Plane from Colombia Hauls Seven Tons of Marijuana
A Colombian DC-6 unloaded near Jetmore carrying over seven tons of marijuana valued at about 4.5 million dollars. Investigators say it was destined for destruction and possibly linked to organized crime. Four suspects, including Juan Maguel Retat, Robert Bedford, Robert Simons Jr., and George Kersting, have been arrested with three later released on bond.
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Aspen
George Kersting
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wind erosion hits record soil loss in Great Plains
Across 10 Plains states, wind erosion damaged 7.04 million acres since last November, a record for the drought era. April alone added about 700,000 acres, with final 1976-77 totals expected to top the 1956-57 peak as forecasts show improved spring rains and a 1.47 billion bushel winter wheat crop.
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Rabies Vaccine Researcher Stricken Despite Immunization
Jerome A. Andrulonis, 34, a Latham scientist studying rabies prevention for the New York Health Department, contracted rabies and was hospitalized in Albany. He had booster immunization last November, antibodies present, yet developed the disease, a first human case in 24 years. Two CDC scientists joined the Albany investigation as authorities pursue how exposure occurred.
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Montreal daredevil Flight plans 36 bus jump on rocket motorcycle
Evel Knievel rival The Human Fly announces a summer stunt in Montreal's Olympic Stadium to leap 36 buses at 300 mph. If funded, the 306-foot feat would top Knievel by about twice as far and launch a Marvel comic feature.
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Carter restricts U.S. arms sales to allies and treaty nations
President Carter announces a major shift in arms policy placing the burden on prospective buyers. Sales will be limited to close allies and treaty nations such as Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and NATO members, with Israel exempted. About $32 billion in commitments will be honored while current sales are reduced.
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Lampoon crowns A Star Is Born worst movie of the year
Harvard Lampoon names A Star Is Born the Worst Movie of the Year for passing off Barbara Streisand as a singer. Kris Kristofferson earns Worst Actor for The Enforcer and Streisand wins Worst Actress. Clint Eastwood receives a similar dishonor for The Enforcer.
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