Grandfather's pistol mishap leaves 2 year old critical in Roanoke
In Roanoke two year old Nathaniel Harris remained in critical condition after a gunshot wound to the left ear and temple. Authorities say the child accidentally fired a pistol his grandfather James P. Rousseau planned to shoot at midnight to welcome 1977.
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Ford Statehood Proposal Faces Congressional Opposition
President Ford's plan to make Puerto Rico the 51st state faces early roadblocks as Senate Interior Chair Henry Jackson and House counterpart Morris Udall oppose hearings. White House spokesman Nessen cautions the bill may not be drafted before Ford leaves office. Carter administration stance remains cool, with Puerto Rico needing legislative action and governor approval to move forward.
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Washington crime down in 1976 says DC police
The District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department reports a about 10 percent drop in serious crime in 1976 from 1975 with December preliminaries likely lower than 1975. Robberies fall 23 percent through November 1976 and armed robberies fall the same amount.
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Miss Your Paper Star Circulation Hours and Contact
The Star's circulation department operates Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you have a delivery issue, notify the circulation manager promptly at 667-3200.
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Two Women Escapees Sought in Goochland County
Virginia authorities pursue Bernice Jones and Pamela Blair after they escaped the Virginia Correctional Center for Women on Saturday. Jones, 26, of New York, faces a 40 year sentence for gun possession and attempted robbery and murder. Blair, 24, of Southampton County, is jailed for murder and abduction.
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Weather summary and rainfall data for the Northern Valley
Cloudy tonight with lows near 30 and a Wednesday high around 40. Occasional rain possible in western mountains and southwest areas, with similar temps on Wednesday. Extended outlook calls for mainly fair weather Thursday to Saturday with mid 30s to low 40s highs and 30s nights. No rain in past 24 hours. January rainfall totals and long term averages listed for the region.
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Ford moves to end gasoline price controls in final days
President Ford plans to lift federal price ceilings on gasoline as the 95th Congress opens. Congress has 15 days to veto. if unchecked, gas prices would rise after Ford leaves office. Supporters cite long term benefits of increased exploration and capacity. Critics warn of higher inflation and unemployment and possible price hikes.
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Four Killed by Moslem Gunmen in Beirut Shootout
Six gunmen in a Mercedes opened fire in the Christian Dowrah quarter, killing four people and wounding several others. Christian Phalange radio said militiamen stopped the car, captured the attackers, and found explosives and Communist Action files in the vehicle. The attack followed a deadly explosion near a Christian militia barracks and threatened Lebanon’s ceasefire.
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Canaries Fill Owner's Home With Music in Detroit
DETROIT AP The 70s era story follows Charlie Xuereb a Maltese immigrant who keeps 150 canaries producing 300 legs 3240 eggs and 600 pounds of seed each year. He praises the birds saying they bring life and music to his house and that he would go crazy if they stopped singing. Xuereb began with three canaries purchased for 12 and has raised many generations of breeds including American Singer Border Fancy Norwich Yorkshire Red Thatcher European Gold Finch and French Canary.
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