Toxic fumes from Van Nuys pool chemical plant fire
A Pool Brite Manufacturing Co fire in Van Nuys prompted evacuation of more than 5,000 residents in a dense west district. The blaze released thick white fumes from chlorine agents, injuring 44 people including 16 residents, four police officers, two deputies, and 22 firefighters. Fire officials called it a major emergency as water contact with 100 percent concentration chemical released toxic fumes.
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van Nuys
Calif
Fire Department
Ed Arbuckle
Los Angeles
Raymond P. Alaszewski
Pool Brite Manufacturing Co
Pool Brite
Leslie's
Pool Mart
FBI hunts source of letter bombs amid extortion plot
The FBI seeks a suspect or group after 200 firms received extortion notes demanding millions. Thirteen bombs were mailed, with one exploding at Merrill Lynch in New York injuring four. Beatrice Foods received a similar letter. officials say no revolutionary rhetoric was used.
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Washington (Ap
FBI
Merrill Lynch Inc
New York
Beatrice Foods Inc
Chicago
Tuesay
Mexico
Beatrice
Kelley
United States
Flu vaccination plans face legal and insurer hurdles
U S officials warn the swine flu program for 215 million Americans may stall as four vaccine makers seek liability protection and insurers pull coverage. Parke-Davis halted swine flu liability insurance, Wyeth and Merck report insufficient cover, and Merrell National considered withdrawing without indemnity.
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Washington
Ss Parke, Davis & Co
Wyeth Laboratories
Philadelphia
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Rahway
N.J
Merrell National Laboratories
Parke-Davis
Delano Meriwether
Burke Giblin
Warner-Lambert Co
Ford
Congressional Health
Public Health Service
Giblin
HEW
U.S
Senate Appropriations Committee
Ft. Dix
Federal Advisory Committee On
Advertising Council Inc
Senate passes major lobbying disclosure bill 82 to 9
Senate approves a sweeping lobbying reform 82 to 9, extending registration to executive branch activity and requiring quarterly reports. The bill targets large contractors and embeds disclosure of contacts, gifts, and campaign efforts, drawing praise from Common Cause and opposition from Ralph Nader allies who warn of harm to smaller groups.
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Senate
Common Cause
Ralph Nader
Congress
Red Wertheimer
Washington
Public Citizen
Nader
Congress Watch
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Clarence Kelley
the Country
Alfred St
Dad
Wellwood’s
Hallmark
Coronet
ICE
Wellwood
Saco Valley Shopping Center
House
Abraham Ribicoff
Dconn
CASCO
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