Star to Publish Brief AP Style Card for Local Writers
The Star plans a concise style sheet for local secretaries and correspondents. AP Newsfeatures delayed a 256 page edition prompting a shorter sheet focused on capitalization numerals and titles.
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Northeastern States Under Energy Emergency
Ohio New York and New Jersey declared energy emergencies to conserve dwindling natural gas supplies. The cold spell threatens 250000 layoffs atop 400000 energy unemployed while governors seek federal aid and governors urge conservation measures.
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Patmos Church Holds Three Day Gospel Meeting
The Patmos Church of Christ announces a three day gospel meeting from January 28 to 30 with services at 7 30 p m each evening speaker Ed Sanders from Searcy Ark. City subscribers urged to call 777 8841 to report missed papers during listed hours.
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Actor Freddie Prinze in critical condition after gunshot wound
Los Angeles AP reports Freddie Prinze star of Chico and the Man is hospitalized in critical condition at UCLA Medical Center after a self inflicted gunshot to the head. Police say a note was found and friends and his psychiatrist attempted to comfort him at Beverly Comstock Hotel. The 22 year old actor had filed for divorce from Katherine Prinze last month.
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December index soars as leading indicators rise 1.6 percent
The Commerce Department reports December leading indicators up 1.6 percent, the largest gain in 17 months, with eight of eleven components rising. The index shows three straight up months and an 8.5 percent year rise, signaling optimism for stronger growth in 1977. The trade deficit for 1976 totals $5.9 billion, with December deficit at $551.4 million, the smallest in six months.
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Roots sparks TV history record chase
Los Angeles ABCs Roots is on track to become the most watched program in TV history with 75 million viewers estimated at premiere. By finale, ABC expects it will surpass Gone With the Wind as the top rated show. The drama draws praise and controversy for its portrayal of slavery and dehumanization. Local schools urge viewing with book study guides. reactions vary across cities.
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Henry Dotson
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Fire destroys railroad hotel in Breckenridge Minn
A predawn blaze engulfed the Stratford Hotel in Breckenridge near the Minnesota North Dakota line trapping about 20 guests and workers. One escapee, Douglas Johnson a railroad worker, was rescued from a second floor window. Firefighters faced freezing temperatures and a basement search to recover possible victims.
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Carter inflation plan aims for gradual voluntary reduction
Treasury Secretary Blumenthal says the Carter administration will pursue slow inflation relief through voluntary measures and informal cooperation with labor and business. Targets for wages and prices may be set, with tax incentives to boost production, but no mandatory controls. By 1980 inflation could be notably lower than current 5 to 6 percent.
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Justice and the deaf misread gang claims in New York
Ten deaf youths arrested for allegedly trying to set fire to a car were labeled an organized deaf gang called the Crazy Homicides. Most can hear, only one reportedly belongs to the group, and no deaf gang exists in New York. Miscommunication and law enforcement limits surfaced as critical factors in the event and its handling.
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