Power blackout recedes as New York slowly regains power
New York City and surrounding areas begin restoring electricity after a lightning caused blackout that halted transit, exchanges and business. Officials report about half of customers still without power at midday and warn some may remain 24 hours more. Mayor Beame orders inquiry into Con Ed failures, while looting and injuries are reported.
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Weather outlook for Tonight and Friday in L B area
Tonight's low around 55 with fair conditions statewide. Mountains see fair weather with high near Ha. Deserts expect warm highs and chance of thunderstorms with a low around 65 and a high near 1H.
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Riverside grand jury declines to indict Hill in trash bag murders
Riverside County Grand Jury refuses to indict David Hill in the trash bag killings linked to Patrick Wayne Kearney. The panel indicts Kearney on three counts while Hill may be released if charges are dropped. Los Angeles officials vow to pursue Kearney. Riverside investigations cite up to 28 murders across Southern California.
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Mine Blast Near Amaga Kills 18, Leaves 16 Missing
Police report states an explosion trapped 40 miners in a coal mine near Amaga in Antioquia. Officials say 18 bodies and three survivors have been recovered, with 16 miners still missing. Amaga lies 12 miles southwest of Medellin, about 160 miles northwest of Bogota.
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Helen Reddy named to State Parks Commission
HELEN REDDY has been appointed by Governor Brown to the State Parks and Recreation Commission. The announcement appears amid other Page AB notices and national policy items including affirmative action moves and U. S. reaction to defense and foreign policy questions.
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Three Americans killed as U S helicopter downed by North Korea
President Carter reported a U S Chinook was shot down after entering North Korean airspace, leaving three crew dead and one captured. North Korea accused the helicopter of deep airspace intrusion while U N officials and Communist representatives debated next steps at Panmunjom, with no word on identities or casualties.
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Mexico City blackout lasts 90 minutes
A Mexico City area blackout left about a quarter of the city without power for 90 minutes. Officials cited a main line failure in the north and downtown Paseo de la Reforma area with reports of a substation fire. Lights dimmed at 12:15 a.m. trapping hundreds in elevators and subways while police noted little panic.
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Gunmen rob Long Beach pediatric clinic staff and patients
Two men held up the Oxide-White Medical Building at 1132 Atlantic Ave on Wednesday afternoon. They tied up 14 employees and patients, abused a lab tech, and stole about 36,770 in cash and jewelry before fleeing. Victims reported minor injuries and burns from the incident.
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