Derby Flap Over Mint Julep Origin Sparks Debate
Virginia asserts mint julep started in northern Virginia tidewater and spread to Maryland and beyond, challenging Kentucky claims of bourbon invention and julep roots. University Press of Virginia and Kentucky historians spar over which state gave birth to the famed drink as Derby weekend unfolds in Louisville.
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Charlottesville
Louisville
University of Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Virginia Tidewater
Maryland
Seaboard
Harwell
Ken
Tucky
University Press of Virginia
Walker Cowan
University Press
Kentucky Historical Society
George Chinn
Bluegrass
China
Measles and Pregnancy Complicate NH Protest
Conflicting reports emerged over 50 pregnant demonstrators among 1,414 jailed anti-nuclear protesters at Seabrook. Health officials claimed pregnancies and German measles risk, while National Guard data showed no confirmed cases. Court actions proceeded with the state Supreme Court denying release on personal recognizance and a class action suit moving forward.
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N.H
National Guard
Seabrook
Mory
Manchester
Whalen
Maj
Fred Klose
Klose
State Supreme Court
Hugh Bownes
Clamshell Alliance
April Job Gains Hit Half Million as Unemployment Falls
The Labor Department reported 548000 new jobs in April and the unemployment rate dipping to 7.0 percent, the lowest in 29 months. Total employed rose to 90 million, with unemployment at 6.7 million, signaling a strong economy despite high overall unemployment.
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Washington
Labor Department
Julius Shiskin
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
Carter
Republic Steel Corp
Charles Schultze
Schultze
Maynard Comiez
Commerce Department
Carter in London Faces Summit Decisions After Campaign Swing
President Carter returns to London for a seven nation economic summit with Britain France West Germany Italy Canada and Japan. Security and public interest focus on nuclear trade and potential effects on prices and employment amid cheers from thousands in Newcastle and the North.
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London
England
Carter
Britain
France
West Germany
Italy
Canada
Japan
Downing St
James Callaghan
Newcastle
Air Force One
Jimmy
Weather outlook warm with mid 80s and 80s highs
A mostly fair forecast continues through tomorrow with warmer conditions today reaching the upper 80s and a low tonight in the upper 50s. Highs tomorrow are expected in the mid 80s as southwest winds 10 to 15 mph persist.
Spacecraft to carry Earth sounds on summer launch
Two U.S. spacecraft bound for deep space will carry recordings of earth sounds as they launch this summer. The plan aims to document humanity’s sonic imprint for posterity among the stars.
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U.S
Lubbock man jailed in Amarillo murder and aggravated assault
Francisco Cabrera, 40, held on $160,000 bond after being charged with the murder of James Lamb and aggravated assault on F.G. Collard. Lamb, a Hollywood Road Fertilizer operator, died. Collard wounded. Cabrera arrested near Smokey's Lounge after a bar confrontation. Autopsy ordered. services for Lamb set at Blackburn-Shaw.
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Lubbock
Potter County
Potter-Randall County
Francisco Cabrera
James Lougene Lamb
Hollywood Road Fertilizer Co
Amarillo
Cabrera
F.G. “Butch
Collard SH
St. Anthony's Hospital
Justice of the Peace
Cliff Roberts
Smokey’s
Lamb
Collard
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Roy E. Byrd
Bush Estate
Leroy Lamb
Hollywood Road
Blackburn-Shaw
James
Roy Lamb
Leroy
Canyon
Willys
Wildorado
Elvin and
Earl
Viola Wagner
Conservatives Win Big in Britain Local Elections
London reports the Conservative landslide with gains across 37 of 46 councils including London, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham. Labour suffers heavy losses while Margaret Thatcher claims potential path to prime ministership as calls for Callaghan resignation grow.
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UPL
James Callaghan
Manchester
Liverpool
Birmingham
West Yorkshire
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