Viking on Mars lands with first photos of Martian surface
An American space vehicle touched down on Mars in a lowland favored for instruments to search for life. The mission sent back crystal clear images of a sandy, rock strewn plain and a horizon lit by a setting sun. NASA officials hailed the landing as a remarkable success as engineers tracked the descent and the first data from Viking's onboard science package began to flow.
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Senate extends 35 per person income tax credit through 1977
The Senate voted to extend the $35 per person income tax credit through December 41 1977 and make two other portions of the current tax cut permanent. The finance committee had recommended a June 1977 expiry for the credit. A separate item reports CIA activity leak claims to CBS journalist Daniel Schorr. In South Africa, police fired to disperse riots as black school reopenings sparked violence near Witbank. An Alaska pipeline briefing noted weld inspections and potential rework on the line.
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Weather update and evening forecast notes
A breezy night with about fifty percent rain probability and low temperatures reaching the upper 60s. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and cooler, with near 82 to 88 degree highs and overnight cooling. Also mentions TV listings, movies, and want ads in the 18 page section.
Ford Claims 16 New Delegates Near Nomination
Ford campaign asserts 16 additional GOP delegates, 11 needed for first ballot win, with Jim Baker disputing Reagan's higher delegate forecast. Source tallies show Ford at 1,114 to 1,130 needed, while Reagan holds about 1,060. Edwin Schwenk of Suffolk County backs Ford, citing local sewer-project funding. Carter to campaign on Ford record as GOP prospects loom.
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Sharp Drop in GNP Growth in Spring Quarter
Washington AP reports the gross national product declined in the spring quarter, growing at an annual rate of 4.4 percent versus 7.94 percent in Q1, due largely to inventory stabilization. Inflation quickened, with prices rising about 5 percent and an overall 3 percent second-quarter inflation rate.
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Beirut ends clash with ceasefire pledge and buffer plan
Beirut negotiators announce a ceasefire at Tal Zaatar to allow Red Cross evacuations and set a 100 yard buffer zone between Muslim and Christian sectors. Yasser Arafat dispatches peace envoy to Damascus as US embassy delays evaluations amid fighting. Egyptian and Arab League observers hold standby as Beirut utilities seek restart under peace terms.
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Plans for High rise Hotel In Cedar Rapids Declared
City planners and developers discuss a southeast Cedar Rapids site for a high rise hotel, park ramp and restaurant near tenth street and fourth avenue. The proposal includes a prohibition on alcohol near churches and outlines construction timelines and parking considerations.
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