Viking Sampler Arm Fails on Mars Mission
Viking scientists report the long sampler boom arm failed to retract during a second attempt to fill the Mars soil chamber for organic molecule testing. If the arm cannot be used, sampling may end though Viking 1 still has soil in three biology chambers for other experiments. Viking 2 nears Mars orbit and targets Sept. 4 lander deployment in a moisture-rich northern area. Dr. Thomas Young notes a sample may exist, while Dr. Harold Klein confirms the biology instruments work but no life evidence yet.
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Viking
Mars
Red
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Young
Harold Klein
Calif bus kidnap suspects enter not guilty pleas
Two suspects Fred Newhall Woods and James Schoenfeld pleaded not guilty to 43 counts of kidnapping 26 children and the bus driver Ed Ray in Chowchilla California. Richard Schoenfeld also pleaded innocent and sought bail reduction, a request denied, with all three held at $1 million bail and a preliminary hearing scheduled for August 26.
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Calif
Richard
Baste
Justice Court
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Madera County
Charles Moffman
Schoenfeld
Green
San Francisco
Coal Leasing Bill Veto Overridden By Congress
Congressional action overrides President Ford veto on federal coal leasing reform, marking progress for environmentalists seeking to update the 1920 law. The measure now becomes law, targeting western states with large public coal reserves. Ford argued it would hinder domestic coal production by creating administrative roadblocks.
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UPI
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Top Chinese Tour Quake Ravaged Area
Hua Kuo-feng led a delegation to north China quake zones to convey Mao’s condolences to survivors. China declined outside aid, saying it contradicted political philosophy, while praising self-reliance and reconstruction efforts. The tour began July 30 with tears from numerous victims.
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United States
U.S
New China News Agency
Victims Identified Slowed by Big Thompson Flood Ravages
Search teams using sniffer dogs infrared devices and volunteer crews pressed through mud in Big Thompson Canyon Colorado after a weekend flood. Officials said more than 100 bodies recovered and the death toll could reach 150 to 200 with several still missing.
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Hughes Cousins Take Control of Summa Corp
LAS VEGAS Nevada UPD control of the Hughes empire shifts to William Lummis Hughes cousin and Houston attorney elected chairman of Summa Corp board. Delaware and Texas courts name Lummis temporary administrator of Summa Corp stock and estate. William Frank Gay named president of the board and chief executive officer. two new directors added.
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William Lummis
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Lummis
Delaware
Texas
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William Frank Gay
South Africans Riot and Police Fire In Soweto Protest
In Johannesburg area police fired on a 20 000 strong crowd protesting detention of student leaders. Three demonstrators were reported dead and 18 wounded, with police denying fatalities. Rioters attacked public transport as armored units dispersed crowds near Soweto after banning further meetings.
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South Africa
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Sheriff's Candidates Describe Platforms and Proposals
Sheriff candidates outline reforms including department reorganization and a unified command system. They advocate mutual aid with nearby municipalities, improved training, and consideration of a metropolitan county police force. Support for a state prosecutor and grand jury is also noted to tackle organized crime.
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Cheney
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Hung Jury Possible In Harrises Trial
In Los Angeles, seven women and five men deliberated on 11 counts including kidnapping, robbery, and assault in the Harrises case. If no unanimous verdict is reached, Judge Mark Brandler may declare a mistrial, with the state choosing whether to retry the defendants tied to the Hearst kidnapping incident.
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UPI
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Emily Harris
Harrises
Mark Brandler
Patricia Hearst
Symbionese Liberation Army
Frank Sutter
Miss Hearst
More Palestinians Brought from Camp in Beirut Area
In BRIRUT Lebanon the Red Cross evacuated 248 people from Tal Zaatar amid ongoing shelling and fire, bringing casualties to 334. Some 4,000 wounded are believed inside the besieged camp as clashes continue after a 45 day siege. A cease-fire draft, the 54th of the war, would take effect Thursday and a supervising committee will meet in Safar.
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Reagan Pursues Mississippi Delegates in Bid for Schweiker Ticket
Reagan campaigns for the 30 uncommitted Mississippi delegates and promotes Sen. Richard Schweiker as a possible running mate, while Ford gains and losses shift delegates in Virginia, South Carolina, and North Dakota. Carter warns Republicans dig into Mondale’s background as Nixon impeachment records surface.
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Schweiker
UPI
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Carrall Campbell
M. Lee Blackburn
Henry Taylor
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Texas
John TB. Connally
State ends 12th grade test as funds run out
Florida education officials announce the 12th grade high school examination is discontinued after the legislature did not provide funds. Students headed to college will take private exams at about 7.25 to 7.50 each. The test cost roughly 75000 to administer statewide and about 40,000 students in 1975 76 took it alongside SAT or ACT.
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UPI
Department of Education
Commissioner of Education
Ralph Turlington
Turlington
Florida
Toger Nichols
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