Hope Is Fading For 78 Miners
Flames and explosions hampered rescue efforts at Mannington No 9 mine as 78 trapped workers faced 700 feet underground. Gas, fire and repeated blasts halted attempts while families gathered in prayer and officials warned against false hope. One rescuer was lifted to safety earlier, and miner Joseph Salar reflected on luck and fate.
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Mannington
W. Va
UPI
West Virginia
John Barnes
William Poundstone
Consolidation Coal Co
Poundstone
Pennsylvania
Joseph Salar
No. 9
Salar
Court Backs Equal Anti Smoking Time
A federal appeals court in Washington DC holds ample evidence smoking harms health and requires broadcasters airing cigarette ads to provide equal time for anti smoking arguments. The DC Court of Appeals upholds FCC ruling mandating stations carry anti smoking messages if they air cigarette commercials. The three judge panel notes tobacco firms have financial clout but says public stake in life justifies balanced debate.
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Washington
UPI
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
City Police Report Seven Traffic Mishaps No Major Injuries
Police logged seven traffic incidents Thursday with only one minor injury. Victims and drivers named include Victor D. Jordan of Monroeville charged with leaving the scene after his car struck Milan Avenue marker and a power pole. Others listed faced charges for failure to yield, improper backing, and failing to stop in a safe distance. Names include Thomas R. Derby of Newton, Katherine M. Ensminger of rural Norwalk, Phillip B. Hall of Bellevue, David D. O'Dell of Bellevue, Nancy Lee LaRonde of North Fairfield, Willard O. Linkenbach of Sandusky, and Ralph H. Bickley Jr. of Milan. The report notes multiple collisions at Main and Foster, West Main and Cortland, Benedict and Seminary, and other local intersections.
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Victor D. Jordan
Monroeville
Milan Avenue
Jordan
Thomas R. Derby
Newton
Main
Foster
Katherine M. Ensminger
Norwalk
Miss Ensminger
William R. Ball
Bellevue
Benedict and Seminary
Benedict
John G. Beecher
Orlando L. Close
Reed
Willard O. Linkenbach
Sandusky
Ralph H. Bickley Jr
Milan
S. Linwood
Gerald Beer
Nugents Spend Hawaii Vacation at Mauna Kea Resort
Luci Johnson Nugent and her airman husband start a Hawaii break at Mauna Kea Resort with 17 month old Lyn cared for in Honolulu. J c Patrick Nugent arrived for five days of rest with no firm plans, considering island trips, while Luci defers decisions to her husband.
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Mauna Kea, Hawaii
UPI
Luci Johnson Nugent
Hawaii
Lyn
Honolulu
Luci
J.c. Patrick Nugent
Islands
Henry J. Kaiser
Mauna Kea
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Frank L. Tate, Sr
Frank Tate, Jr
Farmington
Tavita
Pia
Spumoni
Hilr
Hal Gals
New Orleans
AIA
Huron County Automobile Club
Huron County
Phillip B. Hall
W. Main
David D. O’dell
North Fairfield
Nancy Lee LaRonde
West Main
Cortland
Paul A. Levers
Nugents
Chen
Lawooy
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