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Balloonist on his own in attempt to fly to Paris
New York AP reports balloonist Karl Thomas, 27, 90-foot helium craft Spirit of 76, remains airborne after Friday night launch from Lakehurst. Ground crew cite antenna failure cutting contact and navigational loss, forcing sextant use as rescue ships and planes search patterns.
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