Fire Devastates Hollywood Hills Homes as Fires Burn On
Brush fires in Southern California raced through 25 mph winds burning thousands of acres and destroying more than 20 homes in Hollywood Hills Laurel Canyon. Notable losses included the homes of blues musician John Mayall and actress Mackenzie Phillips of One Day at a Time.
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Hurricane Frederic devastation and rescue efforts span Gulf Coast
Mississippi and Alabama communities faced continued cleanup after Hurricane Frederic with Emergency Food Stamp distributions in Pascagoula and displaced residents seeking aid. In Alabama, a storeowner painted a defiant message on wreckage as hospitals treated injured residents and power remained out in affected neighborhoods.
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Virginia Democrats for Leadership and Commitment organized for Kennedy
James Gibb of Alexandria and Dr. Robert R. Richards of Virginia Beach filed with the Federal Elections Commission to form Virginia Democrats for Leadership and Commitment as Kennedy backers organize in Virginia. The group reports broad grassroots support and plans local draft Kennedy groups statewide to influence the 1980 Democratic race.
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Winchester Man Dies After Fight at Legion Post
A Winchester man, Simon C. Dean 55 of Mountain Falls Route, died in Winchester Memorial Hospital after a weekend brawl at the American Legion Post on Rt. 7 east of the city. Dean was admitted about 9:30 Saturday and died overnight. a sheriff report said three people were involved in the disturbance and another Winchester man, Allen Dean, was also identified.
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Kennedy mulls 1980 run amid economic worries
Senator Edward M. Kennedy says he has not decided on a 1980 run but is energized by growing support. He cites inflation, unemployment, and wage-price guidelines as key issues and expects to compete in the Iowa Democratic caucuses if he runs. Kennedy notes divisions in the party and nation and cites Carter’s handling of economic problems as a major factor in his thinking.
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Gold hits all time high as price jumps in London market
Gold rose to 351.50 an ounce in London trading before retreating to around 350. The gain widens as dollar dips against the pound and yen while gold continues its rapid ascent.
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Save the Lancers Drum and Bugle Fund Drive
Virginia Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps launches a community fund drive to keep the area's only such group alive as brass horns sound their age.
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