Wisconsin antiwar reporter receives 7000 FBI pages
Michael Fellner, a Madison based antiwar journalist, receives 7000 pages of FBI files under FOIA. The files cover his meetings, marches, articles and a 1974 arrest for assaulting an officer. DOJ has released more than 28,000 pages and withheld others citing national security. Fellner notes massive data gathering across antiwar activists and ongoing FBI surveillance.
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Shell blast at Virginia school kills pupil and injures youths
A shell found near Fort Pickett exploded in an industrial arts classroom at Hugenot Academy near Richmond. One student died, several others were critically injured. Police said unsupervised students drilled into the shell during class as authorities investigated who brought the device to school. The dead student was Scott Goddman. The injured include Mark E. Horner Carlton N. Elam Easton A. Pace Barbee S. Cos and another unnamed pupil.
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GOP Senators Threaten Filibuster of Warnke Nomination
Conservative Republicans threaten to block Paul Warnke’s nomination to head the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. Senator Jesse Helms vows to mount a public campaign to oppose the choice, while Senate Majority Leader Byrd says Warnke will be confirmed. Opponents dispute Byrd’s view.
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Propane Tank Car Blast Shocks North Dallas
A Sunday night propane tanker explosion on a Santa Fe freight train near North Dallas leveled a warehouse area, shattered windows, created an 18 foot crater, and prompted mass evacuations within 200 yards. No injuries were reported as officials investigated cause and ensured remaining tankers were stable.
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New probe to fix blame for withholding gas
A Department of the Interior study on Gulf of Mexico natural gas shows production slow downs but does not explain why gas is not being produced. Rep. Phillip Ruppe criticizes the report as incomplete. A second study will focus on offshore federal leases and is expected to take 60 to 9 days.
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Weather Tonight and Tuesday Across Regions
TONIGHT AND TUESDAY LB AREA expect chances of rain with a low around 55 and a high near 65. MOUNTAINS see rain and wind with a low about 35 and a high near 55. DESERTS stay cloudy and windy with a low near 40 and a high around 75.
Intruder Seizes Three Hostages at Whidbey Island Navy Office
An intruder burst into a Whidbey Island Naval Air Station office and took three hostages. Navy authorities say the suspect was arrested about three hours later and the hostages were released unharmed.
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Brown to leave water curbs to local districts
Governor Brown after a Denver drought conference says he will suggest a state water use cut this week but will leave implementation to local districts. He cited a preliminary 25 percent figure and plans no annual conservation mandate while seeking federal relief for farmers and cattlemen amid an estimated four billion dollar drought impact in California. Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus and others attended the Denver meeting.
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Rain expected in Southland as Pacific storm weakens
Forecasters warn a Pacific storm moving south across California may bring rain to Southern California tonight and Tuesday though not enough to ease drought. Santa Barbara faces a 50 percent chance, Long Beach-Los Angeles 30 percent as skies clear by late Tuesday and temperatures edge up. Highs range from the low 60s at beaches to about 70 inland, with an estimated 300000 beachgoers seen despite rough 3 to 5 foot surf.
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Governors Seek Federal Aid For Western Drought
Governors from 11 states and six more met with Secretary Andrus at the invitation of Colorado Gov Richard Lamm to discuss drought concerns. They endorsed creating a task force to study water problems and called for immediate federal aid while noting water and energy shortages as a linked era of limitations. Western States Water Council director Jack Barnett cited West streamflow at about half normal, calling the figure optimistic amid worries for agriculture and livestock.
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Auburn Dam funding cutback sparks water fears in California
A Carter plan to halt next year's funding for 18 dams, including Auburn Dam, threatens water supplies for San Joaquin Valley farmers. Officials warn delayed or canceled construction could derail the regional master plan, with Gov Brown backing continued funding during safety reviews and lawmakers pledging opposition to budget cuts.
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Mail fraud a 60 billion dollar business in US
AP reports mail fraud thrives as a half billion dollar industry with a growing legitimate offshoot. Promoters offer a prime sucker list and other schemes while officials warn consumers to beware of get rich quick, weight loss, and fake medical products through the mails.
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Long Beach notes echo Carter era church dispute
Plains Georgia poets and President Carter figures stir controversy as a former church signers claim crucifixion while a cousin of the President faces critique. Reporter Stan Leppard begins a weekly crime implications series with a Long Beach youth break in report. Funeral for retired Long Beach Judge Charles F Cook noted, as Moore League CIF playoffs near with standings on page C4.
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