North Korea orders armed forces into combat readiness
North Korea announced it ordered its armed forces into combat readiness after the Panmunjom incident in which two U S Army officers were killed. The United States warned North Korea the killings jeopardized the armistice while Pentagon officials doubted retaliation. Reports differed on who started the clash as U S and North Korean broadcasts accused each other amid injuries on both sides.
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Tidal Wave Devastates Mindanao After Quake in Philippines
Devastating 30 foot waves from the Moro Gulf followed a strong quake along Mindanao and the Zam boanga peninsula. Official tolls list 3,131 killed 3,117 missing and 89,274 homeless. President Marcos ordered $3.5 million for medicine and relief supplies as US offered helicopters and planes to aid救援.
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Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Battles Legionnaires Fallout
The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia fights damage to its image after 26 related deaths and 146 illnesses linked to a mysterious disease since hosting a state American Legion convention. Health officials cite 19 plumbing violations including a water and air conditioning cross connection. The hotel launches a public relations drive to reassure guests and highlight that most attendees did not fall ill. occupancy has plummeted from 80 90 percent to around 8 percent, with some recovery possible as bookings resume.
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American Legion
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Former FBI official pins 1973 burglaries on Gray
Edward S. Miller, Gray's assistant director for intelligence, says Gray revived the 1972 burglary program to gather data on Weather Underground militants while Gray led the FBI. Miller admits approving break-ins on Gray's direction. the claim echoes New York Times reporting that Wark Felt also sanctioned burglaries.
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Earthquake frequency up deadliest year since 1970
USGS reports 1976 the deadliest year for quakes since 1970 with ten major quakes and three great quakes so far. Death toll tops 27,000 and may rise with anticipated quakes in China and beyond.
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