Jetliner crew misjudged Cessna before U S worst crash
Los Angeles Times reports confidential cockpit tape captures PSA 727 crew confusion as the Cessna vanished from sight before the Sept 25 collision that killed 144. Officials say the tape records last words including Where is he now and This is it as both planes plunged to the ground.
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Arson Suspected in Worst Los Angeles Hills Fire
AP reports arson may have started the largest of 11 brush fires near Los Angeles, burning 38 000 acres and 186 homes. Investigators name paper matchbook and cigarette as ignition clues. Several celebrities and notable properties were damaged or destroyed.
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Carter outlines 7 percent wage and 5.75 percent price guidelines
President Carter calls for wage and price guidelines to curb inflation with 7 percent wage limits and 5.75 percent price ceilings for next year. He proposes real wage insurance and tax rebates for workers under certain earnings, while urging sacrifice and national austerity. Ford backs the plan, others criticize.
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Crime Alert Call Police If You See Suspicious Activity
Public safety notice urges immediate reporting of crimes or suspicious activities by calling the police number provided. It stresses vigilance and quick communication to prevent incidents and aid response efforts.
Equal Time Demands From GOP Leaders On TV Networks
Republican leaders Brock Baker and Rhodes urge ABC NBC and CBS to offer equal air time in response to President Carter’s anti inflation program. CBS set 30 minutes Saturday at 10 30 pm EDT for opposing views while ABC and NBC said they would reply. William Leach, 101, dies in Brockton Mass after earning the Medal of Honor in 1903.
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Weather Outlook With Showers and Cool Nights Ahead
Showers forecast tonight and Thursday with a low tonight in the upper 40s and a high Thursday in the low 60s. Cooler conditions expected Friday through Sunday with fair skies Friday and Saturday and a chance of showers Sunday. Highs in the low 60s and lows from the mid to upper 30s.
Daylight Savings Time Ends With 2:00 Sunday Change
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 Sunday morning. Most people will set clocks back one hour when they go to bed Saturday night and gain an extra hour of sleep.
Turkey Supply Tightens Ahead of Thanksgiving
The Agriculture Department warns of a light turkey supply for November, with shortages likely for gobblers. Cooks may use broilers or alternative stuffing like onions and peanuts as the USDA notes 361.7 million pounds of frozen turkeys in cold storage, down 12 percent from last year and 21 percent from 1976.
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