Soviet jetliner crashes near Moscow with up to 172 aboard
A Soviet Ilyushin 62 charter flight from Paris to Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport crashed Friday night near the airport, killing all on board. Tass reported the death toll as high as 172, marking the worst civil aviation disaster. The Aeroflot jet, the second crash in 12 days, reportedly circled the foggy airport three times before going down near Chernaya Gryaz on the main road.
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Nixon and Congress at deadlock over emergency spending powers
President Nixon and Congress remain split over his demand for broad authority to cut federal programs this year, stalling hopes for year-end adjournment. Negotiators discuss welfare and Social Security amendments while a separate dispute looms over highway funds for urban transit.
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Employment declines in West Virginia metro areas
Total employment fell from July to August in West Virginia's three SMSAs yet unemployment dropped in all but Charleston. Belmont County Ohio and Marshall and Ohio counties in West Virginia saw a 700 person decline from mid July to mid August per the West Virginia Department of Employment Security.
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McGovern to press charges on cotton program mishandling
Sen George S McGovern will outline charges against the Nixon administration over the government cotton program saying a wrong projection by Agriculture Secretary Earl L Butz caused U S farmers to plant 10 percent more acres and a three billion bale surplus The D N C chairwoman Jean Westwood accused insider gains in the cotton industry and tied the issue to Watergate ITT antitrust and Soviet grain sales. McGovern campaigned in California amid large crowds while Nixon prepared a crime and drug policy speech at Camp David Kennedy pushed for Watergate probe approvals but no hearings until after the election.
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Temple Upsets West Virginia 39-36 on 79 Yard Punt Return
Temple fled past West Virginia 39-36 at Temple Stadium as Paul Loughran sprinted 79 yards for a late punt return. Doug Shobert passed for 195 yards and two touchdowns, with Randy Grossman catching the two point conversion to seal the win. The Owls improved their record while WVU dropped to 2-4.
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F86 Saberjet Fate Tied to Monument Sale
The F86 Saberjet that killed 22 in Sacramento was cut to prevent flight as part of a Canadian monument program. Investigators found no mechanical fault. the owner cited mechanical failure. Canada previously sold other fighters for pedestal displays.
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Students Forming Coalition for Volunteerism
West Virginia Illinois and Michigan college students met at Jacksons Mill to form a State Association of Student Volunteer Programs. The two day conference organized by Steve Yost WV Governor’s office and WVU professor Virgil Peterson focused on expanding volunteer efforts and exchanging ideas.
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