Lightning hits jet at Shannon no injuries
A Trans World Airlines 7R7 jet with 124 passengers was struck by lightning while approaching Shannon International Airport. Lightning ripped a two foot hole in the rear of the plane as it landed for refueling during a fuelers strike at Heathrow. The radar cone was damaged but equipment remained intact and passengers reported no panic.
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Shannon
Ireland
UPI
Trans World Airlines
Shannon International
TWA
Loasp
Boston
London
Heathrow
Shandon
Paul Rengo
Letter from Carter to San Leandro resident
A San Leandro resident, Morgan, who has lived in the United States for 10 years, has sent Christmas cards to the White House and Congress. He applauds Carter, notes his past support and hobbies, and mentions plans to send a loaf and a letter of thanks for Carter's election. He shifted from Democrat after the Watergate scandal and says he prays for the president-elect nightly.
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Adam Morgan
White House
Ant
Diomy
Carter
Mread
Maria
Morgan
United States
Congress
Weil
Teen charged in family slaying in New Jersey
In Montvale New Jersey police say 18 year old Harry DeLarache Jr a Citadel cadet was charged with the murders of his father 44 his mother 40s and two brothers Fric 12 and Ronald 16 Authorities say he found the four dead in the family home when he returned at 1 am after visiting a friend
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Montvale
UPL
South Carolina
Bergen County
Joseph Woodcock
Harry DeLarache Jr
Citadel Military Academy
Mary Jane
Fric
Ronald
DeLarache
Wheelchair Ramp Costs $26,000 At State Office Building
Sacramento report cites building age as major factor in high price for side entrance ramp. Work required sewer line relocations tree adjustments and two diagonal ramps, but only one direct ramp to street, raising concerns over safety and steerability for wheelchair users. Meanwhile in Kenya, a Nairobi to Mombasa overnight express derailed near Voi plunging coaches into flood waters. radio reports cite hundreds feared dead with at least six coaches and multiple cars involved.
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UPI
Department of General Services
Worksen
Nairobi
Kenya
Mombasa
Big
Gama Chunkry
Voice of Kenya Radio
Vor
Ewueti
Voi
Christmas crunch grips Fremont shoppers earlier than ever
Fremont shoppers face crowded aisles and early Christmas prep as tree lots take shape Santa lookalikes appear in centers and clerks brace for busy weeks. Stores report heavy traffic, gift displays, and heightened efforts to deter shoplifting as the holiday season starts.
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Fremont
Santa Claus
Fedl
Ha Nak Alle Ie
New milder cigarettes may be more harmful to smokers
A Reader's Digest study warns that some mild filtered cigarettes may deliver more poisonous gases. Tests measured hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, linking the gases to heart disease and lung conditions. The study cautions smokers might take deeper pulls to obtain nicotine, offsetting lower tar and nicotine.
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Washington
Ipi
Ford gripped by post election blues and Carter transition
New York based UPI report cites Newsweek that President Ford is somber and grim about the Carter win. Ford privately derides Carter but remains cordial in transition, with aides noting his self blame for the loss and waning public interest as power shifts.
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New York
UPI
Ford
Jimmy Carter
Newsweek
Carter
Life House
Aise
White House
Saaing
Amy Carter to attend integrated public school in Plains
Amy Carter will enroll in January at Thaddeus Stevens School in Plains Georgia the oldest in the city built for freed slaves and the first White House child to attend an integrated public school. Principal details from UPI describe her placed in fourth grade with teacher Verona Meeder who notes Amy shows interest in science and will study plants and living things.
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Plains
UPI
Jimmy Carter
Amy
White House
Jody Powell
Carters
Thaddeus Stevens
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Quentin
District of Columbia
Verona Meeder
Meeder
Andrew
United Methodial Church
Lanham
Anoyeing
Keene & A
Carter
Australia Devalues Dollar Citing Inflation and Wages
Australia slashed its currency by 17.5 percent forcing devaluation near parity with the U.S. dollar. Treasurer Phillip Lynch in Canberra blamed wage-driven inflation and dwindling foreign reserves, warning sectors like manufacturing and primary industries bear the burden. PNG fits a 12.5 percent kina move, NZ watchers foresee 10-15 percent kiwi drop.
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Sydney
Australia
UPI
U.S
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Phillip Lynch
Canberra
Turing
Julius Chan
Wellington
Liquor laws and lingo fill state ABC rules in county
The article outlines California liquor regulations on sales licenses, premises types, and signage, with anecdotes from ABC official Corti. It covers drinking allowances, brand substitutions, delivery hours, lighting, free drinks, and definitions of beer and whisky, noting distinctions for American and imported spirits.
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ABC
Corti
Masey
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