Catholic High Schools Withdraw Bands From St Patrick Parade
NEW YORK UPI Nine Catholic high schools pulled their marching bands from the St Patrick’s Day parade over the archdiocese stance linking the event to IRA supporter Michael Flannery as grand marshal. Archdiocese controlled schools Cardinal Hayes Cardinal Spellman Monsignor Farrell Cathedral High joined by other schools withdrew. only Xavier Academy remains undecided.
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Natural gas plant blaze shuts Dover power and gas lines
A fire at a Dover natural gas distribution plant caused widespread outages as 90 percent of the city lost power and gas service to some customers. Lightning likely struck a Chesapeake Utilities Dover Gas Division building and an overhead power line. Power and gas service were largely restored within hours. residents were urged to shut gas meters if gas was smelled. An explosion was heard far away, with a bluish white sky and orange glow from the blaze.
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Death row inmate receives Arizona execution stay
Arizona Supreme Court stayed the planned execution of Robert Wayne Vickers who killed two inmates in prison. Spokesman John Turner said Vickers only remarked that the stay would make his sister happy. Vickers had resisted a stay until this week when his sister Renda urged him to sign one.
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Arctic Dreamer sinks near Dutch Harbor. all crew saved
Six crew members of the 100 foot Arctic Dreamer were rescued from a life raft after the vessel capsized and sank about 10 miles north of Dutch Harbor in the Bering Sea. The men, exposed about an hour in 33 degree waters, wore survival suits and were picked up by another fishing boat. two crab boats Americas and Altair nearby had lost 14 fishermen last month.
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Reagan cites environmental extremism as Burford resignation follows EPA clash
President Reagan faulted environmental activists as extremists amid the Anne Burford resignation over politicization at the EPA. He defended his record on environmental protection while facing criticism from Rep Scheuer and groups like Friends of the Earth and the Sierra Club.
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Flames Consume Belmont Hall as Students Jump to Escape
Witnesses described a pair of fires on the second floor of the Belmont Residence Hall sparking panic after a 1:30 a.m. alarm. Dozens fled, with at least one person leaping from windows. injuries included a broken leg and tendon damage. Firefighters and an ambulance crew were assaulted by flames, and hoses had been punctured. Students were allowed back in by noon.
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Winter Again Hits Northeast With Ice and Snow
United Press International reports a wintry outbreak across the Northeast with rain snow and gale winds. Hundreds of homes lost power from ice coats while temperatures plunged in the South. A Pennsylvania school bus crash injured 19, and another on snowy roads near Mount Pleasant injured 18 children. New Orleans and West Palm Beach posted record lows while Montana saw 70s. A deputy called it winter again as Pacific air clashes with Canadian air and heavy icing affected Berkshire and Franklin counties.
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GM recalls Chevettes Pontiacs over carburetor fire risk
GM recalls about 491000 Chevettes and T-1000 Pontiacs from 1980 to 1982 with 1.6 liter engines to fix a carburetor retaining clip that can loosen and leak fuel, possibly causing engine fires. Four injuries reported, none fatal. 120 engine-fire incidents. Recall announced voluntarily after consumer complaints and NHTSA investigation.
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