Water walking wheel aims to cross the English Channel
Austin engineer Bill Tabor has built a large plexiglass wheel with flotation caps that lets a person walk on water. He plans to attempt a Channel crossing soon after testing in the Gulf of Mexico, noting the device could serve as a platform for fishing or scientific study.
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Illinois colleges face first on campus housing crunch in years
United Press International reports rising costs push Illinois public universities toward scarce dorms. More than 4,000 students may find no on campus housing as fall starts. ISU Normal about 1,500 waiting, NIU DeKalb 1,100, SIU Carbondale all 4,700 beds full since July 1. Some campuses like Eastern Illinois and UIUC see modest demand. Western Illinois sees a drop as enrollment falls.
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Bomb threat diverts United jet to Vancouver
A United Airlines DC-8 on a Denver to Seattle flight was diverted to Vancouver International Airport after a passenger sent a note to the captain claiming a bomb on board. Vancouver police arrested an unidentified woman. no device was found after a search. All 159 passengers and crew exited safely and were to be bused to Seattle.
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Carter trims vacation to push natural gas compromise bill
President Carter cuts short his vacation by two days to lead a tough fight in Congress over the natural gas compromise. Press secretary Jody Powell says passage is crucial for a national energy policy, or the intrastate gas market and imports will rise. Carter planned fishing and outdoor tours but returns to Washington ahead of the Labor Day recess to confront the battle.
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