Plane crash at North Las Vegas Airport kills several
A twin engine plane crashed at North Las Vegas Airport with early reports of eight to ten deaths. Wreckage covered Rancho and Cheyenne streets as first responders removed ten bodies. No details yet on aircraft type or survivors. In Washington, Carter summit talks may discuss troops, but officials reject new troop deployment proposals in the Mideast.
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U.S. trade deficit worsens yen drop in Tokyo trading
In Tokyo early trading the dollar slid nearly six yen on word of July’s $2.99 billion U.S. trade gap, the biggest yen decline since the 1973 revaluation. BR recovered less than a yen to 189,725, closing 2.4 percent down from Tuesday, after European and New York markets moved on the deficit news.
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Healy Named Mediation Lead in Postal Strike Contract Fight
Washington AP reports James J. Healy a Harvard professor and veteran labor mediator will attempt to resolve the Postal Service contract dispute that challenged national mail service. Healy selected on Tuesday by Wayne L. Horvitz, head of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, who steps back from the effort.
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James J. Healy
Postal Service
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Harvard University
Wayne L. Horvitz
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Balloonists killed filming maiden voyage in Indiana crash
Three hot air balloonists died when their craft struck a power line and sparked a fire during a maiden voyage in Fishers Indiana. Identified victims include Elizabeth J. Dumont 31 the pilot from Indianapolis and Michael A. Kelly 30 from Bloomington. The third victim’s name was being withheld pending relatives notification.
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Elizabeth J. Dumont
Indianapolis
Michael A. Kelly
Bloomington
Don Schoeff
China talks with Gulf Oil on selling Chinese crude fuels US cars
Washington reports China is negotiating with Gulf Oil Corp to supply petroleum for the American market. An oil industry source cautioned that Chinese crude will not instantly replace familiar gasoline, noting the dragon symbolically represents China’s growing influence while the tiger remains dominant at the pump for now.
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China
Gulf Oil Corp
Gallen targets PSC CWIP funding for Seabrook plant
Democratic governor hopeful Hugh Gallen attacks Public Service Co over construction work in progress financing for Seabrook. He argues CWIP is illegal in several states and costs NH consumers without benefits. Nashua couple John and Cecilia Winn endorsed his bid.
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White Mountains
Alf Jacobson
Senate
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Jacobson
West Berlin hijacked Polish airliner seeks asylum
A Polish LOT Tu-134 with 60 passengers diverted to Tempelhof Airport in West Berlin. The hijacker and his wife with at least one child, plus six others, sought asylum after the plane landed. Most passengers were East Germans. the hijacker surrendered peacefully.
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Tempelhof
Fire Hits Downtown Anderson as Striking Firemen Sit Out
In Anderson Indiana a block long downtown fire spread as most striking firefighters refused to respond. Eight probationary officers joined Fire Chief Ed Ballinger at the scene and the blaze was controlled by mid morning. A few strikers assisted while volunteers from nearby towns arrived.
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Ballinger
Citizens Advisory Council outlines plan for code upgrade program
A session in Portsmouth highlighted a $1.2 million three year code enforcement plan funded by a Small Cities grant. About six residents attended the initial meeting led by John Whalen and Lisa Webb, with Kathy Cool outlining housing inspections. Whalen noted possible city shifts from a proposed multi purpose center to an indoor pool on Pierce Island as bids open for field improvements.
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Governors want cake and dollars in inflation clash
The new National Governors Association chair says governors must continue seeking federal funds despite sharp criticism of inflation. The leaders insist federal spending pressures persist even as they voice anger over inflation.
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National Governors’ Association
Governors Back Nuclear Policy At Boston NGA Meeting
Governors from states including New Hampshire and Kentucky approve a National Governors Association policy endorsing nuclear energy as essential. Amid calls for a balanced federal budget by 1981, leaders press Congress to fund key programs and plan a Washington delegation to push energy legislation before Carter.
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Dust concerns prompt city meeting on Heights dust problem
City Councilman James Splaine will convene a Friday 1 30 p m meeting in City Hall Council Chamber to review actions by the NH Air Pollution Control Commission and outline remaining steps. Angry residents blame dust from the National Gypsum plant for soiling homes and affecting lungs. invitees include state director Dennis Landerville plant manager Joseph Ciampaglio Heights residents and lawmakers Thomas McIntyre John Durkin and Norman D Amours.
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City Hall
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Splaine Said He Has Invited State Agency
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Joseph Ciampaglio
Heights
U.S
Thomas J. McIntyre
John A. Durkin
Norman D’amours
Two Area Men Die In Separate Road Tarns
Two area men died in separate highway crashes within 24 hours. Ronald R. Bergeron, 24, of Portsmouth, died at the North Hampton scene when his small foreign station wagon left Rt. 95 and struck a bridge abutment after climbing a 40 foot embankment. Richard C. Sevigney, 23, of Moody, Maine, died after a Rt. 1 Wells motorcycle crash near Eldredge Road, striking a utility pole after passing a northbound vehicle.
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Newington votes on $1.2 million sewer bond tonight
Newington voters will decide at a 7:30 special town meeting whether to approve a $1.2 million local share of a $3 million sewer project on Spaulding Turnpike. The plan includes two pumping stations and is funded by state and federal aid, with local burden borne by business and industry served.
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