Mauna Loa erupts after 25-year dormancy in Hawaii
Geologist Dr. Robert Tilling details Mauna Loa awakening as a curtain of fire erupts from fissures. Two lava rivers descend the north and east slopes, fed by vents. No immediate threat to inhabited areas, but lava moves toward Hilo for first time since 1942.
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At Least 11 Die On Virginia Highways Over Holiday Weekend
The Associated Press reports at least 11 people were killed in Virginia traffic accidents during the long Fourth of July weekend. Fatalities include two motorcyclists, a fall from a pickup, and several crashes across Pittsylvania, Richmond, Warren, and other counties, with victims ranging in age from teens to adults.
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Woodbridge
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Hope Receives Freedom Medal in Philadelphia
Comedian Bob Hope is named the third recipient of the Philadelphia Freedom Medal. Mayor Frank Rizzo presented the honor at Independence Hall calling Hope a man of class style and courage. Previous winners were Herbert Hoover in 1961 and Harry S. Truman in 1962.
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Ford Asks Congress for Nuclear Powered Strike Cruiser
President Ford proposes a $1.2 billion nuclear powered strike cruiser, backing Admiral Rickover against Defense and Budget Office. The move reshapes Navy plans toward a 600 ship fleet, raises costs and policy questions about future force structure and Aegis fire control.
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New York Times and AP Wire Dispatches Report
The wire service reports from the New York Times News Service and Associated Press cover fresh developments across politics economics and international events. Observers note rapid updates and concise summaries aimed at informing readers of key facts and dates as events unfold.
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Unemployment in auto firms hits seven month low
The U S auto industry shows a seven month low with 141 002 unemployed hourly workers as production revs up for 1976 models at Ford AMC plants while June sales rise marking an 11 month high. Ford and AMC announce paid vacations for thousands as plants close for model year transition.
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Pryor Hitchhikes to Pigott After Fog Delays Flight
Arkansas Governor David Pryor and three aides were stranded four miles from a planned Fourth of July speech when heavy fog prevented a landing at the airfield. They walked to a highway and flagged a pickup, arriving at Pigott town park late with Pryor calling the ride “some kind of a ride.”
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Star Ad Promotions Offer Savings Today
Local shoppers are urged to check the Star newspaper for coupons and money saving deals. Readers are reminded that purchasing the Star provides value with ads and discounts advertised inside.
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