U S Diplomat Expelled by Soviets Over Alleged Spying
Soviet KGB says Vice Consul Lon Augustenborg and his wife were detained in Leningrad for espionage. Washington protests mistreatment while noting prior expulsions. U S officials cite retaliation and unclear details amid broader espionage exchanges.
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Pope warns tech must serve humanity not destroy it
In Vienna John Paul II urged that science and technology be guided by moral values or risk harming mankind. He told UN officials and Austrian scientists that projects must test for human dignity and rights, and urged bridges between people amid global scientific work.
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Gas explosion kills 63 at Hlobane Colliery shaft
A methane gas blast four miles underground at the Hlobane Colliery in northern Natal killed 63 workers as mining began. Seventeen workers survived the 8 a.m. explosion, with most victims being drill operators or blasters.
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Bus Plunge in Ecuador Kills 52 on San Jose Bridge
An interstate bus fell from a bridge into a mountain ravine near Ambato Ecuador killing 52 passengers and injuring many. Brakes failed as the vehicle crossed the San Jose bridge, all believed Ecuadoran.
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California Swelters As West Faces Heat Wave
California endured extreme heat with Los Angeles tying a 105 year record at 101 degrees downtown. Smog hung over the basin while power outages were blamed on overloaded transformers. A fatal heat case in Mountain View led to a felony manslaughter investigation.
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St Louis teachers end walkout strike and return to work
The 2700 member St Louis Teachers Union ends a four day strike without a settlement as the district hires 60 replacement teachers. Superintendent Jerome Jones says talks will resume today to redefine positions and reach a contract acceptable to both sides.
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