Probers Reenact Kennedy Shooting From Grassy Knoll
Dallas police sharpshooters fired 56 rounds over four hours in Dealy Plaza reenactment at the grassy knoll and the Texas School Book Depository. The test used two Mannlicher Carcano rifles and a .38 pistol to probe alternate gunfire scenarios for the House Assassinations Committee.
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Houston
Main Street
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Cambridge
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James Barger
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Scientists store antimatter in magnetic ring
Geneva AP Scientists from a 12 nation group announced a milestone in storing antimatter for 85 hours in a magnetic ring. They produced several hundred antiprotons from a proton beam and a tungsten target, confirming potential lifetimes and paving the way for more intense antiproton beams at their large accelerator.
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European Nuclear Research Organization
Dollar rebounds as Fed signals stance spurs markets
The dollar rose sharply on global foreign exchange markets as investors priced in the Federal Reserve Board's policy signals. Gold declined amid the dollar strengthening, with traders noting shifts in risk appetite and demand for safe assets.
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Family and rescuer die in New Mexico flood
Four family members and a military policeman died during a flash flood at White Sands Missile Range after a car driven by Capt. James Maret was swept from a U.S. 70 bridge. Bodies found beside the demolished vehicle include Maret and his 6-year-old son Christian. another two-year-old daughter Amy. and Pfc. Marvin Owen died while attempting a rescue. The incident underscores peril of sudden floodwaters and loss of life of rescuers.
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Young Mills resident shines at Pinckneyville fair show
Shane Reinneck, 10, Mills tadt, joined a Steam-Gas Threching erman display at Randolph County Pinckneyville fair grounds. The event, ending Sunday after church services, included an antique car parade and races. Early farm machinery drew owners from five states.
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Randolph County
Laborers in 12 counties reject offer continue strike
Southern Illinois Laborers Southwestern District Council rejected a three year contract offer, keeping about 150 to 200 million dollars in construction jobs idle across 12 counties. The walkout involves around 4,000 workers, with an affecting 8,000 non represented coworkers. Wayne Barber Jr. of the SI Builders Association said no new talks are planned.
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Illinois
Southwestern District Council
Roland Bruning
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Southern Illinois Builders Association
Senate votes on D C representation this week
The Senate will vote Tuesday on a constitutional amendment to grant voting representation in both houses to Washington D C, home to 705000 people, after House approval. The measure requires two thirds of Senators present and voting and three fourths of states to ratify within seven years.
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Carter and family head west for Idaho raft trip
President Carter Rosalynn and three of four children leave Plains for a raft expedition on Idaho’s Salmon River. They will spend a night in Boise before entering the Middle Fork river Tuesday. He read about the national park system as prep for the three day trek and Wyoming Grand Teton stay.
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Wyoming
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