One dead in French pre election bombing
In France a high profile National Front member Francois Duprat was killed in Le Havre as a bomb exploded in his car. His wife was injured and an independent candidate Maurice Messegue escaped injury after discovering tire sabotage. A bomb also struck a police station in Paris amid pre election violence.
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Russian flu hits first elderly person in Oregon
An 81 year old Oregon resident in Portland retirement community has the first detected Russian flu case in someone over 25 years. CDC notes no other cases in the 250 resident facility and says prior cases were under 25.
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Britain and U.S. agree on half price airfare offers
The United States and Britain reached a pact allowing airlines to offer half price budget and standby tickets on London to 16 major U.S. cities. Washington to London fares start at 162 dollars, with San Francisco and Los Angeles routes at 227 dollars. Braniff will run nonstop London Dallas Fort Worth service, the first Braniff Atlantic flight, after earlier snags.
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Taft-Hartley order expires as miners push on
The United Mine Workers 161000 coal miners legally resumed strike after the Taft-Hartley back-to-work order expired. Rank and file anger flared at union leadership as ballots for ratifying the latest contract circulated. Ed Bell called the leadership a disgrace for keeping miners out 102 days. Virginia officials set March 28 for a permanent injunction hearing while many fear loss of federal food stamps.
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Flynt Still Critical After Sniper Wounding
Larry Flynt remained in critical condition and paralyzed from the mid thighs down at Emory University Hospital after a March 6 sniper attack in Lawrenceville. Flynt and attorney Gene Reeves were wounded in the ambush about 30 miles from Atlanta.
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Amoco Cadiz oil spill widens along Brittany coast
The Amoco Cadiz broke on reefs near Portsall and 40 miles of northwestern France beaches are affected. Oil threatens Brest port as 220,000 tons of crude spill with officials estimating up to 80,000 tons. France orders compensation, divers tour wreck, pumps from Rotterdam and Marseille probe removal options.
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Davis Cup protests mar U.S. South Africa match in Nashville
In Nashville protesters staged a march near Centennial Park while Davis Cup play at Vanderbilt continued. About 1,200 pickets gathered Friday night but dwindled in cold as the UPI report notes. Dick Gregory and Benjamin Hooks were due to address later. Gerulaitis faced heckling and required police escort to his match, as United States led 2-0 after Harold Solomon won.
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Linda Blair Extradition Delayed to April 17
Stamford UPI reports Linda Blair, 19, faces drug related charges with extradition to Florida delayed by one month. Attorney Morton Barbus challenged the warrant in Court of Common Pleas, continuing the hearing to April 17.
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Jersey could be rolling by end of May
Atlantic City leaders welcome a fast track to casinos as Gov. Byrne signs a law allowing temporary gambling permits before background checks. Assemblyman Codey and Mayor Lazarow praise the move amid economic worries and a push to keep pace with Nevada. A voting trust may operate a casino during investigations under the six month permit.
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Rockys Wife Seeks Divorce Over Use Of Shared Funds
Sasha Stallone filed for divorce from Sylvester Stallone in Los Angeles claiming he used community funds for his vacation with Joyce Ingalls. She seeks court orders restricting his use of joint assets and says a new Rocky sequel deal modified their original agreement to cut her interest.
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