Syrian police execute 42 army officers after assassination plot
In Damascus secret police, led by Col Rifaat Assad, reportedly executed 42 army officers after an abortive July 12 assassination attempt on President Hafez Assad. Diplomats note Sunni opposition to Alawite dominance in the Baath party and purges of Sunni officers amid sectarian tensions. At least 55 people died and over 60 injured in ensuing riots in Homs, Hama, Aleppo, and Latakia.
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Valley Field and Stream Picnic Held Sunday
The annual family picnic of the Valley Field and Stream will be held Sunday at the lake five miles southeast of Farmersburg. Congressman John Myers will present a flag to the club. Members and guests are asked to bring a covered dish and table service. Baked ham and drinks will be provided.
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Night driving slows for truckers due to night vision changes
A UPI report notes drivers reduce speed at night as visibility drops by roughly 20 feet per eye from headlight glare. It cites Clark Equipment Trailer and The Original Luster Division discussing how motorists train to look beyond lights and manage glare to improve safety.
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