves northwest at 8 mph. Forecasters warn of strengthening and a northward bend.
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Viking probes hint at possible life in Mars soil sample
Scientists call results tantalizing but caution no life found. Viking 2 enters Mars orbit as Viking 1 remains aloft, marking a rare twin-orbit milestone.
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Norman Horowitz
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Dr Alexander Lippisch A Pioneer Of Aeronautics
Eight part series on Dr Alexander Lippisch world renowned aeronautical engineer and Cedar Rapids resident who died earlier this year concludes today. Feature includes Story and Pictures on Page 12A.
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