01 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1976
Page
1
The Commerce Department reports the leading economic indicators held steady in October after two prior declines, revising August and September drops to larger losses. The index sits at 107.1, unchanged from September, with mixed components showing three months needed to establish a trend.
FBI guards a South Korean diplomat Kin Sang Keun and his family as he defies orders to return home and aids the Justice Department inquiry into alleged Korean influence buying among U S congressmen. He is described as KCIA’s top officer here and is under visa status change in exchange for cooperation.
An explosion and ensuing fire at Rhein Main USAF Officers Club during lunch injures three people. Investigators consider bombing but find no prior bomb threat. The one story wooden building is a total loss as flames rage hours after the blast with multiple German and Air Force fire crews assisting.
Common Cause accuses the Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy of serving nuclear power interests and calls for abolition. The 38 page report argues the 18 member panel neglects safety and costs, stifles critics, and controls all nuclear power legislation urging power to be returned to standard energy committees.
Chicago report by Cheryl DeGees details Russ Ewing of WMAQ and Augustis A. Savage negotiating with two gunmen who held three hostages during a South Side currency exchange robbery. The men were wounded, authorities recovered nearly 10000 dollars, and hostages were unharmed. Gunmen James Shelton and Sidney Carver faced armed attempted murder and other charges.
BARRE Vermont AP reports the city manager's floating dog pound experiment failed to quiet complaints about barking. The council ordered the dogs moved to another community, citing traffic and safety concerns while debating alternatives.
Washington AP reports a near settlement in the United Parcel Service strike that has halted operations along the East Coast. Bargainers again work to finish a contract for about 17 000 UPS employees as 74 locals review the terms before final approval. The walkout began Sept. 13 and disrupted service in 19 states during the holiday mailing surge.
Utah death row inmate Gary Mark Gilmore could face firing squad within days of his 36th birthday as the state pardons board upholds a jury order for execution. He set no-appeal terms, criticized Gov Rampton, and planned last-ditch appeals before a Provo date.
A fragment notes infant deaths in Maryland last year tied to an incident on Virginia Avenue. The report mentions price changes affecting middle income shoppers and delayed outcomes spanning months, with page references to city sections and back pages.
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