Four candidates vie for House Democratic leader post
Washington AP reports a crowded race for the No 2 House post as four contenders John McFall Philip Burton Richard Bolling and James Wright seek support beyond 500 pledges though the House holds only 280 Democrats. Concerns linger over donor ties to Park and how ONeill may influence the outcome.
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Carl Albert
John McFall
California
Philip Burton
Richard Bolling
Missouri
James Wright
Texas
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Burton
Explosion Damages House On Ringo Street
The Dennis Wylie home at 1328 Ringo St suffered basement damage from a minor explosion caused by a cracked gas main. MPL manager Jerry Brown said quick discovery likely prevented a larger blast as gas buildup occurred due to dry weather and shifting ground. He urged residents to report gas smells immediately.
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Jerry Brown
Missouri Power and Light Co
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MPL Company
Mr. Brown
Wylie
MPL
Brown
Wylies
Coast Guard ends search for Carnelian-1 crewmen
The Coast Guard suspended a 1000 square mile air and sea search for 18 crewmen missing after the lumber ship Carnelian-1 sank 1400 miles northwest of Hawaii amid the year’s worst Pacific weather. Fourteen were rescued. one body found. The missing sailors were last seen clinging to logs amidst 20 to 30 foot waves.
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Coast Guard
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
Carnelian-1
Hawaii
Pacific
Falloon Baby Born at Audrain Medical Center
Mr and Mrs David Falloon of Montgomery City announce the birth of their son Christopher David Falloon weighing eight pounds four ounces born today at 6 10 am at Audrain Medical Center The father is employed by Montgomery Manufacturing Co in Montgomery City.
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Montgomery City
Christopher David Falloon
Audrain Medical Center
Falloon
Montgomery Manufacturing Co
Northeast governors seek Carter aid at regional plan launch
Seven Democratic governors from the Northeast press for federal relief and a Regional Energy and Development Corp to spur investment. They back boosting welfare federal share, seeking 75 to 90 percent coverage, and aim to present a regional agenda to Carter and Congress.
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Northeast
Jimmy Carter
Regional Energy and Development Corp
Lantern Falls Fire Kills Man In Three-Room Home
ST JOSEPH Mo AP a St Joseph man died early Sunday in a fire started when a kerosene lantern fell over in his small three room house George Matthew Jones 64 was pronounced dead at the scene by coroner Dr J H Ryan Cause listed as suffocation from smoke inhalation Fire officials moved him from the burning building finding him on his bunk with his coat over his head Lantern thought to have been knocked over by the victim or by wood from a stove The lantern was being fed for illumination Also reports births at Audrain Medical Center Jeremy Paul Nation eight pounds four ounces born Sunday at 10 02 am Parents Robert W Nation of Wellsville and John M Farmer of Hannibal Jason Earl Farmer seven pounds 15 ounces born Friday night
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St. Joseph
George
Matthew Jones
J.H. Ryan
Buchanan County
Jones
Robert W. Nation
Wellsville
Jeremy Paul Nation
Audrain Medical Center
Nation
OPEC Experts Confer on Price Boost in Vienna
In Vienna AP reports OPEC economic experts met behind tight security to craft a price-boost recommendation as Western inflation erodes oil buying power. The 13 member oil ministers will decide at a December 15 Qatar meeting, with a likely 10 percent base price rise from 11.51 per barrel. Officials say the move could add about 12 billion annually to imported oil costs. The U.S. state department is coordinating with Japan and Western Europe to forestall an increase.
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OPEC
Economic Commission
Qatar
Commission
U.S. State Department
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Bali
Match A Youth of Mexico Reorganizes Meeting Set
Match a Youth of Mexico Inc will hold a reorganizational meeting with officer elections at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the East Central Missouri Mental Health Center conference room 704 E Monroe St. The program mirrors Big Brother Big Sister. Everyone interested is invited to attend and discuss organization and volunteer recruitment. Attendees should enter from the west side door under the bridge.
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Youth of Mexico, Inc
East Central Missouri Mental Health Center
E. Monroe St
Eveyone
Speculation Grows On Prince Charles Marriage Plans
In London the Sunday Mirror sparks talk about Prince Charles potentially marrying Princess Marie Astrid of Luxembourg, daughter of Grand Duke Jean, as royal circles weigh the idea amid his 28th birthday.
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London
Prince Charles
London Sunday Mirror
Jean of Luxembourg
Marie- Astrid
Day Marked For Execution Passes While Gilmore Legal Battle Rages
In Salt Lake City AP reports the Gary Gilmore case remains unresolved as the state Board of Pardons weighs the sentence. Gov. Rampton paused the execution pending review while Gilmore's lawyer Dennis Boaz seeks an earlier firing squad date. The ACLU plans strategies to block further dates citing cruel and unusual punishment. Gilmore, who killed a motel clerk, had chosen execution by firing squad, with potential marriage plans under discussion and prison rule disputes surrounding media contact.
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Gary Gilmore
Calvin L. Rampton
State Board of Pardons
Gilmore
Dennis Boaz
Pardons Board
Boaz
W. Jinks Dabney
American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Dabney
George Latimer
United States
Utah
London Daily Express
Nicole Barrett
London
Samuel W. Smith
Tito Seeks Reassurance of Yugoslav Independence
Belgrade AP Brezhnev arrives for a three day visit as Tito seeks affirmation of Yugoslav sovereignty amid fears of Soviet domination after his death. Discussions likely include Carter’s forthcoming policy, Yugoslavia’s stance with Austria and Bulgaria, and potential easing of Soviet Egyptian ties.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Communist Party
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Brezhnev
Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Jure Bilic
Izvestia
Kremlin
U.S
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Carter
Austria
Bulgaria
Egypt
Udall Breaks Both Arms In Fall
Congressman Morris K. Udall injured himself while inspecting a roof leak at his Virginia home. He fell about six feet from a ladder onto concrete, breaking both arms. He is in a cast on the left and a sling on the right and expects to remain home about 10 days.
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Washington
Morris K. Udall
Virginia
Udall
Ford Returns To Washington After Desert Trip
President Ford and family end an eight day stay in Palm Springs California and head back to Washington tonight. Officials plan to prioritize finishing the 1976 budget proposals as Ford resumes his White House duties.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Ford
White House
California
Susan
Washington
Mamie Eisenhower Celebrates Quiet 80th Birthday
Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower marked her 80th birthday with a church service at First Presbyterian Church in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. She listened to hymns with grandchildren as a children’s choir performed That Old Time Religion and Brighten The Corner and a chorus of Happy Birthday. About 50 well wishers greeted the Eisenhowers as they left the church.
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Gettysburg, Pa
Mamie Eisenhower
First Presbyterian Church
Sunda
Eisenhower
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