Viking scientists puzzled by Martian soil cohesion and sample loss
In Pasadena UPI reports Viking team members note Martian soil may be too cohesive or thick for the open ing of a biology instrument. Dr Ronald Scott compares soil to wet sand and lunar dust with moisture, while officials cite possible instrument or sample failures. Viking 1 and 2 continue operations en route to Mars with a rock close-up and orbit plans.
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Weather Across Regions Prompts Watches and Flooding
Thunderstorms swept the Southwest triggering flash flood watches for southern Nevada and southwestern Arizona before weakening. York and Waynesburg Pa reported rain with Waynesburg noting a local July 29 rain superstition. Midwest deluges drenched urban areas. Detroit saw basements flooded, power outages, and many calls about downed wires and trees.
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California to halt discipline on optometrist advertisers
The Division of Allied Health Professions of the Board of Medical Quality in California announced no longer taking disciplinary action against advertisers for optometrists and opticians. Spohn noted the department aimed to help consumers stretch their shrinking dollars as ads go for fast action.
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Slowdown by controllers hits LAX flights and costs
A 14 000 air traffic controller work slowdown extended into a second day at Los Angeles International Airport causing two hour delays for arrivals and departures. Airlines face higher operating costs as crews wait for takeoffs and fuel burns rise. No flights canceled while FAA officials note average pay around 28 000 dollars a year.
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Riles warns food program could become disaster
California State Superintendent Wilson Riles says a summer child food program could become a multi million dollar disaster due to federal rule loopholes. He cites uncertain meal estimates and fraudulent sites leading to overordering and waste, with costs projected to exceed 14 million dollars.
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Nations railroads to get new luxury sleeping cars
Amtrak ordered 36 new double deck sleepers with upper beds and baths, plus 35 more double deck sightseeing lounge cars and 42 baggage coach designs. The refresh adds $12.3 million to an existing $167 million contract with Pullman-Standard, extending service on long distance routes linking the West Coast, Chicago, and New Orleans.
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California Officials Attack Greyhound Initiative on Ballot
San Francisco District Attorney Joseph Freitas Jr and Los Angeles Sheriff Peter Pitchess denounced Proposition 13 as an open invitation to crime. They cited past dog racing abuses and warned the measure could corrupt politics and inflate crime. promoter Hardie countered critics as staged PR by horse racing owners.
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Wrong way crash kills three in Pittsburg area
At high speed in the eastbound lane a wrong way crash claimed three lives. John Jarrell 26 of Pittsburg and his sister in law Margaret Jarrell 32 of Wesleyville perished along with passenger Leanor Alfaro 22 of Pittsburg. Jesse Crawford of Antioch was seriously injured.
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B1 Bomber Cleared for Production After 250 Flight Hours
Secretary of the Air Force announced that tests on the B1 bomber prototype have reached 250 flight hours, supporting production. The Edwards AFB briefing noted continued testing over four months to refine data while proceeding to contract production with confidence. The test flight covered nine hours and 25 minutes, the longest yet, with a top speed around 660 mph and altitude near 31,000 feet.
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California energy demand rises eight percent
The California Energy Commission projects an 8 percent rise in energy use for the year ending this September. Utilities expect fuel oil demand to climb 47 percent, driven by a 20 percent drop in hydroelectric availability due to drought, while natural gas use by utilities is slated to fall 50 percent as they are low priority for gas resources. refiners will import 34 million more barrels of crude to meet fuel oil needs and boost low sulfur oil output. The report notes potential overproduction of byproducts to cover demand. Smothers Brothers to pursue individual careers. Dick cites family time while Tom stays active in entertainment.
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