Flood Strikes Colorado Canyon Killing Dozens
Rescue efforts in northern Colorado were halted by thick clouds and rain as the Big Thompson flood killed scores of campers and fishermen. Authorities pegged deaths at about 60 with fears of more, as 2,000 to 4,000 vacationers remained stranded along the canyon.
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Pueblo
Ford
Larimer County
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Bob Watson
Nebraska
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Big Thompson
Hovey
John B. Hennessey
Denver
Hennessy
U S Arms Sales to Iran Face Mastery Gaps
A Senate Foreign Relations Committee report says U S arms shipments to Iran exceed Iran’s ability to use them and notes a post 1972 Nixon order fueled large scale sales. The State Department rejects claims of unchecked sales while noting ongoing reviews and selective approvals.
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Washington
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Iran
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Richard M. Nixon
United States
Near East
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Senate expected to delay B1 bomber production decision
Congressional sources say the Senate will likely delay the B1 bomber production decision from November until after the next president is inaugurated. The 15-14 Appropriations vote to delay stands, with support from Sen. Milton R. Young. Carter’s stance against the bomber indirectly influences the debate. The House previously favored proceeding in November, leaving a tough House-Senate conference ahead.
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Nicholas Daniloff
Washington
UPI
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Appropriations Committee
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R-N.d
Jimmy Carter
Carter
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Sandpoint Daily Bee Publisher and Editor Details
Sandpoint Daily Bee is published Monday through Friday by Pend Oreille Printers Inc at 310 Church Street Sandpoint Idaho 83864. Subscription rates are 2.50 per month to any U S point. Home delivery 2.50 per month. Phone 263-5151 P O Box 579. Pete Thompson is publisher Dave Finkelnburg editor Herb Offermann advertising director.
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Sandpoint
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United States
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Herb Offermann
Olympics Closed in Harmony Amid Political Tensions
The 21st Olympiad in Montreal wrapped with music and dance, despite 30 nations withdrawing and threats of boycotts. Soviet Union led in medals with 125 total, while East Germany and the United States followed, as athletes urged politics be kept out of sport.
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Martin Lader
Montreal
UPI
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Munich
Clinton McKenzie
East Germany
United States
Stassen Seeks Unity GOP Run as Alternative Candidate
Harold Stassen offered himself for the Republican nomination as a unity alternative to Ford and Reagan. He said he would need a near miracle to win but aimed to unite the party and lead to a November victory. He plans uncommitted delegates, a headquarters, and a Kansas City convention caucus to attract supporters.
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UPI
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Ford
Ronald Reagan
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Stassen
Minnesota
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GOP
Richard Nixon
Christian Herter
Eisenhower
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Television Schedule Evening Lineup
The listing details a daily TV schedule with 4:00 to 1:00 timeslots featuring shows such as Mickey Mouse Club Merv Griffin Misterogers Sesame Street Hogan's Heroes Star Trek Bewitched High Rollers The Lew Don Adams Screen Teat Viva Valdez Rhoda All in the Family Joe Forrester Maude Medical Center Chanel 2 News and Yesterday's Newsreel plus News Scene Eyewitness News and public affairs segments.
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Joe Forrester
Maude
Medical Center
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Fruit Price Rise Likely After California Cannery Strike
Union workers ratified a three year pact ending an 11 day strike that spoiled the apricot crop and raised pay by 1.60 per hour. Full canning production should resume midweek with some fruit costs rising two to three cents in autumn. A cannery spokesman noted lack of storage at some plants delayed shipments.
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UPI
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Teamsters
West Virginia miners resist judge offer in wildcat strike
Miners in southern West Virginia defy a judge by continuing a three week wildcat strike despite a $50,000 fine offer to Local 1759. In northern pits 74 locals pause work for midnight shift, as talks with operators hinge on ending the walkout.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
West Virginia
United Mine Workers
UMW
Hayes Holstein
Holstein
Dennis Knapp
Knapp
Auto motorcycle crash reported at Sandpoint intersection
Saturday incident at Third Avenue and Alder Street involved Janice Roe's 1972 Honda rear ending a 1969 Mercury driven by Thomas Ferguson of Calgary. Ferguson left scene after giving his name. no citations issued. Damages about 200 dollars to Roe. no injuries.
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Sandpoint
Janice Roe
Thomas Ferguson
Calgary
Alberta
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Ferguson
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