Mother's Day Miracle: Eric Peterson Rescued From Pool
In Los Angeles, three year old Eric Peterson nearly drowned in a shallow family pool when his mother, Diane Peterson, found the gate open and his tricycle at the bottom. She performed mouth to mouth resuscitation after the boy stopped breathing, reviving him before paramedics arrived. The family credits her quick action and calm, describing the outcome as miraculous.
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Republic Steel to raise prices on major lines in May
Republic Steel Corp, the nation's fourth largest, will hike prices effective May 13 by 8.8 percent on flat rolled products and 6.8 percent on hot rolled and cold finished carbon and alloy bars. The increases cover 60 percent of the steel industry business for these two lines. Armco Steel Corp plans a 3 to 1 percent rise on stainless steel starting Monday, drawing government scrutiny from the Wage and Price Stability Council which called the moves excessive but will study the impact.
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Frost to do a fifth Nixon program interview
British host says demand for his Nixon interviews justifies a fifth show. He plans to cover why Nixon did not burn the Watergate tapes and the 164 minute gap, plus SALT talks, Middle East war, and Chile. Also may include John and Martha Mitchell impressions.
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Carter draws warm cheers in England on overseas visit
President Carter arrives in northeast England for a 42 hour trip. He tours Sunderland glass works and Old Hall in the cradle of British industry. The trip features meeting with Prime Minister Callaghan and a welcome by locals in Newcastle and nearby towns. Carter is feted as honorary Geordie and receives a St George and the Dragon glass sculpture.
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Governor Brown Eyes China Visit After Japan Trip
Sacramento AP Governor Brown may visit China the same trip as his Japan tour, but no plans are set. Executive secretary Gray Davis said permission from China exists and Bank of Tokyo would broker the trip, though scheduling constraints prevented details.
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Readers to quiz Carter at Los Angeles town hall
The Independent and Press Telegram offer readers a chance to question President Carter during his May 17 Los Angeles visit. Seventy readers will be randomly selected from 60 to attend KNXT studio event with a taped program broadcast on Channel 2.
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Massive recall of cars chilis coffee makers
Federal recalls halt 2.2 million GM vehicles due to power brake booster defects and probe Ford and VW models for throttle cable weaknesses. About 370,000 VW cars from 1973 to 1976 face design flaws linked to speed control. Ford Econoline and Club Wagon 1975 to 1977 models under review for sharp plastic instrument panels. FDA orders chili pepper recall over processing acidity allowing bacterial growth across brand lines including Western Valley and Old El Paso.
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Jobless rate hits 29 month low in April
Washington AP reports the nation’s unemployment rate fell to 7.0 percent in April, the lowest in 29 months, as about 548000 more workers were employed. Julius Shiskin notes broad improvement across groups but warns unemployment remains high. Total employment reached 90 million, while unemployment dropped to 6.7 million. Wholesale prices meanwhile fell 1.1 percent, signaling inflation concerns.
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Panel reverses self leaves import reins with oil firms
A House Government Operations Committee reversed an earlier stance and kept import control with major U S oil firms while approving a Carter plan to create a centralized Energy Department. The panel rejected Rep Conyers proposal to make a new agency the sole importer of foreign crude, citing concerns over an oil dictatorship.
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Where to Find It Water Rationing and More
A condensed front page list notes mandatory water rationing approved by the Los Angeles City Council and mentions a California Assembly bill on death penalty nearing approval. It cites life expectancy comparisons from the CDC for quitting smoking ten years ago, and references publicity costs for visitors to Washington. Also notes a stun gun sale change and landlord tenant disputes handled by state consumer affairs counselors.
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Weather Tonight And Friday In The LB Area
Tonight and Friday forecast for LB area shows a chance of rain in the low 52 to high 66 range and mountains with a chance of rain and cooler values from 24 to 45. Deserts fair and windy with a night low around 46 and an overall pattern of unsettled conditions across regions.
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