Pilot Plans To Write Book On Yukon Ordeal
Private pilot Ralph Flores of San Bruno California and Helen Kla ben of Brooklyn were stranded on a northern British Columbia mountain for 48 days after Flores crash landed Feb 4 on a trip from Yukon to the United States. Flores narrates from Whitehorse hospital and hopes to publish a book about the ordeal.
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Girl to Lose Five Toes From Frostbite in Yukon Rescue
Hel en Klaben, 21, and pilot Ralph Flores survived a crash on a Yukon British Columbia border mountainside after landing by bush pilot Jack McCallum. Klaben faces amputation of five toes while doctors report healing of a broken arm and improving heels. Flores suffers a broken nose jaw and frostbite. Both endured weeks on canned food melted snow and Bible readings for courage.
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Works On Reception Mexico City
Robert O. Swain, president of the International Road Federation, is in Mexico City for a reception and discussions on transport policy and regional road projects. Swain plans meetings with government officials and industry leaders to promote cross-border infrastructure collaboration.
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Monarch Begins One Day United Visit With First Stop
The monarch arrived for a brief one day tour, kicking off engagements with a ceremonial welcome and a meeting at the capital. Officials described the itinerary as focused on diplomatic outreach and cultural exchange.
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