09 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1977
Page
1
Torrential rain triggered floods and landslides near Seoul killing 159 people and leaving 84 missing as tens of thousands were homeless. Rescue teams reported 213 injured and 76,954 displaced with 53,500 houses damaged or inundated. Evacuees sheltered in schools and churches while officials warned of more rains.
Kuwaiti officials refuse to refuel a Kuwait Airlines Boeing 707 until the nine Palestinian hijackers release an estimated 28 hostages. The gunmen threaten to blow up the plane with grenades if attacked, while demanding 300 Palestinian prisoners' release and a flight to an undisclosed destination. Palestinian spokesmen in Beirut deny links to the hijack and hint at Syria as the target.
In Los Angeles NATAS will award daytime, sports and broadcast journalism Emmys. ATAS will handle night-time categories. Night winners will be announced on NBC on September 11. Daytime Emmys were given on May 12 and sports winners will be named soon.
North Carolina will gain more than 72 million dollars in federal highway aid starting Oct 1, 1977. The breakdown includes 32.6 million for the consolidated primary system, 12.3 million for rural secondary roads, and 10.8 million for urban roads, with additional funds for hazard elimination and crossings and 2.9 million for interstate resurfacing in 1979.
An explosion at Pump Station 8 along the Alaska oil pipeline killed one worker and injured six others as crews fought a blaze. Oil flow, halted for two hours, resumed only after engineers pinpoint a check valve cause. Authorities consider bypassing the station to restore flow.
FDA asks public to stop using McDonald’s promotional glasses while tests check if decals contain dangerous lead levels. Massachusetts findings show lead up to 18 times state limits. nationwide counts and actions depend on regional officials. McDonald’s spokesman cites no confirmed violations and notes the company halted use pending results.
Michael Meisner, in protective custody, provides key statements fueling FBI claims that Scientology planned a covert campaign against the government. Agents raided Washington and Los Angeles offices, recovering hundreds of government files as legal moves unfold.
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