Concorde jets begin first U S commercial service
Two Concorde airliners carrying 155 passengers arrived at Dulles International Airport marking the first commercial SST flights to land in the United States. The British Airways and Air France jets, costing $60 million each, faced spectators, protests, and a buzzing scene with SST snacks and press events as authorities prepared for future flights.
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Destructive floods sweep the Philippines under Marcos state of calamity
Destructive floods from Typhoon Olga submerged towns across Luzon, killing 47 and leaving over 25,000 homeless. Marcos proclaimed a state of calamity and ordered a broader control list as hospitals and rail links suffered damage and a dike collapsed near Porac. Rescue helicopters were deployed and a central Luzon command post was established.
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Jewish youths clash over Tel Aviv store permit
In Tel Aviv Ezra quarter tensions rose as hundreds of Jewish youths hurled grenades Molotov cocktails and rocks to stop a store demolition lacking permit. A police officer and three civilians were injured when a youth launched grenades into rioters. A local youth was captured after trying to shoot at a police helicopter with a submachine gun.
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Brown gains in Gallup Democrat poll after Maryland win
Gallup shows Edmund G Brown Jr rising to 14 percent among Democrats, trailing Carter at 35 and Humphrey at 32. Carter still leads Brown in a head to head match, while Udall and Church lag in national support. A Harris survey finds 25 percent object to a black vice presidential candidate and 30 percent object to a woman in No 2.
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Arab oil price fears rise with inflation across exporters
Arab oil sources warn another foreign oil price hike is likely unless industrial nations halt inflationary exports. They cited 20 to 40 percent yearly food import cost increases since 1973 and noted price pressures on Middle East consumers. Saudis urge a freeze in export prices to curb further oil inflation.
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Reagan seeks rest before California primary campaign
Ronald Reagan returns to California for a few days rest before the six-state primary tests. He warned Ford’s campaign in California will be aggressive while hoping to regain delegate momentum on Tuesday in Oregon and other early contests. Reagan cited Idaho Nevada and Southern states as best chances and planned a heavy campaign in California starting Wednesday.
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Supreme Court upholds protection for commercial speech
The Supreme Court ruled Virginia’s ban on advertising prescription drug prices unconstitutional. Justice Blackmun said commercial speech enjoys First Amendment protection, though time and place can be regulated. The decision allows price advertising to aid consumer knowledge while permitting rules against false claims and professional licensing standards.
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Guam Relief Officials On Duty After Typhoon Pamela
Federal relief officials arrived in storm ravaged Guam where Pamela caused an estimated 300 million dollars in damage and left 80 percent of buildings ruined. The first outside relief since the typhoon hit Thursday and Friday, gusts reached 175 mph. President Ford declared Guam a major disaster to unlock federal funds including temporary housing. Gov. Bordallo called it a miracle no deaths were directly attributed. sixty injured and three deaths reported, including a two month old child.
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