08 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1971
Page
1
An Air Force B52 bomber with nine crew members reportedly crashed into a lake near Charlevoix Michigan. Authorities described the incident as an interstate air mishap under investigation with search and rescue teams dispatched to the scene.
United States and Vietnam era notes mix in a string of terse items. Reports describe a violent My Lai testimony by former soldiers, a fatal plane crash off Michigan’s Charlevoix coast, and a Westover Air Force mishap in a training mission.
A $100000 gift to Gaston College through Carolina Freight Carriers Cain, organized by Buck Fraley and Stowe, strengthens the capital fund toward a new instructional building and an industrial arts facility. Officials say the donation signals broad business support, pushing total private giving to about $500000 toward a $1 million goal.
Uruguay reports abduction of British Ambassador Geoffrey Jackson after a bomb exploded near the Soviet Embassy. Police say the ambassador, driver, and two guards were seized by Tupamaro militants who previously held two other foreigners. Aides were injured. a bomb with markings was later found. Several hostages referenced include Claude Fly and Aloysia Dias Gomide.
Washington police said a hazardous device exploded in an alley outside the Soviet Embassy cultural building on 18th Street. No injuries were reported. The State Department arranged immediate protection and declined to identify the device type. A Soviet consul general arrived at the scene as investigators recovered fragments.
Fragmentary obituary items list names such as Mrs Annie Sing Chambers, Claude Stewart, Jasper Rice, and others with scattered addresses and locations across Marietta, Douglas, Hollywood Florida, and Kings Mountain. Details are incomplete and unclear.
Freezing rain hit the Me Cannly area causing numerous vehicle collisions and icy bridges. Police reported 10 to 44 crashes between dawn and morning with officials placing sand to improve traction on slick spans including the 1-85 and Highway 7 bridges. Authorities warned drivers to stay off roads as conditions remained dangerous.
Postage rates are expected to increase this spring as the U S postal service faces higher wage costs and ongoing budget pressures. War Postmaster General Winton A Mount says the plan may push first class stamps higher, with speculation of a 49 percent rise to cover expenses.
Forecast warns of sleet and mixed precipitation tonight with accumulations up to four inches. Driving conditions will be hazardous. Temperatures today expected around 21 to 35 degrees with a warmer trend expected tomorrow.
In a split ruling the appeals court directs the federal government to seek a complete stay on certain DDT pesticide sales while EPA reviews broader use restrictions. The majority emphasizes accountability between agencies and highlights the need for clear standards before suspending sales. One dissent accuses officials of political manipulation, while the court remands to the secretary with instructions to set permissible uses and review procedures.
In Mecklenhar County near Wigthway 1 a three vehicle crash on a ree covered Calawha River Bridge at Wigthway 1 left 49 year old Tomastee Bust dead en route to Chars fill Memorial Hospital. Riverhead Stoane Plant was the scene where patrolman Charlie Cookshit Boxt reported the incident. A pickup spun and struck a trailer truck, veering into the bridge side before authorities arrived. Cook said the heavy frost on the bridge contributed to the wreck and Mecklenhars County officers began a probe into the incident.
Rural police dispatches now handle nearest ambulance calls as city units stay tied up. Incident near 82 Soult close to the South Carolina line prompted Rural crews to respond with blue lights and sirens. Ward’s ambulance service, and Gaston area ambulance, arrived as the victim was removed. tensions mount over franchise boundaries and police involvement in ambulance duties.
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