Venezuelan equine encephalitis spreads in Texas
The CDC reports 52 confirmed human cases of Venezuelan equine encephalitis in Texas, with the outbreak traced to Mexico. At least 1,057 horses infected and 141 deaths attributed to the disease are noted. Most human cases are in Cameron and Hidalgo counties, with single cases in Re…
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Briton completes 292 day solo global voyage at Hamble
Yachtsman Chay Blyth steering the Ketch British Steel finished a 292 day solo nonstop circumnavigation. He arrived to a royal welcome in Hamble England as Prince Charles Prince Philip and Princess Anne greeted him. A customs official asked if he carried contraband before a parade by a parachute regiment band.
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Long range Red China missiles seen by U.S. official
A Defense Department spokesman says China may have installed a few thousand-mile range missiles capable of striking the Soviet Union, India, or Japan. U.S. intelligence also believes China could have a handful of intercontinental missiles around five thousand miles. In 1978 the official declined to specify missile locations or statuses.
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Mechanic Repairs Jet Midflight In Moscow Orbit
A Soviet airliner flying from Moscow to Odessa lowered to 400 meters as mechanic Boris Romanchenko dangled from a rope through a hatch to fix a jammed nose wheel. He replaced a faulty bolt in 44 minutes, and the plane landed smoothly.
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Mosquito Spraying Aims to Finish Next Week in Four States
Federal officials expect to complete spraying of about 7 million acres in Texas and Louisiana to curb the outbreak of sleeeping sickness in horses. Dr Francis J Mulhern of the Agricultural Research Service noted more than 4 million horses have been vaccinated across Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma and New Mexico. The Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis VEE has struck horses in 11 south Texas counties after crossing from Mexico, with control programs extended to nearby states as a precaution.
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Cambodian leader Sirok Matak begins U S peace mission
Acting Cambodian Prime Minister Siso wath Sirik Malak left Phnom Penh on a U S trip to seek continued economic and military aid and air support from the United States. He said the mission is to bring peace and Cambodia’s territorial integrity, and will meet President Nixon at the White House. Lon Nol has taken over daily governance after a stroke.
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Mannequin Representing Victim Shocks Manson Court
In Los Angeles a mannequin representing Gary Hinman’s body was brought to court prompting Charles Manson to lash out with a quip about two judges. A doctor testified Hinman’s ear was nearly severed by a shard as the trial over Hinman and Donald Shea's slayings continues.
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Silent bandits rob Tijuana bank for 22000 dollars
Two silent men robbed Banco de Hara California in Tijuana on Thursday morning, taking 22000 in U S currency after prompting seven employees into a side room. They fled in a station wagon, with a third man waiting, and authorities say the men may be hiding in hills southwest of the city.
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Evacuation Ordered At World Scout Jamboree In Japan
Torrential rains and a typhoon fringe forced Japanese Boy Scout officials to evacuate the 13th World Scout Jamboree site at Asagiri Heights. By afternoon 80 percent of the 23 770 scouts from 15 nations had been relocated to temples, city halls, schools, and a Self Defense Force base. Armstron g, guest of the council, urged calm as water systems failed and toilets stopped functioning. the nine day event on Mt Fuji’s lower slopes faced heavy mud and ongoing evacuation orders.
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Typhoon Olive Leaves Japan and Korea Devastated
Typhoon Olive battered Japan and South Korea killing 64 in Japan and 21 in Korea. The storm caused widespread homelessness with about 4,000 missing or displaced in Korea and extensive train service disruption across southern Japan.
Army post attacked in Ireland
gunmen in Belfast hijacked a double decker bus and sprayed a British army post with bullets. troops returned fire wounding no one. several assailants fled on foot and by car. elsewhere, another patrol faced gunfire in Ardoyne. Londonderry saw explosive charges at Rosemount police station that failed to detonate. crowd gathered claiming fire was returned.
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Youngster Snoozes During Spree Walk With Astronaut Dad
Alison Worden, 11, daughter of astronaut Alfred M Worden, yawns during a spacewalk yesterday. The scene shows a light moment as she imitates her father’s steps above.
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Astronauts Assist Scientists Sorting Moon Rocks
Space Center reports Apollo 15 rocks will be processed with astronauts David Scott and James Irwin present at Hadley Rille. Hadley site yielded 370 to 180 pounds of lunar material near Spur Crater and Apennine Mountains. Duke notes preliminary analysis will take about 45 days before samples reach 295 scientists for study.
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Apollo 14 lunar eclipse camera aborts live TV plan
Space Center Houston reports a Monon-positioned camera failed on Apollo 14 before the crew, now approaching lunar eclipse viewing, plans alternate transmission. Engineers cite a $115,000 camera failure after beaming back from Mare Imbrium. astronauts will observe the eclipse from lunar orbit with Earth crescent lighting. The eclipse runs from 2:48 p.m. to 5:06 p.m. EDT and will not be visible in the United States.
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Apollo 15 Time Table From Space Center Houston
The Apollo 15 mission schedule lists waking times, course corrections, rest periods, and key maneuvers. It notes a command module separation and the planned landing in the Pacific Ocean about 316 miles north of Oahu, Hawaii.
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Space trio awakened by Navy prank during Apollo 15 mission
Apollo 15 astronauts Col. David R. Scott and Lt. Col. James B. Irwin were awakened by the Navy anthem Anchors Aweigh played by Joseph P. Allen as a practical joke at the space center. The crew had earlier blasted off from the Moon and played The Wild Blue Yonder aboard.
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Forecast forecast for Apollo 35 splashdown near Hawaii
The National Weather Service issued an updated forecast for Apollo 35 splashdown at the Pacific site near Hawaii this Saturday. Waves 4 to 6 feet, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, 0 visibility, east-northeast winds 17 mph, temps in the 70s. Helicopter carrier USS Okina designated primary pickup ship for 4:46 p.m. EDT splashdown, 218 miles north of Oahu.
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Fight to prevent city coort succeeds
NeW DELHI UP I More than 6 000 laborers saved Patne from flooding by the Ganges River officials said The river rose to its highest level since 1923 at Patna a city of 400 000 persons The Press Trust of India said at least 40 persons were dead from flooding in Bihar State and crop and property damage would total 232 million Water reached chest depth through outlying areas of Patna though it did not reach the main part of the city protected by an embankment evacuated by the army of workers
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Searchers sift woods for boy in Sierra disappearance
In SODA SPRINGS California searchers scoured rugged Sierra terrain for Dana Cooper 18 mentally retarded and able to speak only his name. Twenty state prisoners and 40 men worked with a helicopter and diver to probe camps Kane Arcadia area lakes but no sign. Dana vanished Tuesday from a camp housing other mentally retarded children prompting renewed efforts and discouragement from Lt T F Rogers.
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Boy’s body found near Anchorage after drowning
Anchorage Alaska AP report says 15 year old David Kuntz from Amherst Ohio, visiting with his family for a summer job, wandered from their camp near Peters Creek and drowned in a cold creek. A dog in the area helped authorities search the riverbank. He had the mental age of a five year old.
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