New York faces billion-dollar probe into blackout causes
A federal inquiry opened into why New York City's lights failed and remained out for up to 25 hours as the city recovered. A $1 billion class action suit against Consolidated Edison was launched while authorities address looting and record heat forecasts test power demand.
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Europe says New York berserk in blackout spreads alarm
London papers led coverage of New York City power failure with dramatic headlines. European power officials stressed safeguards, arguing integrated grids and ring networks reduce risk and that a similar blackout is unlikely. The story opened West German TV bulletins as Chancellor Helmut Schmidt visited Washington.
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Car Plunge Kills Vietnamese Family on Artesia Freeway
A car on the Artesia Freeway near Lakewood Blvd. in Bellflower plunged off a 10-foot embankment at 3:45 p.m., killing 5-year-old Bui Ky Hiu and Buoj Anh, 2, and seriously injuring five others from a Cerritos family of seven. The driver lost sight due to smoke from the air conditioning. brakes failed as he tried to stop. Injured: Che Hau, 33. Tang Ky Hiu, 7. Han Ky Hiu, 5. Tang Muni, 33. {uu Haa, 39. All lived at 1211 Bertha St. Firefighters transported victims to Doctors Hospital, then Torrance Memorial. The family had arrived in the U.S. in August 1976.
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North Korea calls helicopter downing an unhappy incident
North Korea labeled the U S Army Chinook shoot down an unhappy incident claiming its troops fired after the crew ignored warnings. Three Americans were killed and one wounded as the helicopter crossed into North Korean territory while en route to Pangnang to collect cement for a DMZ observation post. The incident prompted a military armistice meeting and drew remarks from President Carter.
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Laguna Beach 420d Arts Festival and Pageant of Masters Opens
Leisure section notes the Laguna Beach annual Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters opens tonight. Other highlights include a report on Soviet ESP research, welfare funding changes, and subpoenas for three Assessor aides over Las Vegas junkets.
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Strong offshore quake shakes Taiwan at 6.0 magnitude
A strong offshore earthquake struck northern and eastern Taiwan at 1:13 a.m. registering 6.0 on the Richter scale. The epicenter lay 43 miles southeast of Huallen. No damage or injuries were reported, per the Central Weather Bureau.
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Fumes from shutdown AC kill guest at Landmark Hotel
In Las Vegas a deadly gas leak from a broken water pipe and power outage at the Landmark Hotel hospitalized about 75 people and killed one guest. Fire officials evacuated floors above six, as Freon leakage from the 10th floor spread through the building. The victim’s name was not released.
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Waiter sues Harrah's over fixed blackjack incident
Martinez AP reports a waiter saddled with a $60,000 gambling debt more than two years ago sues Harrah's alleging a fixed blackjack game. The case centers on alleged manipulation by casino staff and resulting financial harm to the plaintiff. Proceedings seek damages and accountability from Harrah's.
Motor home crashes kill eight near Strings Town, Oklahoma
Four miles north of Strings Town a motor home collided with a car in rain, killing six family members and two from the other car. The victims include Linda Roberson and her husband Boyce Joe, their daughters Melanie and Amy, Linda’s mother Ester Mae McCabe and her daughter Carrie Kirkman, plus Robert Burton Robey and his daughter Michelle Janis Robey.
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Carter backs no fault auto insurance nationwide proposal
Washington AP The Carter administration endorsed a no fault auto insurance bill expanding federal standards and a three year window for states to implement programs. The measure would allow suit only for severe injuries after no fault payments, with federal action if states fail.
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James Earl Ray Bound Over For Escape Try
PETROS Tenn AP James Earl Ray pled innocent to prison escape and was bound over to a grand jury for his June 10 escape attempt after a judge refused to dismiss the charge. The convicted assassin of Dr Martin Luther King Jr remains in custody.
Weather Tonight and Saturday in L B Area
Tonight Morging low clouds, otherwise fair with a low around 36. Saturday high clouds and a chance of thundershowers. Mountain areas expect a high near 85 with possible thundershowers. Desert regions also have high clouds and a chance of thundershowers with a high near 144.
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