Yugoslav Coast Struck as Quake Kills Hundreds
Tens of thousands slept in the open as a 6.5 quake devastated more than 60 miles of Adriatic coastline in Yugoslavia and Albania. At least 235 dead, 200 plus in Yugoslavia, 35 in Albania, with hundreds injured and widespread damage from Herceg Novi to Ulcinj. Rescue teams searched for survivors as aftershocks continued.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Adriatic
Albania
Seismological Institute
Skopje
Institute
Monte
Herceg- Novi
Dusko Seferovic
NRC says extensive damage to fuel elements at Three Mile Island
A Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff report states extensive damage occurred to uranium fuel elements during the early Three Mile Island accident as cooling failed and coolant boiled away. The report notes cladding oxidation and distortion of core geometry while temperatures did not reach uranium melting. Cleanup efforts continued as conditions remained hazardous.
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Harrisburg
Three Mile Island
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
Easter Celebrations Across Nation Amid Flood Evacuations
Easter services and family gatherings marked the day nationwide while flood refugees in Mississippi and Alabama faced evacuations. Red Cross prepared thousands of meals for flood victims along the Illinois River and nearby areas. In Alabama, Mississippi, and Wichita Falls Texas, homeless counts and tornado damage dominated reports. Internationally, an airport attack in Brussels injured several and prompted gunfire exchanges with police.
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Associated Press
Mississippi
Alabama
Terence Cooke
St. Patrick's Cathedral
New York City
Fifth Avenue
Los Angeles
Red Cross
Illinois
Peoria
Wichita Falls
Texas
City Auditorium
Washington
White House
Carter
Sapelo Island
Rosalynn
Ugandans Flee To Kenya Amid Amin Aftermath
Thousands of Ugandans flee east into Kenya to escape looting and killings as Tanzanian led forces topple Idi Amin’s regime. Refugees report lawless areas and sectarian killings in eastern cities. Amin remains at large with his bodyguards.
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Kenya
Kampala
Uganda
Idi Amin
Tororo
Sorot
Amin
Sudan
Zaire
Nebbi
Libya
Congress heads overseas for Easter recess trips
At least 115 members of Congress are traveling overseas on tax paid trips to study world affairs during the Easter recess. The notice hints at related tax record tips and reference to further details on pages seven and fifteen.
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Congress
Jackson Faces Historic Pearl River Floods Hitting City
Workers piled sandbags along muddy levees as Pearl River floods surged to 42.6 feet at Jackson forcing 17,200 residents to flee. The city’s $48 million sewage treatment plant flooded. officials shift to lagoons while federal aid is sought. Community fears and missing warnings highlighted by residents including Jerry Blunt.
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Jackson
Miss
Pearl River
Steve Spotts
Dale Danks
National Weather Service
Carter
Cliff Finch
City
Carroll Fulgham
Fulgham
Thieves Net $5 Million In Robbery
Ottawa police described the heist as the largest robbery in Canadian history. A gang breached the northeast door of the block long post office early Sunday and over two hours stole about 2.4 million in negotiable money orders travelers checks and cash plus jewelry coins and passports. The police said an insider likely aided the crime.
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Ottawa
American Express
Beaths Obituaries Page 28 Names and Ages Listed
The Beaths obituary page lists Ronald Eugene Berkey age 17 of Indiana Route 5 Sandra Lynn Berkey age 20 of Indiana Route 5 Mrs Mary Byrne 68 Pittsburgh formerly Waterman John J Lipsie 78 Blairsville Lovick Joseph Putt 78 Painesville Ohio formerly Stafford Harry F Mack 71 Blairsville Route 1 Roger E Pflugfelder 74 Punxsutawney Dorothy Parker Ruddock 77 Indiana with full notices on page 28.
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Berkey
Ronald Eugene
Indiana
Lovick
Joseph
Putt
Painesville
Ohio
Stafford Mack
Harry F
Blairsville
Gas Station Owner Clashes With Tourists Over Pricing Sign
Norman Simano in Candia New Hampshire posts 99.9 cent gas prices while selling regular at 80 cents a gallon. He says the sign is meant to deter tourists and protect loyal local customers amid a possible fuel allocation cutback. He recalls 1972 as context for the stance.
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Norman Simano
Candia
N.H
Simano
Simono
Buck A Gallon Gas Sign Provokes Mixed Reactions
A New Hampshire station owner admits turning a 99.9 cent price sign into a draw for customers but fears losing volume as Exxon cuts April allocations from 35 000 to 16 000 gallons after pumping 8 000 in eight days. He notes nearby stations divert customers and police advised removal yet he keeps the signs, insisting regulars understand the aim and may still shop elsewhere.
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Exxon
Maine
New Hampshire
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Vojislav Savic
Petrovac
Josip Broz Tito
Herceg-Novi
Kotor Bay
Bar
Tito
Vladimir Ribaric
Ljubljana Geophysical Observatory
Tommy Hawk
Amy
First African Baptist Church
Brussels
Belgium
Zaventem International
Tel Aviv
Israel Radio
el al
Rosalynn Carter
Punxs’y
Punxsutawney
Roger E. Pflugfelder
Indiana Hospital
Pennsylvania
Pflugfelder
Laura
Sprott
Immanuel Msubuga
Jerusalem
Gazekaiel and
Business Mirror
Abby
Blunt
Mildred Sullivan
Ruddock
Dorothy Parker
Norman
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