NAS study urges delay on banning aerosols over ozone fears
The National Academy of Sciences panels say a one to two year delay in banning or regulating fluorocarbon aerosols is prudent to finish studies on ozone impact. If emissions stay at 1973 levels, ozone could drop about 7 percent, risking climate shifts and higher skin cancer rates, with more research needed before firm actions.
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Typhoon Fran leaves heavy toll and other Western world briefs
Tokyo reports over 100 dead and 57 missing as Typhoon Fran battered southwestern Japan with 97 mph winds and vast destruction. In Florida a training jet collided with a civilian plane killing four aboard. U S Ambassador Stoessel wraps up Moscow posting amid health concerns. Deauville casino robs net at least 625000. Kissinger heads to Africa on a shuttle mission. Carlos the Venezuelan terrorist tied to Belgrade plans. Ford strike threat grows as talks stall. Weather: mostly cloudy with rain likely tonight and Tuesday.
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Today's Chuckle Optimist with camera joins fishing trip
An optimist carries a camera on his fishing trip, hoping for a moment of humor or a snapshot that makes the day brighter. The quip notes the cheerful persistence of looking for a brighter angle in everyday activity.
Carter in Alabama and Ford Signs Two Bills
Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter campaigned in Birmingham with Governor George Wallace at his side calling small businessmen the forgotten Americans of the Republican era. Ford meanwhile signed two bills in Washington the Sunshine bill and a livestock protection measure with public ceremonies in the White House rose garden. Carter attacked red tape and pledged to boost government aid to small business, criticizing eight years of Republican economic policy and citing rising bankruptcies from 15,430 in 1969 to 30,130 in 1975.
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Alabama
George Wallace
Wallace
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Carter
Ford
Washington
Birmingham
White House
Ford Orders U N veto of Vietnam membership bid
President Ford directed Ambassador Scranton to veto Vietnam's UN membership application citing minimal cooperation on MIAs. Scranton said Vietnam failed to meet UN criteria of peace loving and humanitarian, and no politics influenced the decision. Hanoi reports two months of diplomatic notes with no positive Washington reply.
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Ford
William Scranton
Vietnam
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U.S
U.N
Paris
Hanoi
United States
Viking 2 soil scoop arm jams halting experiments
In Pasadena, Viking 2's soil scoop arm stuck between two small lab openings, blocking the transfer of material for the Martian organic matter tests. Project manager Jim Martin said the scoop had just delivered a sample to the biology area before jamming as it moved to the next site for X ray tests. A restart decision will come during the next communications window around 3 am Tuesday CDT, with more photos expected to explain the failure.
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Pasadena
Calif
Viking
Jim Martin
Martin
Control Tower Case Delay Still Open
A federal case over Cedar Rapids airport control tower night closures remains unresolved as a jurisdiction question delays merits, with the tower operating 24 hours while the FAA fight proceeds. IDOT Cedar Rapids and airport officials oppose the FAA and await judge McManus ruling next week after a dismissal motion.
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Edward J. McManus
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Alan Kirshen
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McManus
Show Biz Hijackers End Drama With Bold Twist
Five Croat nationalist hijackers surrender after a 30 hour trans Atlantic flight. They claim a just Croatian cause and threaten more actions, while police pursue air piracy charges and possible murder indictments over the Grand Central bombing death.
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Yugoslavia
Fighters For Free
Croatia
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