Heat wave causes rising deaths across eastern cities
Heat and humidity sweep the East as New York City reports doubling of its death rate and hospitals see more heat related illnesses. From the District of Columbia to southern New England temperatures near 100 degrees strain power grids and public services while fires threaten woodlands and prisons report unrest amid the heat.
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Gulf of Mexico
District of Columbia
New England
Rockies
New York City
Joseph Cimino
White House Proposes Mandatory Propane Allocation
The White House proposed a mandatory allocation of propane gas to force distributors to supply shortages especially in farm states and rural areas. Public hearings are planned for Sept 7 1973 with a plan covering September 1973 to April 1974. Energy adviser John Love said the action aims to ensure adequate supplies for home heating farm use and crop drying.
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Washington
UPI
White House
John Love
Nixon
Something New Door Mat Says Welcome Flip Side
A humorous LAFF-A-DAY caption describes a door mat with welcome on one side and a flip side for visitors who are not welcome. The gag highlights a dual faced mat that jokes about guest reception.
Television Listings for Cedar Rapids to Des Moines
Television listings show schedule blocks across stations including KCRG Cedar Rapids WMT TV KWWL Waterloo KIIN Iowa City KTYO Ottumwa WHBF Rock Island WOC Davenport WKBT La Crosse KROC Rochester WHO Des Moines KOUB and Cubuqus with a 6:00 time slot of programming.
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Cedar Rapids
Wmt-Tv
Kwwl-Tv
Waterloo
Kiin-Tv
Iowa City
KTYO
Ottumwa
Whbf-Tv
Rock Island
Woc-Tv
Davenport
WKBT
la Crosse
Kroc-Tv
Rochester
Who.tv
Des Moines
KOUB
Cubuqus
Phony Label Scandal Hits French Wine
Paris reports say tax inspectors are probing a wine scandal involving cheap red wine sold under famous Bordeaux labels. The Interprofessional Council of Bordeaux Winegrowers urged fast publication of inquiry conclusions as Paris papers note one third of Bordeaux production is exported, chiefly to Britain.
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Paris
UPI
Finance Ministry
Council of Bordeaux Winegrowers
Ministry
London
Britain
Controversy Over Wine Quality Checks Urges Cautious Response
The ministry defended a probe into alcohol service as routine, noting 6,000 similar checks conducted in 1972 to ensure drinkers receive proper quality wine. It remained too early to determine if charges would be filed against anyone involved.
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Svetc
Paris wine scandal over fake Bordeaux labels revealed
Le Figaro reports revenue agents seized 1.4 to 1.7 million bottles of alleged phony Bordeaux at a large Bordeaux dealer's warehouse. The case centers on a supplier who promised delivery of wines with the appellation controlee label, allegedly guaranteeing origin and quality.
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Paris
le Figaro
Bordeaux
Syria
Controllee
Broadcasters Plan Charity Unit in Iowa
Des Moines reports plans for a new public charitable corporation led by William Quarton of Cedar Rapids and the Iowa Broadcasters Association. The Quarton Iowa Broadcasters Charitable Association will offer journalism scholarships, support research and teaching, and recognize Iowa figures. The group seeks funds over 360000 in 16 years, with 250000 pledged by Quarton and wife and a 1 to 2 match policy.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
William Quarton
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Broadcasters Assn
IBA
Quarton
WMT
Quarton Iowa Broadcasters Charitable Association
Elnora
William F. Turner
Kcau-Tv
Sioux Grade
Iowa Broadcasters Association
Don Aker
Kdsn Radio
Denison
Jack Shelley
Iowa State University
Ames
Lew van Nostrand
Turner
Ve. Cormor Gar Ladi Peat Park
Aker
Shelley
van Nostrand
Nixon praises Truman Korea decision to stop communists
Twenty years ago Vice President Nixon commended President Truman for dispatching American forces to Korea stating that the communists had to be stopped.
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Nixon
Truman
Korea
Auto Safety Unit Seeks Tighter Rules for Multipurpose Vehicles
Washington AP The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed a stricter definition of multipurpose vehicles to curb on and off road use. The move targets Volkswagen The Thing and similar vehicles which are built on passenger car chassis and carry 10 passengers but may dodge certain passenger car safety standards. The agency aims to stop growth of vehicles with limited off road use that primarily transport people on highways.
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Washington
Administration
Volkswagen
Jeep
Safety Administration
James B. Gregory
College Offers Course on Watergate Affair
Washington State University will offer a fall course on the Watergate affair. The class will examine television coverage impact on the case, investigative reporting challenges, moral issues, and campaign finance reform laws.
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Washington State University
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