Tornadoes and floods cause widespread damage and deaths
North Alabama faced killer tornadoes and Kentucky endured its worst southeast floods as storms wreaked havoc. In Washington the Supreme Court agreed to hear industry objections to federal air pollution rules, drawing environmentalist support. Sarasota reports methotrexate showing new cancer treatment successes.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Kentucky
Washington
Supreme Court
Sadat Names Palestinian Cause as Core of Arab-Israeli Conflict
President Anwar Sadat declared that the Palestinian question lies at the heart of the Arab-Israeli dispute in remarks reported from Washington. He framed the issue as central to regional tensions and future peace prospects.
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Washington
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
Village Sues Agent Over Cancelled Insurance Policy
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque filed a district court suit against Richard M. Cottrill and All-Star Insurance Corp accusing an insurance policy of cancellation before the paid premium period expired. The action appears on page A-6.
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Village of
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Albuquerque
Richard M. Cottrill
All-Star Insurance Corp
Lovelace-Bataan Medical Center and Presbyterian Pause Joint Health Plan
City officials at Lovelace Bataan Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital Center have temporarily postponed a plan to form a joint health care organization. The decision affects future collaboration and care delivery strategies pending further review.
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Lovelace-Bataan Medical Center
Presbyterian Hospital Center
Connally Presses U.S. Farm Export Goals in Albuquerque
About 500 farmers and ranchers filled a group meeting in Albuquerque to hear John B. Connally, former Treasury secretary and Texas governor, urge the federal government to boost exports of U.S. farm products and loosen export controls.
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Albuquerque
John B. Connally
Secretary of the Treasury
Texas
U.S
Jet crash kills dozens in Georgia storm strike
A DC-9 jet plunges in New Hope Georgia after engine failure and lightning amid a severe storm. It crashes near a school, explodes, killing at least 66 of 85 aboard and injuring many on the ground. FAA cites windshield crack and dual engine failure during emergency landing attempt.
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New Hope
Southern Airways
Four Arizona prison escapees given 125 year sentences
Four Arizona escapees jailed for a three state crime spree receive 125 year terms each after convictions on seven felony counts for kidnapping two victims in Tucson and Albuquerque and robbing Albuquerque Federal Savings and Loan. Judge Howard Bratton orders consecutive 25 year robbery and 50 year kidnapping portions with parole eligibility in 38 years.
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Arizona
Albuquerque
Tucson
Howard Bratton
Bratton
Judge Drops 16 Felony Counts in Gooseneck Operation
Dist. Judge Gene Franchini dismissed 16 felony charges after finding the DA failed to notify Donald Herrera, 32, of the indictment for six months, citing speedy trial rights. Herrera remains jailed on two concurrent prison terms for burglary and assault. case involved an undercover operation by Albuquerque Police, FBI, and others.
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Dist
Gene Franchini
Franchini
Donald Herrera
Herrera
Richard B. Traub
Albuquerque Police Dept
The
FBI
Council Moves To Tighten Obscenity Rules
The City Council strengthened the anti obscenity ordinance and added a new measure while a repeal bid failed due to Councillor Alan Reed's absence. The zoning plan was derailed but the read today would bar new adult businesses within 500 feet of churches schools or residential zones and within 1 000 feet of existing ones. Reed said he was tied up at the university and offered no comment. Obscenity votes stood 5 3 in favor.
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Alan Reed
Reed
Rio Arriba Grand Jury Advised of Firing of Key Witness
Atty Gen Anaya said the Rio Arriba County grand jury will be informed of the firing of Lu ciano Romero a grand jury witness in the case against two indicted county commissioners Archie Medina and David Chavez Romero testified March 14 and was told he was dismissed from the governor office human resources division Romero started Feb 28 and was fired at week end after appearing before the grand jury The indictment accuses the commissioners of misusing public funds for per diem and mileage for CAP meetings allegedly for meetings they did not attend
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Santa FE
Toney Anaya
Rio Arriba
Luciano Romero
Romero
Archie Medina
David Chavez
Taos-Rio Arriba Community Action Program
CAP
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Don Foster
Muscle Shoals
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Paulding Memorial Hospital
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Mildred Newman
John Clayton
Winthrop Quigley
Michael Todd Clary
John William Lamb
Paul Jorzenson
Richard Allen Benfeld
Marvin Stark
Douglas Keeffe
Clary
W. John Brennan
Brennan
Betty Childers
By Bruce Campbell
Marion Cottrell
Cottrell
Council
Eldon Marr
Marr
Rio Arriba Grand Jury
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Anaya
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