Meteor fireball lights up five states mystery ends in air
A huge fireball flashed over Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma and Missouri startling residents and pilots. Witnesses described it as a meteor possibly hitting the ground while Air Force and FAA officials tracked it until it disintegrated in the air. Astronomers offered differing views on whether any debris reached earth.
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Minimum wage hike approved in Senate vote
The Senate approved a wage bill raising the minimum from 2.30 to 3.35 an hour by 1981 with staged increases 2.90 in January 1979 and 3.10 in 1980, affecting about five million workers while three million now earn the minimum. The House expected to act next.
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Treasury presses steel probe over dumped foreign steel
Senator Moynihan announced on the Senate floor that the Treasury Department will probe alleged foreign steel dumping in the U.S. market. He urged President Carter to maintain import quotas on stainless and specialty steels as Treasury officials pursue charges filed by United States Steel Corp.
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Carter proposes international nuclear fuel bank
President Carter proposed an international nuclear fuel bank to ensure a peaceful supply of enriched uranium for all nations. He offered U S technical expertise and enriched uranium to support the plan during the opening session of a 36 nation conference on nuclear fuel disposal.
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Reggie Jackson to share World Series prize with fans
New York celebrated as Reggie Jackson, after his three homer game secured the Yankees title, pledged portion of his World Series winnings to fans in New York City Arizona and Oakland and recalled his faith and support from teammates. He credited Gene Michael for game plans and kept focus on future with a five year Yankees contract while honoring Jackie Robinson with a medallion.
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Ten Drugs Found in Elvis Presley's Blood
Memphis report says Elvis Presley had ten drugs in his bloodstream when he died in August. Sources say Shelby County medical examiner Dr. Jerry Francisco may rule multiple drugs as the cause, noting interactions affected his diseased heart. Autopsy news conference eyed for Friday.
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West German denial of Baader suicide murders shocks nation
Bonn rejects claims that Baader and two associates were murdered in Stammheim Prison. Autopsies were performed by multiple doctors. authorities say the three caused their own deaths while learning of a rescue raid. Baader, Raspe and Ensslin died by self-inflicted means. Moeller survived emergency surgery. Police marked minor bombings at stores across Italy and protests in Paris and Nice.
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Pilots Push UN Over Hijack Ban With Global Strike Threat
IFALPA representing 64 nations and 55 000 pilots seeks a 48 hour worldwide airline strike unless the United Nations convenes to study anti hijacking measures. The move follows the murder of Juergen Schumann, Lufthansa captain, aboard a jet seized by terrorists.
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FBI spied on Detroit mayor report shocks city
DETROIT AP The common law husband of Mayor Coleman A Young’s sister was hired by the FBI to spy on the mayor and city officials for four years. William Wolson, 93, worked for the FBI and other agencies. Young’s press secretary noted prior suspicions of surveillance targets. FBI officials declined to comment.
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Weather outlook at Hancock Airport
The weatherman reports tonight will be cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Skies break up overnight with sunny intervals tomorrow and a high near 56. Extended forecast shows partly cloudy Friday with possible showers weekend highs 55 to 60 and lows 40 to 45.
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