Mariner 9 In Race To Orbit Mars Against Soviet Probes
Mariner 9 raced two Soviet probes toward Mars to orbit the planet and survey its surface and atmosphere for signs of life. The craft, launched from Cape Kennedy, aims for Martian orbit by November 14 and will study two thirds of the planet, watching for seasonal changes and possible habitats.
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Donations aid family after blaze in Lompoc home
Clothing and other necessities are being collected at Lompoc Fire Station for Barbara Winsbury and her five children after a fire at 433 S U St gutted their home Saturday. An anonymous drive organizer, Patricia McDonald, urged residents to bring items to the station. Fire officials said Clyde Winsbury, 9, spilled gasoline into the fireplace, causing the blaze. all escaped unharmed.
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1000 N. Third
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Clyde
Mass murder case expands as 23 bodies found near Yuba City
In Yuba City California authorities widened the search for more victims after 23 migrant farm workers were unearthed in crude graves along the Feather River. Suspect Juan V Corona, 37, faces 10 murder counts as investigators seek more evidence and possible additional victims.
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Valley area free from accidents
Valley streets and highways were safe over Memorial Day weekend with no fatalities reported in the Valley or coastal area from Ventura to San Luis Obispo. National totals showed 339 traffic deaths nationally by 4 a.m. EDT and a larger holiday toll including drownings and other incidents.
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Egyptian officer claims near one million under arms
An Egyptian officer quoted by Al Ahram said Egypt can field almost a million troops, triple Western estimates of 288,000. The officer cited government shakeups and denied pensions or dismissals among forces. Western officials note Egypt had claimed 750,000 able to serve.
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