Oil tanker fire closes Baltimore Harbor Tunnel stall
A tanker crashed with a beverage truck near Baltimore Harbor Tunnel entrance igniting a blaze that destroyed at least four vehicles. Officials closed the tunnel for over two hours with no injuries reported. Labor groups and Democrats decry Carter minimum wage plan as trapping millions in poverty. Labor Secretary Marshall pressed for a 20 cent rise to $2.50 an hour.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
Organized Labor
Congressional Democrats
Carter
Ray Marshall
House
Bribery Question Arises Over Personal Campaign Funds
Non campaign solicitation of money by a congressman raises bribery concerns. Rep George Hansen of Idaho proposed whether he could raise funds for personal use rather than official expenses, stirring ethical debate.
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George Hansen
Idaho
Amin Welcomes Americans As Uganda Courts Investments
President Idi Amin said Uganda welcomes American investments and tourists saying Ugandans love Americans. He blamed only CIA agents for strained ties and noted progress on Uganda House in New York while signaling a US visit to see friends and the project.
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Idi Amin
Uganda
Amin
Radio Uganda
United Nations
Uganda House
New York
United States
U.S
Legislation and ethics issues arise over mine penalties and fundraising
The article details a bill tightening mine penalties and allowing state inspectors to cite safety violations, plus debate over a congressionally funded fund raising plan by Hansen. The FEC rules on whether campaign law applies and potential bribery statute concerns are examined, referencing Hansen's 1975 election law violations and sentencing.
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Federal Election Commission
Hansen
FEC
Haen
Justice Department
U.S
George Hart
Weather Details and River Readings Summary
Weather and river data cover a 24 hour period ending 10 am with a high of 45 and low of 25. Records note 69 and 14 as historic highs and lows. Extended outlook calls for sun and showers with daytime highs in the 60s. River readings show Greenbrier above normal and muddy and Lake Bluestone muddy with gates open. Gauge at Hinton reads 3.9 feet.
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Greenbrier
Lake Bluestone
Hinton
Mail service and tax notice for West Virginia papers
The notice states mail service is available only where no carriage service exists. Sedes tax must be paid on all papers mailed to West Virginia addresses but should not be indicted on papers mailed to other states.
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Robert C. Byrd
Martinsburg
W.va
Labor Department
West Virginia
Panhandle
Cartier
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