Ohio braves record blizzard as power, aid strain
Thousands without electricity across Ohio as 4000 seek shelter amid drifting roads. National Guard rescues 445 motorists and assists in road clearing while Carter declares a state of emergency. Red Cross evacuations, shelters, and hospital emergencies surge as water intakes fail and Turnpike closures persist.
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Ohio blizzard disaster prompts federal aid and rescue rush
Rhodes calls the blizzard the worst disaster in Ohio as President Carter declares a federal emergency. About 130000 homes lacked heat and electricity while 5700 motorists were rescued and up to 1400 remained stranded. Authorities fear more fatalities as crews reach isolated homes amid rising rivers and flood warnings.
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Fukuda to Meet Carter in Washington Over World Economy
Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda will visit Washington in late April or early May to discuss world economic problems with President Carter. Chief cabinet secretary Shintaro Abe said timing and topics will be arranged after talks with U.S. Ambassador Mike Mansfield.
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Rescue of 10-year-old from raft incident in Boston harbor
William Fletcher of South Boston clung to a raft that broke free from its moorings as fetchers and two youths played nearby. Coast Guard rescued him from the Reserve Channel near the Boston Army base after the raft drifted downstream at night. Two friends reached shore. AP reports the mishap occurred Thursday.
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Floods and storms spike nationwide weather woes
The nation endures floods and tornadoes with record low barometers and heavy snows. Ports, towns, and townsfolk face isolation as rivers rise. Ohio and Pennsylvania report widespread flooding and thousands evacuate. Rescue crews handle hundreds of stranded motorists as crews battle extreme weather.
Calm Tunisia rocked by riots after first general strike
Tunisia faced a night of violence as police used tear gas to quell rioting during the first general strike since independence in 1957. At least 20 people died and about 200 injured as clashes spread to cities with reports of bank looting and vehicles burned. Government imposed a curfew and declared a state of emergency as paratroopers were deployed.
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Dow sinks to 33 month low as market slips
Opening Wall Street reports a sharp decline after a weak rally, with the Dow Jones industrial average falling 9.10 to 763.34. It marks the lowest close since April 8, 1975, extending losses since the start of the year to 67.83 points.
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Italian extremists bomb two party offices in Italy
Police said extremists bombed offices of the Christian Democratic Party in Sesto San Giovanni and of the Proletarian Democratic Party in a Rome suburb. No injuries were reported and damage was light. A time bomb destroyed the entrance and shattered windows at both sites.
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Judge rules nude dancing not artistic enough for ban limits
U.S. District Court Judge W Arthur Garrity Jr denies a preliminary injunction sought by Golden Banana nightclub owners of Peabody Massachusetts to block enforcement of a city ordinance restricting nude dancing in bars. The ruling upholds community authority to curb anti social behavior and noting nude dancing does not elevate art.
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FBI kept tight watch on Ray flight from London
FBI files reveal extensive preparations for James Earl Ray's return flight from London after M L King’s murder. Officials weighed fighter escort, stripped down the plane, and ordered leg irons and body armor. An agent traveling with Ray stood 6 feet 4 inches and in good health.
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Long Seeks Carter Tax Cut By Oct 1 Deadline
Senate Finance Chairman Russell Long says a tax cut will pass by Oct 1 to lower withholding, while Republicans push for a larger cut. He notes Carter's reform plan in scope, opposes limiting business deductions for yachts and clubs, and suggests replacements if foreign tax breaks are dropped.
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