Five point one quake rattles Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe
An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale shook the Sierra Nevada north of Lake Tahoe Friday. Little damage was reported beyond broken dishes as the tremor, centered between Truckee and Reno, was felt across Nevada and California.
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Rescue efforts continue in quake aftermath across southern Italy
Five days after the earthquake thousands dead and survivors are pulled from rubble. Firefighters in Avellino province rescue 10 from Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi Civic Hospital and six more survivors are found in the stricken region including a pregnant woman and three children in Lioni. Authorities report varying death tolls as Canadian and South Korean actions unfold.
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Reno Woman Charged in Casino Row Killings
Priscilla Ford, 51, of Reno, charged with five murders, 26 attempted murders and 26 batteries with a deadly weapon after allegedly driving a car into a crowded Reno casino row sidewalk. Prosecutors say she acted with depravity of mind and without apparent motive, killing five and injuring 27.
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Reagan cabinet picks face early rejection
President elect Ronald Reagan said William Simon and Anne Armstrong have declined Cabinet posts, with Simon saying he withdrew to focus on family and not returning to Washington. He noted Shultz had also indicated disinterest and no major problems remain in forming a strong cabinet.
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Officer Shot During Bank Robbery in Newark
Newark police officer John Gottfried, 58, a 22 year veteran, was killed during a bank robbery at Howard Savings Bank. Three suspects fled with 1725 dollars after a 1 p.m. shootout. Gottfried died at College Hospital from nine gunshot wounds.
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Muskie to Visit Mexico City on Energy and Trade Talks
Secretary of State Muskie makes a one day official trip to Mexico City to review growing U S relations with Mexico. He will meet Foreign Minister Jorge Castaneda to discuss oil gas sales illegal migrant issues and trade valued at about 29 billion annually. Mexico's energy reserves are cited at 60 billion barrels with potential 250 billion. In 1979 the U S bought most of Mexico crude.
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Panorama fire relief funds approved as winds shift
President Carter declared San Bernardino Los Angeles and Orange counties disaster areas after five days of fires. Gov Brown estimated regional damage at 64.8 million with 106 thousand acres burned. Firefighters contained two major blazes as 6,000 crews fought 10 fires, including Panorama, which destroyed hundreds of homes and several lives.
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