Reagan Opens Swing Thru New Hampshire
Ronald Reagan launches a two week campaign bus tour through snow covered New Hampshire aiming to expand his lead in the first 4 presidential primary. He will visit nearly two dozen towns, then campaign in four other states before a Jan 15 return, with a focus on November 24 as the Feb 24 primary nears. Supporters include Gov. Meldrim Thomson and editor William Loeb, while Ford backers emphasize grass roots strength.
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N.H
Ronald Reagan
New Hampshire
Ford
Reagan
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North Carolina
Florida
Ilinois
Wisconsin
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William Loeb
Manchester Union
Associated Press
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Howard
Bo” Callaway
Iranian Suggests US Find Non-Oil Source Of Energy
Iran's ambassador to the United States Ardeshir Zahedi told U.S. News & World Report that Americans can curb oil costs by pursuing alternative energy. He warned import prices will rise until inflation is controlled and urged the U S and others to switch to other energy sources.
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Washington
Iran
United States
Ardeshir Zahedi
U.S. News & World Report
Armed Forces Launch Drive On Child Abuse
The armed services initiate major efforts to fight child abuse in military families amid stresses of mobile duty. Army and Air Force launch programs with child advocacy officers, hotlines, counseling, and therapy, while Navy Marine plans are under development to protect children and support parents.
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Washington
Armed Services
Air Force Medical Service
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Ammonia Train Derailment Forces 700 From Homes
In Cantonment Fra authorities report a tank car rupture after a derailment releasing ammonia gas. About 25 people were hospitalized with inhalation or burn injuries while around 700 residents were evacuated to two schools and several churches for the night. Winds kept the gas from reaching Pensacola.
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Fra
Here
Jim Edson
Escambia County
Concorde Flight Plan Faces Public Review
Britain and France press for approval of supersonic Concorde service across the Atlantic while U S hearings assess environmental and health impacts. Officials cite minimal local effects yet warn of ozone risk and noise. New York seeks ban due to safety and pollution concerns.
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Washington
United States
William T. Coleman
Air France
British Airways
North Atlantic
Coleman
Europe
New York City
Britain
France
Optimists Cautious After Tough Year
New York previews a cautious 1976 with hopes for lower inflation and unemployment. Americans expect better times, while lessons on government spending and debt curb wasteful habits. Many found living standards revised as households learned to do without.
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New York
Academe
Copper mine strike traps tourists in Eilat resort
In Tel Aviv AP reports almost 5,000 visitors were stranded at Eilat as copper miners protest the Timna mine closure. Airport and harbor shut, miners blocked access with earth movers, stranding guests in about a score of hotels. Eilat, population 20,000, declared a general strike after a government panel ordered the Timna mines closed due to a $9 million loss.
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Israel
Red Sea
Eilat
Timna
Secret jury selection in Simants murder trial
Jury picking will be held in secret in the Erwin Simants mass murder case in Lincoln County Nebraska. Judge Hugh Stuart barred press and public from the three day process, citing Nebraska Supreme Court rules and limited reporting. Defense and prosecution supported the closure amid wider legal battles over press access.
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Neb
Massa
Erwin Charles Simanta
Hugh Stuart
Nebraska Supreme Court
Nebraska
Simants
Henry Kellie
Sutherland
James Keley
American Bar Association
Koley
Leonard Vyhnalek
Public Defender’s Office
Stuart
Lincoln County
Ronald Ruff
U.S. Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Explosion Spills Oil Into Gowanus Canal In Brooklyn
An explosion ripped through a 50,000 barrel storage tank on the South Brooklyn waterfront, rupturing a second tank wall and spilling heavy crude into the Gowanus Canal. Witnesses speculated a small aircraft caused the blast. officials found no ground casualties and closed the canal for cleanup. The blaze burned for hours, hampering verification of aircraft reports.
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New York
Brooklyn
Gowanus Canal
Federal Aviation
North Side Tree Pickup Reminder for Mexico Residents
City crews will collect old Christmas trees from homes north of the railroad tracks Tuesday. Gary Ride, city manager, reminded residents today. Crews already collected trees on the south side. Place trees curbside for pickup.
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Gary Ride
Mexico
More Storms Increase Toll Over Europe
London reports a death toll of at least 52 across Britain and Western Europe after a weekend of storms. Denmark and Iceland see new gale threats. 11 crewmen remain missing from the Capella sinking off Schiermonnikoog. High winds exceed 100 mph, with widespread floods and travel chaos in Denmark and beyond.
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