Manhattan Beach Architect Builds Record Sandcastle Network
Todd Vander Pluym, 36, spearheaded a 12 mile sandcastle stretch from Redondo Beach to Marina del Rey as part of the King Harbor Festival. The evolving network of forts and moats drew 200 participants before tides erased the creation by evening. Proceeds from a centerpiece auction benefited the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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Jack McClain
Redondo Beach
King Harbor
Marina del Rey
Robert Ginn
Todd Vander Pluym
Bikini
Vander Pluym
Manhattan Beach
National Sand Sculpture Association
Muscular
Zambia in state of war with Rhodesia leader declares
President Kaunda announced Zambia is in a state of war with Rhodesia and ordered that Rhodesian aircraft be shot on sight when crossing into Zambian airspace. He said the fire alert follows Rhodesian threats to attack guerrilla camps in Zambia, with Mozambican and Botswana bases also involved in the regional conflict dynamics.
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Lusaka
Zambia
Kenneth D. Kaunda
Rhodesia
Kaunda
Mozambique
Joshua Nkomo
Zimbabwe African People's Union
ZAPU
Ian Smith
Zimbabwe African National Union Zanu
Robert Mugabe
Zimbabwe
Botswana
David Owen
Smith
Emergency FAA checks on Lockheed L-1011 after Delta incident
Washington AP Emerg ency inspections on Lockheed L1011 jet airliners were ordered last month after a bearing jammed in the tail of a Delta L1011 locking the stabilizer. An April 15 emergency airworthiness directive required a special inspection of the stabilizer. checks in the United States were completed within 24 hours on about seven aircraft. The nose up landing of the San Diego to Los Angeles flight prompted the directive, and FAA noted L1011s are also used by Eastern and Trans World Airlines.
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Washington
Lockheed Lil Jet Airlines
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
United States
San Diego
Los Angeles
Eastern
Trans World Airlines
Mondale lauds Portugal shift during Lisbon visit
Vice President Walter Mondale met Portugal's leaders in Lisbon and praised their commitment to human rights and democracy. He described a fruitful 8 minute discussion with President Antonio Ramalho Eanes and cited talks on over 70 million dollars in Western loans, modernization of Portugal's armed forces, and a 5,000 man airborne brigade for NATO. Mondale asserted a solid U.S. Portuguese relationship with no contentious issues and noted support for Portugal's democratic path and alignment with Western defense and economic blocs.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Walter
Mondale
Mandale
Antonio Ramalho Eanes
Europe
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Eanes
Denvevalle
Antonio Salazar
NATO
Worldwide oil crisis warned by MIT study
An international team led by MIT professor Carroll L. Wilson warns the world faces an imminent oil crisis. The report calls for urgent global cooperation and aggressive moves to diversify energy, including doubled coal output and higher nuclear use, while energy demand remains set to rise.
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Washington
MIT
Carroll L. Wilson
Wilson
CTA
Judge's Son Among 4 Missing in Dana Point Plane Crash
An Orange County Superior Court judge's son and three others are missing after a single engine Cessna 172 went down off Dana Point. Debris and wreckage were recovered as authorities searched 240 feet deep, with identities tentatively listed as Bret Van Tatenhove, 22, his passengers Brad Crawford, 22, Roger Beauchamp, 22, and Jean Laville Canover, 29, all from areas around Orange County.
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Orange County
Dana Point
At & A.m
Buck Crain
Bret van Tatenhove
Lester van Tatenhove
Brad Crawford
Roger Beauchamp
Fullerton
Jean Laville Canover
Orange
Laguna Beach
Tatenhove
Grange County
Santa Ana
Federal Aviation Administration
Doheny Beach State Park
Capistrano Beach
Windy Southland Weather Forecast
Southerners in the region face strong winds tonight and Tuesday as forecasters warn of 36 to 45 mph gusts statewide. The National Weather Service issued travelers advisories for mountain and desert areas, urging caution for drivers and residents alike.
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National Weather Service
Briggs to Run for Governor Says Brown Out of Touch
State Sen. John V. Briggs announced his candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He criticized Gov. Brown as out of touch, citing opposition to the death penalty and support for Prop. 1. Briggs emphasized a businessman's approach and highlighted his own background. Joining him were Ed Reinecke and other lawmakers. campaign run by William Butcher.
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John V. Briggs
Fullerton
California
Briggs
Capitol
San Franccisco
Los Angeles
Anaheim
Brait
Brown
Evelle Younger
San Diego
Pete Wilson
Ken Maddy
Fresno
Ed Davis
Briges
Ed Reinecke
W'liam Campbell
Hacienda Heights
Paul Priola
San Angeles
William Butcher
Wallace says he will run for Alabama Senate seat
New York AP report states Alabama Governor George C. Wallace announced on Good Morning America that he intends to run for U S Senate from Alabama next year. He noted no formal candidacy, while aides registered a campaign committee and funding accounts were set up.
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Alabama
George C. Wallace
U.S
Dotm J. Sparkman
Congress
Wallace
ABC
America
U.S. Senate
Laurel
Arthur Bremer
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