Huge cancer grant postponed at Omaha institute
Washington based UPI reports renewal of a $32 million National Cancer Institute contract to study environmental cancer at the Eppley Institute in Omaha has been extended to September while a Department of Health audit reviews the contractor’s accounting system. Officials flagged possible misuses of funds and animal testing concerns. Payment of $237,650 for facility renovations may be withheld until issues are resolved. The contract is part of NCI’s $300 million annual research program. Eppley has drawn nearly $20 million since 1968.
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Baby smuggling ends in trunk death amid East German escape bid
ADN reported a West Berlin escape attempt in which a baby died from sleeping pills hidden in a car trunk. The infant reportedly died before removal, as parents and several escape helpers faced legal proceedings. The case highlights perilous refugee attempts amid Berlin border tensions under the 1971 traffic accords.
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Trio robs Seattle Club in International District
Up to 17 people were robbed as three armed suspects wearing masks burst into a Seattle tong club in the International District about 2:40 a.m. They fired into floors and ceilings, tied officers, and hid the money as police arrested them after a passerby alerted authorities. In Atascadero a 15 year old died when a speeding car crashed into another vehicle injuring others.
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Obituary Lennard J. Rogers of Fremont Dies at 0
Lennard Joseph Rogers of Fremont died yesterday. He was born in Mission San Jose and retired from FMC Chemical Corp. Survived by wife Phillis Rogers, daughter Kathy DeFalles, son Donald Chrisman, brothers Herbert and Edward, sisters Willamette Santos Barbara Lewis Edith Rogers Eva Mayer and Ethel Oliveira and Agnes Schileder. Preceded in death by one sister. Services tomorrow at Berge Pappas Smith Mortuary Fremont and private burial at Irvington Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Gifts to American Cancer Society.
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Fremont
Mission San Jose
FMC Chemical Carp
Phillis Rogers
Kathy DeFalles
Menlo Park
Donald Chrisman
Holtville
Calif
Herbert Rogers
Edward Rogers
Willamette Santos
Barbara Lewis
Edith
Death Notice Clark Harold L in Palo Alto July 1 1977
Harold L Clark a native of Iowa aged 72 years and World War II veteran died in Palo Alto on July 1 1977 He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Clark brother of Orville E Clark of Fremont and Helen Cotton of Minnesota Friends are invited to attend funeral services Tuesday at 2 00 PM at the ERE Memorial Chapel Mortuary 3723 Peralta Blvd near Fremont California Friends may call at the above funeral home
Memorial Chapel Service At Willamette National Cemetery
A chapel service is scheduled at 8 AM followed by a tormented event at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland Oregon. For details call 793-8900 a 24 hour line. Fremont Memorial Chapel posts directions and ample parking for over 0 cars. Gordon B Lindsey director handles the arrangements for March 3 4 5 1977.
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Willamette National Cemetery
Portland
Oregon
Gordon B. Lindsey
Fremont- Memorial
Sailor Mukherjee Aims Calcutta World Voyage Despite Losses
Reports from Ashburton indicate Mukherjee planned a solo 8000 mile voyage to Calcutta in a home built yacht. He faced unsound craft, police concerns, and weather challenges as coast guard searches continued. He vowed to press on if the boat remained seaworthy, with $2900 invested and years of work behind him.
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UAW seeks federal aid for BI layoff workers in Detroit
The United Auto Workers urge the Defense Department to provide immediate unemployment benefits for Rockwell International BI bomber workers cut by President Carter's halt order. They demand parity with corporate aid, proposing SUB style funding to ease transitions and redeploy skills through major automakers and agricultural firms. They insist on swift government action to protect affected employees.
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Rockwell International
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Ken Bannon
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Defense
Food poisoning hits Lahore wedding guests
Police reported weekend reception illness affecting about 400 people in Lahore Pakistan after drinks and soda water were served before a banquet. Guests suffered vomiting and many were hospitalized with several in a coma as doctors attributed a mass illness to suspected food poisoning and samples were sent to a government chemist for analysis.
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Mayo Hospital
Carter aide weighs admitting 15000 Indochinese refugees
Stranded refugees in THURMONT are amid effort as President Carter’s security adviser considers admitting 15,000 Indochinese refugees under emergency procedures. A White House spokesman said the plan is being reviewed by Dr. Brzezinski and the NSC. More than 145,000 refugees have entered since Saigon’s fall. over 80,000 remain in boats or crowded camps awaiting resettlement.
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