Smoke detectors rising in homes across the United States
Associated Press reports growing use of smoke detectors as early fire warning. Regulations exist in 33 states with more considering rules. By 1960 25 percent and by 1990 75 percent of homes aim to have detectors. About eight million sold last year, up from 60,000 in 1972. Detectors vary by type, cost, and power source with UL approval common. Prices range 20 to 70 dollars. batteries cost 2 to 10 dollars. permanent wiring 25 to 50 dollars.
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Louise Coor
Associated Press
National Fire Prevention and Control Administration
Underwriters Laboratories Inc
Commerce Department
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo
Colo
Filmed tribute recalls Cappelletti brothers saga on campus
A CBS special and college film depict John Cappelletti’s tribute to his dying brother Joey, a leukemia sufferer from Upper Darby. The Penn State audience and Coach Joe Paterno recall the Heisman winner’s emotional speech and the family’s courage as Joey’s life is honored.
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State College
Joey Cappelletti
New York City
John
Joey
CBS
Mike Cappelletti
Penn State University
Mike
John Cappelletti
Los Angeles Rams
Joseph
Upper Darby
Jerry McNeely
Joe Paterno
Paterno
Fulton J. Sheen
Sheen
Jon Cappelletti
Carter Fukuda Talks Open Two Day US Japan Meeting
Washington reports President Carter meets Japan Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda to discuss global economic and security issues ahead of the May London summit. Fukuda's visit and a White House ceremony honor his arrival as both leaders emphasize close Tokyo consultation amid economic and energy policy debates.
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Carter
Japan
Takeo Fukuda
White House
Fukuda
Tokyo
London
United States
Walter Mondale
Jose Hinjose
Tdecouch
Tex
Homer Foster
Moville
Iowa
Tom Davis
Coillee City
Wash
W. Robert Hawriga
Fairfield
James Frazier
Bucksport
D.C
Congress
Arecame Ie Directoral College
Ahd
House
Senate
Gerald Ford
Energy
Ford
Mondale
Alliance To Save Energy
Energy Department
First Baptist Church
Amy
Mary Woa
Henry Kissinger
Gridiron Club
U.S
Bomb blasts hit FBI and bank offices in New York
In early blasts two buildings in New York housing FBI offices and the American Bank Note Co were damaged. A bystander suffered a minor shoulder cut. Police described the Bronx blast as not powerful. The FALN claimed responsibility in a taped letter calling the acts armed actions against symbols of oppression.
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New York
FBI
American Bank Note Co
FALN
Manhattan
American Bank Note
Bronx
Fuerzas Armadas de Liberacion Nacional
Armed Forces of National Liberation
Bank Note Company
County Accepts Master Charge in First Credit Card Payment
Erie County records show David Staaf, 19, of Erie, the first Master Charge payment for court fines after the county installed the system three months ago. Staaf, who pleaded guilty to DUI, paid 282.45 with his card in Clerk Byron Clapper’s office, after assistance from four clerks.
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Ere
Clerk of Courts
David Staaf
Erie
Staal
Byron Clapper
Erie County
John Trombetta
Clapper
China
Carter commission pauses in Honolulu en route to Washington
AP reports President Carter's special commission paused in Honolulu, after a 10 hour flight from Clark Air Base, on their way to Washington with assurances from Vietnam on locating missing Americans. Hanoi handed over remains of 12 pilots for identity testing, to be sent to California mortuary before families' funeral directors. Vietnam also agreed to set up an office to gather information on other missing U.S. personnel.
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Carter
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Washington, D.C
Vietnam
Washington
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Laos
U.S
Hanoi
Army
Oakland
Calif
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