Northeast storm leaves quarter million without power
A major ice and snow storm hit the Northeast and New York area leaving about 250000 customers without electricity, with some not restored until Sunday. Snow depths varied with Vermont over a foot and Maine New Hampshire and New York seeing significant accumulations. travel advisories and emergency crews were deployed as conditions worsened.
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Policeman shoots dog and arrests owner after Sunset Place incident
A 21 year old man, Matthew Rider of 6 Sunset Place, was arrested on disorderly conduct and harboring a vicious animal after a police shooting investigation. The action followed a Labrador Retriever blocking mail deliveries, with Postmaster Hunter Grace ordering a halt to mail service. Officers encountered the dog snarling at noon, shot at it twice, and later found Rider resisting entry to his home. The dog was removed by two people and taken to a veterinarian. authorities believed it was seriously injured.
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Coal talks recessed until Monday in Washington
Bargainers trying to end the nation 40 day coal strike met for a little over an hour Saturday and recessed talks until Monday. The session with federal mediators was the third in as many days since a 10 day break, held under a news blackout at the request of the United Mine Workers and the Bituminous Coal Operators Association. Sources said roposals were exchanged at the training table but urged against optimism an end to the strike would come soon.
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Humphrey rites to be on TV
Networks plan live coverage of Sen Hubert Humphrey memorial in Washington on Sunday with ABC and NBC also considering live telecasts of the funeral and burial in Minnesota if permitted by family. CBS未 decided on Minnesota rites. Sunday service to start at 11 a.m. EST. funeral in St Paul to begin at 3 p.m. EST Monday.
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Deaths and funerals in Middletown and Camden
James Stallworth 79 of 1214 Calumet Ave died at Middletown Hospital at 1 35 p m funeral arrangements are incomplete at Joel F Bailey Funeral Home Inc Camden Lloyd B Kiracofe 76 of Rt 3 Camden West Elkton Road funeral 2 p m Tuesday at First Brethren Church Gratis burial Fairview Cemetery Gratis call at Zimmerman Funeral Home Gratis tomorrow 5 to 8 p m and at church Tuesday 1 p m until service Odd Fellows service 7 30 a m tomorrow at the funeral home Mr Kiracore died Friday at MacCulloch Hyde Hospital Oxford he was a 55 year Odd Fellows Western Star Lodge 109 member and Somers Rebekah Lodge 122 member survivors include wife Mary five sons James West Alexandria Roy Eaton Darrell Brookville Ind Donald Eaton Gene Camden a daughter Janet Camden a sister Mrs Sally Simmons College Park Md 17 grandchildren six great grandchildren memorial contributions to Camden Emergency Squad.
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Christmas tree down at home of missing boy
In Alexandria Kentucky the Holliday family removed their Christmas tree for Keith a 5-year-old who vanished December 21 after playing outdoors. His mother Judy and brother Kevin appeal for help while federal involvement and a national campaign bring attention with a $20,000 fund and a $10,000 reward.
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Cambodian Troops Attack Across Vietnam Border
Cambodian forces, aided by artillery, launched a seven day counter offensive across the border from the Central Highlands to the Mekong Delta. Intelligence sources say Vietnamese forces still control key border areas and show no signs of withdrawal. The push targeted the Parrot's Beak region and Ha Tien as Phnom Penh braces. Vietnamese positions near Phnom Penh remain distant according to analysts.
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Fire rips Charlestown Navy Yard building in 1888 stockade
A smoky five alarm blaze tore through a large 19th century granite building at the Charlestown Navy Yard on Boston Harbor on Saturday afternoon. Firemen halted spread and kept the ship USS Constitution safe as crews contained the fire begun around 1 PM in the three story former theater and cafeteria building.
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Firemen Elect New Officers for Local 336 IAFF
Lear Wallace was reelected president of Local 336, International Association of Firefighters, in balloting concluded last week. Buck Swanson becomes vice president, with Jim Phillabaum as secretary treasurer and Drexel Blevins outer guard. Other officers include Charles Beel inner guard Fred Moore Deputy Chief Warren Johnson and Lt. Erv Schiering trustees. Grievance committee members are Lt. Ed Manning Tom Caudill and Bernard Cox.
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Electrical fire damages Franklin apartments above shop
Firemen traced an electrical fire inside wall spaces above Franklin Flowers at 1 E. Second St. Damage to the apartments was about 1500 dollars. Water seepage affected the flower shop and the connected Dream Bar at 140 S Main St.
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Fire calls and hospitalizations log in two-hour span
Fire incident at Curtis Street reported at 5 42 p m linked to Randy Clemons with six weeks illness breathing. patient admitted in fair condition. Earlier at Moore Street Robert Moore age 95 ill and admitted in fair condition. Burton Road Frank Charles 61 treated and released after pains. Charles Street Marvin Smith 72 involved in nearby dispatch and awaiting update.
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Retired man clears street for neighbors
Retired heavy equipment operator Wallace Jones cleared the 600 foot Harkie Street road of ice and snow to help about 20 residents near Oxford State Road. He planned a second pass as more snow fell, saying he just wanted to be a good neighbor despite a monetary offer from a neighbor.
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Ethiopia accuses U S of provoking rebel warfare
Ethiopia's Marxist government blamed the United States and President Carter for provoking rebel warfare in eastern Ethiopia. It warned that continued U S actions could force a reconsideration of ties with Washington. The Ogaden Eritrea conflicts and Somali involvement were cited as central to the regional crisis.
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Jerusalem trip off for Vance
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance postponed his Jerusalem trip at the last minute due to a snag over the Mideast peace talks agenda with Israel and Egypt. Officials said no immediate reschedule was announced and some staff learned of the change only at Andrews Base minutes before departure.
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