08 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1977
Page
1
Max Cleland, the Vietnam veteran who lost both legs and an arm, becomes the VA's top administrator. He pledges a fresh, compassionate approach, stressing enthusiasm and better service while addressing aging veterans, staffing gaps, and job programs for younger vets.
Police hunt a two-man crew after a five minute raid on a warehouse van at Heathrow. Masked robbers loaded cash from a British Airways strongroom and escaped despite an alarm, following prior thefts that exposed security gaps at the airport.
In Moscow ten Soviet citizens of German descent waved banners in Red Square calling for emigration from the Soviet Union. Western reporters were detained briefly, then released. The protest recalls earlier demonstrations in Red Square last seen decades ago.
In Canberra protesters booed the Queen as she reviewed a military parade at Parliament House after opening Parliament. Demonstrations urged ending ties to the British crown while cheering briefly silenced the chants. Sources note speculation over a royal or gubernatorial posting but claim the Queen said her son may visit for holidays, not as governor general.
In Plymouth Superior Court, Robert Pacheco of Taunton was sentenced to a third consecutive life term plus years after a two hour jury verdict found him guilty of raping an 18-year-old blind woman. The incident, reported from Bristol County, drew national attention.
Rescuers cling to hope for more survivors after Rema Adley, 37, was found alive in the Rocker Coal Co. mine near Tower City Pennsylvania following five days entombed. Foreman Sam Klinger spoke of a possible miracle as crews drill toward the trapped group.
AP reports the Monday daily lottery winner drawn in Baltimore with details from Philadelphia and Macyland events. The note mentions a Pepe Sy vamia Daily Lottery and a reference to Discoms and dining room, with unclear numbers and dates.
Romanian and Bulgarian officials report the Balkan earthquake death toll surpassing 1,000 with thousands injured. In Romania 1,065 dead and 6,186 injured are confirmed. Bulgaria and Yugoslavia also report casualties as rescue teams work amid collapsed buildings and scarce supplies.
Officials warn drought deepens across the nation as February stream flows drop to record lows. Groundwater deciles rise in Posey region while major rivers including the St Lawrence and Columbia fall below normal, with Pacific Northwest streams carrying less water than any February in 70 years.
Governor Brown warns California may impose statewide water rationing if voluntary conservation fails amid a drought conference. He says he can declare emergencies to enforce limits and urges widespread conservation and allocation. Robie cautions 1977 will be worse and that all Californians will face water restrictions.
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