Americans Reach Everest Peak Secured by Chinese Tripod
Chris Chandler, 28, from Vashon Washington, and Robert Cormack, 30, of Boulder Colorado, reached the summit of Mount Everest last Friday amid a Chinese tripod planted there since May 1975. The base camp source said the climbers were greeted by the tripod with tattered flags and remnants from prior flags. Chandler tied a small green scarf on the tripod containing rice blessed by a lama.
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Chris Chandler
Vashon
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Robert Cormack
Boulder
Colo
Chandler
Ventura DA narrows probe of Camarillo State Hospital deaths
Ventura County District Attorney says the probe into about 100 hospital patient deaths in the last three years is now focused on six cases. The investigation concerns alleged gross negligence tied to a drug overdose and a strangulation. A public grand jury session may be sought next month.
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Stanley Trom
Ventura County
Ford Signs Bill Promoting Washington To Six Star General
President Ford signed legislation elevating George Washington to the rank of six star general of the armies so he would stand above all other grades. The measure cleared Congress amid criticism that it was superfluous with one critic likening it to the Pope making Christ a cardinal.
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UPI
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Nathan Hale
Court Backs Novitiate in Alimony Dispute
The Supreme Court refused to hear James A. Lane's appeal seeking alimony relief after his ex wife Mary A. Lane entered a Milwaukee convent as a novitiate. Testimony showed she had not yet taken vows, but Lane claimed her status violated his rights and funded a religious purpose.
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UPI
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Chicago
Mary A. Lane
Milwaukee
Lane
Doctor Arraigned in Overdose Case In Torrance
Dr. Don Carlos Moshos, linked to the drug overdose death of 18 year old television actress Mary Anissa Jones, faced 11 felony counts of administering drugs without proper care. He was ordered to a preliminary hearing on November 3 and remained free on $5,000 bail. The Torrance physician allegedly prescribed large quantities of dangerous drugs without medical exams.
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Calif
UPI
Don Carlos Moshos
Mary Anissa Jones
Moshos
Landslide Kills 15 Near Mexico City Factory
Torrential rains from the Iztaccihuatl area triggered a landslide that killed 15 workers at the San Rafael Paper Co. in San Rafael, about 30 miles southeast of Mexico City. The site was weakened by nearly continuous rains from Hurricane Madeleine.
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Krishna Temple Leaders Charged With Unlawful Imprisonment
Two Hare Krishna temple leaders in New York were indicted on unlawful imprisonment for allegedly brainwashing two young disciples to stay in the cult. One leader faced an extortion accusation seeking 20000 dollars from a parent. The Queens DA’s office led the case against Angus Murphy and Harold Conely.
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UPI
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Sung Myung Moon
Queens District Attorney's
Queens
Nicholas Ferraro
Angus Murphy
Manhattan
Harold Conely
Man Held, Mistreated Disabled Man In San Diego
Four to five men abducted Donald Lee Jackson a mentally developmentally disabled man and mistreated him for two days in San Diego He suffered chemical burns and eye injuries and remained in critical condition at University hospital Tuesday Police described him as incoherent and uncertain details remain The victim was held against his will from Saturday to Monday and abandoned in a phone booth after the abuse
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UPI
Donald Lee Jackson
University Hospital
Jackson
Trustees Consider Additions for five elementary schools
Clark County School District trustees will meet at 8 p.m. at the Education Center to consider four architectural proposals totaling up to 389 1500 dollars for adding multi purpose rooms, dining space and a kitchen at five elementary schools. Administrators favor the 97 150 dollar per school option.
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Boulder City
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Indian Springs
State Public Works Board
Judge Sets Gould Bail At $250000
Las Vegas man James E. Gould, 25, of 2800 Eastern Ave, indicted in Detroit for allegedly selling at least two pounds of cocaine to undercover agents. Ward set bail at 250000 with a hearing scheduled Oct. 18 to decide if he should be extradited back to Detroit.
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Detroit
U.S
Joseph Ward
James E. Gould
Eastern Ave
Gould
South America
Elephant tusks average six feet in Africa and heavy
African elephant tusks average about six feet long and weigh around 100 pounds per pair, indicating substantial foraging and display value.
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Deregulation Push Could Lower Air Fares Says Moore
Clifton Moore, president of the Airport Operators Council International and GM of Los Angeles International, told California Rental Association members in Las Vegas that federal deregulation could bring lower airfares by boosting competition. He warned airlines face funding gaps as passenger miles are expected to double in 10 years, and noted lenders fear profit volatility and fuel costs. Moore outlined LA’s planned second level access system within 3–4 years and satellite terminals serving northern San Fernando Valley areas, stressing regional terminals and shared services to boost efficiency.
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Las Vegas
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U.S
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Palmdale
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Valencia
Antelope Valley
Armstrong Blasts Footdragging Over Child Abuse in Clark County
Democratic challenger Bryn Armstrong told a Las Vegas audience at a forum that Clark County saw 350 aggravated child abuse cases in 1975 and warned the number could top 500 annually by 1980. He urged county action to expand juvenile court services and implement a 24 hour prevention and care program, noting $600 900 in funds were available with a $10 500 local outlay. He cited the latest victim Kevin Davis as proof of urgency.
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Wecan
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Las Vegas Convention Center
Armstrong
Juvenile Court Services Center
Clark County Juvenile Probation Committee
County Commission
Kevin Davis
Singer Resting Former Ink Spots Member Morgan In Las Vegas
Stanley Morgan, original Ink Spots singer, rests at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital after coronary unit care for a suspected heart attack. He has been moved out of the unit and recently returned to Las Vegas.
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Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Morgan
Las Vegas
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