Shapp Withdraws From Democratic Presidential Race
Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp announced he will withdraw after disappointing showings in Massachusetts and Florida primaries. He urged supporters to back delegates who represent their views and said he will not run in Pennsylvania's April 27 primary. He cited lack of time money and media support and pledged to continue influencing national politics.
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Eleven Die More as Kentucky Mine Blast Toll Rises
Eleven miners including three federal inspectors were found dead at the Scotia Company coal mine in eastern Kentucky, raising the two day death toll to 26 from methane blasts and cave ins. Rescue attempts paused due to dangerous conditions after locating the bodies at 12 07 p m EST. The first explosion occurred Tuesday killing 15 men and prompting independent investigations.
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Opposition To Palouse Reservoir Flows Freely
About 75 witnesses opposed an Army Corps study to turn 3000 acres of Palouse Wheatland near Union and Almira into a reservoir. The plan would feature a 200 foot dam on the Snake River, pumping water for power and water needs, facing strong local criticism led by Norman Hatley of OPAL. Only one speaker supported the plan, amid boos, as Moscow mayor Paul Mann condemned opposing leaders.
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Reagan Campaign Faces Uphill Idaho Battle After Florida Loss
Idaho leaders Cenarrusa and Kidwell frame Reagan setback in Florida as a hit to Idaho prospects. Wayne Kidwell and Pete Cenarrusa lead Reagan’s Idaho push while Roy Eiguren notes three new county chairs. President Ford’s Florida win tightens contest for delegates, with Carter emerging as front runner for Democrats.
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Judge Rules No Authority Over Concorde Landings
A federal judge ruled he lacks jurisdiction to stop Concorde landings at JFK and Dulles. The suit by Fairfax and Loudoun Counties Virginia and Nassau County New York challenged Coleman's four daily JFK and two daily Dulles landings amid noise concerns. The decision leaves air traffic and future noise standard actions to federal agencies and legislatures.
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Rebels Seize Southern Lebanon Army Posts
Moslem rebels captured two army barracks in the south and claimed control of regional posts. Beiruti clashes flare with at least 20 killed and over 30 wounded in 24 hours. Brig. Gen Aziz Ahdab proclaimed acting military governor and said rebels were winning despite President Franjieh’s stance.
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Automakers deny charging exorbitant parts prices
GM Ford and Chrysler executives told a Senate consumer subcommittee it would be absurd to claim auto makers mark up crash parts to recover losses from new car sales. Chrysler's Charles Joiner noted crash parts are less than 0.5 percent of total sales while defending pricing against insurance premium hikes.
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GM and Ford clash over car part price hikes
GM official Michael C. Meehan defends pricing as not raising car costs amid criticism of price increases. Ford’s Philip Benton cites modest changes aligned with CPI and notes a 5.4 percent annual rise in seven 1966 Galaxie crash parts categories.
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General Motors
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