Fire burns near Los Angeles as brush blaze expands
Los Angeles area faces a major brush fire with 45 000 acres charred and 5 000 evacuees. At least 70 firefighters suffer smoke inhalation or minor burns while residents evacuate and cling to stubborn defenses as hot Santa Ana winds drive flames toward communities near the Angeles National Forest and Mount Baldy area. Authorities declare a state emergency and seek federal aid.
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Moynihan Honored by Social Democrats at UN Headquarters
United Nations New York AP Moynihan US Ambassador Daniel Patrick Moynihan was guest of honor at a Social Democrats USA reception held at the UN mission complex opposite the United Nations. The event praised his contribution to democracy after last week’s National Review anniversary dinner.
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Daniel Patrick Moynihan
National Review Magazine
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USA
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United States
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Mrs Douglas hopes a woman will succeed Supreme Court justice
Cathleen Douglas told the Women's National Democratic Club she hopes a woman is appointed to succeed her husband, William C. Douglas, on the Supreme Court. She said he is fine and seeking acupuncture in Portland for health reasons after retiring November 12.
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Ormandy to Stay On as Philadelphia Maestro
The Philadelphia Orchestra says Riccardo Muti will be principal guest conductor for the 1977 78 season, while Eugene Ormandy will continue as permanent conductor. Ormandy, 76, has led the orchestra 40 of his 76 years and plans 15 weeks of conducting this season and next. Muti, from Naples, will appear for eight weeks in November 1977 and March 1978 and is also tied to Florence and London ensembles.
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Eugene Ormandy
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Egyptian Tolba named to succeed Strong at UN post
Mostafa Kamal Tolba of Egypt was named to succeed Maurice Strong as head of the United Nations Environment Programme. Tolba, a microbiologist and former Egyptian education minister, is deputy executive director under Strong. Approval by the General Assembly is required after Waldheim nominates him.
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Maurice Strong
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Kurt Waldheim
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Spill Delays Solon's Trial in Texas Court
In Austin a judge’s illness postpones Hep Greg Montoya’s trial on misapplying state funds. Judge Mace B Thurman broke an arm in a deer stand fall and will stay in hospital about a week and a half, per his doctor.
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Million Dollar Mailmen Heist Shocks New York
In New York a cargo heist saw robbers posing as mailmen kidnap truck driver Waynard Johnson and force him into the vehicle. The truck stopped several times before reaching the East Side where Johnson freed himself as two fake mail carriers and six mail bags containing gems worth up to 1 million dollars disappeared. The jewels were bound for or from high end stores near Manhattan's diamond district.
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East Side
Post Office Moves Ahead On Rate Hike
Washington AP reports the Postal Service plans a 13 cent first class mail rate starting December 28 with stamps already printed. House action to cap the rise at 12 cents has not become law, and officials say the 13 cent rate will go into effect December 28 unless changes occur.
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