Asphyxiation claims another Atlanta child
The body of 13-year-old Curtis Walker was found in the South River in DeKalb County. An autopsy confirmed asphyxiation. Walker had been missing since February 19. Police described the investigation as part of a spate of disappearances and killings of black children in the Atlanta area over 19 months.
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Weather outlook clouds and cooler Texas weekend forecast
National Weather Service Midland forecast cloudy skies today with highs near mid 50s and lows around the low 30s. Snow possible in the Panhandle and cool conditions across Texas this weekend with variable precipitation and mild warming into next week north and west regions.
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Cronkite’s farewell on CBS Evening News ends era
Walter Cronkite signs off after nearly two decades as anchor, expressing sadness yet planning future work with special reports and Universe. Dan Rather to substitute as host for the coming years during Cronkite’s departure on March 6, 1981. Koch honors Cronkite with LaGuardia Medal for lifelong journalism.
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State Court Delays Sex Law Case Transfer
In San Francisco an AP report notes the day of a new state law requiring doctors to report minors sexual activity. justices transfer the case to the state Court of Appeal as managers face fear of prosecution for seeking medical attention. No prosecutions are known.
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Prairie du Chien seeks foreign aid to blunt bridge closure
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin Mayor James Bittner says the town of 5500 will seek foreign aid from Japan and West Germany to offset economic losses from the U S 18 Mississippi River bridge closure. He notes an expected 80 million dollar hit in retail sales as the bridge remains shut for repairs.
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Judge allows evolution in class ruling under state guidelines
A California judge ruled that state policy on teaching evolution does not violate fundamentalists rights, ordering evolution to be taught as a theory while stressing anthropology over science. Testimony from 11 year old Kasey Segraves linked a sixth grade class to creationist views, involving the Creation Science Research Center.
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Administration weighs rapid decontrol of natural gas prices
Price figures show 10 percent of homeowner costs. Stockman says the administration will push faster decontrol, clashing with Energy Secretary Edwards who says no gas price decision until a thorough study on deregulation effects is done. Evaluation may take two to four months, possibly not ready before September. Some supporters in Congress want the issue deferred until Congress acts on the president’s economic program.
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Reagan redecorating White House quarters with private funds
President Reagan and Nancy Reagan have raised 181309 from 82 donors to refurbish the White House private living quarters without government funds. The goal remains 200000, with Ted Graber aiding and paint work underway, after turning down a 50000 government grant.
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