California fires threaten homes as winds push blazes
Capt Doc Smith warned the Cachuma fire could reach residential areas in the Santa Inez Valley if down canyon winds shift. By Sunday evening the fire covered 15 acres in an isolated region, with 300 firefighters, 44 engines, six air tankers, three helicopters and three tractors battling 95 degree heat. A rainstorm offered little relief and one firefighter was injured.
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Indian Springs
Santa Barbara
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Cachuma Lake
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Geveland
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Son of Sam Strikes Brooklyn Woman In Queens Drive
Police recount the Brooklyn attack and the latest shooting linked to the Son of Sam serial killer. Victims Violante and Miss Moskowitz were wounded as witnesses describe gunfire near Belt Parkway in Bensonhurst. Doctors say Violante’s skull injuries are severe but survivable. Moskowitz underwent head surgery with partial recovery possible. Investigators report scant physical evidence and a large manhunt with 70 detectives, while a letter to Jimmy Breslin recalls Donna Lauria’s 1977 murder and hints the killer seeks more blood.
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Sam
Queens
Brooklyn
Violante
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Belt Parkway
Ben- Sonhurst
Verazzano Nar
Bronx
John Keanup
Keenan
Letver
Charter Arms
Jeffrey Freedman
Donna Lauria
Daily News
Jimmy Breslin
LA school board moves toward broader busing plan
A majority of the Los Angeles Board of Education backs a broader integration plan with longer bus rides and more students, countering a July ruling by Judge Paul Egly. Four members won’t appeal the decision. a fifth may back a more ambitious plan. Richard Ferraro and Bobbi Fiedler oppose mandatory busing and seek to appeal. The board must submit a new plan by early October, with meetings targeted for September 19 or 26.
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Los Angeles Superior Court
Paul Egly
Los Angeleses
Times
Egly
Richard Ferraro
Bobbi Fiedler
Howard Miller
Prowler in Fitzgerald Faces Burglary Charges in 50 Cases
A 93-year-old man was jailed on two burglary counts after police tied him to more than 50 nighttime break-ins in Ben Hill County. The suspect, Dover Jordan, reportedly targeted sleeping women, stealing small cash while avoiding violence. Police noted no weapon was used, while residents, especially women, buy more handguns for protection.
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Ronald Henninger
Auto industry faces possible shutdown if Congress acts late
Congress faces a month recess as auto makers warn production may stall without new auto pollution standards. Speaker O'Neill pledges session if needed after Carter aides warn 500,000 layoffs and up to $100 million in losses. EPA official Stork cites possible special arrangements to keep plants running.
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Congress
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D-Mass
Carter
O'Neill
Eric 0
Stork
EPA
Ebtc
Detroit
Muskie
Chrysler Corp
John J. Riccardo
U.S
Riccardo
Ford Motor Co
July grocery prices vary widely across cities
An Associated Press survey tracks 15 common items in 13 cities showing July market basket totals up in five cities and down in eight. Average increases near 2.2 percent with some items rising due to sales returning to normal, while drought and supply factors push prices higher for essentials like coffee and tomato sauce.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Providence
Los Angeles
Checkfist
Provan
Florida
California
Johnstown warns on disaster chasing cons
Federal disaster officials urged Johnstown area residents to beware of con artists exploiting flood aid. With 68 deaths and 31 missing, authorities cautioned against scams as volunteers and National Guard build two temporary bridges. Red Cross counts show 7,700 to 8,000 families affected by the deluge.
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Frank Tyler
U.S. Justice Department
Tyler
Don Ralbovsky
Federal Disaster Assistance Administration
Johnstown Tribune- Democrat
Con Art
Adam Bittinger
Tot
al Nagy
State Department of Community Affairs
National Guard
Conemaugh River
Homer City
Two Lick Creek
New Florence
Red Cross
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