Balloonists Lost In Atlantic Crossing Search Expanded
The U S Coast Guard and Canadian air force searched rough Atlantic seas about 500 miles southeast of St John s Newfoundland for three balloonists two men and a woman last heard at 7 05 p m Monday with a distressing radio message They aimed to fly 3 000 miles to somewhere in France and hoped to break the 1 896 mile record Their balloon used helium and a heating system was abandoned leaving them dependent on buoyancy The gondola measured 12 feet by four feet and carried a life raft parachute flares and a radio
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Tito to Step Down as Yugoslav President and Hand to Collective Leadership
President Tito announced he will resign after 25 years at the helm of Yugoslavia and transfer power to a collective leadership. The 78 year old leader, who broke with Moscow in 1948 and was named president for life in 1963, gave no clear successor or position he desires.
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Tragic Youngsville Child Killed by Truck
A 3-year-old girl Sharon Louise Rosequist of Youngsville died when she ran into an eastbound truck near her home at 4 20 yesterday. Dr. Richard A. Peters pronounced her dead at the scene. Driver Bruce of Clarendon could not avoid the impact. no charges will be filed.
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GenTel L Party Freeze Approved Service Continuation
The GenTel l party freeze allows continued subscription at current sites, but the firm will stop offering four party residential and multi party business phone connections in the future.
South Viet Vice President Ky Gets Visa for U.S. Trip
Washington says South Viet Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky has a visa for a planned Washington visit amid congressional controversy. He is invited to speak at a Victory in Vietnam rally on October 3 organized by Rev. Carl McIntire.
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Four Large Banks Cut Prime Rate to 7 Percent
Four of the nation’s seven largest banks reduced their prime lending rate to 7 percent from 8 percent starting Monday. Morgan Guaranty Trust Co. of New York led the cuts, with more than 40 banks operating nationwide lowering the rate for their top customers. Chase Manhattan, the nation’s third largest bank, was among early adopters.
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