Two Britons Rescued From Atlantic Midget Sub
Crewmembers Roger Mallinson and Roger Chapman were lifted to the surface from 1,375 feet down after a rescue operation involving multiple lines and vessels. They appeared fit and planned helicopter transport to Cork then a flight to Barrow to reunite with families.
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Calif
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Weather outlook for Labor Day weekend
The forecast calls for a warm humid weekend with possible showers and thunderstorms across the state. Daytime temperatures reach the 80s and 90s while tonight’s lows fall into the 60s.
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White House outlines mandatory propane allocation plan
White House Energy Policy Office Director John A. Love announced a rule requiring propane distribution to prioritize agricultural production, food processing, residential heating, and medical facilities. Distributors would apportion remaining supplies to nonpriority customers by base-period sales, while price increases may be allowed to support conservation and production.
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Tropical storm Christine strengthens toward hurricane strength
Tropical storm Christine is expected to reach hurricane force as it moves west at about 15 mph toward the Leeward Islands. Forecasters report maximum winds near 60 mph with further intensification likely to 74 mph.
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Heat wave lingers as scattered storms offer brief relief
The East remains under high heat with 90s forecast into Tuesday as a cold front moves slowly from Canada. Rain in the Hudson Valley briefly cools traffic on the New York Thruway while power cuts persist in New York and New Jersey.
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Fire at Hafna Hotel Kills 26 in Copenhagen
In Copenhagen a blaze at the Hafna hotel killed at least 26 and left 20 missing. The fire swept three upper floors of the five story landmark near city hall square trapping about 85 guests. Staircases collapsed as survivors fled via fire escapes and coordinated roof rescues and improvised rope escapes saved some, including children.
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Nixon Agnew discuss probe after late-night return
After a California trip Nixon meets with Vice President Agnew to discuss the federal probe into alleged kickbacks. Atty Gen Richardson faces a possible grand jury decision while Agnew seeks to brief Nixon. no resignation request was made.
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Calif
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Gainesville Eight Cleared of Charges in 1972 Conspiracy Case
Eight antiwar activists, seven women and five men, were acquitted by a federal jury of plotting to use guns and explosives to provoke rioting at the 1972 Republican National Convention. Jurors cited lack of evidence after four weeks of testimony. The defendants accused the prosecution of a political frame.
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Carol B. Alfred
University of Florida
Miami Beach
Nixon
Director John Ford Dies at 78 in California
Veteran filmmaker John Ford, famed for stagecoach and western epics, dies of cancer at 78 at his Palm Desert home. Born Sean Aloysius O Feeney in 1895, he won six Academy Awards and shaped American cinema with works including Stagecoach and The Quiet Man. He is survived by Mary, Patrick, and Barbara Ford. services planned near Los Angeles.
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