Panama Canal at 50 Faces Critics Call It Past Its Prime
The Panama Canal marks its 50th birthday amid official warnings it may be past its prime. Critics cite small locks and crowding as ships grow, with proposals for a sea level canal and international routes to replace the historic waterway.
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Gwen Gibson
Herald Tribune
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Robert J. Fleming Jr
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Cloud bombing may alter storm clouds and rain patterns
The article reports experiments showing bombed cumulus clouds grow taller and wider, release more energy, and persist longer, suggesting seeding could influence rain and potentially hurricane behavior. Researchers Markus and Simpson compare cloud expansion to energy from heat release and warn further proof is needed.
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Navy
Ahrens
Dr. Markus
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Simpson
American Association For the Advancement of Science
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Caribbean
Alsof
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Committee chairs named for Columbia-North Eaton C of C
The Columbia-North Eaton Chamber of Commerce appointed area C committee chairs for the coming year at the town hall meeting. Named: Robert Jaeger industrial development A E Carpenter business promotion Dane public affairs William Wagner credit Russell Fitch finance Andy Baluk membership Donna Grills hospitality. Yearly reports highlighted accomplishments. A survey through schools and businesses showed shopping habits and changes desired by the public. a new business moved to the area. a Central Credit Bureau is established. a traffic survey is planned.
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Donna Grills
Molas Wins Dismissal In Lorain Assault Case
In Lorain Municipal Court Nicholas T. Molas president of T N Molas and Sons Furniture Co saw an assault and battery charge dismissed after over an hour of testimony. The case stemmed from an incident July 23 at 936 Broadway where Dwight Gould an elevator inspector said Molas assaulted him as Gould tried to seat a lift. Molas argued the device was a hoist not an elevator and claimed Gould failed to show credentials. Officer Aquilino testified Gould and Molas touched while near the elevator chain on a cage guarding the power supply. Molas disputed grabbing Goulds wrist and the judge noted some conflicting testimony.
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Lorain Municipal Court
Molas
Dwight Gould
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Gould
John S. Kolena
Aquilino
Medical center wins $25 million for radiotherapy center
University Medical Center in Cleveland announced a seven year grant of 25 million dollars from the US Public Health Service to establish a current radiotherapy center. The funding will expand cancer patient services and broaden physician training in radiotherapy.
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UPI
University Medical Center
US Public Health Service
Ohio State Arson School Set for Aug 24 28
The fire marshal's office will hold the annual Arson School in Columbus from August 24 to 28 with about 86 men from 12 states expected to attend.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio State
Bank robber plots split of loot between branches on Long Island
Abramowski, 124, an unemployed mechanic, allegedly robbed the Central Islip branch of First National Bank of $2,082 on March 26 and $9,805 on July 1 with a .45 caliber pistol. His wife deposited $2,000 at the East Islip main office, aiding police investigation. He was held on $50,000 bail and charged under the Federal Bank Robbery Act, facing up to 45 years.
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James la Rossa
William Leonard Abramowski
Central Islip
First National Bank of Fast
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la Rossa
Abramowski
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Paul
U. S
Max Schiff
Brooklyn
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FBI
Federal House of Detention
Nation Faces Weather Forecast With Daily Minimum Formcast
The article outlines the upcoming weather outlook with daily minimum temperature expectations and national conditions. It highlights regional variations and alerts readers to potential cold snaps and storm systems affecting travel and agriculture.
Record low temperatures sweep across eastern half nation
The United Press International report notes temperatures dipping into the 40s across much of the eastern half, with many locations setting third straight day of low temperature records. Rain from Gulf moisture brought warmth to the southern plains while snow fell in higher elevations of Oklahoma and Texas. McAlester Oklahoma logged 1.7 inches, Fayetteville Arkansas 1.19 inches, and Amarillo Texas 0.66 inches.
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Appa
McAlester
Okla
Fayetteville
Ark
Amarillo
Tex
De Gaulle backs own show for southern France invasion tribute
President Charles de Gaulle visited Mediterranean beaches for a southern France invasion commemoration staged apart from Allied rites. He traveled with Georges Pompidou and seven cabinet ministers to sites honoring Free French and U S troops from June 1944, ending with a naval base inspection and a televised speech.
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France
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
Normandy
Georges Pompidou
de Gaulle
Mediterranean
U.S. 7Th Army
Free French Army
Ste. Maxime
U.S
Cavalaire
Colombeyles-deux-Eglises
Judgeship nears permanent basis in Ohio
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to make the Northern District of Ohio a permanent district judgeship. The measure heads to the full Senate and then the House. Created in 1960 on a temporary basis, the judge ship would ensure continuous Northern and Southern District Court judges.
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