Explosions Rock Central Maine Power HQ in Augusta
Two blasts hit the computer center of Central Maine Power Co in Augusta injuring no one and not delaying service. About 450 workers were evacuated after a small blast and a stronger second blast. FBI, police and fire units sealed the building as investigators assess the incident at Maine’s largest utility serving 374,000 customers.
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Peter Thompson
Thompson
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New England Power Exchange
Study Explores Cyclamate Safety by FDA Panel
An FDA request led the National Cancer Institute to convene a six scientist panel to evaluate cyclamate safety. The group reviewed all related research from the United States and other nations, including interactions with saccharin in soft drinks.
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National Cancer Institute
United States
Primaries tally shows Reagan leads GOP vote edge
Reagan 66,575 or 53 percent trailed Ford 60,143 or 47 percent as only 30 percent of precincts counted in delegate race. In Democratic contests Carter led with 41,337 votes to Church 45,975 for 40 percent to 36 percent respectively while Humphrey held seven percent amid eight others. Carter led for 14 delegates, Church nine, and one uncommitted entry.
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Church
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West Virginia
Robert C. Byrd
Alabama
George C. Wallace
GOP
Tanker explosion near Deer Park draws federal probe
A tanker owned by Transport Co of Texas plunged from an exit ramp near Deer Park to the pavement, exploding and injuring up to 18 vehicles. A four man NTSB team will investigate from Houston. Separate political notes cover campaign fund requests and primary results in West Virginia Alabama and Connecticut with Ford and Carter leading and uncommitted delegates.
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Henry M. Jackson
George R. Wallace
Frank Church
Fred Harris
Ellen McCormack
Milton J. Shapp
Sargent Shriver
Birch Bayh
Congress
Commission
Quake Harms Historic Towns. New Rubble in Italy
After a quake struck the region, residents fled into the streets while others slept. Older buildings suffered the worst damage though many modern concrete structures withstood tremors. In Maiano and Gemona, several four to five door apartment blocks collapsed, burying dozens. A fireman aiding rescues in Maiano was seen drinking water from a well.
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Gemona
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Shooting incident ends with suspect in custody
"I ran across the street and the man surrendered to me," Lewis said. He said he handcuffed him and Patty and other officers took him to the city jail, where he was held Tuesday night. Louis Russell, a store manager, said when the shots began, "I fell to the floor."
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Patty
Louis Russell
One Minute Virginia Rates Adverts
The notice promotes a Virginia only reduced rate plan. It advertises direct dialing within Virginia with a one minute limit and a first minute price of 20 cents after 11 p.m. daily, on Saturdays, or until 5 p.m. Sunday. The copy encourages callers to limit to one minute to save money and cut out the rate chart.
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Virginia
Bolivian Ambassador Shot Dead in Paris by Guevara Faction
Bolivian Ambassador to France General Joaquim Zenteno Anaya, 53, was shot near the Seine in view of the Eiffel Tower by gunmen claiming to be the International Che Guevara Brigades. The group branded him as behind Che Guevara’s murder and cited Nazi-hunt reprisals, linking to Barbie extradition stance.
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Zenteno Anaya
Mysterious will allocates one living American by Social Security number
The document details a strange distribution giving one sixth of the estate to a single living American identified only by Social Security numbers. In Los Angeles Summa said little, while French officials offered no immediate comment. A brigades group claimed ties to a Paris attack last October that wounded the Spanish military attaché. Zenteno Anaya was shot near the Quai Kennedy, with conflicting witness accounts of attackers. Authorities noted possible prior threats against him.
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Summa
Vian
Zenteno Anaya
Paris
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