Anaheim Train Crash Victims Identified Yet Police Probe
Five occupants of a Volkswagen van were struck by an Amtrak train on Santa Fe tracks at Sycamore Street in Anaheim. Coroner officials tentatively identified a woman and two young boys. a 12 to 14 year old girl passenger may be a babysitter as authorities work to confirm all identities. A 2 year old man passenger survived with serious injuries. The van reportedly swerved around lowered gates as the train, traveling 45 to 50 mph, could not stop.
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Teamsters Blamed for Radar Opposition in California
Sacramento AP report quotes CHP Commissioner Glen Craig saying the California Teamsters Legislative Council strongly opposes radar use and works yearly to block it. He notes the union’s influence in the Legislature and claims most legislators and public opinion oppose radar deployment.
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Controllers' strike disrupts Canadian air travel
In Ottawa the air traffic controllers walked off duty Sunday, halting most domestic and international flights. Air Canada said about 20 of 500 daily legs operated. Transport Minister Otto Lang planned to introduce back-to-work legislation. Parliament members began returning amid the disruption.
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Welfare reform debate opens as Carter plan outlined
Congress begins study of a new welfare and jobs system with goals to replace cash aid for those unable to work and create jobs for workers. Rep. John B. Anderson favors Carter’s broad aims but wants details before backing the plan. The budget process and housing subsidies tied to welfare remain under review as lawmakers and agencies assess costs and program effects.
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Waste on Alaskan pipeline prompts 1973 acts and cost concerns
A report cites about 1.5 billion dollars wasted on the Alaska pipeline project, with 1.2 billion in pipeline and road work and the rest in pumping stations and terminals. It notes inadequate supervision and payroll abuses, including a laborer paid for 27 days straight, totaling 35 thousand dollars. Alaska commissioned the study for 1 million to examine tariff implications and regulatory adjustments.
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Plains neighbor on welfare and job hopes near Carter
In Plains Georgia Emma Harris describes welfare payments totaling 197.80 monthly for herself and son as she discusses President Carter’s social program proposals. She notes possible changes under a new plan and the challenge of finding work in a town with limited jobs while reflecting on the impact of Carter era welfare policy.
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Elderly recollections on work and community life
The excerpt recalls Mrs Harris describing past eras with Franklin Roosevelt and talks of unemployed people in Pisins working to drain ditches to control mosquitoes. She stresses not wanting her name printed and notes current mentee arrangements with house staff, saying people still need a living.
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Lightning sparked fires threaten West vast areas in smoke
The fire center reported new blazes in Nevada Utah and Colorado set by lightning were left to burn Sunday due to crew shortages and steep terrain. Alaska faced a growing fire problem with 47 fires covering up to 335000 acres near Nome as cooler weather and rain moved in. The center plans to move over 4000 firefighters into the West and Northwest by Sunday night amid ongoing state and federal operations. Nearly 900 fighters were deployed in Oregon to contain a 7700acre Fremont National Forest blaze.
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