Severe Earthquake Strikes Central Asia Widespread Damage Reported
A powerful quake centered near Kulzhuktau in Soviet Central Asia caused serious damage in several towns while Tashkent Bukhara and Samarkand reported little to no damage. Gazli suffered the strongest effects with communications cut and casualties listed by Tass. The quake measured 7.2 on the Richter scale per USGS, far exceeding the recent Italian earthquake in energy.
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Rain Revives Crops But More Rain Is Needed
The tri county area received weekend rainstorms easing drought for orchards and grain. Winchester lab logged 1.74 inches and Front Royal 1.12 inches while Freezeland Orchards reported about two inches, aiding dry fruit trees and pastures. Forecasters predict a 40 percent rain chance tomorrow as growers hope for continued relief.
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Frederick County
Arab youths shot as West Bank tensions rise
Israeli military says two soldiers in a truck near Jerusalem airport fired in self defense killing 20 year old Abdulilah Mustafa Hawas amid West Bank clashes. Palestinians barricaded roads with burning tires as rioting continued. a 17 year old girl died in Nablus during new clashes.
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Earthquake in Soviet Central Asia Risks Major Damage
A 7.2 magnitude quake struck Soviet Central Asia, per the U S Geological Survey, surpassing the Italian event earlier this month in energy. In Nablus an eight thousand mourners protested the death of Lina Hassan Nabuisi, with clashes and a Palestinian flag draped coffin as an Israeli military claim cited an accidental rifle discharge.
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Fighting Savage in Beirut
In Beirut Lebanon Muslims and Christians battled in brutal rocket and artillery duels during the civil war. Police report 221 killed and 383 wounded overnight, raising the total to over 19,000. Hospitals pleaded for blood as wounded lay on floors amidst burning buildings and mortar fire.
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Kissinger Says He Would Quit If Ford Wins Re-election
The interview on NBC Today quotes Henry Kissinger saying he would prefer not to stay in office if Ford wins a full term. Kissinger added he does not want foreign policy tied to him personally and suggested his resignation could come under certain conditions. Ford faces a pivotal Michigan primary with 83 delegates at stake as Reagan builds a delegate lead.
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Ford Is Narrow Favorite in Michigan Primary
President Ford faces a tight Michigan GOP primary test against Ronald Reagan with observers predicting a close race. Analysts note that Ford needs a substantial win, possibly around 55 percent, to blunt Reagan momentum as delegates are allocated by congressional district.
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Leopards as Mailmen Highlight Post Office Woes
Wire from Warren County reports a dramatic idea from area schools launching a new curriculum approach to curb dropping out. The six part series by J. Floyd Wine examines unusual national issues alongside postal service challenges.
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