Schoolgirl 14 Swims English Channel Easy As Pie
Leonore Modell of Sacramento claims the English Channel crossing in 15 hours and 4 minutes, the youngest female to swim the route. Coach Paul Herron notes the feat is the first major step in a four year plan to make her the greatest female marathon swimmer. The crossing from Cap Gris Nez to Dover covers about 21 miles straight, with currents extending her actual distance.
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Dover
England
UPI
Leonora Modell
Vepearl
Sacramento
Calif
Paul Herron
Leonore
Cap Gris Nez
France
Herron
Claudia McPherson
St James Manila
de Rereir Ba
Canada
Claudia
Eng
Lake Tahoe
Mary Kok
Barry Dover
Watson
Leonore Modell
English Channel
Dover Harbor
Cape Gris Nez
Miss Modell
Khanh Announces Short Civilian Rule After Two Months
Saigon reports Prime Minister Khanh vows a two month civilian handover following six days of political turmoil. He resumes control of the government after Buddhist leaders and generals pressure, with a path toward reform and a shift away from military leadership.
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Khanh
Dalat
Nguyen Khanh
Saigon
UPI
Auto Talks Skirt Around Bargaining Ahead of Strike
Detroit reports the UAW and Chrysler near a strike deadline five days away, with talks avoiding core issues like wages and pensions. Walter Reuther notes no movement on major economic questions, while two subcommittees discuss safety, seniority, and salaried employees.
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Detroit
API
United Auto Workers Union
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
UAW
Walter F. Reuther
Reuther
John D. Leary
Navy silent on tests for escaped pilot Klusmann
The Navy gave no details on tests for Lt. Charles F. Klusmann after his escape from a Communist camp in Laos. The San Diego resident, 90, was in hospital undergoing tests while his wife Sara was away. He said it felt good to be home after his escape via Thailand and Laos with tribal help and a long flight toward the northeast.
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San Diego
Calif
UPI
Navy
Charles F. Klusmann
Laos
Klusmann
Sara
Honolulu
Travis Air Force Base
Betosmany
Thailand
Cape Race
Newfoundland
Labor Day Weekend Traffic Fatalities Forecast
United Press report predicts 490 to 590 deaths and about 23,000 disabling injuries during the 78 hour Labor Day weekend as motorists travel nationwide. A Maine family tragedy near Peabody Mass highlights risks while officials urge headlights on day and night and driver vigilance.
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United Press
National Safety Council
Livermore Falls
Maine
Peabody
Mass
Safety Council
Tihany
Indiana
State Traffic Safety Foundation
Wisconsin
Madison
Wilbur Emery
Two Atlantic Hurricanes Stir Up Seas Near Florida
Hurricanes Cleo and Dora roared across the Atlantic threatening shipping lanes. Florida officials seek disaster declarations after Cleo caused about 115 million dollars in damage. Dora margins Puerto Rico and Bermuda area, tracking northwest toward land.
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Miami
UPI
Atlantic Ocean
Cleo
Atlantic
Dora
Washington
Farvis Bryant
Florida
Caribbean Sea
Puerto Rico
Miami Weather Bureau
Bermuda
Lath ‘Tude
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Gav
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Fred Klusmann
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Edmund G. Brown
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Valage
John Sevier
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Admiral Commuter
T-M
Admiral Corp
Admiral Brilliant
Experi
Ence
Pee Ae Pitt
Vohnson
Alfred Johnson
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