Balloonist begins trip to Europe in Spirit of 76
Balloonist Karl Thomas launches from Lakehurst toward Europe aboard the Spirit of 76, aiming for Paris. The 27 year old, from Troy, Michigan, travels with 33 knot winds and a course toward Newfoundland, Ireland, and England. He expects the voyage to last about four days, with 3,000 to 5,000 feet altitude, in a balloon costing $150,000 and packed with radio and navigation gear. Federal officials say he has the best chance among many balloonists attempting the feat.
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Cities' finance woes spread to suburbs
Milwaukee AP reports that the U S Conference of Mayors says fiscal crises in large northern cities are spreading to suburban areas and the Sun Belt. Moon Landrieu of New Orleans urged federal and state action on education and welfare costs, noting rising inflation and cuts.
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Strike halts most flights over Canada
Ottawa AP reports a week-old bilingualism strike at Quebec airports continues to halt air traffic across Canada. Major US carriers canceled Canada bound flights while foreign airlines offered only partial service to some cities. Minister Otto Lang said a commission will study safety before any move to broaden French use at Quebec control towers. The issue affects five airports in Quebec where 75 percent of residents are French-Canadian.
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Warm party cloudy day with a chance of showers
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 80s and a 20 percent rain chance today. Showers are possible tonight with overnight low around the upper 60s and Monday highs expected in the low 80s with a 30 percent precipitation risk.
Senate OKs 53 billion in spending with limousine curb
The Senate approved 53 billion in spending bills including a rule cutting top officials from using government limousines. The EPA administrator would lose this perk along with three others, except HUD Secretary Hills. The measure, part of a 43.3 billion EPA HUD package, passed 53 to 2 and awaits reconciliations with the House version. The session also advanced interior programs and military construction bills.
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Interior Department
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D-Mont
Ex-high court nominee Carswell charged with battery
Former federal judge G Harrold Carswell, once Nixon’s Supreme Court pick, was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge outside a Tallahassee mall. He was treated at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for a nervous condition and released on recognizance. The incident occurred outside a men’s room at Northwood Mall. details were limited.
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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Supreme Court
Richard M. Nixon
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Greenville
S.C
Rainfall May Bring Ohio Bumper Crop, Experts Say
The week of rains in Ohio is viewed as pivotal for a potential bumper harvest. Experts warn wind risk to wheat and note soybean gains but lower bean yields due to fewer acres. Despite expanded corn acreage, dry planting earlier may cap yields below last year’s record.
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Ohio State University
Five killed in two crashes on Ohio 41 near Washington C H
In Fayette County Ohio five people died in two autos crashes on Ohio 41 about 1000 feet apart near Washington Court House. William R. Stott 30 of Sabina and three women Brenda Fessler Cynthia Gray and Brenda Graham all died when their northbound car hit a tree after skidding from an S curve. A separate crash nearby killed 15 year old Mark Dunn as a passenger in another car. driver Michael Nunley was injured and hospitalized.
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Trust is theme for Butler County counseling service
A 10 year old pastoral counseling service in Butler County emphasizes trust as a core goal in helping people find personal fulfillment and peace of mind. The feature notes the group’s human service focus and highlights stories by Sandy Pawelkoski on page 27.
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