Explosion at Chalmette refinery kills 12 workers
A blast ripped through Tenneco Oil refinery’s 36 story vessel causing 12 deaths and 10 injuries. The incident at Chalmette, Louisiana, near New Orleans, followed by reports of possible gas leak and routine maintenance claims. Authorities awaited positive identifications while noting no fire occurred.
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Rumsfeld thyroid surgery finds growth benign nodular goiter
Navy surgeons remove growth from Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld thyroid gland and report a high degree of confidence the tissue is non cancerous. Preliminary studies indicate the removed tissue is a benign nodular goiter.
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Weather outlook for tonight and Saturday
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with a 20 percent chance of thundershowers on Saturday. Lows tonight in the low 60s. Cooler Saturday with highs around 60. Sign outside fortuneteller's shop reads Medium prices.
Ford Leads in Early Returns of Tauke Poll
DuBuque President Ford leads Ronald Reagan by one vote in early returns from a Tauke poll of 93 Second district delegates. The poll shows Ford 46, Reagan 45, one for Elliot Richardson, one uncommitted. on vice president choice Ford’s nominee, 36 chose Robert Ray, 14 Schweiker, 14 Baker, 10 Reagan, 6 Rockefeller.
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Demos Recertify Rush Nomination for State Senate Seat
Bob Rush a Cedar Rapids lawyer seen as Democratic nominee to replace State Sen. Steve Severn was recertified by Secretary Melvin Synhorst in Des Moines. The nomination dated July 7 predates an official vacancy, raising questions as to its validity while Severn’s resignation was set to take effect.
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Hays Halts Reelection Bid Amid Harassment Claims
EAST LIVERPOOL Ohio AP Rep Wayne Hays withdrew his bid for reelection citing health issues and harassment connected to the Elizabeth Ray payroll sex scandal. He acknowledged an affair but denied payroll misuse and urged a House ethics probe.
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GOP Plank End Oil and Gas Controls Headlines Rise in Delegates
The Republican platform committee calls for lifting price controls on oil and newly found natural gas to fund exploration and cut U S dependence on foreign supplies. It softens a Democratic attack on oil profits while Pressuring for fair prices. James Baker reports Ford with 1 135 first ballot votes and Reagan with 1 931 delegates with many uncommitted. The piece notes shifting delegate tallies and mentions Buckley, Connally, and Reagan supporters as the party positions for the next convention.
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No Merit to Complaints About Cedar County Facility
The state department of wealth ruled no merit to complaints against Cedar county care facility. Former director Janelle Sillian testified July 22 before the county board, while Virgi Waller supported the complaints. An investigation into four charges including resident personal effects handling, cruel treatment potential, improper medication distribution, and possible staff conflicts was conducted Aug. Findings released showed no substantiated complaints.
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