Oakland man plans bathtub row to Russia as goodwill envoy
Leonard Moore of Oakland announces a July 4 attempt to row a 54 foot tub 52 miles from Wales Alaska across the Bering Sea to the USSR as an ambassador of goodwill. He directs the West Oakland Community Center and previously rowed a tub 10 miles down the Sacramento River to publicize the center.
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Good Will
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Wales
Alaska
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Los Angeles Couple Sets Sail for Two Year South Pacific Voyage
A Los Angeles couple, Dick and Susan Guilford, sailed from Marina del Rey aboard Simply for a potentially two year journey to the South Pacific. They plan to reach Fatuiva in the Marquesas, then explore the Conk Islands and Pago Pago, staying three to four months before deciding to head to Hawaii or further west.
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Marina del Rey
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Ore
Fatu Jliva
Marquesas Islands
Hawaii
Solon joins Michigan marijuana festival on campus
Solon attended the Ann Arbor Yash Festival on the University of Michigan campus with about 9000 participants. Michigan Rep PERKY BUGLARN wore a purple T shirt as he joined attendees amid police presence and no arrests reported. Officials framed the event as a springtime celebration despite marijuana legality debates surrounding Ann Arbor’s ordinance.
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Deserter Nolan Story Stirs Texas Family
Mrs. Mary Alice Nolan and her son Roger face confusion over Army records and Hanoi reports that husband and father McKinley Nolan deserted to the Viet Cong. The Nolans live near Washington-in-the-Brazos, Texas, while Army officials probe his status as deserter and possible cooperation with the Viet Cong.
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Houston
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Saige
Verve Bowes
Mississippi River Flood Threat Intensifies Across Regions
The Mississippi River, already at high levels, strains dikes from Dobique Iowa to New Orleans as rain-fed floods threaten towns. At least two deaths reported. Coast Guard searches for missing crew after a collision near Vicksburg. Army engineers reinforce levers as forecasts predict cresting up to 49 feet.
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Corps of Engineers — Spokeanan
St Louis
Vriday
Devastating tornado hits near capital
A powerful Washington area tornado struck Fairfax County and the Pine Spring Garden Apartments, injuring 42 people, damaging 43 stores, and leaving dozens homeless. A Safeway collapsed and a high school was ravaged as the storm moved northeast. No fatalities were reported locally.
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Fairfax County
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Safeway
Jose
Black Long
Castillo Xsi
Garden Apartments
Prince Georges County
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