Oil Spill Blackens 20 Miles of Texas Beach
Corpus Christi Texas residents face the IXTOC 1 spill as about twenty miles of Gulf coast beach are coated in crude. Government scientist John Robinson warns the situation will worsen until autumn winds shift, with oil patches drifting toward Matagorda Bay and tourist areas losing millions in revenue as beaches, hotels, and condos deal with the slick.
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Carter Embarks on Mississippi River Trip for Solace and Campaign Work
President Carter tonight begins a seven day voyage aboard the Delta Queen from St. Paul to St Louis highlighting energy program stops in Prairie du Chien Davenport Burlington and Hannibal. The river trip blends leisure with climate campaign events and tours of energy sites as Iowa caucus significance looms.
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PLO Meetings Condoned Across Three Administrations
The Boston Globe reports that the Carter Nixon and Ford administrations condoned meetings with PLO figures. Andrew Young resigned as U.N. ambassador after a controversial meeting with PLO observer Zehdi Terzi. Sources say U.S. contacts with the PLO rose during the Lebanese civil war and included both official and unofficial meetings dating back to 1973.
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Morocco
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Beirut
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Bus Routes Schedules For Winchester Eeenaeseh Clarke
The Star will publish the 1978 80 bus schedules next week covering Winchester Eeenaeseh Clarke and Warren County school systems. The issue outlines routes start times and service areas for students and staff.
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Traffic lights in Winchester face more tests this morning
Traffic lights downtown Winchester were undergoing testing this morning with more tests expected. The Area News page notes ongoing work to complete the signal system check. A review of a performance last night at Wayside Theatre appears on the Spectator page.
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Mid air collision report from Aeroflot incident
AP reports a mid air collision involving Aeroflot aircraft. Details are unclear but authorities are investigating and aviation safety teams are on scene. Calls for support are noted with a public contact number 667-0145.
Court asks to block sale of voter lists
In Alexandria Virginia the Republican Party seeks to halt a VSE Corp sale of targeted voter lists to Democrats. U S District Judge Oren R Lewis issued a temporary restraining order and set hearing for today. The suit also names Virginia Computer Services Inc and alleges misuse of party developed data to gain advantage.
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Profits Slip as GNP Declines Mark Recession Signs
Government reports show corporate profits after tax at 138.6 billion for Q2, down from 142 billion, while pre tax profits fall to 226.9 billion. GNP declines 2.4 percent annual rate, inflation eases to 9.2 percent, housing starts drop 7 percent and auto output slips as rates rise.
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Sumichrast
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Five octuplets survive small chance of life in Naples
Naples Italy AP report says five of seven surviving day old octuplets are tiny and have little chance of life though two largest show some hope. Mother Pasqualina Chianese 29 and father Stefano speak of desire for healthy children. babies born two months premature range 14 ounces to 2 pounds 3 ounces.
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