Five Hurt In Gas Tanker Explosion Near Hospital
CHARLOTTE AP A gas tank explosion near Mercy Hospital injured five people none seriously as an 80 000 gallon tanker burned and flames rose 20 feet. Harmony Transportation Co driver Guy Moore Jr shut valves and helped hose down spilled gasoline while station workers and firefighters battled the blaze.
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DDT Ban Hearing Held in North Carolina
Agriculture Commissioner Jim Graham urged caution as the Board of Agriculture weighed a proposed DDT ban. Testimony from North Carolina Wildlife Federation and Environmental Defense Fund supporters debated the impact and science. North Carolina State University scientist Kenneth Knight testified while the pesticide advisory committee will review and schedule further hearings. Over 200 people attended, 23 spoke.
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Raleigh State Fair Opens With Wide Attendance Expected
North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh opens today with more exhibits and tickets at $1.00. Officials forecast large turnout as 12,000 schoolchildren receive holiday breaks. The event features racing events, a Bobby Goldsboro show, and appearances by Gov. Bob Scott and Miss North Carolina Patsy Johnson.
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