Explosion at sawdust plant kills four in Anderson California
An early morning blast at the Novaply plant of Champion International in Anderson, California, killed four workers and injured twelve, with nine in critical condition. Three of the critically injured were airlifted to St Francis Hospital burn center in San Francisco. The fire caused about 9 million dollars in damage as sparks from a small shift-change fire ignited dust in the 142 employee facility.
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U.S
Missouri Abortion Law Central to High Court Appeal
The Supreme Court heard two hours of arguments on Missouri and Massachusetts abortion laws. Attorneys argued Missouri’s require parental and spousal consent infringes rights, noting septic abortions fell 50 percent and illegitimate births declined since 1973 limits. State AG Danforth defended the statute as supporting marriage and joint decision making.
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Hijacker gets 20 years in Cuba flight case
Arthur James Wilson, 79, pleaded guilty to 1971 air piracy in the Los Angeles to Tampa hijacking diverted to Cuba. He received 20 years from U.S. District Judge Howard B. Turrentine. The case linked Carl White, Norma White, and Lolita Kay Graves Wilson, with White also given 20 years.
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Mrs. Wilson
Wallace Spends Nearly Eight Million On Campaign
Alabama Governor George Wallace has spent about 8 million dollars on his 1876 presidential bid, far more than any other candidate. The Federal Election Commission issued a final 1 million to 12 candidates as its funds expired, with Wallace reporting 8.6 million raised and 7 16 thousand remaining. Reagan has spent roughly 5.5 million, Ford and Jackson about 4 million. Wallace’s detailed breakdown was delayed by computer problems.
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Weather snapshot Redlands and Yucaipa temps and coastal fog
Redlands and Yucaipa show today highs from 72 to 76 and cool nights in the 40s. A year ago today Redlands reached the upper 60s to mid 70s with similar cool nights. Wednesday will see fair, cooler conditions with San Bernardino Valley highs around 70 to 76 and patchy coastal low clouds and fog near the coast.
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Southern California
Fierce fighting broadens Lebanon civil war peak violence
In Beirut leftist forces backed by rebels surged through the hotel district driving out Christian militiamen as the fiercest 24 hours of fighting yet killed more than 150 and wounded at least 320 across Lebanon. Across the country 30 more dead and 75 wounded raised total toll near 14,500 dead and 31,000 wounded since April. A Syrian peace mission failed to halt hostilities while leftist leaders demand victory before any truce and pressure Franjieh to accept a political settlement.
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Hamra
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Adams pushes $412.8 billion budget over Ford proposal
Rep. Brock Adams proposes a 1977 federal budget of 412.8 billion, 19 billion above Ford, expanding the deficit to about 49.8 billion. He would cut the 10 billion tax cut, trim defense to 99.6 billion, and fund 550,000 public service jobs while arguing extra spending boosts the economy. Budget Director Lynn calling the plan appalling.
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Ford Carter Lead in North Carolina Presidential Primary
In North Carolina today President Ford and Georgia's Jimmy Carter led in early polls as voters head to the sixth bicentennial primary. Reagan and Wallace face upset challenges while turnout was expected below forty percent. Ford and Carter had broad national momentum from wins in New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Florida and Illinois.
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UPI
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George C. Wallace
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Coup fears rise as guerrillas die in La Plata clash
Ten leftist guerrillas were killed in La Plata in a gun battle with police and troops as Argentina faced reports of a looming coup against President Isabel Perón. Two police officers were wounded as security forces used machine guns from sunroofs during the fighting. Border patrols and thousands of troops moved into Santa Fe and Rosario with reports of army units taking positions near the capital amid mounting speculation of a coup attempt.
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Santa Fe
Rosario
Kissinger warns Cuba again in strongest speech yet
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger warned against further Cuban military interventions abroad in a Dallas World Affairs Council address. He said the United States cannot remain aloof if basic international principles are flouted, as 17,500 Cuban troops are in southern Africa amid tensions around Rhodesia.
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