Pearl River Flood Threatens Jackson Downtown
In Jackson Mississippi the Pearl River surged past 43 feet prompting sandbagging along levees as floods drove 17 200 residents from homes and turned downtown into a peninsula. President Carter declared a disaster area and state officials reported 800 Mississippi flood victims.
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Robbery Largest in Canadian History at Ottawa Post Office
Ottawa police said a gang carried out what they termed the biggest robbery in Canadian history netting an estimated 4 to 5 million in negotiable money orders traveler's checks and other loot from the main Ottawa post office. The thieves forced a northeast door early Sunday while a lone guard watched from the southeast corner and two hours later emptied the registered mail room on the third floor of roughly 2.4 million in American Express money orders and traveler's checks along with cash jewelry coins and passports.
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After Earthquake Yugoslavs Flee Shelters Across Coastline
Tens of thousands spent the night outdoors as a southern Yugoslav coastline earthquake devastated over 60 miles, killing at least 235 in Yugoslavia and Albania. Rescue teams evacuated injured, with doctors flown in and ships aiding the search.
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Police and Steelworkers clash at Newport News shipyard
Police and United Steelworkers Local 8888 clashed as the strike resumed at Newport News Shipbuilding. About 300 to 400 strikers moved between gates amid bottles and arrests. State troopers returned to the scene as judges weigh ongoing court battles and yard production leans toward normal.
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Congress Goes Overseas for Easter Travel Costs Soar
AP reports at least 115 members of Congress travel overseas during the Easter recess as taxpaying guests. Air fares could exceed 180000 for 106 representatives and nine senators. Living expenses may reach 86000, with staff aides and security costs extra.
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Warren County soil survey nears completion
The Star reports the Warren County soil survey is nearing completion. The notice mentions related items on page 13 and references a new U S Fish and Wildlife Service research center in Leetown West Virginia serving as its headquarters.
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