Viking 1 lands on Mars opening space exploration era
Viking 1 touched down on Mars in a cautious cushion of rocket exhaust marking a new era in planetary exploration. Engineers celebrated as the 10 foot lander began imaging the surface while onboard biology instruments await July 28 testing. A second Viking mission is en route to Mars with a planned early September landing farther north in search of water.
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Cosmonauts Push Toward Space Endurance Record
Cosmonauts Boris Volynov and Vitaly Zholobov near two weeks aboard Salyut 5 as they pursue a longer stay than the 84 day U.S. Skylab record. They report adapting to weightlessness while continuing a grueling 72 hour work week and intensive exercise program.
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U.S. News Digest Highlights Delays and Wins
U.S. evacuation delays are noted alongside Ford hunting delegates. A county report mentions a call to engage greenery. U.S. swimmers dominate as a major highlight.
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News Index Mixes Quotations and Weather Snapshot
A mosaic of quotes about crime and conscience followed by a national weather outlook for storms in the Midwest and Northeast. Names and ages appear with locations, then Western Pennsylvania weather notes report clouds, rain chances, and river levels at Shenango and Moraine State Park temperatures and attendance figures.
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Loner Geschwendt found guilty of six killings in Pa
George Geschwendt, 24, unemployed gardener, confessed to killing six people including five Abt family members and a friend. A jury in Doylestown recommended the death penalty as the judge considers the first degree murder verdict and potential appeal. The defense argued insanity. prosecutors said premeditation was clear.
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Richard Fink
Bucks County
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Fink
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Mayor Rogan orders tough stance on city budget and breaks
Mayor Francis J. Rogan told department supervisors to cut 10 percent from budgets and to discipline employees excess coffee breaks. He cited potential savings of 85 235 16 and a year end deficit of about 196 000 due to low revenues while urging unity and bi monthly meetings with department heads.
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Clues Mount in Chowchilla Kidnap Case as Suspects Sought
Investigators in Chowchilla California gather clothing books a bus driver's wallet and victims shoes near a Santa Cruz Mountains road as they seek three men likely seeking revenge in the kidnapping of 26 school children and their driver. Police describe three suspects with vivid ages heights and features.
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