Balloonist Ed Yost abandons Atlantic crossing effort
Ed Yost, American balloonist, was dumped into the Atlantic about 580 miles from his target as he failed to reach Europe. He declared he would not attempt a crossing again, noting he has improved endurance and distance records.
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USC Alumni Dinner Attracts Key Figures And Questions
Column excerpts recount local shoplifting gone unpunished amid guard motive, defend university class offerings for handicapped students, and note USC alumni dinner honoring coach John Robbins. The night features Ricky Bell rumors and a campaign rally heckle about crowd density.
Italians abandon homes in Seveso contamination zone
About 500 residents urged to abandon reoccupation after protests over slow clean‑ups following the dioxin cloud from the ICMESA plant. Negotiations with health and town officials led to withdrawal after more than 15 hours, with concerns over decontamination pace and a highway closure.
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Truman's Profanity Disturbs Nashville
Nashville public TV chief cancels the show Harry S. Truman Plain Speaking citing more than 60 objectionable words and a policy limit on profanity. Ed Flanders portrays Truman, the program covers his life from childhood to the White House. Shepherd hopes a late-night airing with a preface may satisfy policy while preserving authenticity.
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Rhodesia War Escalates as 32 Die in Weekend Clashes
UPI reports a weekend surge in fighting in Rhodesia with 32 killed, mostly black civilians, amid guerrilla incursions and retaliation. The government tallies guerrilla deaths at 71 this month and 1,122 this year, while security forces lost 153 since 1972. Guerrillas reportedly stole medical supplies, robbed a store, and rustled cattle returned to Mozambique.
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Las Vegas Weather Forecast Through Wednesday
Sunny days and clear nights continue through Wednesday with mostly gentle winds. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 50s expected, humidity around 45 percent and lower. Sunrise at 6 45 a m and sunset at 6 09 p m.
Weather outlook shows fair skies nationwide Tuesday
Widespread fair weather favors the nation with sunny to partly cloudy skies. Some showers may be noted over parts of the Lower Great Lakes region.
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Viking 2 Pushes Rock for Mars Life Test Samplings
In Pasadena the Viking 2 lander uses its mechanical arm to push a rock and gather soil for a life detection experiment. Monday 230 million miles away the command was sent. initial scoops yielded about four inches and more samples are planned. Scientists monitor telemetered data as they plan soil analysis and future tests.
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