Big hurricane lands near Cape Lookout NC from the Atlantic
The hurricane with 38 mph winds battered the North Carolina coast to force evacuations from Cape Lookout to Goose Creek Island. The storm’s eye, the oldest on record, was expected to strike near dawn northeast of Wilmington with hurricane-force winds. Coast Guard evacuated crew from Frying Pan Lighthouse as Civil Defense warned residents and shelters opened along Pamlico County. The track remained erratic as the storm moved toward the Outer Banks, threatening cottages and motels with a wide 780 mile diameter impact.
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Cape Lookout
North Carolina
Cape Hatteres
Wilmington
National Hurricane Center
Civil Defense
Goose Creek Island
Pamlico County
Bayhoro
Coast Guard
Atlantic
Win
Miami
Weather forecast shows showers easing tonight then fair tomorrow
Showers decreasing today with ending tonight and fair weather tomorrow. Continued cool with highs in the 60s and a low tonight from the 40s to low 50s. Winds becoming westerly at 10 to 25 mph and a 30 percent rain chance today.
Stage demons in Pathfinder ad draw community notice
A fragment notes a center stage demon in a Pathfinder display and mentions a Community Drug Council board delegation. Page references indicate this is a brief local notice about a council item and page navigation details.
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Drug Council Board
State Board of Corrections Plans 408 New Hires with 318 Guards
The board recommends immediate hiring of 408 employees to bolster security at violent facilities. President Agnew visits San Francisco to address municipal officials. Reagan administration seeks AG probe into state area jamming by CWRO. Leonard Gearin family reflects on a $200,000 inheritance and renewed hardships.
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State‘Board of Corrections
Alton 5
Ite
Priggas
Ity
Spiro T. Agnew
San Francisco
California Wel- Ca Highta Organization
CWRO
Leonard Gearin
FBI notes slight rise in violent crime in first half 1971
The FBI reports violence in the United States grew by 1 percent in the first half of 1971, a smaller increase than the 10 percent rise seen in the same period in 1970. A federal grand jury indicts eight men, including four former bank examiners, for conspiring with Houston financier Frank W. Sharp to defraud the government in Texas stock scandal linked to top Democratic officials.
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FBI
United States
Houston
Frank W. Sharp
Texas
Soviets Charge Britain Spies Urge Possible Expulsion
The Soviet Union publicly accuses Britain of spying through businessmen, tourists, journalists and scientists. Diplomats interpret the move as groundwork for a possible expulsion, signaling growing tensions between the two nations.
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Britain
Soviet Union
Diplomiats
Page
Inside Story and Caller Instructions for Delivery
The notice asks residents to call the Greslatien Department at 787-5275 before 9 30 a m if their carrier raises their home issues. It offers to provide 8 copies by special delivery.
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Greslatien Department
Court delays California welfare reform plan
California Supreme Court ordered the Reagan administration to delay key portions of the AFDC reform act pending a court hearing. The ruling centers on a section that would alter benefits for about 4.48 million recipients, with outside income affecting one third. CWRO praised the delay while Carleson warned the most significant provision on payment amounts remains at issue.
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San Francisco
UPI
State Supreme Court
Reagan Administration
California
Ronald Reagan
Ore Tienday
California Batare Rights Organization
CWRO
Sacramento
Robert B. Carleson
Carleson
Franco charges dismissed amid deadlock acquittal favored
A deadlock of seven to five led to acquittal as Franco charges were dismissed. The majority explained they did not feel the testimony supported conviction and the case proceeded to dismissal.
Senate rejects Safeguard snub in arms control vote
The Senate overwhelmingly rejected measures to block the Safeguard ABM system as part of a $2 billion military procurement bill. Debate centered on arms control with the Soviet Union while critics warned the program's high cost could strain government spending.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Nixon
Soviet Union
William Prox
Tate
Seader
Mike ‘Mansfield
Dakota
Pathfinder extravaganza opens with record crowds in Fremont
The Pathfinder extravaganza starts today at Central Park near the swim lagoon featuring carnival fun, a gem and mineral show, an art show, and a large exhibit tent. Events include a 5 pm opening, a 6:65 pm coronation of the Fremont mayor will crown She, and a War Surplus jaz rock performance. Local talent showcases and city recreation baton twirlers perform, with seating for about 1,000 on the main grassy area and additional stage space. Unicyclists Robert Robert and List perform as the section continues.
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Swim Lagoon
Central Park
Fremont
William van Doom
War Surplus
Wil
Swan Lagoon
Fremont world drag race finals set for weekend
Fremont Raceway hosts the AHRA sanctioned world drag race with an expected 30 000 fans and about 100 000 in prize money. Top contenders include Don Garlits in top fuel Gene Snow in funny car and Bob Lambeck in pro stock. Gates open at 2 pm Saturday for time trials and qualifying with eliminations Sunday.
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Fremont
Moriem
California
Fremont Raceway
Don Garlits
Gene Snow
Bob Lamibeck
Fremont Housing Woes Highlight Growth and Grants Risk
Fremont faces housing strain as a fast growing suburb with a predominantly white middle income population. A Baker’s report notes 27,60 housing units, 3a person households, and limited affordable options. It warns loss of federal grant eligibility without a social conscious plan to serve all income groups.
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Fremont
Thespas
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Tharedey
Pathfinder
Robert Robert
AHRA
Tos Rae
Thompson
Jim Nicoll
Creiz
Jimmy King
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