Everest Expedition Calls Off Second Summit Attempt
The American bicentennial Everest team halted a planned second ascent after reaching the summit Friday. Team leader Phillip Trimble joined climbers Chris Chandler and Robert Cormack at the second camp and decided to cancel the additional climb.
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Katmandu
UPI
Mt. Everest
Foreign Ministry
Chris Chandler
Vashon
Wash
Robert Cormack
Boulder
Colo
U.S
Everest
Phillip R. Trimble
State Department
Chandler
Cormack
Manila riot clashes at Plaza Miranda during martial law referendum
About 5 000 demonstrators clashed with riot police near the presidential palace in Manila on Sunday while protesting a referendum to extend martial law and approve amendments expanding President Marcos powers. Four people were injured and youths with bloodied heads were seen as police dragged injured away.
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Manila
UPI
Marcos Hitler
Ferdinand Marcos
Plaza Miranda
Marcos
Carter Endorsed by Two Major Newspapers
United Press International reports Jimmy Carter gained endorsements from The Long Island Press and the Dayton Daily News. The Long Island Press praised Carter for compassion toward the unemployed and his practical farming background, arguing he offers humane reasons to improve the economy. The Dayton Daily News also endorsed him.
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United Press International
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Long Island Press
Carter
Dayton, Ohio
Daily News
Percy pushes FTC to probe home carpet fraud claims
Sen. Charles Percy urges the Federal Trade Commission to investigate alleged fraud in the home carpet industry, arguing consumers lack information about quality and value. He cites consumer confusion and abuse similar to other major purchases and says carpets deserve the same disclosure rights as gasoline and cars.
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Washington
UPI
Charles Percy
Ill
Federal Trade Commission
Percy
FTC
Mayaguez Crisis Sees Ford Use All Channels
UPI reports Roy Rowan of Time says President Ford exhausted all diplomatic channels to free the Mayaguez cargo ship and crew. Rowan calls Ford’s approach “hardly fair” and notes Congress found little weight given to possible Cambodian political solutions as notes from Beijing were left unanswered.
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Hong Kong
UPI
Mayaguez
Ford
Roy Rowan
Time Magazine
Rowan
Burger Court Criticized by Law Professors
The Society of American Law School Teachers says the Burger Court makes it harder to bring grievances against government action in federal courts. In a 31 page report approved by its board, the group notes a non uniform pattern but sees a clear trend across rights cases. The organization includes over 500 members from about 125 law schools.
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Ashington
UPI
Supreme Court
Warren E. Burger
Board of Governors
The
Society of American Law School Teachers
Obituaries and Funeral Services in Las Vegas Area
Obituaries note funeral and burial plans for Oscar A. Swenson 71 of Las Vegas with services pending in Minneapolis. Also report Mass for Effie Geigle 74 in North Las Vegas and services for Mary Jances Loyd 18 in Las Vegas with Palm Mortuary handling arrangements.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Oscar A. Swenson
N. Decatur Blvd
Las Vegas
Mr. Swenson
North Dakota
Violet Swenson
Aone
Majorie Nelson
Kenneth Swenson
Minnesota
George Swenson
California
Thelma Egge
Idaho
Helga Jorstad
Marie Blandin
Palm Mortuary
St. Christopher's Catholic Church
Effie C. Geigle
E. Tonopah St
North Las Vegas
Joe Annese
Geigle
Michigan
Ters
Beatrice Dawson
Mercedes Eisen
Florida
Ray Burgess
Robert Burgess
Dolores Blankenbiller
Janette McLaughlin
Palm Memorial Park
Mary Jances Loyd
Belmont St
St. Joseph
Miss Loyd
Las Vegas Area
Riviera Hotel
Geneva Holmes
Matthew
Michael Holmes
Lee Oscar Loyd
Donald
Henry Loyd Jr
Jerry Bates
Inez Watson
Debra
Jennifer Holmes
Matthew Holmes
Henry Loyd
Sonheimer
Demise of Hoboes Spurs Foundation Effort in Vermont
The Hobo Foundation in Hood River, Vermont, led by Hood River Blackie and John McClaughry, seeks to preserve fading hoboes. They plan a retirement camp in the Southwest and a Hobo Museum to honor old riders like Chicken Red, with aims to support aging travelers and document their history.
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Hood River
Rod Clarke
Concord
UPI
Blackie
Maury
Red Donovan
Montana
Hobo Foundation
Vermont
Maury Graham
John McClaughry
Feather River
John
McClaughry
Foundation
Chicken Red
Vermont Republican Committee
Claughry
Omaha
Cheyenne
Southern Lead Slips in Campaign Drift Across Dixie
Carter holds an 11 point edge in several southeastern states, but Ford gains ground from Louisiana to Virginia. GOP officials claim progress in Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia, South Carolina and Texas while Carter maintains leads in Florida and Tennessee amid voter debates over liberal image and Cuba policy.
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Atlanta
UPI
Jimmy Carter
South
Ford
Dixie
Carter
GOP
Louisiana
Mississippi
Virginia
South Carolina
Texas
Harry Dent
Dent
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Alabama
Darden Research Corp
Darden
Edwin Edwards
Arkansas
Jim Sheets
Playboy Magazine
Sheets
Lyndon Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Tennessee Valley Authority
Dortch Oldham
Jim Free
James B. Hunt, Jr
Deep South
David Dunn
White House
America
Duda
Cuba
Preparation H aids hemorrhoidal swelling relief advertised
Doctors endorse a non narcotic formulation that eases burning itch and pain from hemorrhoidal inflammation. Tests on hundreds show gentle soothing action and swelling reduction with Preparation H available as ointment or suppositories to lubricate and protect irritated tissue.
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Nationale International
Burger Court
Mary Frances Loyd
Hoboes
Endangered Species Foundation
Chance. Ford
Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant
George Wallace
Cliff Finch
Wallace
Lamb
Boston Butt Roast
ITAL
Morrell
Sirloin
Usda Choice
Schicken
Filet OF
Dover
New Yorker
New York
Veal
U.S.D.A
Chicago
Corn Belt
S. Highland
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