Midway back in Yokosuka amid cheers and protests
The Midway arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base to a jubilant welcome from crew families and a Japanese government delegation, while thousands protested anti nuclear demonstrations outside the gates. Police blocked marchers as 1,000 riot officers faced about 2,000 demonstrators and 20 small protest craft offshore. In Washington, DOE reports begin manufacturing components for a neutron weapon with tritium set aside, following a 1978 Carter deferment and a Dec. 17 congressional order to proceed.
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Fire station to be dedicated to volunteer firefighters
A planned new fire station will be dedicated to volunteer firefighters, honoring their service. The article notes community support and potential funding considerations as construction nears completion on the project.
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Home set afire after office assault in Garden City
City manager Deane Wiley survived an arson attempt on his home within hours of being assaulted at Garden City Hall. Damon Cox, 40, was charged with assault and battery. police pursue arson suspect in the weekend arrest.
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Black Muslims blamed in James Earl Ray stabbing at prison
James Earl Ray, who pleaded guilty to King’s assassination, was stabbed at Brushy Mountain Penitentiary. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation director said four Black Muslim inmates were believed responsible, naming three suspects. Ray underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition. Ray’s wife disputed claims of a racial motive.
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Chattanooga
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Senate rejects Lefever nomination for human rights post
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 13-4 to recommend killing Ernest W Lefever’s nomination as human rights chief, signaling a tough path to full Senate confirmation. Leaders differ on Lefever’s prospects as assistant secretary of state for human rights, with Perry opposing and Baker predicting a possible full Senate vote to confirm.
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Nine digit ZIP codes expand towns and cities nationwide
Kansas City area reports show Weston Sedalia and Blue Springs will gain thousands of new nine digit ZIP codes as the postal service rolls out voluntary extended codes. Free directories replaced by a study book, millions of codes possible, with unassigned numbers left for future use. Local postal officials say the system aims to save money and speed mail delivery.
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Grain theft baffling Doniphan County investigators
Doniphan County deputies and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation seek leads after a suspected grain theft at White Cloud Grain Co. in extreme northeastern Kansas. Eyewitnesses saw five grain trucks depart around 4 am, with estimates of up to 3,000 bushels or about $10,000 taken, though officials caution the amount is a guess.
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