URI Researchers Claim Oil Spill Fingerprint Method
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island report a computer fingerprinting method to identify oil spill sources within half an hour. Each oil type yields a unique spectrum fingerprint stored in a database, aiding source tracing and potential prosecutions.
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Kingston, R.I
University of Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay
URI
Christopher W. Brown
Coast Guard
Brown
United States
Andrea Doria salvage expedition prepares second attempt
The Andrea Doria salvage mission from Fairhaven set to depart again after a power failure paused work near Nantucket. The Narragansett and 10 crew members return for repairs with a revised charter and Coast Guard review underway.
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Fairhaven
Mass
Nantucket
Narragansett
Coast Guard
Providence
Jay Fiandella
Steep July Drop in Wholesale Prices Tied to Nixon freeze
The Labor Department reported the largest July decline in wholesale prices in 25 years, driven by armaments and processed foods as prices fell 4.1 percent unadjusted and 4.6 percent adjusted. Overall index eased 1.3 percent unadjusted and 1.4 percent adjusted, following Nixon administration price controls and export restrictions beginning June 13.
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Washington
Labor Department
Nixon
Dent Nixon
Human Voice Brings Help In Amesbury Fire Scene
Five Chief Hector E. Provencher Jr. entered a burning Amesbury house and found a talking doll in a bedroom, its voice activated by heat melting a switch. The report notes a biblical reference about Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding feast.
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Amesbury
Mass
Hector E. Provencher Jr
Bombing Halt Plea To Go To Douglas
The Supreme Court allowed the continuation of American bombing in Cambodia despite a lower court order for a halt. Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman plans to take the plea to Justice William C. Douglas. The Aug. 15 deadline for ending the bombing remains, with Marshall noting the appeal should proceed through normal appellate channels.
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Washington
Cambodia
Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall
Elizabeth Holtzman
D-N.y
William C. Douglas
U. S. District Court
Orrin G. Judd
Rep. Holtzman
Circuit Court of
Congress
Marshall
Mott Builds Vast Penthouse Garden Above New York
Stewart Mott, heir to GM stock, tends a 3500 square foot terrace and roof garden atop his 14th floor Park Avenue penthouse. Since 1971 he has cultivated 2,000 square feet with 250 vegetable varieties and 200 decorative plants to supply exceptionally fresh produce.
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New York
Stewart Mott
Mott
General Motors
Park Avenue
Ther
Charles Stewart Mott
Applewood
Flint
Mich
Boeing
Matt
Horsemeat Reappears as Beef Prices Rise in Conn
In Westbrook and Deep River Connecticut horsemeat gains popularity as beef costs surge. Kent Carlson notes beef alternatives draw shoppers, with a filet mignon at 99 cents a pound versus beef at 3.19. He reports rising weekly sales and long-distance customers, despite protests and threats in earlier months.
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Westbrook
Carlson
Deep River
Connecticut
New Jersey
Long Island
New York City
Ervin Gains TV Stardom at Washington Convention
Sen Sam J Ervin Jr chair of the Senate Watergate committee becomes a daytime TV sensation after addressing the International Platform Association. He quips that fame forces circumspect conduct and jokes about following Howard Hunt to the CIA with dark glasses and a red wig.
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Washington
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Senate
Watergate Committee
North Carolina
International Platform Association
Ervin
Howard Hunt
CIA
IRS proposes income taxes on political parties and committees
The IRS plans to tax profits from securities donations and investment income for political parties and committees dating to 1972 while keeping cash contributions tax exempt. It requires filing returns and invites court challenges if Congress objects.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Donald C. Alexander
Alexander
LRS
Congress
Republican National Committee
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