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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1977

Page

5

Crew Safe As Liberian Freighter Sinks After Fire

A 433-foot Liberian bulk carrier 100 miles from the Mississippi River mouth sank in the Gulf of Mexico after an engine room fire spread uncontrollably. All 32 crew members were evacuated by a tugboat before the ship took on water and disappeared.

New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Mississippi River Joy Coast Guard Bob Baeten Baeten

Carter Invites More Lawmakers in push for energy bills

President Carter meets with lawmakers at the White House and outlines a push to pass a broad set of measures this year including energy, consumer protection, and voter registration. aides warn energy priority aims for passage by October as Byrd notes some bills remain alive.

Carter White House Democratic National Committee Congress Department of Energy John F Kennedy Jody Powell

Fresh battle lines form in nationwide gay rights fight

In Miami the defeat of a gay rights measure sparked new clashes as activists protested Anita Bryant’s anti gay campaign. Thousands marched in New York and Virginia Beach amid counter demonstrations, while organizers vow renewed action across cities and plan a June 18 New Orleans march and concert boycott.

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