Poisonous cargo fire forces Newark evacuations near airport
A rail car carrying ethylene oxide burst into flames near Newark International Airport, prompting mass evacuations of Port Newark area facilities and nearby businesses. No injuries were reported as firefighters feared a possible explosion while fumes drifted toward the airport. About 24,000 gallons leaked from a 55,000 gallon tanker as crews battled the blaze.
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Casey Silent Over Libya Covert Action Claims Sparks Senate Probe
Casey faced requests to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee amid questions about his business dealings and his role in a CIA covert plan aimed at Libyan leader Muammar Khadafy. Newsweek reported a disinformation campaign and possible assassination, drawing Republican criticism and White House clarification.
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Reagan Shakes Hands With Queen as Gardens Debate Curtsy
In London Nancy Reagan met Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor for polo, opting for a handshake and a slight nod rather than a curtsy. British papers lambasted the decision while Mrs. Reagan’s press secretary defended the gesture as proper.
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Prince Charles Diana Wedding Coverage Highlights London Preparations
Public gathers for royal wedding buildup as Charles scores in reserve game against Spain wearing a protective visor. Diana discusses publicity, nerves, and being a future wife, while London hosts rehearsals, a royal wedding fun fair, and a landmark street party with thousands attending activities for disabled children.
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Festival's 34th Olympics festival faces rain amid politics
The 1976 Montreal Olympics protest over South Africa draws attention as USOC lacks jurisdiction while Simon defends Casey against senators. USOC Guatemala sports accord signed. fencing, archery, shooting training noted. Rain impacts some events. Nehemiah ties world record with strong tailwind, but time not counted.
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Cease-fire Violation Report From Beirut Clash
Palestinian guerrilla groups claim responsibility for shelling in the Free Lebanon enclave near Beirut as Israel and Christian militias vow to retaliate if attacked. PLO and allied factions deny breaches while reconnaissance flights and border skirmishes continue amid tense truce efforts.
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Mint Shifts to Zinc Pennies to Cut Costs
Washington AP reports the U.S. Mint will switch cent coins from 95% copper 5% zinc to 97.6% zinc 2.4% copper as copper price pressures loom. Copper-dominated cents will stay in production through 1982 while the coin weighs roughly one-fifth less, signaling a drastic material change amid federal spending cuts.
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Real heart replaces artificial in high risk transplant
In Houston a 36 year old Dutch patient clung to life after surgeons replaced a 54 hour artificial heart with a human heart. Dr Denton A Cooley led the operation, the third of its kind, as a donor arrived from Tennessee and the team performed the switch in about 3 hours 40 minutes.
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Hunger rally erupts in Polish cities over meat cuts
Thousands gathered in Warsaw and Lodz protesting food shortages as Poland faces inflation. Solidarity leader Lech Walesa was hospitalized for a week’s rest while union officials denounced meat ration cuts planned for August and urged assurances that quotas would rise to norma in September.
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Bogus Job Ad Draws Hundreds to East Chicago Mill
In Chicago Tribune weekends a fake help wanted ad lured hundreds of job seekers to Jones & Laughlin in East Chicago Ind. promising high pay and guaranteed work in a new slab casting dept from July 25 to Aug 11. Plant manager Rita Houlin called the offer false and said no hiring is underway.
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