Hank Aaron hits 712th homer in Braves win over Astros
Hank Aaron belted his 712th career homer on the first pitch from Dave Roberts as Atlanta beat Houston 4 2. The blast, 400 feet plus, left Aaron two behind Babe Ruth in the all time record with five games remaining in the season at Atlanta Stadium. He did not play in Sunday's Astrodome game.
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Hunter Orange Promoted as Safer Color for Hunters
Idaho Fish and Game says fluorescent hunter orange is the safest color for hunting apparel. Tests by the Army Harvard and Massachusetts Fish and Game departments labeled it most visible and the National Shooting Sports Foundation endorses the color. Some states require it by law while Idaho recommends but does not mandate it.
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Wildlife Opening Weekend in High Country Draws Hunters
Wildlife officials report similar hunter turnout in Units 7 and 9 as past years with early elk and deer harvests steady. A Friday snowstorm gave way to warm weekend weather. drivers warned to avoid new pavement until hardened. Bear movement rises due to scarce huckleberries, urging rapid meat retrieval. grouse seen in modest numbers. cougar rules require tagging all kills and timely return of skull and hides to Fish and Game officials.
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Civilian Cost Overruns Surpass Military Spending
Alabama Republican Rep. William L. Dickinson cites GAO figures showing civilian projects overrun original estimates by large margins. Examples include the JFK Center cost rising from 31 to 72 million and the Interstate Highway program swelling from 37.6 million to 69.9 billion, with other overruns on FBI and post office projects and NASA plans.
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NEA IEA Back Ousted Teachers in Idaho Case
The National and Idaho Education Associations support two professors seeking reinstatement, back pay, and damages after their contracts were not renewed for 1972-73. Alverado Norman Decker, at North Idaho College, and W. Robert Fahringer, at Lewis Clark State College, allege violation of due process.
The Month The Drought Ended In Spokane September Rain
The National Weather Service reports 1.35 inches of rain in six days at Spokane International Airport nearly tripling the summer total since May 24. through September, 7.18 inches have fallen, 3.77 inches below normal. officials forecast continued rain tonight and drier conditions later with a chance of more rain near next weekend.
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McCall Orders Lights Out To Conserve Power
Oregon Governor Tom McCall ordered all outdoor lighting not needed for security turned off starting tonight amid a Pacific Northwest power shortage. Western governors were told to prepare mandatory cuts up to 25 percent by November 1, with an initial 10 percent reduction possible in four phases.
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