The Shy South Dakota Kid Who Won to Washington
A profile of George McGovern from his shy Mitchell youth to a debating star, World War II bomber pilot, ministerial student, and early political rise. tracing his evolution from a reserved son of a Methodist pastor to a future Democratic leader, with key early mentors and pivotal moments.
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Stagnant Air Cleared as Winds Shift in Northeast
A stubborn hot air mass moved from the Northeast driving pollution away from coastal cities. Washington faced a potential alert cancellation as winds continued, while New York City reported improving smog levels. Officials urged car use reduction and monitored auto exhaust from Maryland and Virginia beaches.
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Long-Term Damage Is Nil From Blast
Biologists nine months after Amchitka Island test say shockwaves may have killed up to 1000 sea otters in nearby waters. Alaska game biologist Karl Schneider, who argued the AEC toll was low, says there is no significant long term damage to the Aleutian otter population, which hosts 6000 to 8000 individuals.
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