Ninth Foreign Flag Vessel Collides Off Virginia Coast
A Liberian registered tanker Grand Zenith carrying 38 crew and 1 million gallons of oil was reported missing after an explosion near the Virginia coast. Other recent foreign ships suffered spills or damage. calls grow for tighter U.S. safety standards under international rules. The Mary Ann evacuated an injured crewman as searchers found debris from Grand Zenith east of Cape Cod. Governor-elect Jim Hunt's inaugural entry in Raleigh featured a pedestrian walk and a brief address.
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Sinatra Mother Aboard Missing Jet In California Search
Authorities struggle with high winds as they search Mt San Gorgonio for a white Lear jet missing from Palm Springs to Las Vegas. Natal ie Dolly Sinatra, Frank Sinatra Sr mother, was aboard with another passenger and two crew.
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Census shows regional population shifts over six years
Census figures reveal Northeast growth of 0.9 percent since 1970 alongside net out migration of 792,000. Midwest loses 1.14 million to other regions while South and West post sizable gains. National growth stands at 5.6 percent, with Florida slowing after a long surge.
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Fiedler on music art and America tribute
Arthur Fiedler at 83 remains energetic and outspoken about American music. He recalls guiding the Boston Pops to emphasize American works and recounts conducting 164 appearances outside Boston last year despite heart attacks. He reflects on his path from violinist to conductor and recalls the Fourth of July moment when the concert became a cultural moment.
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Salt On Icy Roads Sparks Renewed Debate Across Nation
Washington AP reports a heated annual clash over road salt with new studies from the Salt Institute touting 18.4 billion yearly benefits and environmentalists citing a federal study estimating 2.7 billion in damages plus potential health costs. Estimates include up to three hour delays and 472 excess deaths annually. The Salt Institute concedes some guesswork in these estimates.
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Cloud cover map shows clear skies across southeast and West
Saturday satellite image indicates clear skies over central Florida and the Carolinas with snow cover across Virginia to New England and northern plains. Clouds stretch from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast into the southern Plains and southern Rockies, while west Texas and southern New Mexico show some snow. The West Coast remains mostly clear.
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Carter Plans NATO Talks and Economic Stimulation Strategy
Carter outlined a Mondale trip to brief allies on U.S. economic stimulus plans and to coordinate NATO policies. He also discussed addressing oil price pressures and potential actions on Cyprus Turkey Greece the Middle East and southern Africa with Britain taking a leading role. Congressional budget analysts warned U S nuclear weapons in Europe are vulnerable to a surprise Soviet strike and urged steps to ensure survivability.
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