Carter and ex governor meet today in Lains Virginia
President elect Jimmy Carter summons former Maine governor Kenneth Curtis to discuss chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee. Carter plans ethics disclosure from cabinet appointees and outlines a White House staff with emphasis on diversity while preparing an economic package and tax cut.
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Former mental patient slain end hostage crisis in Kansas
Deputies and two police officers fatally shot Larry Lear, 30, after nine hours of holding six hostages at a south-central Kansas home. One officer was wounded by shotgun pellet. six hostages were freed unharmed and Lear's girlfriend was hospitalized in shock.
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Farm numbers edges lower in 1977 but at slower pace
The Agriculture Department projects 2.778 million farms in 1977, down 40,000 from 1976, a 1.1 percent drop. The average farm size rises to about 398 acres next year, with California showing a 65,000 increase while most states hold steady or decline slightly.
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Strike Spreads To Major Miami Hotels During Orange Bowl
The hotel workers strike reaches Dupont Plaza and Sheraton Four Ambassadors in Miami Beach while Ohio State fans and Buckeyes team prepare for the Orange Bowl. Americana Bal Harbour remains open as negotiations succeed. Over 5 000 union members walk out amid crowded hotels and self service for guests.
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U S Cigarette Use Rises In 1976 With Global Similar Growth
The report notes Americans smoked 620 billion cigarettes in 1976 up 13 billion from 1975 and 84 billion from 1970, with higher income and population driving demand. World totals reached 35 trillion in 1975, marking a slight rise over the prior year and above the 1960s average.
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Five Liberian tankers hit trouble near U.S. waters
The Liberian tanker Daphne ran aground off Puerto Rico with about 14 million gallons of oil spilled. Coast Guard divers will inspect the hull after lightening the ship, while EPA chief Train pushes tougher standards for foreign tankers. A separate spill in the Delaware River involved the Olympic Games, carrying about 133,500 gallons, with captain Vassilios Viismas arrested under the Water Pollution Control Act.
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Spanish red chief released on bail amid political case
Spanish Communist leader Santiago Carrillo and seven other party officials were freed on bail after a court ruled they face trial for illegal political association. Carrillo waved to reporters as he departed in a black car, with bail set at 123000.
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Leadership in China quells disturbances in Paoting
Reports from Peking say Chinese authorities with military aid suppressed major unrest in Paoting. Rebels backed by the Gang of Four reportedly raided ammunition depots looted factories and took cover behind barricades in the industrial city of Hopeh’s former provincial capital.
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Extreme Arctic Cold Sets Nebraska Record Lows
Arctic air poured into Nebraska driving north central temperatures down to 12 below zero with eastern areas feeling wind chills of 40 to 50 below. Sunny statewide despite snow flurries in the Panhandle as highs remained in the 20s and 30s with lows five below to 25 below forecast.
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Washington's Crossing re-enactors endure winter encampment
A hardy group in Washington's Crossing State Park New Jersey tents through the winter cold for the ten days of the year end commemoration of Washingtons 1776 encampment. Norma Graham of Hamilton Township serves beans to Thomas Kane of Bordentown during the event.
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