Voyager 2 lifts off on space journey toward Jupiter and beyond
Voyager 2 launches from Cape Canaveral atop a Titan Centaur rocket at 10 30 a m EDT to begin a multibillion mile voyage toward Jupiter Saturn and beyond The craft will be photographed as it travels and will carry messages from President Carter and music from Bach to Chuck Berry toward deep space The mission aims for 32 300 mph speed with planned close planetary approaches and potential later Uranus and Neptune passages
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Groucho Marx Dies at 86 in Los Angeles
The famed comedian Groucho Marx died of pneumonia at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at 7 2 p.m. PDT He was 86 and leaves son Arthur, daughter-in-law Lois, and grandson Andrew His longtime companion Erin Fleming had described him as resting in peace The death follows a lengthy hospital stay for pneumonitis and prior hip surgery His brothers Chico and Harpo died earlier while Zeppo survives at 74 Gummo died this year The article notes renewed public affection for the Marx Brothers through TV reruns You Bet Your Life and Carnegie Hall concerts beginning May 1972 and a sold-out debut of An Evening of Groucho
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Hua Kuo-feng Named Chinese Communist Party Chairman
Tokyo AP reports China’s Communist party concluded its 11th congress naming Hua Kuo-feng chairman by secret ballot. Over 100000 demonstrators thronged Tiananmen Square to hail the vote as Mao’s successor moves toward technologic growth and closer foreign ties. Teng Hsaio-ping named vice chairman, joining Yeh Chien-ying Li Hsien-nien and Wang Tung-hsing as other top aides.
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Water shortage hits Outer Banks resorts but tourism holds
NAGS HEAD and Kill Devil Hills face a fresh water shortage with restaurants not serving water unless asked. Officials say tourism remains strong with up to 2 million dollars yearly impact and nearly 100000 weekend visitors. Authorities report July water levels fell preventing plant filtration, prompting emergency pumps from a lake and wells.
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One-Line Wisecracks Trademark of Groucho Marx
LA AP story notes Groucho Marx famed for one line wit and timing. It lists quips about family, religion and routines on You Bet Your Life and radio shows with playful exchanges and punchlines.
Vance to Push U.S. Human Rights Policy in China Visit
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance travels to Beijing for a four day mission to present American human rights goals while probing a path to full diplomatic ties. Administration aides stress no breakthrough is expected and Taiwan policy will not be abandoned.
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Awards To Be Given Oct 10 Jennings Tops CMA Finalists
Waylon Jennings dominates CMA finalists with four nods and Luckenbach Texas top single. Entertainer of the year contenders include Jennings, Merle Haggard, Ronnie Milsap, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Other categories list male and female vocalists, duos, groups, and songs with multiple named artists and titles. The CMA awards will be presented at the Grand Ole Opry House on TV Monday night Oct 10.
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