Balloonists attempt transatlantic flight from Maine to Europe
Three men from Albuquerque aboard the balloon Double Eagle II aim to cross the Atlantic in a 3,200 mile voyage. They lifted from Presque Isle, Maine, Friday night and reported 5,500 feet altitude over Canada after 12 hours. The crew includes Maxie Anderson, Ben Abruzzo, and Larry Newman, with a month’s food supply and plans to reach Italy by midweek.
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Memphis Police Strike Faces Midnight Return or Badge Surrender
Memphis police were ordered to return to work by midnight or forfeit their badges as Elvis Presley fans flooded Memphis for the first anniversary of his death. Chancellor George T. Lewis Jr ruled the strike unlawful while Mayor Wyeth Chandler and union leaders negotiated amid National Guardsmen on standby.
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Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
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Graceland
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International Sun-Earth Explorer 3 Launches From Cape Canaveral
A $26 million multinational satellite, packed for Earth and sun studies, launched Saturday from Cape Canaveral. Project scientist Tyko von Rosenvinge praised progress as ISEE 3 separated from its rocket. The craft weighs 1033 pounds. it will reach 1 million miles from Earth in 20 days and settle into its orbit after 105 days.
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China and Japan sign a peace treaty in Peking
China and Japan signed a 10 year five article treaty in Peking pledging peace and opposes hegemonny by any nation. The Soviet Union denounced the pact as anti-Soviet and warned it could harm Japanese Soviet relations. Ratification in Japan’s Diet is expected next month amid Moscow’s possible retaliation and regional tensions.
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Lebanon blast destroys PLF offices in Beirut
A massive explosion leveled a nine story PLF headquarters in west Beirut near Sabra camp, killing at least 80 people. Survivors say a parked car packed with explosives caused the blast as gunmen ring the site and Palestinian security blocks reporters.
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Palestine Liberation Front
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Clevelanders vote on recall of Kucinich today
Clevelanders vote in the first mayoral recall election for Dennis J. Kucinich after months of crises. Polls show a close race with as many as 25 percent undecided as 112000 of 287000 registered voters are expected to cast ballots. Results expected Sunday night.
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