Curfew and shoot to kill curb looting after Frederic
In Prichard and Mobile Alabama looting was reduced after a curfew and a shoot to kill threat. Officials cited few new looting reports and multiple arrests for curfew violations. Police described widespread theft of televisions groceries and tools as guards patrolled streets with rifles.
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Ala
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Mobile
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McCants
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A.J. Cooper
Alabama
Rigby
Flight shows effects of Frederic's fury coastwide
UPS photographer Joe Marquette joined the first Coast Guard helicopter rescue mission Thursday over Mississippi Alabama and Florida after Hurricane Frederic. From Dauphin Island to Mobile the sight was devastating with homes destroyed boats wrecked and trees toppled. Few people were abroad as crews reported one serious injury and widespread flooding while meteorologists credited improved hurricane tracking versus a decade ago.
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Mississsippi
Alabama
Florida
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Ala
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
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Catania
Sicily
UPI
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Etna
U S embassy braces for Salvador violence on eve of independence
Security bars were installed on ground floor windows of the U S Embassy in San Salvador as clashes and a recent kidnapping increase political violence ahead of El Salvador independence day. Ambassador Frank Divine noted embassies in Central America face heightened risk.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
UPI
U.S
Central America
Frank Divine
France names actress detective to catch Public Enemy No 1
Paris police press to capture Jacques Mesrine, France's notorious outlaw, appointing Mireille Balestrazzi a 25 year old detective after he shot journalist Tillier and taunted authorities. Mesrine, escapee since May 1978, has a long record of kidnapping, bank robbery and murder.
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Paris
UPI
Jacques Mesrine
France
John Dillinger
Mireille Balestrazzi
Jacques Tillier
Minute
Mesrine
Tillier
Tilner
Henri Lelievre
Lefevre
Louisiana candidate changes name to None of the Above
Luther Devine Knox, a minor Louisiana gubernatorial primary candidate, legally changes his name to None of the Above and seeks ballot listing for the Oct 27 election. Officials question legality and potential ballot implications while Knox argues the move would boost voter engagement and protest against the field.
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Baton Rouge, la
UPI
Luther Devine Knox
Secretary of State
William Guste Jr
Knox
Louisiana
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