Kennedy and King assassinations blamed on conspiracy
A House committee report says Kennedy was probably killed in a conspiracy and that King’s murder also likely involved more than one person. It cites new acoustical evidence supporting two gunmen for Kennedy and urges DOJ to review investigative procedures and cross agency resources.
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Sunday Weather With Rain Then Cold Front Moves East
The forecast calls for scattered rain through Monday with highs in the 40s in the north and low to mid 50s elsewhere. Lows tonight range from the 30s in the mountains to around 40 in the east. Officials evacuate a Paintsville motel store cafe restaurant and at least two gas stations after an overturned propane truck triggers a six-vehicle crash.
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Ice dip set in Anaconda cold to free the fevered crowd
In Anaconda 23 degrees below zero, Joe Maciay stripped to swimming trunks for a 46 second dip in Warm Springs Creek as 80 to 100 spectators watched the aim to join the Guinness Book of World Records. Police placed a line about his waist while snow rubbed on him, an ambulance stood by, and he was reported in good condition after being driven home.
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Inside Today's Telegraph 1978 Local Top Stories
Telegraph recap of the day's key items on pages 1 and 2 section D. Highlights include local developments in progress, state news, and national updates presented in concise paragraphs for readers catching up with daily events.
Notre Dame WVU Marshall 73 Pittsburgh Denver
Notre Dame and West Virginia Marshall posted a 73 point game as Pittsburgh faced Denver in a Page 1 section B scoreboard item. The brief notes results and participating teams located in the sports column.
United States and China Open a New Era in Ties
The United States and China plan a Monday ceremony to establish normal relations, with Mondale and Chat Tie-min presiding in Washington and a Peking ceremony. Washington will recognize Peking and end official ties with Taiwan, lowering Taiwan's nameplates on New Year’s Eve. Ambassadors will exchange March 1, with missions becoming embassies. The move signals a shift from Cold War pressure toward trade and cultural links, amid broader questions about Soviet relations.
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Notable mass murderers in American history overview
Barry Renfrew surveys infamous killers from Beadle to Manson, detailing figures like Holmes, Fish, Gein, DeSalvo, Berkowitz, Corona, Henley, Kearney, Starkweather, Speck, Whitman, and Manson followers. The piece traces patterns of violence, social alienation, and public terror across decades, noting notable cases and outcomes.
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