Tornadoes Hit Plainview Borger Causing Damage
Tornadoes lashed the Texas Panhandle causing structural damage in Plainview and Borger. A drive in theater, a broadcast tower, and an elementary school were affected while no major injuries were reported. Homes lost roofs, lines were down, and a mobile home was overturned as funnel activity continued into the night.
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Artificial Heart Wort Calf Trial Moves Toward Nuclear Pack
In Salt Lake City the Holstein calf Wort at the University of Utah Artificial Organs Division wears an air powered artificial heart, with plans next month to swap to a nuclear fuel power pack as Wort nears 48 days of operation. Reports record funnel storms and tornado sightings across the Texas Panhandle with heavy rain and flooding. KVOP Radio tower damaged by wind, but operations continue on reduced power.
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Panhandle
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Carter Urges Union To Back Energy Plan
President Carter toured via cross country flight urging auto workers to back his energy program. He then appeared in a TV studio discussing housing costs health insurance and related policy topics with the audience.
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Carter defends energy plan amid auto workers speech
President Carter spoke to the United Auto Workers at their national convention, urging energy efficiency and urging support for a gas guzzler tax. He warned that failing to save energy could mean massive unemployment and outlined plans to ease home financing and interest rates. He previewed a possible future TV Q&A program and addressed abortion positions, home costs, and economic improvements since taking office.
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Comedy Of Errors Halts Heist In Hayti Night Timed
A would be robber at Daylight Donut Shop on I 55 in Hayti Missouri brandished a screwdriver and demanded cash but grabbed an adding machine and fled. The solo suspect, a 17 year old from Cicero Illinois, implicated three getaway companions later rounded up about ten miles north.
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Israeli Labor Party Loses in Landslide
Israel's ruling Labor party suffered a thumping defeat in national elections as Likud leader Menahem Begin claimed victory. Early returns showed Likud at 42 seats to Labor's 32 with the DMC projecting 16 seats and NRP about 11. Peres called the loss painful and warned of a potential neutralized bloc in a coalition race. Begin predicted a government invitation from President Katzir.
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DMC
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Shimon Peres
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House Votes Budget Target Sets $460.9 Billion for Two Years
The House adopted a $460.9 billion two year budget target, aligning with Carter proposals while projecting a $64.6 billion deficit. Senate approval followed. debate centered on defense spending and energy measures amid wider budget process tensions.
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