Vorster vows to tolerate no breakdown of order in South Africa
In Johannesburg Prime Minister Vorster warned that decay of law and order will not be tolerated after police killed two rioters amid racial violence in Alexandra. The deaths bring fatalities to ten and eleven in a week as youths torched schools and blocked commuters. In Britain a drought threat grows with 1 million Welsh residents cut off and industries facing halved water supplies unless rainfall improves.
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FDA recalls Quinaglute Dura Tabs over wrong-pill bottle
Washington US officials say 5135 bottles of Quinaglute Dura Tabs were recalled after a bottle contained an asthma drug. The lot R60978, distributed east of the Rocky Mountains, prompted patients to consult pharmacists or physicians. Quinaglute is used for irregular heart rhythm. mixup could deprive patients of the needed treatment.
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Earthquakes threaten Tangshan area as aftershocks rise
Reports from Hong Kong say Chinese officials warn that powerful new earthquakes may strike Tangshan again at any moment after a major quake devastated the city. Officials note hundreds of aftershocks since July 28 and no damage reported so far. Athens appeals to UN as Greek premier urges Turkey to avoid provocations over Aegean oil rights amid naval probes. Tel Aviv fund for Entebbe raid victims reaches nearly 4 million dollars with 75 percent in hand. Israel expands support after the hostage rescue.
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Massachusetts moves to ban Arab boycott nationwide
Massachusetts Senate advances a bill to ban businesses from refusing to trade based on race creed religion or national origin in response to boycotts by Arab nations. The measure targets contracts between Massachusetts firms and others doing business in state and seeks federal action. Raytheon and AGC Massachusetts initially opposed, later withdrew. The bill proceeds to the House and then to Gov. Dukakis for signature.
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Scientists seek disease clue in Legion convention questions
In Harrisburg, researchers study a Pennsylvania incident that killed 27 people after a Philadelphia Legion convention. Thousands of questionnaires from Legionnaires and families pinpoint July 23 events, with ice, beverages, food and a parade as potential links as CDC weighs leads from a 1974 Odd Fellows outbreak.
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Stolen Boston infant found at Cambridge bus stop
A 3 day old girl abducted from Boston Hospital for Women was found nine hours later on a rain soaked bench at a Cambridge bus stop. The infant, Jamie Beth Geller, was unharmed though in a diaper and hospital jersey. Police questioned hospital staff. no arrests were reported.
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Proxmire Award Sues Over a Fleece of the Month
Sen William Proxmire faced a libel and slander suit from Roland Hutchinson Kalamazoo State Hospital after Proxmire mocked his study on why rats and monkeys bite and clench jaws Hutchinson claimed damages of a million The Senate voted 56 to 20 to pick up Proxmire's legal costs Hutchinson had received over 100000 from NSF NASA and ONR for his work and Proxmire said his research fleeces taxpayers and monkeys
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Abercrombie & Fitch Seeks Chapter 11 Protection
Abercrombie & Fitch, a national sporting goods chain with $25 million in annual sales, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U S District Court citing assets of $8.23 million and liabilities of $6.20 million. The firm expects substantial summer revenues and holiday gains as it trims unprofitable lines and closes some stores across multiple states.
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ABA rejects world court for terrorists
The American Bar Association’s policy making House of Delegates opened debates on controversial issues and rejected the idea of an international criminal court for terrorists as too vague. Section Chairman Richard P. Brown Jr. cited hijackings, diplomat murders, and extradition challenges as arguments for a uniform system. Abortion, capital punishment, malpractice, free press, and homosexual discrimination are slated for discussion this week.
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Four held for Seabrook sit-in in Manchester
Four anti-nuclear protesters were jailed on 106 bail each after attempting a sit-in at Public Service Co of New Hampshire in Hampshire Plaza. Charged with criminal trespass, they refused to leave the 19th floor offices as PSC broke ground on the Seabrook plant. Ron Rieck of the Greenleaf apple pickers guild was among those arrested.
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California Supreme Court asked to hear Fresno Bee case
Fresno County officers asked the California Supreme Court to deny a hearing for four Fresno Bee journalists who received indeterminate jail terms for contempt over refusing to disclose confidential sources in a bribery and conspiracy probe. The court delayed sentences hours before jail and now must decide whether to review the case.
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Viking 2 Targeted Mars Landing As Viking 1 Probes Surface
Viking 2 is on track for a Sept. 4 Mars landing to join Viking 1 in gathering data. A course adjustment and a six second rocket burn refined its path, with landing site ideas floating between Aug. 19 and Aug. 30. Scientists eye a permafrost region to test for water and potential life, while Viking 1 resumes soil tests after a malfunction and continues to provide photos guiding the landing site for Viking 2.
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Bennington Banner Publication Details and Rates
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sunday and legal holidays at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont 05201 by The Banner Publishing Corp. A subscriber to United Press International and the New York Times Service. National advertising representatives Matthews Shannon and Cullen Inc. Home Delivery by Carrier 15 cents and 4.40 dollars per month. Motor Delivery Subscription rates by mail for 50 mile radius and all Vermont.
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