Saucers 30 Years Ago Sparked Ufology Buzz
Kenneth Arnold, 62, recalls the first 1947 sighting near Mt Rainier that coined the term flying saucers. He will address a Chicago UFO conference as anniversaries spark renewed interest alongside surveys showing belief in UFOs remains strong.
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Yakima
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Agnew Faces New IRS Tax Claims Over 1973 Income
The IRS says Spiro T. Agnew failed to report nearly 27000 dollars of income on his 1974 return and seeks back taxes plus a negligence penalty. Agnew’s attorney Mintz calls the action harassment and disputes claimed deductions for home improvements and use of a government aircraft.
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Joseph Rash
Food Fair Stores, Inc
Supreme Court rules limited aid to parochial students allowed
The court allows certain state aid to parochial pupils including diagnostic speech and hearing services and on site therapeutic guidance, but bans loan of equipment and money for field trips. Ohio's 1975 plan to provide up to 88 million dollars in materials over two years is partially upheld.
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Ohio
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Soweto Protests Escalate as Police Fire Tear Gas
Police fired tear gas at stone throwing students outside a Soweto high school as demonstrations continued against the detention of student leaders. In a day of clashes, a 16 year old and two children were killed, 11 wounded, 176 arrested, and roving youth bands were dispersed while road blocks kept demonstrators out of Johannesburg.
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Crime Alert Public Safety Message Reiterated
A police department issues a public safety alert urging residents to call 425 7700 to report crimes or suspicious activity and help deter crime in the area.
Federal judge blocks nationwide ban on Tris
A U S district court judge in Columbia South Carolina halted the nationwide ban on Tris the flame retardant used in children sleepwear ruling the regulation was illegal for not following congressional safeguards and citing uncertain data The ruling delays enforcement until proper procedures are followed and the CPSC has time to address the issues raised.
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Weekend Sky Showers With Warm Temps Forecast
Cloudy skies bring a 60 percent chance of rain tonight and 50 percent Saturday. Lows will be in the upper 60s with a high near 85 tomorrow. This morning's low was 65 and yesterday's high reached 76. no measurable precipitation was recorded.
Begin Rejects West Bank Withdrawal and Palestinian State
Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin vows his new government will not withdraw to 1967 lines or allow a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza. He frames such moves as existential threats and demands full peace treaties with Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. He cites past non belligerency as ineffective and dismisses it as legally void.
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