Teton Dam critique cited by geologist on bedrock study
University of Montana geology professor Robert R. Curry testified that the Bureau of Reclamation chose a poor site for the Teton Dam and failed to adequately study bedrock information. He warned an over-optimistic assumption about rock absorbing water could be a minor problem.
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Rescue convoy retreats as Palestinians seize aid vehicles
A Red Cross convoy pulled out from Tal Zaatar camp after hundreds of panicked residents swarmed the loading area on a former soccer field. No shots were fired per Red Cross reports, though radio reports from the camp said militiamen fired on the convoy and one driver sustained a shoulder wound.
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Associated Press
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Lebanon
Red Cross
Tal Zaatar
Alain Modoux
Geneva
Modoux
Red tape stalls flood victims from food stamps now
Colorado officials say federal red tape blocks emergency food stamps for Big Thompson Canyon flood victims. Sen. Hart and Haskell said assurances were given that the hold-up would end, though local officials remain skeptical. Food stamp offices cut rules to remove the three day wait but rejected 30 day allotments for flood claimants.
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Associated Press
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Colo
Colorado
Big Thompson Canyon
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Floyd Haskell
Agriculture
Earl Butz
Department of Social Services
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Bernard Franta
Dallas
Tex
Haskell
Marty Wolf
Hart
Butz
Hadwick
Ford hunts a running mate as Reagan hunts delegates
President Ford seeks a vice presidential pick and has expanded his list of potential running mates while awaiting the Kansas City convention. Reagan and running mate Schweiker push for delegates, hoping to broaden support in Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey.
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Ron Nelsen
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Pennsylvania
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California
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Mississippi
Mexico relaxes CB radio confiscation policy at border
Mexico's Ministry of Communications and Transportation said CB radios brought by American motorists will be seized only for flagrant violations of law. While some travelers faced border turnbacks, officials stressed it is illegal for foreigners to operate CB sets in Mexico. Temporary measures and a bilateral treaty are being explored to allow reciprocal use.
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South America
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CB craze may stun the world with futurist CB visions
A federal study by Arthur D. Little for the White House outlines future scenarios for citizens band radio. It cites potential international protests, police jamming by 1977, and new gear by 1979. The report warns of chaotic use, but remains speculative.
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Associated Press
Cambridge, Mass
Arthur D. Little Inc
White House
Office of Telecommunications Policy
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