Strong 7.0 Quake Hits Bandar Abbas Area Killing 122
Iran reports 122 dead after a strongest quake of 7.0 near Hormoz Strait and related tremors. Fifteen died in Siahou village with damage to hotels and buildings in Bandar Abbas while rescue teams work. A 6.0 aftershock follows and officials explain gulf epicenter reduced impact.
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Hostages Released After Separate Incidents In U S And Canada
Three separate hostage episodes ended with all hostages freed and the suspects surrendering. In Baltimore a gunman held about 30 municipal workers for 30 minutes before surrendering. In Toronto a bank took 16 hostages and released them after 12 hours with the gunman facing charges. In Ypsilanti a Ford plant nurse was held briefly by a man who then released her as authorities intervened.
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Carter pushes election reforms including on day registration
President Carter proposes direct popular election for president and vice president plus on day registration. Mondale unveils a comprehensive election law revision including public funding for campaigns and Hatch Act liberalization. They cite Minnesota gains and state support, with costs estimated around 15.5 million dollars.
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Southern Ohio peach crop wiped out by hard winter
Orchard owners in southern Ohio report near total destruction of peaches after a severe winter. A crop specialist from Ohio State University cautions that statewide prospects remain unclear with official statements due in mid April.
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Ford recalls over half a million Mustangs and Cougars
Ford Motor Co. announced a recall of more than 480000 U S made 1968 and 1969 Mustang and Mercury Cougar cars with bucket seats due to a risk of the driver's seat back collapsing. The action covers vehicles built in 1968 and 1969 and aims to repair the seatback mechanism.
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NBC Near Agreement With P G On Jesus Film Sponsorship
NBC nears contract with Proctor and Gamble for Jesus of Nazareth sponsorship amid criticism of the film’s human portrayal. GM had rights but declined sponsorship after complaints over miracles and divinity. deal terms and amount unspecified. The film airs in two Palm Sunday and Easter installments, April 3 and 10.
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