Tank collapse kills six in Texarkana area
Six workers die and thirteen are injured when a giant water tank 87 feet high and 60 feet in diameter splits apart at a construction site southwest of Texarkana near the Sulphur River. Concrete pouring crews and emergency teams battled debris and water to reach occupants as authorities identified the victims and secured the scene.
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Texarkana
Tex
Tims
Nia
Keene
International Paper Co
Babett
Reid
Robert B. McCain
Bloomberg
Gravee
Senders
Buckner
Ark
Roker
Hardin
Atlanta
Las Batte
la x Hospital
Rail section dedication ties Europe to Asia link
Iran's Shah and Turkey's president opened a ten million dollar rail section linking Europe and Asia. The seven year project, backed by a defense alliance including Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, the United States and Britain, runs through tribal lands from eastern Turkey toward western Iran. A 100 mile stretch between eastern Iran and Pakistan is under construction.
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Wan
Turkey
AP Shah Mohemmed Rex Pahlevi
Iran
Presiden Coydet Subay
Valle Road
Hurope
Ner
Central ‘Treaty Organization
Pakistan
United States
Brittain
Iraly
August machine tool orders rise for metalcutting tools
McLean VA August orders for machine tools reached 79.2 million up from July 73.0 million. Metalcutting tools totaled 60.8 million and metalforming 18.1 million with metalcutting up 10 percent from July and 74 percent from August 1979 while metalforming fell 21 percent from July but rose 43 percent from the prior year. Domestic metal cutting orders climbed 20 percent from July to August.
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Mclean, VA
Tatal
National
Machine ‘Soo! Builders’ Association
Teal
Area Girls Win Honors in Big EF Horse Show
Debbie Peathman of Westport and Debbie Porter of New Canaan led a strong showing at the Eastern States Horse Show in West Springfield Mass. Misa Pearlman won the exposition championship in hunter manship while Miss Porter took the AHSA Zone medal championship with Ree Thoe Van Fleet as reserve. Porter's horse and other riders earned multiple placings across open hunter seat and working hunter events, with notable performances by Belle J Schelling and and General C. Uso leading in working hunter classes.
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Debbie Peathman
Westport
Debbie Porter
New Canaan
West Springfield
Mass
Misa Pearlman
Miss Porter
Ree Thce van Fleet
Weston
Hunter
Miss Pearlman
Wiss van Fleet
Aldic
Belle
Airs
Ae J. Schelling
Garien
Yon Fe
Dich Genera’ C
Cedar Ledge
House Committee endorses plan for independent consumer agency
Washington AP The House Government Operations Committee approved a bill to create an Independent Consumer Protection Agency by a 24 to 4 vote. Rep Benjamin Rosenhal opposed, arguing the measure weakens protections. Ralph Nader praised the plan as a landmark, while critics warned of overreach and intrusion into other agencies.
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Washington
House
Ralph Nader Yackers
Aail
Consumer Protection Agency
Tuce Mumbers
Benjamin S. Rosenhal
Nader
Anronymitten
Chet Hallifield
de Realil
Ralph Nader
ULE
Chamber of Commerce
Andonraey
Five Years Meted To Bank Robber
Anthony F. Kusy, 27, formerly of Hartford, was sentenced in federal court Monday to five years in prison for involvement in a March 1969 bank robbery. He received the term to run consecutively to a previous 1 year sentence for a 1965 May robbery at the Rocky Hill bank. Kusy admitted driving the getaway car and testified against Joseph Cognato, who received years in prison last July.
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Hartford
Anthony F. Kusy
Kusy
Reilly
New Britain Ave
Connecticut Bank and Trust Co
U.S
T. Enel Clark
Kusey
Rocky Hill Bank &Trust Co
Joxenh Cognato
Clark
Plea to Block State Cutbacks Threaten Local Programs
Residents and officials fight looming 196,781 cut in state funding for distribution programs. Superintendent notes upstate resistance, Anita Vogel seeks funds via Rep. Stewart. Beardsley Terrace residents protest library closures, crowd heightens emotions, police stand by as officials report verbal cuts only.
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Mae
Upstate
Mexkill
Bridgeport
Anita S. Vogel
Stewart
B. McKinney
Beardsley Terrace
North End
Wilbur Cross
Parents Org
Rosenstein
General Testifies At Army Trial of Col Henderson
Lt General William R. Peers testified in Meade Maryland that Col Oran Henderson was considered the best starting point for a probe into the My Lai Massacre cover up. Peers said Henderson knew much and was questioned about possible suppression of information and war crimes reporting.
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Army
Col. Henderson
Ft, Meade, Md
Willian R. Pears
Cal. Oran K. Henderson
Peers
Henderson
Hoenderaan
Seco
Cone
Guidente
Wanscript
Iinder Henderson
11Th Brigade
My Cai
Conderson
Nenderson
Velemr
Baler
Jon
Lenderson J
Laws Iyer
Metta
Perera
Menderson
Gansa
Stapleton predicts GOP gains in Bridgeport election
James F. Stapleton, Bridgeport Republican town chairman, foresees defections from Democrats to Republicans in the November 2 city election. He cites rising Republican enrollment, the RAL revival effort, and past margins as evidence of a strengthened two party system, making a Republican victory likely and possibly even probable.
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James F. Stapleton
Stapleton
Bridgeport
Administrative Stanagement Society
Fon
Lafayette Boulevard
Queston
Nixon Beccause
RAL
Tagh
Curran
Halhy
Rte. Stapleton
Committon
Thomas I. Mea
Republica
Weicker Backing Delay on Ramirez Confirmation
Twelve senators signaled support for delaying the Senate confirmation of Henry Ramirez as chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Opportunity for the Spanish Speaking until he commits to greater Puerto Rican participation. Delegates from 25 Puerto Rican organizations met with lawmakers as aides to several senators voiced opposition to Ramirez’s plan to reorganize the committee and abolish the second-highest joint executive director post.
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Washington
Henry Ramirez
Lowell T. Weicker
Rcomm
Richard S. Schweiker
Over 3100 Sign Up For Adult Classes
Daniel Donofrio, Adult Education director, announced that 3100 people registered for seven department sponsored evening school classes. Central High School accounted for 2432 enrollments, with 700 at Rassick High School and several others at Florence Slackham Columbus McKinley and Barnum schools plus the Stratford Avenue Adult Learning Center. Budget cuts reduced installment by about 700 from last year. Classes begin next week.
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Clayrens
Tocasiona
Daniel Donofrio
Donofrio
Central High School
Rassick High School
Florence Slackham
Columbus
McKinley and Barnum
Stratford Avenue
Ile
Backers Bypass Legal Fight on Okrepkie Loss
Republican Registrar George Clough denied voting irregularity claims after polling-place closure reports. Buselli said challengers served a purpose, noting four won seats in District Four on November ballot. Church Ir was rumored to resign but officials said the report false and he is out of town.
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Iam
Republican Registrar of
George Clough
Republican Party
Buselli
James C. Church Ir
Republican Thai Committee
Air Church
Village Police Nab Suspect in Drug, Other Cases
A North End man, Michael Diaz aged 55, was arrested yesterday after housing authority police observed him attempting to hide illegal drugs in bushes near Pem broke and Church streets. Diaz was taken into custody around 3:30 p.m. on possession of narcotics. Detectives later charged him with larceny and failure to appear in court via a warrant. Bond set at $3,500. Diaz fled on Crescent toward East Main but was captured shortly after. Officers Lester Garkath Willie McBride and Walter Randolph investigated.
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North End
Father Panik
Poline
Michael Diaz
Apt
Beardsley Terrace
Housing Authority
East Side
Diaz
Pembroke
Church Streets
Crescent Age
East Main Street
Lester Garkath
Willie McBride
Walter Randolph
Recount Upholds Murphy Victory by 2-Vote Margin
A city recount confirms William Murphy victory in the mayoral primary by a two vote margin. Campaign figures and Democratic officials including Salvatore DePiano and Elizabeth Curtis witnessed the canvass at Madison Wilbur Cross and Read schools where Murphy carried Read by 67 to 91 and Wilbur Cross by 74 to 95 but Scott won Madison by a small margin and Read reversed the earlier tally.
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Roman
Viclocy
North End
Recanvass
DFY
Pho H.urphy
George Brown
Até
Democratic Registrar of
Elizabeth K. Lortis
Salvatore de Piano
DEW
Samuel C. Derman
DFW
Frank J. Alecin
Viciory
Salvatore DePiato
William ©.Ullang
Samuel &. Derman
Lita
Elizabeth K. Curtis
Helen McDonough
Lydia Lichter
Ray Roniwlédae
Curtis
Madison’ School
Scott
Murphy
Sheridan
Wilbur Cross
Read
Stratford Council Rejects ILS Backing Amid Safety Fears
Stratford council defeated the Herman resolution 7 to 3 over the proposed ILS aid referendum. Opponents warned the 1.5 system could worsen air traffic and accidents. An eight to two vote with mayoral support delayed approval while more study was urged. The panel also tabled land purchase for a subway-like project and explored a regional mass transit district with HUD funds, with further action expected after November elections.
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Dek
Gnindek
Auger
Herman
ILS
Utters
Vnte
Ronald Lind
Hertan
Joseph Montagnino
Stratford
Housing and Urban Development Department
Counitel
Venables
Sales Expert Cues Need For Better Expression
Don Scott, a Stamford executive, urges salespeople to move beyond glossy brochures. He argues buyers care about how a product boosts income and life quality, not its maker. Scott advocates tailored messaging that hits a buyer’s core needs and emotions.
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Nis
Don Scott
Stamford
Com*munication and Education
Carf
Scntt
Stratfield
Motor
Sales and Marketing Executives Association
Greater
Bridgeport
Scott
Texaco
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Brazil
Lys
Tay Jisit Ue
Mr. Scott
Snme
Hovard
Jess
Jim
Joe
Jin
Shunning Shrinkage New York Label Laws
UPI reports new garment labeling rules requiring fiber content on every label or tag. Shrink resistant fibers like hide mylan, acryne, and polyester may reduce shrinkage. many items still show little to no shrinkage if labeled with 400 per cent low value.
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New York
UPI
Blood Bank Day At Remington Shaver Plant Opens Today
The Remington Electric Shaver Corp will hold its second annual blood bank for the Southeastern Fairfield County Red Cross chapter today at 44 Main Street from 3:45 a.m. to 1:44 p.m. The session is open to the public.
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Remington Electric Shaver Corporation
Fairfield County
American Red Cross
Main Street
British Irish Seek Way To Avert Civil War Peril
British and Irish leaders met at Chequers to urge a political compromise amid escalating sectarian violence in Northern Ireland. Heath pressed for reform and end to internment, Faulkner demanded tighter frontier controls and continued internment. both aimed to curb IRA violence and define future governance for Northern Ireland and Dublin.
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Faulkner
Heath
Meath
Chequers
London
Republic
Belfast
Jim
Tench
Dublin
Ireland
Vrbaty Gutreillas
IRA
Iris
Payley
Alfano Charges State Agency Over Parkway Bidding
Senate leader Alfano condemned the state Department of Transportation for sloppy practices delaying Merritt Parkway and Wilbur Cross station bids. He said delays prevented higher royalty contracts, risking wage price freeze impacts and revenue losses up to $200,000 from altered Wilbur Cross Parkway bid terms.
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Barteord
Minney Parkway
Senate
Charles F. Alfano
Munn
State Department of Transportation
Panérivark
Merritt Parkway
Wilbur Cross
Nigen
Allance
Thomas J
Alfano
Orange
Cuavy
Atte
Socialists Launch City Rule Drive
The Bridgefort Socialist party opened its city campaign with speeches at Dante's restaurant and unveiled a platform to cut costs, reopen police precincts, and boost patrols. Candidates Albert Perroces and JoAnn Principle attacked taxes and high expenses, proposing neighborhood schools, new high schools, and a referendum on city budget and capital spending.
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Robert L. Despres
Bridgefort
Socialist Party
Dante's Restaurant
Hes Party Plaform
Albert M. Perroces
JoAnn Principle
Board of Education
Perecco
Wwe
Princip
Srilis
Manny
Lincoln School
Maplewood
Sylvan Crest
Civil Service
Shelton Mall
Ralpl — Comamo
Myx
Tellaaheth Braca
Adin Sullivan
Richard Gross
Edmund Wysocki
Carmine Aviano Jr
Salvatore Astengu
Anthony Cipifh
Edward Osike
Michael Schrum
Felix, Ansignao
Thelma
Gelor
Pentagon Plans Doubling Army Volunteers by 1971 Deadline
Pentagon manpower chief Robert I. Kelley told House subcommittees that military services must roughly double the number of true volunteers enlisting if the mid 1971 deadline holds. He estimated about 490,000 enlistees yearly plus a 25 percent reenlistment rise for technical and critical skills, with about one in four eligible youths required for active or reserve duty.
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Washington
Pentagon
Robert I. Kelley
Mianner
Reserve
Axl Fairs
Fmnissilineny
House
Armed Services
Kelley
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Weicker
Ramirez
Stratford Council
Table Land
Lawe
McGrath Propreety
John Higley
Donald & Myman
Seute
Hevarse
Pyaine
Blood Bank
Parkway
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