Tried To Make Ashtray From Shell Ends Tragedy
In Powhatan Virginia a 40 millimeter practice artillery shell exploded at Hugue not academy killing one teenager and injuring five others. James Davidson assistant headmaster said a student was attempting to fashion the shell into an ashtray or similar item, with the shell clamped in a vise on a workbench.
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Powhatan
Huguenot Academy
James Davidson
Douglas Pickerall
Barbee Cox
Fort Lee
147Th Explosive Ordnance Detachment
Fort Pickett
Richard Hendershot
New Jersey
Davidson
Bills in Legislature in Iowa Senate and House actions
In Des Moines, the Iowa legislature saw SF32 pass the Senate 43 to 4 to align Iowa income tax with federal law and move to the House. SF70 failed in the Senate 16 to 29 requires self serve gas stations to aid disabled drivers. SF130 SF131 SF132 SF133 introduce unemployment and corporate tax provisions, with sponsors Hultman Schwengels Merritt Tieden and Nystrom.
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Iowa
House
Hultman
Schwengels
Merritt
Tieden
Nystrom
Soviet Philosopher Zinoviev Loses Degrees and Titles
Moscow reports Alexander Zinoviev, the author of The Yawning Heights, has had his academic degrees revoked and his right to use the titles of doctor or professor denied. The Higher Certification Commission cited anti-Soviet activity after he was fired from the Moscow Institute of Philosophy, hindering future employment in his field.
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Moscow
Alexander Zinoviev
Yawning Heights
Zinoviev
Moscow Institute of Philosophy
Higher Certification Commission
Switzerland
Lenten Services Set at Two Marion Churches
Lenten services begin Wednesday at First United Presbyterian and Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. Presbyterians offer a sermon series titled The Night That God Passed Over led by Rev. Jay A. Miller. Resurrection church focuses on the Ten Commandments and the Sufferings of Jesus with You Call Me Master and Lord as the Wednesday topic.
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Marion
First United Presbyterian
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Presbyterian Church
Jay A. Miller
Resurrection Church
Otto A. Zwanziger
Maynard C. Kraabel
Carter boosts Red Cross drive as six gallon donor
President Carter records a promotion for the Red Cross blood donor drive saying he is a six gallon donor and will give another pint this month. He urges the public to take a few minutes to donate blood noting his own example and easy donation.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
Red Cross
Ed Cross
Linn-Mar lowers thermostats as energy crisis response
Linn-Mar School District directs staff to reduce building temperatures to 66 to 68 degrees to conserve energy. The plan targets every district building with staggered adjustments through March 4, starting with the high school and junior high, and urges parents to dress children accordingly.
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Linn-Mar Board of Education
Carter
Glen Easterday
David J. DeWalle
Cedure
Educational Services Center
Novak Elementary
Bowman Woods
Wilkins
Indian Creek
Easterday
Ford May Seek GOP Nomination in 1980
NEW YORK AP Ford said it was possible he would seek the Republican presidential nomination in 1980 but favored keeping the field open. He avoided predicting whether he referred to Reagan and urged not to crown a leader now. PARIS AP Albert Naud, renowned French defense lawyer and longtime anti death penalty advocate, died of a heart attack at 72.
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New York
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Carter
Paris
Albert Naud
Levesque Not Criminally Responsible In Fatal Hit
Montreal coroner ruled 62 year old Edgar Trottier was unavoidably killed when struck by a car driven by Quebec Premier Rene Levesque. Trottier had alcohol in his blood at twice the legal limit. Levesque said to have two glasses of wine. No inquest planned. justice minister may order one.
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Montreal
Maurice Laniel
Quebec
Rene Levesque
Levesque
Laniel
Justice
Marc- Andre Bedard
Bedard
Edgar Trottier
Trottier
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