Explosion at LaGuardia Kills 11 Injures 50 Await Transfer
Police search for clues as bodies lie in the terminal after a blast at LaGuardia Airport Monday night. The explosion left 11 dead and more than 50 injured, with several in critical condition. Chief of Detectives Louis C. Cottell leads the investigation.
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Explosion at LaGuardia Airport stuns witnesses
Richard Siemers and scores of others at LaGuardia Airport described bodies in puddles of blood and a shocked scene after a bomb exploded in a crowded baggage room. The report captures the horror and immediate aftermath as witnesses recounted the heart sickening sight.
Rates rise blocked? Burger asked to halt postal increase
Chief Justice Burger faced a plea from former Postmaster General Day to stay the pending 3 cent first class rate hike set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. The appeal cites potential refunds problems and a court stay on a prior ruling while the merits are reviewed next month.
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Drowning victim may receive bill
Hobbs man Lonnie Hamlette who planned to drown himself sparked a two day search at Mirror Lake Bottomless Lakes State Park. County officials say the cost could reach about 1000 dollars for divers equipment and manpower.
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Market dips on yearend tax selling as stocks give ground
Stocks faltered after a month of gains with the Dow down 1.65 to 855.01 amid profit taking and yearend tax selling. The NYSE composite eased to 47.49 and volume fell to 6.85 million as AMF Inc led actives and the lone bright spot was a 0.4 percent rise in the leading indicators.
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