No end in sight for weeks as Arctic air grips nation
Distorted winds in the upper atmosphere keep the United States in a deep freeze with lower than normal temperatures likely over the East for at least two weeks. Heating fuel shortages, business and school closures, and a push for emergency gas relief were reported as federal officials note the pattern began in September and shows no simple cause.
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Congress rushes Carter natural gas plan to desk
Congress moved quickly to approve President Carter's natural gas emergency bill. The measure would empower diversion of gas to cold regions and permit emergency sales at unregulated prices by intrastate and interstate pipelines through July 31, offering short term relief despite ongoing shortages.
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Shakuntala Devi Solves 201-Digit Root Fast
Shakuntala Devi sits at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and finds the 23rd root of a 201-digit number in 50 seconds, faster than Univa. Univac took over a minute, a professor over four minutes to write the problem on the board.
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Lottery results for Pennsylvania Big 50 and Bakers Dozen
In York Pennsylvania this week the Pennsylvania Big 50 numbers are Red 231 Wolte 11 and Blue Bonusumber 71701. The Baker's Dozen results show Six digit 197774 Five digit 63350 and Three digit 497.
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Tanker blasts at Texas Exxon refinery injures and vanishes crew
Explosions rocked the 800 foot Exxon San Francisco tanker at a Houston area refinery while loading gasoline and fuels. Civil Defense reports 17 injured and 15 to 20 missing, with Exxon listing nine injuries. Coast Guard cites possible loading arm failure and vapor ignition as cause.
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Mondale Meets Pope on Nuclear Arms Reduction Tour
Vice President Mondale visited Pope Paul VI in Vatican City and heard the pope call for reducing nuclear weapons. The pontiff praised President Carter’s pledge as an immense service to the world and urged actions preserving life, justice, and peace. Mondale then proceeded to London to meet Prime Minister Callaghan.
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Weather Summary for Delaware and New Castle Counties
Windy cold weather dominates Delaware and New Castle Counties with partly sunny days and teens to 20s. Friday brings near zero temps. light snow possible 30 percent. clearing Saturday into Monday. Air quality satisfactory in Chester Wilmington and Philadelphia. Also report notes U S electric clocks ran slow during cold spell. Vatican reiterates no ordination of women priests.
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