Buffalo Storm Leaves Thousands Stranded in City
A crippling blizzard paralyzed Buffalo with 7 below temperatures as thousands hid in downtown offices and shelters. Seven deaths were reported in stranded cars, new fires consumed eight West Side houses, and authorities sought helicopters to reach motorists as power failed and roads remained blocked.
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Marshall Says Search For New Jobs Under Way
Washington AP Carter administration hunts to expand jobs programs beyond the President's plan. Labor Secretary Ray Marshall details a government wide survey to gauge how many Americans can be employed in public service and training, with departments of Agriculture Interior and Transportation tasked to estimate capacity.
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Roots author Haley says TV series will ease race tensions
Alex Haley, author of Roots, says the ABC telecast may provoke incidents but should generally improve race relations. He likens the series to opening an old boil to let the pus out, noting the program dramatizes his family history and ancestors’ mistreatment by white slaveowners to large TV audiences.
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Indicted for Lockheed Payoffs in Italy Surfaces
Rome AP reports two former Italian defense ministers were indicted for corruption over Lockheed payoffs. Former PM Mariano Rumor narrowly avoided indictment after a parliamentary probe, while reactions surged to remarks about racial incidents in Harrisburg Detroit and Hot Springs. Haley comments on slavery in an NPR interview as ABC cites 75 million viewers for the series premiere and forecasts record viewership for the finale. Haley, born in Henning Tennessee, says more focus on Kunta Kinte would be ideal but accepts the limited film length and effort.
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Prinze’s Suicide Attempt Brightens Slightly in Crisis
Freddie Prinze remains in critical condition after a self inflicted gunshot wound. Doctors say brain damage is severe while friends report his hope of survival has modestly improved from near-impossible odds.
Hill Tackles Gas Proposals
In Washington the energy crisis prompts debate over President Carter’s emergency energy bill. Senators Stevenson and Pearson critique the plan while gas users face cutbacks and a District utility orders minimal usage. Lawmakers hear calls to deregulate and redirect supplies to homes and essential services.
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Study Finds Wariness Of Courts
Duke University researchers interviewed 87 criminal court trial witnesses who cited wasted time and lost salaries as reasons for reluctance to participate again. About 13 percent said they would never testify again, while 20 percent would consider testifying only under certain circumstances. A separate survey of 150 policemen showed many are called to court but do not testify, suggesting a need for closer ties between witnesses and prosecutors and potential phone standby arrangements to save time.
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