British lawyers refuse to defend Col Callan in Angolan mercenary trial
In Luanda the five British lawyers told the court they would not join Col. Tony Callan’s defense, though they may reconsider. Judge Da Silva said none of the proceedings would be repeated for their benefit as the trial continued with mercenaries John Nammock and Daniel Gearhart among those testifying.
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Vietnam
Gary Acker
Sacramento
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Court challenge over Air Force beard rule in medical case
Reserve Airman Harrison Carter of Mount Clemens Michigan sues to resolve a dispute between doctors orders and Air Force beard length rules. He contends natural curly hair was not measured fairly and seeks an injunction to avoid active duty while the suit proceeds.
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Elephants First Of Kind Arthritic Leg Surgery Successfully Completed
Dixie the 21 year old Asian elephant at Crandon Park Zoo underwent a unique operation to insert two metal pins in her arthritic right front leg. The surgery faced challenges due to the elephant's 7000 pounds and used an 80 foot tourniquet. Dixie stood and moved with limited pain two hours after the procedure, aided by a team of five nurses and a specialized veterinary staff.
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Sea World Life Saving Battle for Baby Whale
In Melbourne Florida a rare mesoprodon mother weighing 1680 pounds was found dead from shark bites after giving birth to a 250 pound male calf. The calf was rescued three hours later and transported 50 miles to Orlando on a dolphin stretcher with attendants spraying it to keep it moist.
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Las Vegas Forecast Reveals Cooler, Breezier Day Ahead
The forecast calls for continued fair weather with slightly cooler conditions. North to west winds at 15 to 25 mph at times, today's high around 9 and low near 60 with high humidity and low moisture noted. A year ago today, temperatures reached a high of 106 and a low of 76. Sunrise at 5 23, sunset about 59.
Nation Temperature and Precipitation Table Highlight
The 24 hour period ending at 4 a.m Pacific time is reported by the National Weather Service in San Francisco. The data shows temperatures and precipitation levels across the nation, reflecting regional variations and recent weather patterns.
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Matters Of The Soul Puts Rexburg Flood Relief In Focus
Rexburg Idaho residents paused flood recovery Sunday for peaceful church services. Mormon Church President Spencer Kimball was to speak at two Rexburg services as the community faces Teton Dam disaster losses. The church mobilized a broad relief effort with bedding food shovels boats and diapers from storehouses, while Rexburg residents seek comfort and renewed optimism amidst displacement.
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Cahill
Boys Town Faces 1 Million Deficit This Year
Omaha Nebraska based Boys Town reports a one million dollar shortfall this year and a projected five hundred thousand dollar deficit next year. Director Rev. Robert P. Hupp says spending cuts will hit the speech hearing institute and child study center construction while maintaining services to homeless boys. No link to Kansas City satellite plans.
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Waitresses Provide Disappearance Clue
Two Pueblo waitresses, hypnotized by a psychologist hired by the missing honor student Andy Joe Lepley’s father, described a man at the service station where Lepley worked. Officers hope to question the man, about 47, 5 feet 11, 175 pounds with a ruddy complexion, based on the trance testimony two weeks after Lepley vanished.
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UPI
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Lepley
Robert L. Lepley
March Up Fifth Avenue Israelis Observe Independence Day in New York
Thousands of Jews marched along Fifth Avenue to celebrate Israel’s 28th Independence Anniversary and to show support for Israel. The parade featured about 50 floats with dancers and musicians, bands from as far as Nova Scotia, and placards like Shalom Salaam. A counter march by the Palestine Action Coalition echoed the event with pro Arabs views. California Gov. Edmund Brown and Sen. James Buckley spoke on loyalty to country and Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Deputy Mayor Zuccotti read a Beame statement praising Israeli resilience and liberty.
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Israel
Nova Scotia
69Th Street
California
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Jimmy Carter
Ford Administration
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Jerusalem
New Jersey Woman Plans Charges Over Carter Fallout
Carolyn Kelly head of the New Jersey Rubin Hurricane Carter Defense Committee says she will file criminal charges against Carter for allegedly beating her at a Maryland motel. She will testify at a hearing on bail revocation as Carter waits for a new trial on the 1966 triple murder in Paterson. Carter and John Artis were released after nine years of imprisonment amid claims of suppressed evidence.
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