Heavy snows threaten Minnesota with more storms
A major winter storm that dumped 14-16 inches in southern Minnesota and 8 inches in the twin cities threatens 4 more inches. Winds gusting over 30 mph caused drifting snow. 300 schools canceled. travel restricted on interstates. some power outages reported.
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Miner Bunker Tunnel Hope Rises After Tap Message
Trapped miner Ronald Adley, 37, contact with rescuers through a 60-foot coal wall rekindles hope that seven others entombed with him since midday Tuesday may survive. Rescuers reached him 32 hours after the eight were trapped a mile inside a 400-foot mountain in Tower City Pennsylvania.
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Senate adopts resolution on Soviet Jewish rights
The Senate approved a resolution condemning beatings imprisonment and harassment of Soviet Jews and other minorities and urging emigration visas. Cyrus Vance told a House panel that U S aid programs are under review to see if funds to countries denying human rights should be cut off.
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Rush for Social Security benefits after Supreme Court ruling
Social Security Administration offices nationwide brace for a surge of new claims after a Supreme Court ruling. The decision grants benefits to an estimated 500,000 widowers and husbands of retired working women without proving financial dependence on their wives.
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Travelers' Snow Advisory With Cold Weekend Outlook
A travel advisory warns of snow through Friday with 1 to 3 inches by this evening and difficult driving conditions. Temperatures reach upper 20s to low 30s today and Friday with lows in the mid 20s. East winds 15 to 30 mph gusty today and tonight. precipitation chances 60 percent today and 90 percent tonight and Friday.
Testimony continues in alleged kidnap rape trial
In Bemidji, Alvin Clark 19 stands trial in Beltrami County for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 16 year old girl during November. The father testified the girl arrived home frightened, doctors found bruises and hickeys, and witnesses described her fear and Clark’s control during the weekend.
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Carter nominates Herbst for Interior post amid environmental concerns
President Carter named Minnesota DNR Commissioner Robert L. Herbst as assistant secretary for fish wildlife and parks, to run the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. Environmental groups split over his confirmation, with some dropping opposition and others preparing testimony at hearings.
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Carter to take calls in weekend radio program
President Carter will host a two hour Saturday radio call in with a toll free line. Aides say minimal interference with his schedule as technicians set up in the Oval Office and Old Executive Office Building. A computer will select calls to ensure broad geographic representation. CBS News funds the project with Walter Cronkite as moderator. Carter also swore in veterans and antiwar leaders to federal posts and ordered agencies to cap civilian vacancies at 75 percent until new ceilings are set.
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