USAF EC-135 Crash Kills 20 Near Albuquerque
An EC-135 flying command post with 20 aboard exploded on Manzano Mountains near Albuquerque after takeoff from Kirtland. Rescue teams found bodies. no survivors reported. The plane, linked to Seymour Johnson AFB, was en route to Nellis AFB for a joint exercise.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Nellis Air Force Base
Nevada
Air Force
8Th Tactical Deployment Control Squadron
Seymour Johnson
Tactical Air Command
Teenagers Key Minimum Wage Hike Set
Washington AP reports the House debates raising the minimum wage and may approve a 35 cent increase to 2.65 dollars for January. The plan seeks a two tier rate for teens, with a first six months at a lower level, amid 16 to 19 year olds facing high unemployment. Labor Secretary Marshall cites training needs and President Carter’sjob bill assisting 200000 youths.
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Washington
House
Carter
AFL Cio
Paul Simon
Ill
Congress
Rick Nelson special to be filmed in Monroe fair
A television special featuring recording star Rick Nelson will be filmed in Monroe during the Ark La Miss Agricultural and Industrial Fair next month. The report notes page references for further details.
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Rick Nelson
Monroe
Ark-La- Miss
Louisiana
Birth of L. N. Free III in Monroe
Twin Cities Chit Chat reports Nathan and Debbie Free of Monroe welcome a son, L. N. Free III, born Tuesday at St. Francis Medical Center weighing six pounds 13 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Free and Mrs. Hilda Futch.
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Nathan
Debbie Free
Monroe
L. N. Free III
St. Francis Medical Center
L. N. Free
Hilda Futch
French Premier Barre Visits Carter for Talks in Washington
President Carter and French Prime Minister Raymond Barre began a two day visit with plans for discussions at the White House and State Department. Barre seeks improved U S Concorde landing rights and higher domestic popularity amid meetings with Cyrus Vance James Schlesinger and Arthur Burns.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
Raymond Barre
United States
Cyrus Vance
State Department
White House
James Schlesinger
Arthur Burns
Federal Reserve Board
City Fire Chief Sets Retirement in Monroe
Fire Chief C. A. Roddy retires after more than 44 years with the Monroe department, named chief in October 1972. Mayor W. L. Howard appoints W. A. Carr Jr. as acting chief. Howard praised Roddy for four decades of service as residents of Calhoun, Georgia rally in support of Bert Lance ahead of his Senate appearance.
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Monroe
C. A. Roddy
W. L. Howard
Roddy
Howard
W. A. Carr Jr
Monroe News-Star Introduces Friday Youth Page Set
A new Friday youth section debuts in the Monroe News-Star with puzzles coloring charts questions and engaging stories. The page aims to entertain and educate young readers through practical how to articles and informative content.
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Monroe News-Star
News- Star
Lance Appeals To U S Budget Director Defends Record
Budget Director Bert Lance told the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee that he engaged in no wrongdoing and no cover-up despite bank dealings before joining the Carter administration. He urged Americans to judge him fairly as he fights to stay in office amid political pressure and media scrutiny.
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Washington
Bert Lance
Senate Today
Georgia
Carter
Office of Management and Budget
Senate
Lance
Charles Percy
Percy
House
Thomas P. O'Neill
Five-Lane Louisville Avenue Project Planned For Bid
Monroe Senator Lawrence Gibbs announced a 1.47 million five lane Louisville Avenue upgrade to begin at the Missouri Pacific Crossing and extend 2.1 miles to DeSiard Street. Funding splits 70 percent federal safety funds and 30 percent state funds. Project one runs 0.87 miles from N 18th to Lamy Lane at 609000 dollars and is expected to be let in June 1978. Two remaining projects cover 0.46 miles from the railroad to N 18th and 0.77 miles from Lamy Lane to DeSiard Street at 322000 and 539000 dollars respectively. The plan adds a center turning lane to ease left turns without hindering through traffic.
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Bob Hammack
Winter State
Lawrence Gibbs
Monroe
Louisville Avenue
Gibbs
Louisville
DeSiard Street
Missouri Pacific Railroad
N. 18Th
Federal Highs Administration
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Pinon
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Ray Marshall
Marshall
Thursday's Digest
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Concordia Parish
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Wossman
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Soviet Union
Caucus Mountains
N.Y
Mark Rudd
GOP
Jody Powell
Sen
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Eeete Coordee
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Broadway
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Solomon Treet Neem Eeeretees
Rene
Diane Holloway
Miss Holloway
Calhoun
Bert
Coff
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Eer
Lance Rally
U.S
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