Congress Adopts U S Flag in Routine June 1777 Action
The Continental Congress on June 14 1777 officially adopted the flag of the thirteen United States as thirteen stripes and a blue field with thirteen white stars. The move, largely procedural, legitimized American naval ensigns and set Flag Day as June 24, 1777.
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United States
Don Mgleod
Associated Press
Stars and Stripes
Continental Congress
Congress
Marine Committee
John Reach
Navy Board
John Paul Jones
Ranger
Aiclock
England
Jones’ Bon Homme Richard
Vermont
Union
Kentucky
States
America
Ft. McHenry
Francis Scott Key
Maine
Wave Capsizes Dixie Lee II Off Norfolk After Storm Warning
A 42 foot charter vessel Dixie Lee II capsized five miles north of Norfolk near the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel after ignoring storm forecasts. Four drowned, nine missing, 14 rescued. survivor Malvis Ware of Norfolk described the sudden shift as heavy rain and waves swamped the boat. Coast Guard and National Weather Service reported gusts near 98 mph at peak. The incident marks Chesapeake Bay's worst boating disaster since 1985.
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Norfolk
Chesapeake Bay
Coast Guard
Here
Hampton Roads Bridge
Hay
Hampton
Malvis Ware
Joyce Lee
National Weather Service
Norfolk International
Maryland
Marvel
Senate Debates Clean Air Overhaul and Auto Standards
The Senate opens debate on a major Clean Air Act overhaul to delay 1978 tailpipe standards until 1980. Industry lobbying, auto dealers, and unions press for weaker rules while proponents cite health gains and energy savings. House already backed an industry amendment. the Senate faces a tight vote. Dennis Luna named deputy director of New Mexico Finance and Administration after 19 years in state government.
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Tom Raum
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Congress
Aflcio
United Auto Workers
House
Edmund Muskie
Dmaine
Robert Stafford
RY ¥ J
GOP
Robert Griffin
Rmich
Donald Riegle
Dmich
Riegle
Luna
Santa FE
Dennis Luna
State Department of Finance and Administration
Financial Central Division
Jals
Las Cruces
New Mexico Energy Institute
New Mexico State
University
Federal Energy Research and Development Administration
New Mexico
Arizona
Colorado
Nevada
Utah
ERDA
Far Corners Commission
State Energy Resources Board
CON, Albuquerque
University of New Mexico
Amin Missing Flight To Merry England Amid Hoax Claims
President Idi Amin of Uganda, a no show in Europe, was believed to be en route to a London Commonwealth conference with reports he landed in Libya then possibly Italy France or Ireland. British officials barred Amin from entering Britain over mass murders allegations, while Brussels and Paris weighed private landings and the broader Commonwealth implications.
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Associated Press
Idi Amin
Uganda
Europe
Libya
London
Wester Europe
Amin
Italy
France
Ireland
Radio
West Germany
English Channel
Muammar Khadafy
Commonwealth
Britain
Milton Obote
Shey
Deer Trapping Starts in New Mexico Study
Santa Fe New Mexico researchers from the Department of Game and Fish will test a helicopter haze and net method to trap 14 deer in Middle Mesa and Cabreste Canyon. Trapped deer are tranquilized weighed and fitted with radio collars before release to study movement and activity amid a northern deer population decline.
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Santa FE
N.M
New Mexico
Middle Mesa
Cabreste Canyon
Snyder
Delinquent Payments Could Hurt Pueblo Housing Plans
Pueblo Indians in federally financed housing may lose future federal help as overdue payments climb from 71,333 to 78,490 dollars across 11 pueblos. Some families owe up to a year and eviction paths are considered while tribal courts may seek payments. Monthly charges are set at 20 dollars for some residents.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Saloman Garcia
All Indian Pueblo Housing Authority
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Garcia
Pueblo Lands
Pueblos
Goy
John D. Josela
Isleta Pueblo
San Juan Pueblo
San Felipe Pueblo
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U.S
Phil
Furniture Gallery
Silver Heights Blvd
Silver City
Brussels
Belgium
Janning
North Hurley Water Association
American Legion Hall
Hurley
Santa Clara Pueblo
Sandia Pueblo
U. —Santa Domingo Pueblo
Cachiti Pueblo
Santa Ana Pueblo
Actme
Pueblo
Zia Pueblo
Jemez Pueblo
State Environmental Improvement Agency
EIA
Health and Social Services Department
Armstrong & Armstrong Company
P.O
Santa’ Fe
Grant County
N. Solano Drive
Engineer Division
Crown Building
St. Michael’s Drive
James G. Lareau
W. Broadway
North America
Lowry’s Auto & R.V
Dolor
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