Oldest US footprints found near Mojave River show ancient family stroll
Archaeologists from UC Riverside announced 54 footprints dating about 4,500 years reveal a likely family outing along cottonwoods beside the Mojave River. Two adult sets suggest careening steps around mud puddles while two smaller sets indicate children at play, footprints spreading in various directions.
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Airlines fight for National merger amid CAB watch
Texas International and Pan American push to take up to 25 percent of National Airlines stock as the CAB warns on divestiture. Western and Continental propose a stock swap merger to form a larger carrier, while National weighs a $41 per share Pan Am bid and possible 350 million deal tied to CAB approval.
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Busing banned in L A schools
Los Angeles on alert as the California Supreme Court weighs a lower court halt on mandatory desegregation busing. The Second District Court of Appeal blocks start of long bus routes, while Bustop argues the plan violates students rights. The ACLU seeks swift Supreme Court action to allow busing if possible.
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Veterans GI Bill use falls sharply as war fades
Washington AP reports the Veterans Administration says the number of veterans using the GI Bill for college dropped 28 percent in the year ended Sept 30 1977 to 1.38 million from 1.9 million the prior year. Most in undergrad studies, with business and commerce leading. Benefits total about 3.9 billion dollars in fiscal 1977. monthly stipends range from 311 to 422 dollars depending on dependents.
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Pope John Paul I to miss Latin American bishops meeting
In Vatican statements Pope John Paul I will not attend the Latin American bishops conference next month in Puebla, Mexico. A spokesman cited his heavy schedule learning Vatican administration and opening his pontificate. Mexican reporters presented him with a round trip ticket and invitation during Friday’s audience with journalists.
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Ehrlichman Pursues Quiet Santa Fe Cottage Industry
John Ehrlichman, no White House aura, says he moves at his own speed and makes his own choices. The former Nixon aide, recently released from federal prison for Watergate involvement, works on a magazine article, a second novel, memoirs, and tapes 90 second radio commentaries for Mutual Radio Network in Santa Fe.
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