Surviving trio weds after 21 days adrift at sea near Central America
Robert Campbell and Sandra Corea married in Van Nuys with shipmate Joseph Almond as best man. The pair survived 21 days adrift after their boat sank off Managua during a weekend fishing trip. They were rescued July 29 by the freighter American Lancer and brought to Long Beach. Campbell proposed at sea during their ordeal.
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California Inferno and Alaska Fires Sweep Vast Areas
A 100000 acre blaze in California expanded to 160000 acres amid widespread fires from the Rockies to the Pacific and in Alaska where over 1.5 million acres burned. Alaska’s fires dwarfed those in the lower states with one blaze consuming 95000 acres. much tundra burned, while human impact was reduced by scarce water.
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Van Houten mistrial declared in Manson case
In Los Angeles 4-judge panel declared a mistrial after Leslie Van Houten jury reported a hopeless deadlock. Foreman Bill Albee said the vote was 7-5 for first-degree murder or manslaughter. Van Houten, 27, showed dejection as Judge Edward Hinz set Sept 12 for a new trial. Keith expected to defend again. Van Houten previously convicted with Manson in 1971.
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Welfare proposals rewrite aid and tax credits under new plan
The plan outlines major welfare changes including no work for the aged and disabled, $4200 annual for a family of four with no work, and work requirements for others. It envisions 1.4 million public service jobs at near minimum wage, expanded private tax credits, and a modified guaranteed annual income. It would abolish the current AFDC work incentive program and reallocate funds to a new system affecting 30 million recipients of aid and related programs.
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Virginia and North Carolina Weather Outlook With Storm Threat
Virginia stays hot and humid through Monday with a strong chance of afternoon thunder storms. Highs near 90s and lows in the 70s. North Carolina sees sun and heat Sunday and Monday with isolated afternoon and evening shower chances, highs in the 90s and mountain areas cooler. Sunday night remains pale and warm with lows around 70s.
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