Heat wave grips nation as Washington hits 100 degrees
Sweltering conditions drive air travel disruption and water warnings across several states. Washington records 100 with humidity above 70 percent and health warnings, while Moscow Montgomery and Prince Georges counties urge reduced water use. Dallas-Fort Worth Airport plans 343 000 grant aided snowplow gear amid rare heavy snow, as airports warn of slow taxi times due to heat and expected cooling equipment purchases.
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Mauritanian ambassador shot in Paris
A gunman wounded Mauritanian Ambassador Ahmed Ghanahalla in Paris. Officials said he is out of danger. The attack follows two prior ambassador shootings in Paris and is linked to the Polisario Front fighting over Western Sahara’s independence. A caller claimed responsibility for the strike.
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Crime rate in Long Beach Los Angeles area rises
The Associated Press reports crime in the Long Beach Los Angeles region remains higher than the national average. Major offenses dropped 4.1 percent in Los Angeles in the first six months of 1977, while forcible rape rose 16.6 percent. FBI data show a six month homicide rise of 9.1 percent in the area. Weather was blamed for lower crime in other regions.
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Weather Tonight and Friday Summary
Tonight LB area fair with a low around 62 and a high near 4. Mountains mostly fair with a low about 50 and a high near 80. Deserts fair with a low near 64 and a high about 110.
Nation's crime rate dips 9 percent in first quarter
The FBI Uniform Crime Reports show a 4 percent drop in the nation's crime rate in the first quarter over 1976, the largest quarterly decline in 19 years. Reductions occurred in five of seven major categories though rapes rose 3 percent and aggravated assaults 1 percent. larceny fell 8 percent and robbery 8 percent, with mixed regional declines. The harsh winter and heavy snowfall are cited as possible contributors to the decrease across cities, suburbs, and rural areas.
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U.S. reveals Nevada tests of enhanced radiation neutron bomb
A U.S. ERDA spokesman notes underground tests in Nevada for an enhanced radiation neutron weapon designed for the Lance missile. Pentagon says funds are sought for production while officials decline to confirm test details or timing.
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Security push to shield nuclear plants and shipments
Government considers tighter security for commercial nuclear fuel processing plants and uranium and plutonium shipments to guard against sabotage theft and terrorism. The report notes related items on page A A and lists other federal coverage.
Red Chinese pilot defects to Taiwan
A squadron commander in the Chinese Communist air force flew his MIG19 jet to Taiwan and asked for political asylum. The 41 year old Fan Yuar yen said there are no human rights on the mainland.
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Three Children Die, One Seriously Injured in Huntington Park Train Incident
Three children about six years old were killed and a fourth was seriously hurt after being struck by a Union Pacific freight train on California and Salt Lake avenues in Huntington Park. Fire officials say the youngsters were likely playing or walking on the tracks and names have not yet been released. The victims died on arrival at St Francis Hospital in Lynwood.
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Fire kills five, injures sixty six in Danbury prison blaze
A three story cell block fire at the federal medium security prison in Danbury killed five inmates and injured about 66. Officials said the blaze started around 1 30 a m and was likely set by clothing in a washroom though inmates blamed an electrical wiring fault. Autopsies were planned and acting Warden Anthony Young praised inmates for aiding evacuations.
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Baltimore Firefighters End Six Day Walkout
Fire fighters in Baltimore vote to end a six day job action after city warnings of layoffs and fines. The slowdown cost an estimated 100000 in overtime as union members limited calls and avoided routine duties. President Charney Harris says the strike ended without mass firings. The protest followed stalled incremental wage increases of 152000 negotiated last year.
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