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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1977
Page
2
Hank Greenspun defends the Las Vegas Sun's investigations into public funds and district operations. He cites past inquiries, including a silver swindle exposure, and argues protecting taxpayers requires fearless reporting despite criticism. He expresses sorrow over Foster's death and laments competitive press shortcomings.
Investigators said a helicopter crash that killed 17 offshore workers was sparked by an unattended crane boom protruding into the rig's landing area. The craft struck a cable attached to the crane as it approached. Only two of 19 aboard survived. Coast Guard suspended search and two survivors were hospitalized.
Variable high cloudiness and gentle winds dominate the weekend forecast in Las Vegas. Today’s high near 65 with a low in the 30s, humidity around 48 percent and an air quality index near 83 described as very poor.
A nationwide forecast calls for generally fair weather with rain along the north Pacific coast. Snow is expected in the upper Rockies and Plains while Florida regions may see rain or showers.
President Carter signed the 60.2 billion Labor and Health, Education and Welfare appropriation for the current fiscal year. The measure includes a new Medicaid abortion policy allowing abortions to save the mother's life or avoid severe health damage, with two-doctor approval for health reasons and rape or incest exceptions requiring prompt reporting.
National Guardsmen and snowmobile crews battled fierce winds and deep drifts on Interstate 65 in Indiana and across the Midwest to rescue stranded motorists. Snowbound drivers resisted leaving their vehicles, while dozens of communities faced outages, school closures, and canceled shifts as blizzard conditions spread from Minnesota to New York.
Snow and winds closing schools and blocking highways across Illinois Minnesota New York the Dakotas and Michigan plus dangerous wind chills. Stranded motorists received food and blankets from snowmobile patrols as deaths were reported in Chicago area and Ohio.
Western allies led by the United States push a two part plan in Vienna to curb forces in Europe. The first centers on data exchanges and force size while the second seeks withdrawal of a Soviet tank army in exchange for Western concessions including nuclear weapon reductions.
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