Red Adair ends Elk Hills oil well fire with blast
National fire chief Red Adair used a controlled explosion to extinguish a stubborn Elk Hills Naval Reserve oil well fire that killed three. Fire officials said the blaze ended after the blast, which followed Tuesday afternoon ignition and a prior unsuccessful attempt.
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AFL-CIO reshapes 1978 political tactics and targets Dems
The AFL-CIO plans a major shift in congressional politics by punishing former Democratic allies who opposed key labor issues. COPE may withhold support, run opponents in primaries, or endorse acceptable Republicans. Last year COPE donated about 3 million to campaigns. 19 of 28 Senate endorsements and 256 of 362 House endorsements won.
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