Democrats Telethon Raises 5.3 Million for Party Debt
Democratic leaders from across the spectrum staged an eight hour NBC telethon in Burbank to raise 5.3 million dollars for part of the 1872 debt and to build a war chest for 1974. Sen. Daniel Inouye and Sen. Edward Kennedy urged more Democrats in Congress to support veto overrides and a 1976 Democratic presidency. Brown Sr. touted results as 30 percent better than 1972, noting the off year nature and concept sales.
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Telethon receipts fall short of party debt as donations balance
Donors raise about 5.4 million dollars while show expenses near 2 million leaving 3.1 million debt. Half of proceeds go to state committees for 1974 elections. A taped speech from George Wallace of Alabama warns the party to return to the middle and reject leftist noise.
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Shoestring Root Rot Fungus Threatens Woodlands
Hamden AP reports Shoestring root rot fungus, common in the environment, can kill trees after drought and defoliation. U S Forest Service researchers, led by plant pathologist Philip Wargo, find tree enzymes may resist fungal attack by dissolving the fungus cell wall. Healthy trees show enzymes that combat infection, while stressed trees show reduced enzyme activity, suggesting disease resistance could be enhanced by balancing enzymes.
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U.S. Forest Service
Philip Wargo
Wargo
Connecticut
Panel Will Scrutinize The Legal Profession
Washington AP Sen John V Tunney chair of a Judiciary subcommittee announced a six day series of hearings starting Wednesday to study the legal profession. The panel will examine minimum fee schedules, consumer access to lawyers, and ways to reduce costs while preserving quality representation.
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Worst Is Over In Food Price Hikes Says Butz
Secretary Earl Butz told U.S. News & World Report the worst of the food price spiral may have passed as farm prices for cattle hogs corn soybeans and wheat fell in the last month and supermarket prices for meat chicken and eggs eased moderately. He warned costs could rise again if middlemen pass on other costs to consumers.
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Earl Butz
Butz
U.S. News & ‘World Report
Mondale calls for bipartisan study on presidency
Senator Walter Mondale urged a presidential commission to re examine the office after Watergate. The plan seeks broad reform to empower Congress, curb executive power, and ensure a strong open legal presidency with safeguards against abuses.
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Walter F. Mondale
D-Minn
Congress
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Senate
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Office of
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Presidential Commission
Controls Over Hospitals Provided Under New Law
Doyle says Connecticut’s new Hospital and Health Care Commission will cut unnecessary duplication, regulate capital and operating budgets, and approve or reject new services. The panel starts Oct. 1, handling rate increase requests from about 23 of 34 general hospitals. It aims to curb rising costs after a 12 percent rise last year.
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Connecticut
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Gorilla Leopard Stolen From Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo
AP report states a nine month old gorilla and a four month old snow leopard were stolen from Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. The snow leopard is among fewer than 200 in captivity worldwide and valued at about ten thousand dollars when grown. The gorilla had brain surgery recently and requires medication.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
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Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society history
The Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society, formed in 1849 as the Philadelphia Skating Club, later renamed in 1861 to reflect river patrols. Members patrolled the Schuylkill River, using ropes to rescue skaters who fell through the ice.
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United States
Philadelphia Skating Club
Schuylkill River
AARP invites you to join and benefit from its programs
AARP offers education, activities, part time work help, affordable services and health plans. It promotes government representation, travel services, chapter participation and member networks with 1300 chapters nationwide to enhance life for older adults.
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