Power crisis fallout and looting sweep NYC
Zarakas criticized an unnamed Con Ed official for failing to prevent the metropolitan blowout and said the person feels terrible. In the south Bronx looters stole 50 new cars from Ace Pontiac through the showroom door. In Harlem Policeman John Ryan said hundreds of shops have been wiped out as if a bomb dropped.
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Zarakas
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Blackout Riots Sparked Looting and Fires in 1977 NYC
In the 1977 Harlem and Bronx unrest dubbed the night of the animals 145 inmates at the Bronx House of Detention set mattresses ablaze while others formed makeshift escape ropes. In Brooklyn looters wounded over 100 police and firemen and sniped at crews amid fires near the Broadway scene and The French Connection filming area.
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Looting Ramps Up Across New York City During Blackout
Thousands looters swarmed ghetto districts during the power outage carting away radios televisions jewelry and liquor. About 2 500 arrested for looting vandalism and related crimes as officers faced injuries and overwhelmed operations. Police described the scene as a night of terror with residents guarding stores amid chaos.
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New York
UPI
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Investigators Cite Human Error in Alaska Pipeline Blast
Federal investigators say the Trans Alaska pipeline blast near Fairbanks was likely caused by human error rather than a mechanical failure. Officials note the pumping system is under review and operating procedures may be revised. Damages at Pump Station 8 are estimated at 20 to 50 million dollars with pumping expected to resume this weekend.
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Alyeska Pipeline’Service Co
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