Bitter cold and heavy snow cripple Portland region
Bitter cold and unusual snow crippled the Northwest with up to five inches in six hours in Portland Oregon. Schools closed across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington while traffic halted on major interstates. Snow and freezing rain strained travel as residents adapted with chains skis and bundled routines. A Portland airport spokesman noted snowplows kept one runway open but taxi rides stretched to hours.
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Cyclone death toll rises to ten thousand in India
NEW DELHI AP reports at least 10,000 dead from cyclone and tidal waves along Andhra Pradesh. J Vengal Rao notes about 2,600 bodies recovered. Hundreds of bodies burned on pyres as rescue and relief work continues. another storm weakened to a squall off Goa and Bombay.
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Rainstorm brings drought relief but not end in sight
A heavy two day storm drenched Northern California with Marin County receiving 10.89 inches in 24 hours atop Mount Tamalpais, while Sierra snow piled up to 3 or 4 feet at Lake Tahoe areas. Meteorologists warn nine more storms like it needed to end the drought. officials caution that rationing may continue as reservoirs remain far below normal.
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Concorde Jets Land at New York's Kennedy Airport
The French and British Concorde aircraft landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport carrying ten passengers apiece, marking the start of regular supersonic service to New York. Cronkite aboard the Air France flight praised the flight and speed, while anti SST protests were present but quieter after the initial landings. The event ends a 26 month legal fight over Concorde noise and use of the airport, highlighting New York and London as business hubs.
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FDA OKs Pneumovax vaccine may cut ear infections
A newly licensed Pneumovax vaccine targets four pneumococcus strains linked to most pneumonia cases and may reduce otitis media in children. FDA approval outlines use for adults 50 plus, the chronically ill, and nursing facility residents. under age 2 not recommended. Merck plans one million doses ready with more in process for February shipping to doctors and health centers.
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Weather Tonight and Wednesday Southeast Area
Tonight and Wednesday fair conditions across the southeast area with low temperatures near 30. The eastern mountains expect fair skies with a low around 25. Desert regions show fair weather with a high near 72.
Ketchum delays Social Security bill to Africa trip
Rep. William M. Ketchum delays final action on major Social Security legislation while on a taxpayer funded eight nation trip to Africa and the Middle East. An aide says the congressman objected at conference committee meetings during the recess to attend the trip, delaying naming of House conferees until after November 29.
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State air board clashes with Coast Guard in Sohio plan
The California Air Resources Board chairman accused the Coast Guard of delaying an oil terminal project in Long Beach by claiming authority over emissions from tanker lightering. He warned of a potential indefinite delay as the Coast Guard signals possible in port tanker emission regulation, conflicting with prior limits on maritime safety jurisdiction.
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FDA seeks warning labels on liquor for pregnant women
The FDA asked the Treasury Department to require labels on alcoholic beverages warning that heavy drinking can cause birth defects. Kennedy cited fetal alcohol syndrome evidence and urged labels, but noted FDA lacks legal power to mandate them. The Distilled Spirits Council questioned the conclusive nature of the evidence.
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Strike Vote Scheduled at Douglas Aircraft Co
A strike vote is planned for December at Douglas Aircraft Co amid impasse in contract talks. Metropolitan state hospital headwinds call for more than funding to cure its ills. Assemblyman Bruce Young urges changes in state officials. FBI files reveal a 15 year campaign of harassment by anti war dissidents and KKK groups not accused of crimes. Walkout clouds the first national women’s convention in Houston as rights activists closed their meeting. Cost of living rises 0.3 percent in October keeping annual rate increase relatively small. Philip Watson says he does not want the job back. rumors are false.
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