Arson Suspected In Rich Creek Fire At Elmac Plant
Virginia authorities suspect arson after five fires broke out in minutes at the Elmac Corp facility in Rich Creek near Huntington. Eight workers were inside and unharmed as crews battled the blaze for about five hours, with four minor fires extinguished before the major front-section fire. Debris smoldered late Friday as officials estimated losses near 100000 dollars.
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Rich Creek
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Moon tides tied to Mount St Helens eruptions
The Associated Press reports that volcanoes may respond to lunar and solar tides. Mount St Helens shows two of its three eruptions near tidal peaks, with early earthquakes arriving four days after one of the year's highest tides. Scientists note historical evidence of earth tides influencing volcanoes, though not yet proven.
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Associated Press
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St. Helens
Malcolm J.S. Johnston
U.S. Geological Survey
Menlo Park
Calif
Earth
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New Guinea
Mount St Helens Spewing Again Amid Parade Ash
Mount St Helens sent a steam plume to 18 000 feet on Saturday as earthquakes under the volcano declined. In Portland Rose Festival crowds braved ash from Thursday night’s eruption, with ash cleared for the parade route. Scientists noted darker ash and monitored tremors that waned, hoping for a full peak view Sunday.
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Vancouver
Wash
Mount
St. Helen’s
Portland
Ore
Don Eaton
Federal Emergency Management Agency
University of Washington
Quenemo Friday the 13th Motorcycle Madness Ends in Tragedy
In Quenemo Kansas more than 1500 motorcyclists gathered for a Friday the 13th celebration. Three people died and at least six were injured in traffic accidents and a fatal shooting as crowds overflowed the town. A 25 cent beer ritual drew attendees from California Minnesota and New York.
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Quenemo
Kan
George Bell
Kansas
California
Minnesota
New York
Lone Tavern
July Named for Julius Caesar
A historical note explains that the month of July carries the name of Julius Caesar, reflecting Roman calendar reforms and his prominent influence in Roman history.
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