Bus Plunge Into River Kills Dozens in Assam
A bus carrying at least 50 passengers plunged into the Jingiram River in Assam killing 24 with 5 survivors. The vessel was overloaded when it skidded off a curve and the search for more victims continued.
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1976
Page
3
A bus carrying at least 50 passengers plunged into the Jingiram River in Assam killing 24 with 5 survivors. The vessel was overloaded when it skidded off a curve and the search for more victims continued.
Prince Norodom Sihanouk resigns as Cambodia's head of state. Deputy PM Khieu Samphan says Sihanouk will live in Cambodia and a statue will be erected. Sihanouk to receive an $8000 annual pension. Analysts wonder on future role. possible roving ambassador.
Paris reports Egyptian President Anwar Sadat orders canceling Soviet naval use of Egyptian ports amid deteriorating Moscow Cairo ties and warns Moscow may seek a base in Libya. He also urged Lebanon's President Franjieh to resign to end civil strife.
A segment titled Spanish speakers to appear on TV features on Educational TV presenting children’s tales Cinderella Billy Goat’s Gruff Little Red Riding Hood Little Red Hen and The Gingerbread Boy. The event airs Monday April 5 at 6 30 p m.
In Thailand's nationwide elections voters swing from left to center as Kukrit Pramoj loses his post. The Centrist Democrat party led by Seni Pramoj dominates Bangkok, while the Chat Thai and Social Action parties gain seats. A coalition government could form by mid April.
Dr. Henry Marvin rejected reports that Nebraska is among six finalists for the Solar Energy Research Institute laboratory. He said no preselection exists and a prebidding conference is set for Washington on April 15. Bids are due July 15 and the agency shifted emphasis from buildings to research programs.
The article notes Gen. Washington ran up expenses during the Revolutionary War totaling 449 thousand 261 dollars and 51 cents. It contrasts this with an offered Congress salary totaling 48 thousand dollars over eight years, emphasizing shifts from facilities to people in evaluating leadership.
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