Stadium Roof Caves In Near O'Hare. Five Dead
A four story stadium under construction near O'Hare International Airport collapsed during a morning thunderstorm after a plane overhead. Five workers were confirmed dead with about 15 injured as rescue crews searched the wreckage. Witnesses said the roof fell in as planes used runway 22 Right approached, though officials avoided linking the incident to the flight. The stadium, designed for 19 400 spectators, was near completion and to host sports, circuses and events.
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Rosemont
Ill
O'Hare International
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Joseph Peterson
Leyden Township
O'Hare
Fred Schroeder
Anthony R. Rossi
Chicago
Stadium
Warren Nelson
Ressurection Hospital
Nelson
Andrews
Vietnam plans to slow exodus by legal refugee flow
AP report from Bangkok says Vietnamese officials told a U.S. congressional delegation they would allow about 10 000 refugees to leave monthly to curb dangerous boat departures. Hanoi said it lacks resources to stop all who flee. talks covered refugees MIAs in Vietnam and Laos and Vietnam's future in Cambodia.
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Bangkok
Thailand
U.S
Lester Wolff
D-N.y
Kriangsak Chomanan
Hanoi
Wolff
Kriangsak
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
China
Peking
United States
Federal suit targets Philadelphia police brutality policies
The United States sues Philadelphia, charging city and police officials with unconstitutional practices that promote brutality and harassment. The suit seeks an injunction and federal-fund cutoff until reforms, naming Mayor Frank Rizzo and citing race based discrimination. City officials vow vigorous defense amid broader probes in Houston, Memphis, and Mobile.
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Philadelphia
U.S
Frank L. Rizzo
Drew S. Days III
Philadelphia Police Department
Memphis
Tenn
Mobile
Ala
Rizzo
City Hall
Justice Department
Iran
Productivity Lag Drives 1980s Economic Outlook
Washington AP report of the Joint Economic Committee midyear forecast warns lagging productivity as the central problem for the economy. It suggests boosting productivity via tax incentives for savings and investment and better training for disadvantaged workers, with possible across the board tax reductions. Recovery hinges on late year and early next year's policy choices amid stagflation concerns.
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Washington
Joint Economic Committee
Rail Strike Spreads East Across Union Pacific System
A wildcat strike began on the West Coast and spread through Union Pacific lines, paralyzing most operations across the system. Rail officials plan to seek temporary restraining orders in federal court in Omaha, Salt Lake City, and Portland. About 90 percent of Union Pacific's 28,000 employees affected. pickets set up systemwide, with sporadic activity in the East.
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Omaha, Neb
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Salt Lake City
Portland
Ore
Los Angeles
Rockwell
Union Pacific
Joe McCartney
Wayward Python Still Loose In City Park Scene
Diane Yeaman reports the 11-foot python Marvin remains missing after escaping Doug Farrell’s Park home. Reward raised to 50 dollars for safe return. Farrell and residents search City Park, aided by a bird dog, while urging calm and safe handling guidance.
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Diane Yeaman
Marvin
Doug Farrell
Park
Farrell
Klansmen march halted by police in Montgomery rally
In Montgomery, mayor Emory Folmar protected a parade permit requirement as riot police screened Ku Klux Klan marchers who began in Selma and ended their 50 mile route with nearly 200 arrests for entering Montgomery without a permit.
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Montgomery
Ala
Emory Folmar
Selma
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