Souris River Threat Fading After Flood Scare Near Minot
Minot area river level rose slightly after Sundays crest as 12 000 residents were evacuated last week along 35 miles of dikes. Officials cautioned the potential dam project upstream could cost billions, while continued showers prevail in the region and city damage was estimated around 60 million dollars if dikes failed.
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National Weather Service
Minot
North Dakota
US. Army Corps of Engineers
Mark Andrews
R-N.d
Andrews
Souris
High flying proposal wows crowd at English air show
Stunt pilot Graham Tyson had Barnstormer Flying Circus tow a 30 foot banner reading Chrissie will you marry me over 20 000 spectators in Sywell England Christine Wood a 28 year old librarian shouted yes and Tyson produced a diamond engagement ring as cheering crowds and fellow Barnstormers celebrated with champagne
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Sywell
England
Graham Tyson
Barnstormer Flying Circus
Chrissie
Christine Wood
Tyson
Truce efforts falter as Beirut fights on amid casualties
In Beirut Lebanon a buffer force was promised by the new truce supervision committee to separate Moslem and Christian fighters as clashes continued. Night fighting killed about 100 and wounded 160 with many abducted and later released. A cease-fire deadline passed without impact as leaders failed to issue enforceable orders.
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Beirut
Lebanon
New
Truce Supervision Committee
Pierre Gemayel
Phalange Party
Boston race unrest after beating and train stoning in Roxbury
Gangs of 15 to 20 black youths beat Richard Poieet and damaged vehicles in Roxbury. A long-distance Amtrak train was stoned while trainmen attempted to clear debris. police reported no arrests. Separate incidents saw windshields smashed and stones injuring a white driver and passenger.
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Boston
Roxbury
Richard Poieet
Amtrak
Poleet
Bomb blast rocks Jacksonville business complex
An early morning explosion in a Jacksonville business complex demolished a liquor store lounge and a dance club. Firemen battled a two alarm blaze for more than three hours as officers searched the rubble and a long detonating cord was found extending from the back of the building into a nearby residential area.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Pilots press ban on cockpit smoking amid safety fears
A coalition led by Ralph Nader’s group and the Aviation Consumer Action Project asks the FAA to prohibit cockpit smoking and restrict crew smoking within eight hours of takeoff. The 52 page report links carbon monoxide from tobacco to impaired pilot performance and cites a United Airlines survey showing strong support against cockpit smoking.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Administration
Ralph Nader
Health Research Group
Aviation Consumer Action Project
Airline Pilots Committee
Eastern
United
Continental
Delta
Braniff
Pan American
National Airlines
The
Education chief Bell to resign for Utah higher ed post
U S Commissioner of Education Terrel Bell will resign Aug. 1 to become Utah's commissioner of higher education and CEO of the Utah Board of Regents, earning 48 600 a year. He cites need for higher pay and plans to gain administrative experience as he faces three sons in college. The White House has not named a successor for the federal education post.
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Washington
U.S
Terrel H. Bell
Utah
Bell
Utah Board of Regents
White House
Benzene exposure linked to leukemia at Goodyear Akron plant
Akron Beacon Journal reports seven Goodyear Tire workers died of leukemia or related diseases over a decade, a mortality rate far above normal, potentially tied to benzene exposure in the Picofilm department at the Goodyear Aerospace complex. Investigators will review death records. Goodyear officials acknowledge unusual deaths but defend benzene safety.
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Akron, Ohio
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Akron Beacon Journal
National Institute For Occupational Safety
Picofilm
Goodyear Aerospace
F. Vincent Prus
Goodyear
Robert Lane
St. Marys
Ohio
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James Dierks
Waterloo
Iowa
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Fe Vangs
Gemayel
Health, Education and Welfare
David Mathews
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