Advance warning probed in New Orleans skyscraper fire
Firemen investigating a downtown skyscraper blaze that killed four people said a secretary was warned by an elevator escort to leave by 1 pm because “it's going to blow.” Witnesses described an explosion that started the fire on upper floors, trapping diners and beauty shop patrons. Three women leaped to safety. another man died inside. Police questioned the secretary about her warning story as arson probes begin.
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Atlanta high rise fire spurs call for sprinklers and tougher codes
Officials blamed the Baptist Towers blaze on lack of automatic extinguishing systems in elderly high rises. Senators may draft safety legislation as Gov Carter pledges stricter fire codes after the 11 story Atlanta fire killed nine and injured 31, while another high rise fire in New Orleans killed four. Assertions emphasize economy over safety and urge non negotiable sprinkler mandates.
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Romania urges outlaw of force in Europe talks
Romania called for a binding ban on the use or threat of force in any form at European Security Conference talks in Helsinki. Ambassador Mircea Balăpușcu urged a document committing participants to peaceful means, while noting Soviet influence and Romania’s push for greater independence from Warsaw Pact control.
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Paratroops recapture hill near Quang Tri in heavy combat
Saigon paratroopers waded through dark water to seize a strategic hilltop near Quang Tri City, retaking the position for the second time in three days. The battle occurred as both sides push before an in place cease fire, with clashes elsewhere leaving casualties among soldiers and civilians.
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Bien Hoa
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Mekong Delta
UMWA faces federal supervised voting in eight-day election
In Charleston West Virginia UPI reports federal agents oversee polls as 205000 members from Alaska to West Virginia vote in the UMWA presidency race between incumbent W A Boyle and reformer Arnold Miller. The process costs taxpayers about four billion dollars and could bar Boyle if his 1969 conviction stands. Yablonski slayings and MFD backing anchor the contest with 1000 observers deployed nationwide.
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Tony” Boyle
Arnold Miller
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Boyle
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Jock” Yablonski
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Miller
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Kentucky
India and Pakistan Begin War Prisoner Exchange
India and Pakistan started exchanging POWs at Wagah border, releasing 540 Pakistani captives including 439 regulars and 1 irregular, as part of efforts to restore ties. Pakistan held 617 Indian POWs and India about 1000, with further releases tied to Kashmir line talks and Bangladesh negotiations. Radio Pakistan named Maj. Gen. Qamarali Abbas as receiving Pakistani POWs.
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Bangladesh
Kashmir
China
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Maryland Bans Turner Enterprises Pyramid Scheme Sales
Maryland joined several states in prohibiting Glenn W. Turner Enterprises Inc from selling Dare to be Great plans in violation of anti pyramid and securities laws. An injunction signed by Judge David Ross requires the firm and 10 associates to stop pyramid practices and pay commissions only on their own sales. The consent decree, not an admission of violation, ensures the company cannot use others to recruit new participants and will remain in force in Maryland.
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UPI
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Glenn W. Turner Enterprises Inc
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Turner Enterprises
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Burch
At the Movies CINEMAT Kurt Vonnegut and film notes
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. gained post Slaughterhouse Five fame with popular novels now widely read and discussed. The Cannes winning film adaptation draws mixed critical response while Robert Redford leads The Candidate praised and debated. Children’s matinee screens Black Beauty. Williamstown College Cinema shows an Xrated title Personals with multiple showtimes.
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