Mourning Triggers More Riots in Tehran and Across Iran
Sporadic riots erupted in Tehran on the second day of mourning for those killed in protests against Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Four died on Sunday in Tehran and six other cities, with violence reported as hundreds gathered at the main cemetery. In Qom 100000 marched peacefully while commerce and fuel shortages worsened. Military police used tear gas and gunfire. a man was wounded and another killed in Tehran efforts.
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49 Feared Dead After Bantry Tanker Blast
The French supertanker Betelgeuse exploded while unloading at Whiddy Island Bantry Bay killing 42 crew members or more and leaving seven workers dead. Firefighting crews saved storage tanks containing 250 million gallons as authorities evacuated families and mobilized aid.
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Sihanouk Seeks Asylum in China Over Cambodia Crisis
In Peking Prince Norodom Sihanouk declared he will seek asylum in China due to disgust with Cambodian politics. He praised China’s stance against Vietnam but doubted UN action and mentioned Pol Pot’s leadership continuing guerrilla resistance with Chinese support and aid.
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Nol Plans to Move to U S
Deposed Cambodian President Lon Nol plans to move to California due to concern for Cambodian refugees in the United States. His 16 year old son Rith says Nol, 65, is in fragile health after a stroke and may return to die in Cambodia, though he hopes to help his people.
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Virginia lawmakers consider substitutes to Proposition 13
Virginia House and Senate debate proposals to curb state spending and limit general fund growth. Sen Dudley Emick Jr proposes a seven percent cap on annual appropriations versus prior biennium while Sen Clive DuVal seeks spending tied to the cost of living. Governor and House Speaker doubt need for Proposition 13 style limits.
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Rebels claim full control of Cambodia
The United Front for National Salvation says its forces liberated Phnom Penh and toppled Pol Pot’s regime, with Heng Samrin leading a movement that analysts say benefited from Vietnamese troops. China anticipated the fall as Thailand closed its border to refugees. President Carter spoke from Guadeloupe amid a Western summit.
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Soviet Union
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Winter Storm Toll Rises Across States Amid Freezing Conditions
The Associated Press reports at least 11 deaths across three states linked to freezing rain sleet and snow. Milwaukee set a cold record while air travel slowed from the East to the South. Ohio saw multiple shovel-related deaths. Wisconsin and Pennsylvania also recorded fatalities and icy conditions spanned from Oregon to New England.
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Peter Westra
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Oil workers face real strike threat as talks continue
The Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers union told members to report for work but warned a nationwide walkout by about 60 000 refinery workers remains very real. Union president A F Grospiron delayed a strike while studying Amoco’s wage proposal.
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Warren, Warren County figure tied to independence era
Police search tied to a gas incident as football headlines highlight the Steelers advancing in the conference and set for a Super Bowl meeting. The article links Dr. Joseph Warren to local history and notes Warren County’s naming origins.
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