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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1972

Page

15

California Brush Fire Contained

A massive brush fire in Los Padres National Forest 55 miles northwest of Los Angeles burned 17 100 acres near the easterly flank, raged eight days, and killed six in a helicopter crash while 2 400 firefighters fought the blaze. Fire breaks ringed the 2 mile perimeter and suppression costs exceed 2 million dollars. Wildlife losses include condors and other species, but biologists say the fire may benefit habitat in the long term.

Calif Iorey California Los Padres National Forest Los Angeles A_U.S. Forest Service Forest Service Dean Carrier Areca

Spassky and Fischer adjourn 20th World Chess Game

The diagram shows the 41st move with Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer in adjournment. Fischer plays white from the bottom, Spassky black from the top. Experts give Spassky a slight chance for a win.

Boris Spassky Soviet Union Bobby Fischer Fischer Spassky

Spassky-Takes Silence in 20th World Chess Match Adjournment

Spassky adjourned the 20th world title game after a five hour battle with Fischer. Spassky had bishop knight and five pawns against Fischer’s two knights and five pawns at adjournment. Fischer opened with his favorite pawn move and led 11-8 in the match, needing a win and a draw or three draws in the remaining five games to claim the title. The game will resume Wednesday with Spassky seeking a victory to stay in contention.

Spassky Fischer Brooklyn

Incomplete Chess Notation Explained in Brief

A fragment describes chess notation with terms like P Q E4 and Queen's Bishop four. It explains file and rank references, moves shown as initial followed by target square, and symbols like O O for castling and M for mate, noting some garbled wording.

22 Infant Deaths Tied to French Baby Powder

The Public Health Ministry reported 22 infant deaths linked to a French talcum powder by Morhange. Investigations traced fatalities in Ardennes and Aube regions with ongoing regulatory reforms for hygiene and cosmetic products.

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