Tank car derailment triggers large Dover evacuation
In Dover New Hampshire a LPG tank car derailment led to the evacuation of more than 1000 residents including 60 elderly from a high rise none project. Fire Chief Walter Oates ordered the move fearing a possible explosion as crews recovered the 100 ton LPG car by the Cocheco River after a 75 foot slide during yard switching. The empty second car was later removed and officials said the incident is under investigation.
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Stop Hair Loss and Grow Hair Houston Ad Card
A Houston advertisement offers Loesch Laboratory Consultants treatment to stop hair loss and regrow hair. It promises 32 days of risk trial and asks readers to mail in personal details and medical history to Box 66001, 3311 West Main St, Houston Texas 77006. It targets readers with thinning hair and cites male pattern baldness as common.
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Prostitute slain. body found in Hartford parking garage
Theresa L. Wilson, 26, was found dead in a back seat of a 1976 Cadillac in the Hartford Hilton garage. She had 40 to 50 stab wounds to face and chest and likely fought for her life. No suspect yet. The car belonged to Joseph Wooding, 65, of New Britain. stepson Clarence Buis had access to the vehicle. Wilson had prior prostitution arrests and was recently charged in court. Autopsy scheduled at U Conn Health Center.
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Connecticut weighs presumptive sentencing blueprint for judges
Hartford reports bipartisan leaders in Connecticut unveiled similar presumptive sentencing plans to guide judges on crime category sentences without mandatory terms. Critics warn of reduced flexibility while supporters argue it curbs random outcomes and increases accountability by requiring written reasons if guidelines are ignored.
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Tank car derails near Dover triggers mass evacuation
A Boston and Maine rail tank car carrying 30,000 gallons of liquefied petroleum gas jumped tracks and toppled on the embankment near Dover New Hampshire. Fire Chief Walter Oates ordered the evacuation of more than 1,000 residents within a half mile as authorities recovered the 100-ton car four hours later to avert a possible explosion.
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Diver warns stern section of sunken tanker off Cape Ann
Boston based diver Walter Westphal warns the aft section of the Chester A Poling could be torn apart by northeast storms off Gloucester. He inspected the 165 foot fragment amid 75 feet of water and noted oil from the engine room and deck damage while Coast Guard inquiries progress.
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Seclusion not for him says ex Nixon aide Colson
Former Nixon aide Charles Colson, who pleaded guilty in Watergate related charges, says a life of seclusion for Richard Nixon would drive him bananas. He spoke at Christ Church in Hamilton Mass telling parishioners that everyone is fallible and that he has not turned his back on Nixon. President Ford's son Michael attended via closed circuit TV. Colson helped disseminate damaging material about Daniel Ellsberg.
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Boston search party hunts for missing girl Nelida Del Valle
About 300 volunteers and 25 police officers combed Dudley Street and surrounding areas Sunday for nine year old Nelida Del Valle who vanished December 20 on her way to Blackstone School. Capt. William O'Brien said the turnout was large, with some volunteers turned away. No charges were filed against a prison inmate questioned after being found with a cap and opervene to the child.
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Boston police to file nude dancing violations with Licensing Board
Detectives from Boston report to the Licensing Board the names of clubs in the Combat Zone found violating new nude dancing and illumination rules after a weekend crackdown. They checked six bars, noting light, space, and bans on buzzer alerts. sparse compliance prompted city officials to tighten oversight tied to two late year stabbings including Harvard football player Andrew Puopolo.
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