British plan to cull gray seals delayed amid public outcry
After a week of dispute over culling gray seals near Orkney, the government retreated and will limit hunts. About 2,000 baby seals will live for now, while 900 adult seals would have been killed. Greenpeace activists celebrated but warned the fight continues.
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Government orders black cars painted new color in Congo
The government decreed privately owned black automobiles must be repainted within a month, reserving black for officials and diplomats. Confiscation is to follow for those not complying by November 20.
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Brazzaville, Congo
Pope John Paul II calls for world religious freedom
The pope appealed for freedom of worship worldwide and aid for human causes, saying the Vatican does not judge governments. He indicated his first foreign visit will be to Poland, and Polish President Henryk Jablonski may extend an invitation.
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Honolulu Costs Top Mainland In Housing Budget
Honolulu homeowners face the highest monthly costs nationwide with a typical 1977 expense of 759 dollars. Mortgage dominates at 616 dollars, plus 57 taxes, 51 utilities, 15 hazard insurance, and 20 lease rent. On Oahu many homes sit on leased land with average values around 132000 dollars.
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Five killed in bizarre Michigan family deaths case
YPSILANTI Mich AP Billy Edward Hardesty 21 lay wounded as police traced a grisly trail of five deaths including his mother and father whose body was found in the family freezer He was arrested and charged with the murders of three acquaintances Neighbors described him as aggressive vulgar and prone to bullying his father and other confrontations were noted by State Police Lt Robert Pifer who referenced a prior assault conviction and a 30 day jail term in 1976
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Actor Gig Young and wife found dead in New York apartment
Police said the bodies of 53 year old actor Gig Young and his 31 year old wife Kim Schmidt were found in their midtown Manhattan luxury apartment after Young, holding a .38 revolver, apparently shot himself following the killing of his wife. A diary open to We got married today marked the scene. The apartment showed no sign of a struggle.
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