06 Feb 1977
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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1977
Page
1
Nine hour fire fight extinguished a volatile oil spill after a barge exploded on the Mobile River near the Cochrane Bridge. Lead barge carried up to 20,000 barrels of naphtha. fire teams remained on scene overnight with Coast Guard monitoring. No injuries reported.
The White House said President Carter asked the State Department for a report on the expulsion as David Mason received a Friday notice from Valentin A. Khazov. The Foreign Ministry accused Krimsky of spy work and illegal currency dealings, a charge amplified by the Soviet Literary Gazette.
Fashion designers split on President Carter's televised cardigan look. Pierre Cardin and Ralph Lauren praised the casual self expression, while Bill Blass and Giorgio di Sant’Angelo warned against an extreme, sloppy impression. Most say Carter's style should stay conservative.
Washington AP report notes Carter administration urges Japan and Germany to follow U S lead in expanding domestic economies to bolster global growth. Officials cite risk from high oil prices and debt in Britain and Italy, urging steps to ease burdens on poor and struggling nations.
Federal probe chief Kay Bailey says train failure and flashing signals under review after a fatal crash near Chicago downtown. Sen Charles Percy urges speedier replacement of the L with a Loop subway as officials cite ongoing elevated track problems and recent federal grants for Loop subway studies in 1972 and a new $3.5 million engineering and environmental study.
The House plans hearings this week before a Lincoln Day recess as the Post Office and Civil Service Committee weighs a controversial pay raise. A Senate clash grows as Senator Byrd argues that a 15% increase is inflationary after a 40% rise in living costs since 1969.
In Pat Petmecky's garage a salvaged engine powers a 16 foot long homebuilt plane with a 21 foot wingspan. Pat details many design changes to fit a heavier engine, including a larger cockpit and longer fuselage, and notes the parachute’s use for safety and motivation.
Weather continued to ease in most areas with temperatures in the 20s by midweek. Harold Meyer of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission said TE has stabilized and hasn’t worsened, though conditions could flare again in March. Richard Wolfe of Preston’s emergency services noted overtime as crews clear snow, then new piles bury it. Residents kept thermostats low and sweaters on indoors while businesses cut hours, saving millions despite disruptions.
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