18 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1977
Page
1
Mostly fair and warm weather continues through Tuesday with high temperatures in the mid 90s and overnight lows near 70. The scattered data shows temperatures around 96, 64, and 100 with 64 noted in the forecast.
The Associated Press reports a sprawling heat wave raises chicken mortalities in Maryland and Virginia farms, triggers fatigue among marchers in Minneapolis and floods city temps in New York and Philadelphia. The blast of heat slows poultry production, boosts prices, and spurs a new insulation plant in Big Spring Texas.
Mount Etna erupts with dense smoke and lava flows spilling from the northeast crater. Officials say activity is vigorous but poses no danger to inhabited areas while scientists monitor the event from the nearby observatories. Thousands of tourists watch from east coast resorts as lava courses down treeless slopes and ash clouds fill the sky.
The region endures another round of hot weather with highs near 93 on Sunday and mid 90s expected through Tuesday. Winds 10 to 15 mph from the south and humidity around 70 percent in the morning dropping to 35 percent by afternoon accompany mostly fair skies.
A small bird sought relief from the heat by resting in a water-filled gutter at 48th Street and Quaker Avenue. Milton Aditi captured the moment as the summer sun beat down.
public outcry over chemical spills in water spurs calls for tougher federal and state pollution rules and better filtration systems and monitoring. EPA hearings planned nationwide in coming months probe water resources protections and new surveillance methods amid debates on cancer risks from river fish and regional contamination controversies.
In Dallas a two month heat wave pushing temperatures near 100 degrees has left air conditioning customers furious for quick service. Repairmen report relentless demand with 24 hour service and many emergencies, including homes with babies and elderly relatives, stressing crews as they handle backlogs and high expectations.
The AP reports from Washington that road travel leads intercity movement as TRIP data show cars and buses account for 88 percent of all intercity passenger travel.
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