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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1978

Page

16

Trans-Atlantic balloonists near crossing Brest France in sight

The Double Eagle II, with Ben Abruzzo Maxie Anderson and Larry Newman of Albuquerque, hovered about on course after 77 hours and 1 500 miles from Presque Isle as the trio aimed to set an endurance record and reach Brest, France, late Thursday.

New Mexico Presque Isle Maine Jim Mitchell Ben Abruzzo Maxie Anderson Larry Newman Albuquerque N.M Brest France Plains Lillian Carter Maxine Reese Carter Mrs. Reese Lillian Chicago India Peace Corps Reese Miss Lillian

Horoscope for Wednesday August 16 by Bernice Bede Osol

Leo to Cancer signs receive guidance on mental tasks, unreliable partners, and practical steps this Wednesday. Each sign faces cautions on money, independence, and clear communication to improve relationships and personal security.

Bernice Bede Osol Leo VIRGO LIBRA Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn

Thorpe Faces Conspiracy Charge Over Norman Scott Case

Thorpe and three others were charged eleven days ago with conspiring to murder former male model Norman Scott. Thorpe resigned the Liberal leadership in May 1976 after Scott alleged a homosexual relationship in the early 1960s. he denies the accusation and says he will not resign his seat. British authorities say Thorpe asked for and received his confiscated passport for a trip to Switzerland. Lindsay-Schaub wires.

Switzerland Thorpe Norman Scott Scott Lindsay-Schaub

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