Frog Jump Protest Sparks Animal Welfare Debate
Angles Camp Calif protestors from the Fund for Animals criticize the Calaveras County Frog Jump as inhumane during the four day event. They question handling of frogs, mention prior claims of pan frying and crippled frogs, while organizers defend care and humane treatment and return to the wild.
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Rescue Operation in Zaire Prompted by U S Aid Declared National Security Interest
Emergency U S aid to embattled Zaire including medical gear communications equipment petroleum and spare aircraft parts is set to begin within days after President Carter declared the action in the national security interest. Lt Col Leslie Denend of the NSC said shipments would start within a week and a State Department official indicated movement could begin as early as tomorrow.
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U.S. bases in Africa questioned amid rescue operation talk
A senior U.S. official says a minor Africa rescue would face complex problems and a major operation is unlikely due to scarce bases on the continent. Washington doubts public and congressional support for intervention, while EU and African allies watch tense events in Zaire's Kolwezi region where France seeks to rescue Europeans and Americans.
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Africa
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Crime Alert Broadcast Cited 425 7700
Fragmentary notice reports a crime alert number 425 7700 urging the public to report suspicious activity. Details are unclear but the alert emphasizes vigilance and quick reporting to authorities.
Postal Rate Controversy: 15-Cent First Class Approved
Governors vote to approve a 15 cent first class rate, with debate over a possible future rollback to 13 cents for individuals and 16 cents for businesses. The Postal Rate Commission previously rejected a proposed citizens rate, while a reconsideration could take months. The move aims to alleviate a deficit, though some seek study before final action.
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The
Weekend Weather Outlook With Showers Possible
Clear skies tonight with a low near 60. Saturday brings increasing clouds and a chance of showers or thundershowers by afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows this morning were 52 after yesterday’s high of 80. Sunday may see showers, while Monday and Tuesday look fair with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s.
Agreement reached in Lorain strike negotiators say
Lorain firefighters and city negotiators reached a tentative agreement after two weeks of strike to be presented to the city council. The plan calls for a 4 percent raise this year and 2 percent next year plus a reduction of the firefighters' work week from 52 to 40 hours starting next year. In Aurora, schools superintendent H Paul Snyder will keep substitutes for the rest of this year and begin hiring for next fall as the Aurora Education Association strike enters its 24th day with ongoing deadlock over potential teacher cuts.
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