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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1967

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2

Sheila Scott lands in London after daring Cape Town solo flight

Britain's aviatrix Sheila Scott completes a two day 19 hour 56 minute solo flight in a Piper Comanche from Cape Town to London. She describes the Sahara sandstorm, engine hiccups, and near sea landing as terrifying yet thrilling while planning further pole crossing missions.

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Tragic Drownings Near Austin Colorado River

A family outing at an old gravel pit by the Colorado River east of downtown Austin turned deadly with three drownings. Victims are Raymond Perez 19 Mary Perez 16 and Johnny Godinez 13. Yolanda 10 survived unhurt. Rescuers found siblings aged 9 7 and 5 terrified on the bank but safe. The fire chief said parts of the pit are shallow while others are deep and an hour long revival attempt failed. The Perez bodies were recovered from the water.

Austin Colorado River Raymond Perez Mary Johnny Godinez Brady Pool Colorado

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