Bus Crash in Salvador Kills 39 in Brazil
A bus carrying 55 people crashed Wednesday in a northeast Salvador da Bahia town, colliding with heavy trucks. Forty-nine people were injured, including 13 children, and two were critically hurt. The vehicle was en route from the northeast coast to Sao Paulo when it collided with a donkey cart loaded with fresh meal, causing a head-on crash. Authorities said the accident occurred as the bus ran off course after the collision.
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Salvador
Brazil
UPI
Traelltin
Lnjied
Hortheast
Sab Paulo
Pos Tee
British soldier dies of wounds in Londonderry
A Streay-old British soldier, Sgt. Thomas Wayne Crump, died of head wounds received on patrol in Londonderry. The shooting marked the third soldier killed in Londonderry in four weeks amid sectarian violence between Protestants, Catholics, and security forces.
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Belfast
UPI
Tandonderry
Aiary
Thomas Wayne Crump
Londonderry
Northern Ireland
Grimp Wa
Suipers
Islliee
Cadet Honor Violation Prompts Dismissal at West Point
At the U.S. Military Academy West Point a cadet honor code case has led to a recommended dismissal. The panel, composed of 13 seniors, voted unanimously to dismiss the cadet amid a sixth such violation. no identities or resignations have been disclosed.
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West Point
N.Y
U8 Military Academy
Caet
Glider flyer dies in Utah paragliding accident
A man in Cenmerville Utah died when his lightweight paraglider plunged about 200 feet to the ground mid flight. Witness Verl H Gleed of Bountiful reported the sudden descent. Investigators described limited flight experience prior to the fatal plunge.
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Cenmervill
Utah
UPI
Bar Owner Charged in Poisoning Incident
Police charged Vine ven a Verarch, bar owner in nearby Baccaramola, with serving a laced drink that left Vinveneo Miele, 44, hospitalized in serious condition. Investigation followed reports of a cultured sh dup and suspect fled after the incident.
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Naps, Mary
Baccaramola
Berieklayer
Vinveneo Miele
Rolive
Vinevena Verarch
Guidge
Beast
Berkeley approves marijuana initiative vote sparks city debate
Berkeley City Council backed a measure directing police to grant lowest enforcement priority to marijuana possession and aims to limit arrests without council approval. The initiative also states it does not affect university, state, or federal police activities and faces questions over legality and scope.
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Ieid
Sweeney
Federat Pulten
Archbishop dies at 67 in Denver crash
Archbishop Edward Teston, head of a Vatican communications commission named by Pope Paul V in 1971, died Wednesday night after a plane crash near Stapleton Airport. Born Ravenna China, he served among remaining Roman Catholic church leaders associated with the Vatican.
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Denver
Edward Teston
Ak Stapleton
Yler
Daetors
Moston
Ravenna
Chin
Mit
South Bend
Tamer Heston
Pontified Commission On Soving Communications
Students and shadows halt: San Prangcisco project halted
A one year old college student Allan Riley and several swallows stalled a $1 million lakefront housing project by Ger son Bakar on Lake Mercad shore. Superior Court judge Boone granted a temporary restraining order pending coastal commission permit issues and timing.
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SAN Prangcisco
Gerson Bakar
Lake Mercad
Allan Riley
GO Santa Barbara
Bakar
Serely
Uhe
Tiley
Twenty Indicted in Newark Cocaine Ring Case
A federal grand jury indicted 20 individuals for involvement in a cocaine smuggling ring operating from South America. The scheme allegedly distributed about 1.2 million dollars worth of cocaine in New Jersey New York and Michigan. Four suspects were arraigned Wednesday. One key target, John P. Twnly, 88, of Kearny, N.J., remains at large. Federal agents flagged continued pursuit in South America.
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Newark, Nal
UBT
Unitrel
South America
Herberk
Sten
John P. Twly
Kearny
Feleral Ares
Steel
Ise Teibute
New Jersey
New York
Michegan
Nixon campaign finance committee faces charges over Vesco donation
Justice Department charges the Nixon reelection committee with failing to report and keep records on a 21 1 000 Vesco contribution received April 10 1979. Counts include unreported donation a promise and improper record keeping. Vesco under federal grand jury scrutiny. Sloan named campaign treasurer.
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Washington
UPL
Nixon
Justice Department
Robert L. Vesca
District Court
Veseu Ig
New York
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Ing
Investors Overseas Services Ltd
Geneva
Switzerland
Vern
SHC
Vormmilive
Moughe H. Slans
Tinieebaiymian
Vesco
Hugh P. Sloan
Conritlee
Sloan
Mooney
Vie Bahamas Commonwealth
Nassau
Washington Post
Jon N. Mitchell
Lebanon
Mitchell
Comilites
Weenestay
Vessey
S. Gantpdgn
Sid
Vesey
Agnew urges end to feud between press and government
Vice President Agnew called for constructive talks between the news media and the Nixon administration in Maryland, admitting his role in fueling hostility but asserting a shift to a practical, civil discussion. He defended White House statements and criticized Cronkite while avoiding direct attacks on John Connally as a potential GOP rival.
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Oorlawn
UPL
Spiro ‘I. Agnew
Lie White
House
Reading
Eniire
Agnew
Ie Sali
Maryland
CBS
Waller Cronkite
Playboy
Cronkite
White Mouse
John Gonnally
Coil
Labor Pushes Minimum Wage Rise in House Panel
Washington United Press International reports a House committee voted 8 to 0 to raise the federal minimum wage to $1.60, lifting coverage to 11 million domestic workers and 1.7 million public employees. A GOP substitute to reach $2.00 over ten years died. labor favors $2.30 immediate and gradual to $2.40 with broader coverage.
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Washington
UPI
Kabansalts
Il Alsy
Organized Labor
Labor
Proxmire fights subsidized arts in Senate clash
In Washington, Senator William Proxmire challenged a proposed rise in federal funding for arts and humanities, arguing subsidies largely aid middle class and establishment groups while defenders warned against chilling free expression. He pressed to curb increases amid debate over endowments and college serialization projects tied to the funding plan.
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Washington
UPI
William
Senate
Proxmire
Willian M
Igen
Muoney
Study Says Murders by Acquaintances Rise in Four Cities
Washington report cites Morlon Bard of City University of New York noting a shift in murder patterns from strangers to confidants. Based on four major city stats, he says firearms and daily handgun use fuel these gains, with several cities showing rising incidents while 1966 figures show declines in crimes among known assailants.
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Washington
UPS
Lbal
New York
Morlon Bard
Bigelly
Dard
Av Pollu
Hia Adehed
Berd
Lae Jong Run
Secretary of Army Nominees Henry Callaway Picks
Henry Callaway heir to a textiles fortune and Georgia native was tapped by President Nixon to replace Robert Froehlke as secretary of the Army. Callaway, Republican and former Nixon campaign leader in the South, rose from party roles after serving in the 1960s campaigns and as a long‑time party influencer.
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Washington
Henry Callaway
Georgia
Nixon
Robert F. Froehlke
Army
Froebike
Callaway
Cason J. Callaway
Callaway Mills
Republican National Commiittee
Barry Gagvalen Reais
Nation faces gas shortage amid supply gap
Deputy Treasury Secretary William B. Simon told Congress the nation could face a serious gasoline shortage this summer. He said the Treasury Department estimates 47 million barrels a week are used while only 43 million are produced, creating potential fuel shortfalls and urging priority setting.
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Washington
UPI
Treasury
Willam B. Simon
Congress
Trea
Sury
House-Senate
Soit Beononce Committee
Tic
Wwe
Nixon Pompidou to Meet at White House May 31
President Nixon and French President Pompidou will meet at the White House on May 31 to review plans for a forthcoming Atlantic summit and discuss Pompidou's visit to the United States. Nixon will also discuss Soviet leader Brezhnev's upcoming trip and potential travel to Europe.
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Washington
Upi
Nixon
Ganrgox Pompidou
Lect
White House
Researchers find potential natural substitute for DES in beef production
Two University of Arizona researchers and a colleague report replacement for DES, a cattle fattening hormone banned by FDA due to cancer concerns. They claim natural hormone estradiol mimics DES effects, allowing similar weight gain without observed side effects in over 100 test animals, potentially aiding ranchers and meat industry amid higher feed costs.
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UPI
University of Arizona Re
Weekamsray Whey Tive
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Thuy
Des
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