Swine flu ruled out in Pennsylvania outbreak findings
State scientists tentatively ruled out influenza as the cause of a mysterious illness that killed 23 people and hospitalized 138 in Pennsylvania after the Philadelphia Legion convention. Officials noted other viruses and possible toxins remain under study as experts test air conditions and environmental factors.
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Senate approves two year delay on auto emission goals
The senate adopted a two year stretchout for emission standards delaying 1978 model hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide limits to 1979 and extending nitrogen oxide limits to 1980. Federal Energy Administrator Frank Zarb said U S oil production fell to about 8 million barrels per day, a decade low, with imports at a record high. President Ford plans to announce a running mate nomination at the GOP convention.
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Weather outlook with patchy showers and warm Friday
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with a 28 percent chance of rain. Lows tonight in the low 60s. Highs Friday near 80.
Juvenile Shoplifting Policy Sparks Store Concerns
Cedar Rapids police have changed handling of juvenile shoplifting for misdemeanors, allowing release at the scene with parents called. Merchants fear the policy undercuts deterrence and could encourage repeat thefts, while detectives say youths will be recalled for later interviews.
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the Gazette
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Kmartwest
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Stan McChirg
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Colorado flood disaster labeled predictable by expert
A University of Iowa geographer argues the Big Thompson flood was predictable and likely to recur. He notes canyons in the Rockies and similar hazards along fault lines demand caution and distant roads, while tourism interests and costs hinder preventive measures.
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Rocky Mountains
New Cease Fire Declared in Lebanon Amid Fighting
A new cease fire went into effect in Lebanon as combat continued in Nabaa and Tal Zaatar. Five hours after the deadline a Palestinian spokesman reported limited gunfire and mortar shells, with one woman killed in Tal Zaatar. Red Cross suspended evacuations after attacks on its vehicles.
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Linn GOP in Midst of Fight For Control
The Linn county Republican central committee sits in a power struggle as the state central committee pressures Chair Frances Palmer to resign or cede control of the Right to Vote drive. At Wednesday’s closed meeting amid confusion over campaign leadership Palmer asserted she remains chairman as Iowa GOP figures pushed to accelerate organizing efforts.
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Frances Palmer
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Tom Stoner
Des Moines
Tom Tauke
Dubuque
Linn Cochaismar
Robert Hult
Viking Arm Likely Out Permanently At Mars Site
In Pasadena AP reports the Viking lander may lose its soil scooping arm, leaving scientists with the soil already gathered to continue organic chemistry tests. Engineers will inspect the jammed arm and proceed with the analysis if possible, though only a small portion of the site would be available for study.
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Mars
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