Explosions Hit Akron Sewers After Naphtha Dump
A series of explosions rocked Akron Ohio after vandals dumped about 3000 gallons of naphtha at Patch Rubber Co sparks ignited in the sewer system. No injuries reported but a western city block was evacuated as a precaution.
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Soviet warned on Belgrade talks with Helsinki follow up
Western diplomats reported that the Soviet Union threatened a breakdown of the Belgrade conference if Western nations refuse a Moscow favored plan. Yuri Vorontsov signaled Moscow’s terms for the Helsinki accords follow up, prompting surprise from Western delegates amid Cold War tensions in Belgrade.
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Cadets Return to Finish Year at West Point Cheating Scandal
West Point resumes after a cheating scandal with the first group of cadets reporting for their final year. Sixty cadets checked in, 38 more to report. 54 eligible under a leniency plan declined to return, an academy spokesman said.
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Carter attends high fund raiser after lifting political moratorium
President Carter ended a self imposed moratorium on politics to attend a $1,000 a plate Democratic fund raiser in New York City. He was flying to New York after a White House day that included an effort to persuade congressional leaders to compromise on federal spending issues.
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Prison unions barred from inmate outreach in prison
Supreme Court rules prison officials may prohibit inmates from inviting fellow prisoners to join unions and from receiving bulk mailings from outside organizers. Court reverses lower court on rights, limits prison union privileges, and upholds penal management considerations.
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B 1 Bomber Costs Seen Rising Beyond Official Tag
GAO letter to Sen. Stennis cites two of three Pentagon studies showing the B 1 bomber may cost more to build than the Defense Department’s $101.7 million per plane figure. The disclosure comes after a GAO review of Pentagon documents released by Sen. Culver, a B 1 critic. When designed eight years ago, the B 1 was projected at about $35 million per aircraft.
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Abortion cost debate and Korea bribery allegations
President Carter's health chief notes potential Medicaid abortion savings while Congress weighs bans. UPI reports a former South Korea CIA chief accused a bribery operation to sway lawmakers, naming Gallagher and Hanna as participants under Park Chung Hee era orders.
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Cornelius Gallagher
D-N.j
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Washington
Tongsun Park
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Quinlan condition stabilizes after brush with death
Karen Ann Quinlan has rallied and her condition stabilized in Morris Plains New Jersey. A family friend provided the update as medical observers monitored her status amid evolving care discussions.
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Detroit police debut 1910 style uniforms for public relations
Three Detroit officers wear authentic 1910 era uniforms to appear more approachable. Brass belts carry service revolvers and walkie talkies as part of a city PR gimmick introduced Wednesday to soften the force’s image.
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