Congressman Seeks Pre Christmas Toy Safety Ban List
Rep Stewart B McKinney of Connecticut calls for a published list of toys to be banned this Christmas citing safety concerns. He notes many importers manufacturers and retailers have joined a voluntary program reducing defective toys after October 1974 recalls. He urges action while a Consumer Protection Agency bill moves through Congress warning the industry to avoid liability and vigilante enforcement by the CPSC.
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Stewart B. McKinney
R-Conn
McKinney
Richard C
Conenlasen
Canaumer Protection Agency
Congress
CPSC
Gunman Kills Mayor in Spain Amid Turmoil Near Franco Era
A gunman killed Antonio Echevarria, 33, mayor of Oyarzun, in his apartment as unrest swirled around King Juan Carlos I's reign. Officials ponder motives tied to an expose on real estate dealings and regional tensions during Franco era transition.
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Madrid
Spain
UPI
Juan Carlos I
Fiaresnes Dures
Francisco Franco
Antonio Echevarria
Oyarzun
Franco Reme
Franco
Carlos
Juan Carlos
New Food Stamp Formula Plans Spark Debate
Agriculture officials propose three alternate allotment plans with two variant increases for large households and higher need, while a third plan would keep most benefits for families of five. Earl J Butz and others have signaled support for the third option, affecting many recipients.
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Sdvasraton
Sabin urges funds for mass influenza vaccine by 1978
Dr Albert Sabin told the Governor's Health Forum that an inexpensive, effective flu vaccine could reach mass use by 1978 if Congress approves needed research funding. He criticized neglect of respiratory disease funding and proposed a nasal vaccine administered without shots, similar to polio effort.
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Columbia
S.C
UPI
Albert Sabin
Congress
Sabin
Governor’s Health Forum
Asia
Gunmen clash as truce collapses in Beirut violence
Beiruts streets remained deserted as gunmen crouched behind barricades and rooftops trading fire marking the collapse of a 12 hour truce in 10 weeks. Premier Karami urged peace as clashes killed many and paralyzed city life.
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Beirut
Duck miraculously survives after dramatic escape
In Slidell Louisiana a duck reportedly crawled from a freezer and flew away after a would be lethal attempt. The bird's owner Mrs Sevell and local residents described a near death ordeal as a taxidermist prepared to mount it but the creature recovered with help from a veterinarian. The sheriff said the crate would be given to a man who sells ducks as the duck has endured much and was not meant to die.
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Slidell
UPI
Warren Surat
Charietig
Wes
Steven
Man describes ostracism hell in church dispute
Potato farmer Robert Bear seeks an injunction to stop ostracism by the Reformed Mennonite Church after his 1972 excommunication. He says his wife Gale shunned him and harmed their 400 acre farm, dropping income from 100000 to about 20000, while he pursues about 40000 in damages claiming alienation of affection and economic loss.
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Carlisle
UPI
Reformed Mennonite Church
Robert Bear
Cumberland County
Clinton Weidner
Bear
Glenn Gross
Hell
Gale
Hear
Bishop Gross
William Ball
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