Study Warns Fossil Fuel Use May Worsen Atmosphere
Washington reports a National Research Council warning that continued fossil fuel burning, especially coal, could raise atmospheric carbon dioxide four to eightfold by 2000 to 2150. The panel warns climate shifts could be severe, with hotter global temperatures, rising seas, and altered growing zones, unless alternatives or cooperation mitigate impacts.
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API
National Research Council
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Revelle
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Council
National Academy of Sciences
Alleged killer of a threatened wife in Oregon shootings
DeWitt C. Henry, 26, a tavern bouncer and truck driver, faced six murder counts and two attempted murder charges after a mass shooting in Klamath Falls. He allegedly threatened his estranged wife two days earlier, promising to kill himself. the eight month pregnant woman was among the victims. Police chased Henry, wounding him with a shotgun blast before his capture.
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UPI
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Uncle Albert’s
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Kodiak
Alaska
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Medford
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Byrd Fights Filibuster On Campaign Financing Change
Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd vows to outlast a Republican filibuster against public financing of senatorial campaigns with a first vote to cut debate set for Friday. House votes ahead on a revised instant voter registration plan amid Carter Mondale compromise changes.
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UPI
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Robert Byrd
Byrd
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Carter
Flood watches issued as Johnstown braces for more rain
Western Pennsylvania communities still digging out from the worst flooding of the century face a new flash flood watch. The NWS warned heavy storms could drop over an inch of rain in three hours, threatening saturated areas near Conemaugh River.
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UPI
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National Weather Service
Pennsylvania
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Blairsville
NWS
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Peggy Run
Man to be arraigned in Connecticut mass slayings
Lorne J. Acquin, 27, known as Uncle Lorne, is to face arraignment in Waterbury Superior Court for the killings of his foster brother Frederick Beaudoin’s wife Cheryl and seven children plus a six-year-old niece. Police say he bludgeoned the victims and set their six room home ablaze before dawn. Frederick Beaudoin, 32, was at work when the crime occurred, and friends describe him as despondent. Neighbors note Acquin had a history of non-violent crimes and a complex personality.
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UPI
Lorne
Connecticut
Lorne J. Acquin
Waterbury Superior Court
Cheryl Beaudoin
Frederick Beaudoin
Prospect
North Haven
Freddy
James Noonan
New Britain
New Haven Register
Auguin
Acquin
Fred
Waterbury
Cheryl
Beaudoin
Marion
Jury urges no more children for Toronto mother
After 46 hours of deliberation in the Deborah Ellis case, a coroner's jury urged that Mrs. Ellis should give up having children. They recommended immediate custody for future offspring and in-patient psychiatric treatment for both parents, citing multiple child deaths and neglect.
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Toronto
UPI
Deborah Ellis
Ellis
Vicky
Mr. Ellis
Mrs. Ellis
Darlene
Brooks
Typhoid outbreak hits Havana Old Havana district
Radio Havana reports at least 55 typhoid cases in the Old Havana area with 53 more under investigation. Officials urge boiling water, using disinfectants, and garbage control as diarrhea cases rise and the death toll remains unmentioned.
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Miami
UPI
Radio Havana
Havana Radio
Two Indian tribes sign historic pact
In Ignacio Colorado UPI reports Comanche and Ute Nations signed a peace treaty ending centuries of warfare. A four part Tuwhee or Black Knife Dance honored the crow tradition as leaders purified by cedar smoke and a red peace pipe. About 3 500 spectators watched as the ceremony closed with a Victory Dance.
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Comanche War Dance Society
Texas Panhandle
Tepee
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Washington, D.C
Lawton
Okla
Walters
Hanafi Hostage Case Verdict Leaves Jury Quiet
In Washington the Hanafi trial ends with three leaders convicted of second degree murder and all 12 defendants found guilty of kidnapping. Judge Nunzio calls the verdict merciful and just as the all black jury is praised. sentencing set for Sept. 6. UPI reports from the March 9 11 hostage siege on three buildings.
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UPI
Nicholas S. Nunzio
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