Tahoe Resorts Safe in Exploding Blazes
Forest Hill Divide area of California battled wildfires that scorched over 30 000 acres forcing evacuations of Bath Michigan Bluff and Baker Ranch. Firefighters from multiple states aided 1 650 Forest Hill workers and 95 at Donner Lake as a third Sierra blaze near Nevada County grew to 7 000 acres. Power outages stranded hundreds of tourists and disrupted pumps alarms and communications. Restaurants served by candlelight and casinos operated with diesel backups while emergency crews worked to restore electricity.
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Hurricane) Jackson
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Monsoon floods kill 12 as rivers swell in Orissa
In Calcutta officials report twelve deaths and at least fifteen families missing as monsoon rains cause rivers in Orissa to swell. Floodwaters threaten homes and roads across the state, with coastlines and inland areas alike affected by rising waters.
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Air Intake System to Extend Plane Range Awarded
The Air Force will spend 20 million dollars over three years to develop and test an air intake system that sucks air through wing stall slots to smooth airflow and reduce turbulence. The ARDC awarded a contract to The Marchrop Company of Los Angeles for flight testing. Lt. Gen. Barnard Schriever calls the effort a breakthrough, claiming a plane with 7,000 mile range could be achieved on the same fuel as a 1,000 mile aircraft.
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Unhurt as Tires Blow Gut on Landing at Idlewild
New York report says two left main landing gear fires burst during an early landing at Idlewild Airport. None of the 33 passengers and 5 crew members was injured. The aircraft halted abruptly with no damage to the plane visible.
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Space Dogs Return From Space Capsule Landing
Pravda reports the capsule with Belka and Strelka landed safely after 18 orbits in 24 hours. Dogs emerged unsteady but alive as farmers and observers approached, while scientists noted telemetry showed continued pulse and breathing.
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Strelka
Foreign War Vets Convene in Detroit
Veterans of Foreign Wars gather in Detroit for the 61st convention opening sessions this week. Notables include Secretary of State and Allen W. Dulles with speeches by Thomas Gates as the five day event unfolds in the city.
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Gates
Allen W. Dulles
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