Explosion at florist shop rattles Fort Collins downtown
A blast at a downtown florist shop ripped a quarter block, injuring several people. Gas mains were shut off as PSC crews worked to contain the seepage, while officials investigated the cause.
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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1977
Page
5
A blast at a downtown florist shop ripped a quarter block, injuring several people. Gas mains were shut off as PSC crews worked to contain the seepage, while officials investigated the cause.
Authorities report a two story blast leveled Flowers and Things flower shop and ripped the back wall of Hickmans Mens Shop. The explosion shook a two block area, cut telephone service, and was heard two miles away near the Colorado State University campus.
The House approved a defense authorization bill totaling 35.9 billion for the next fiscal year, restoring some Carter cuts and funding a shipbuilding emphasis. A troop reduction amendment targeting about 50,000 forces and a retirement plan proposal were rejected, while an anti advertising amendment for veterans' program ads was adopted.
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission amends its May 3 meeting to May 4 1977 at 8:00 p m in Boise to set big game hunting seasons upland bird opening dates and related regulations. A public hearing is planned May 4 at 7 30 p m at 600 South Walnut Boise. Dale S Baird acting secretary Apr 26 1977.
Old classified note offers a complete canopy bed set including frame box springs and a double mattress for sale. Contact details appear as 263 5141 with an April rate of eight days.
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