California Honors Terry Fox With Legislature Resolution
The California state legislature honored Canadian marathon hero Terry Fox with a resolution presented to Edward Hepner of the Canadian Consulate. Assemblyman Dave Elder introduced the measure praising Fox’s inspirational feats, his courage, and his dedication to a cause beyond self. Fox began his Marathon of Hope in 1980 and died in 1981 after cancer spread to his lungs.
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Florida fears flies threat to state produce industry
Three Mediterranean fruit flies found in a backyard tree trigger a statewide search for more specimens. Gov. Graham cites risk to Florida’s 4 billion dollar produce trade as authorities weigh quarantines on California imports and challenge a recent federal ruling. Entomologists test the dead flies sent from Florida for reproduction potential.
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Percheron rocket test ends in explosion at Matagorda Island
The 16 metre Percheron privately built rocket failed during a five second engine test at a Texas launch site on Matagorda Island. Chief engineer Gary Hudson blamed a jammed propellant valve as flame erupted 60 metres into the air. no injuries were reported. Space Services Inc. aims to offer cheaper satellite launches than NASA.
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Bolivian Leader’s Resignation Declared Hoax by Rebels
Rebels in Santa Cruz say Garcia Meza’s resignation is a hoax and have not decided whether to back the junta or end their three day revolt. Meza, 52, claimed he would step down in a nationwide broadcast but would remain alert.
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Palestinian guerrilla chief Abu Daoud shot in Warsaw
Abu Daoud Al Fatah chief, once linked to the Munich attack, lay gravely wounded in a Warsaw hospital five days after a late evening shooting at the Victoria Hotel. Israeli officials denied involvement as local sources and PLO representative Fuad Yassin offered comments on the incident.
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AMA Leaders Named From Alberta Branches
Dr Cameron has long led Alberta medical affairs serving since 1964 as Edmonton branch chair and governor of AMA Insurance Company plus chair of government and consumer affairs. Mr Selby has been a Calgary branch director since 1976 and more.
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Sadat urges Reagan to include PLO in peace talks
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat tells President Reagan to reverse past policies and include the Palestine Liberation Organization in discussions for a comprehensive Middle East peace. He also advocates a separate Palestinian state, while Israelis oppose both moves. Reagan listens but does not commit, and talks aim to restart autonomy negotiations in the West Bank and Gaza amid stalled talks and Lebanon ceasefire debates.
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Doctor tricks Gambian rebels in hostage release
British doctor allegedly tricked Gambian rebel soldiers into releasing President Jawara's wife and four children among 30 hostages, as Senegalese troops ring Bakau barracks near Banjul. European tourists were rescued while curfews and sniper danger persisted in the capital.
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