Traffic Safety Forecast For Fourth Of July Holiday
The Associated Press notes ample gasoline nationwide for the Fourth of July as millions travel for celebrations. The National Safety Council estimates 500 to 600 traffic deaths over the holiday, with 100 killed by Friday evening since Thursday night. AAA says two thirds of stations will be open and supplies ample, a contrast to last year when many taps were closed.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
American Automobile Association
Return Of Gasoline Price Wars May Return
LOS ANGELES AP Gasoline price wars may reappear before summer ends due to large stockpiles and weak demand per Lundberg Letter. Americans use less fuel but imports keep flooding in. national retail averages may drop though dealers face higher costs and tighter margins.
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Los Angeles
Lundberg
Dan Lundberg
U.S
Extreme Texas heat toll climbs amid holiday weekend tolls
The brutal heat wave marks a 12th day with 106 deaths nationwide and 61 in Texas as officials fear more fatalities during outdoor Fourth of July activities. Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky reports add to the crisis with water shortages and rationing in several towns while authorities urge continued AC use to avoid further deaths.
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Associated Press
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Missouri
Elliot Salenger
Dallas County
National Weather Service
Kentucky
Indiana
Louisville
Lexington
WKYT
Ken Kurtz
Noble
Tulsa
McAlester
State Office On Aging
Area Weather County Forecast for Weekend Heatwave
Mostly clear nights and sunny days through Sunday with temperatures reaching 106 to 112 degrees. Saturday highs near 106 to 112, Saturday night lows 75 to 80, Sunday highs again 106 to 112, winds from the south to southwest at 10 to 20 mph.
Carter Won't Kneel To Iran On Independence Day
President Carter told a Merced College town meeting he will not beg Iran for hostages' release. He cited limited direct access to Ayatollah Khomeini, said no imminent breakthrough, and noted ongoing pressure via sanctions and diplomacy. He criticized Iranian captors as fanatics and pledged continued effort and prayer.
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Merced
Calif
Carter
United States
U.S
Tehran
Merced College
State Department
Iran
Ayatollah
Ruhollah
Khomeini
Persian Gulf
Soviet Union
Moscow
Afghanistan
Iranians rally as hostages enter ninth month of captivity
Hundreds march in Tehran and other cities in anti American protests while 53 Americans remain prisoners of Iran's revolution. U N secretary general Waldheim urges patience as tensions rise. Iranian students seize Paris embassy briefly, peaceful departure of diplomats follows. A pro Khomeini mob attacks Tehran's consulate in Baku, non violent in dispute reports vary.
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Associated Press
Tehran
Iran
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
Switzerland
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Khomeini
Paris
Ministry of the Interior
Chamsedin Amiralai
Baku
Storm Hits Topeka Damages Fairgrounds Roof
A severe thunderstorm struck Topeka at 5 35 PM damaging a concrete roof over grandstands at Shawnee County Fairgrounds and injuring at least four people. One treated at hospital, another at the scene for debris injuries. Concert, fireworks event sponsored by WIBW canceled. band members reported minor injuries after being blown from the bandstand. A tornado was reportedly sighted near Tecumseh earlier.
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Topeka
Kan
Shawnee County Fairgrounds
Shawnee County
Fairgrounds
WIBW
Mike Pape
Mike Kelso
Mike Hamblin
Tecumseh
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