Striking Texas farmers released from jail
In Hidalgo County Texas 200 striking farmers were freed after a 48 hour jail hold and allowed to return to the International Bridge scene. McAllen Mayor Othal Brand apologized and joined the farm strike movement as bond posts were set at 28.5 dollars per person.
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Sabotage Blamed in Florida Derailment Tragedy
In Florida a Bay Line derailment caused by sabotaged rails led to 43 freight cars spilling chlorine. Eight travelers died as green gas filled fog, with 3,500 residents evacuated from a 140 square mile area. FBI now handles the case after NTSB ruled sabotage.
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All 47 on Venezuelan airliner die in crash
A British-built AVRO twin engine turboprop airplane on a Caracas to Cumana domestic flight crashed into the Caribbean after takeoff from Caracas Friday night. Officials say all 47 aboard were killed, including four crew and 43 passengers, all Venezuelan.
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Mysterious booms traced to planes and weather
Washington reports the Pentagon will require military aircraft to avoid conditions that create sonic booms near the East Coast. Dr. Alan Berman of the Naval Research Laboratory outlined a 183 incident study showing booms occur during weekday working hours and discussed natural and aircraft-related explanations.
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