Prison escapee chase in Arkansas narrows down
Planoed planes and bloodhounds aided the search for Tennessee inmate Larry Chism and another escapee Ronald Lyons near Calico Rock and the Ozark National Forest. Four inmates fled a Dickson bowling alley taking at least four hostages. two remain at large with one heading toward Missouri while two others were recaptured.
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Nationwide rail strike threat grows from N and W clash
A two month old clerks strike against Norfolk and Western escalates into a potential nationwide rail shutdown. BRAC seeks court injunction to block strikes on 72 railroads while unions claim no definite nationwide plan. The dispute centers on mutual aid payments and stalled contract talks.
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Queen Elizabeth II Arrives in New York After Atlantic Storm
The luxury liner Queen Elizabeth II docked in New York yesterday carrying delighted passengers despite damage from a violent Atlantic storm on Monday. A top photo shows the bow dipping amid 50 to 60 foot swells, while a bottom image highlights damage to the bow railing of the 66,852 ton ship.
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Arlington Ninth Graders Flunk Reading and Math Tests
Arlington officials report 28.5 percent of ninth graders failed reading and 30 percent failed math on spring minimum competency tests. By 1981 all Virginia high school seniors must pass both tests to graduate. Supt. Larry Cuban notes overall achievement remains above state and national norms despite surprises.
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