Superchicken balloonists complete coast to coast flight to Georgia coast
Arizona adventurers John Shoecroft and Fred Gorrell crossed the United States in a 2515 mile 10 story helium balloon landing on Blackbeard Island Georgia after 55 hours and 25 minutes. They endured 40 below zero temperatures and relied on oxygen masks and a small stove for tea and soup. The pair had two prior failed attempts with the first landing near Columbus Ohio in 1980 and a second ending by Missouri after a helium leak.
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Kennedy plans wedding in New York next year
Robert Kennedy Jr plans to marry Emily Black in New York around St Patrick's Day he will graduate from Virginia Law in May and may join a Park Avenue law firm or accept a law enforcement agency offer Emily Black is 24 from Bloomington Indiana with Phi Beta Kappa honors Kennedy says the church is undecided but likely St Patrick's Cathedral and a Sunday ceremony is planned.
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Thatcher visits wounded after IRA attack on Irish Guards bus
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher visited wounded soldiers and civilians after an IRA bomb attack on a bus carrying 23 Irish Guards. Police warned of possible new terror campaigns as one passerby died and 38 were injured in the Tower of London area.
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Stanford performs seventh heart lung transplant
Doctors at Stanford Medical Center transplanted the heart and lungs of a 20 year old death by own action victim into Barry Davis of Redwood City California. The 54 hour operation began Sunday and bleeding later developed in the chest requiring a second procedure. Davis came out of the second operation in good condition under the circumstances. This marked Stanford's fourth heart lung transplant.
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New military pay scale surprises some officers
NORFOLK VA UP I reports a new Congress approved pay scale allows some lower ranking officers to out earn higher ranking admirals with sea pay boosts. Capt Louis Collins 26 years service earns 4259 monthly, over an admiral, prompting candid remarks about staying in Navy.
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Top aides push AWACS Saudi sale amid tough Congress test
Secretary of State Haig White House counselor Meese and national security adviser Allen argued the United States should sell the AWACS planes to Saudi Arabia to maintain Arab and ally stability. They acknowledge a fierce Senate House battle, with Meese and Allen predicting approval despite opposition fears regarding Israel. Allen said optimism remains as a final vote approaches.
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France faces small 1981 wine harvest amid rising prices
France's 1981 wine harvest, especially champagne, is smaller than usual due to a wet spring and rainy fall. Grape growers report good quality but limited yields, forecasting higher prices and potential reduced exports. Champagne expects as few as 300,000 barrels versus 600,000 in a good year.
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