Tornado toll, damage spike across 14-state region
The death toll reached 302 with about 1,894 homes in Kentucky and 1,000 in Indiana and Ohio rendered uninhabitable. Secretary James T. Lynn toured tornado areas in Kentucky Indiana Ohio and planned visits to Georgia Alabama and Tennessee to secure relief funding. Ontario reported eight deaths as Xenia Ohio faced 30 fatalities and $58 million in damages while relief efforts expanded.
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Adlai Yoder
Farley Defends Special Session Against Governor Hopeful
State Representative Robert Farley rebutted George Mitchell's claim that the 106th Legislature’s Special Session was a do nothing legislature. Farley cited bills on the Maine Milk Commission no fault insurance energy crisis government reform and more plus numerous other measures and public hearings as evidence of work accomplished.
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Archbishop Jadot to preside Gerety installation in Newark
Archbishop Jean Jadot, the Vatican's apostolic delegate, will lead the June 28 installation of Most Rev. Peter L. Gerety as archbishop of Newark at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Gerety, head of Portland Diocese since 1966, was appointed to Newark this week by Pope Paul VI.
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Rome
Peter L. Gerety
Newark
N.J
Paul VI
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Next Years Autos Better On Mileage
EPA forecast 1975 model cars show gasoline mileage gains likely above seven percent aided by catalytic converters and steel belted radial tires. GM projects 11 to 13 percent gains for its models as catalysts shift emphasis to emissions control and engine recalibration boosts efficiency.
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Federal Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Kiic Stork
Stork
Presidents and the 10 Cent Stamp
Political quotes imply a shift in how present leaders are viewed as future collectibles or memorialized. The line suggests public figures’ legacies outlive their terms, hinting at the enduring impact of leadership on history and currency.
Dignitaries attend Pompidou requiem in Notre Dame
In Paris a vast display of state leaders gathers at Notre Dame for Georges Pompidou’s requiem mass. Heads of state from over 40 nations attend while Alain Poher leads mourners. Pompidou’s widow Claude did not attend.
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Cathedral of Notre Dame
Georges Pompidou
Nixon
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Francois Cardinal Marty
Alain Poher
Senate
Pompidou
Claude
Poimpicou
Thurdsay
St. Ile St. Louis
Kakuei Tanaka
Willy Brandt
West Germany
Mormons Elect New President at General Conference
In Salt Lake City President Spencer W. Kimball, 79, was sustained as the 12th president of the LDS Church before about 8,000 attendees at the Tabernacle during the three day General Conference. Protesters outside Temple Square urged funding for Indian self help programs while church officials noted annual Indian spending of about 6.8 million dollars.
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Spencer W. Kimball
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mormon
Kimball
Mormon Tabernacle
Harold B. Lee
Temple Square
FBI Raids Paper In Hearst Tape Case
FBI agents seized a recent SLA communique and related papers from attorney Vincent Hallinan during a raid on the San Francisco Phoenix as Hearst kidnapping details surfaced. Editor John Bryan said materials were taken and later acknowledged a fabricated interview with the SLA.
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FBI
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Hearst Corp
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Phoenix
Symbionese Liberation Army
Berkeley
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Hallinan
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SLA
Hole
KSAN
Liicense
FBE
Randolph \. Hearst
Charles Bates
Washington
Arundel Days Program Teaches History By Doing
In Kennebunkport area, 85 elementary students in grades three to five take part in Arundel Days, a three month social studies course at Consolidated School. Lessons combine cooking candlestick making pottery and writing to teach environment history economics and geography while enhancing regular studies. Parent and teacher volunteers designed activities to involve the community and keep students engaged during late winter slump.
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Arundel
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