06 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Color Country Spectrum
Location
Saint George, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1976
Page
1
Washington report shows 74 million unemployed in July, up 280000 from June, marking a second consecutive rise. Jobseekers reach 9 percent of the population as the labor force hits a record 953 million.
In Harrisburg scientists report the American Legion epidemic may be peaking with 25 deaths overall. Dr David Sencer of the CDC cautions causes like toxins or viruses remain possible but unproven. New cases have halted for three days while investigations focus on the Philadelphia convention link and toxic substances.
After months of dispute the St George Council rejected a private club at the Four Seasons Convention Center and revoked two prior approvals. The council denied a 60 day extension for Ron Snow and revoked permission for Snow to establish the club, while also revoking Mary Maxwell's similar permit at the same site.
The Senate approved a 78 to 5 vote on the Clean Air Act of 1976, updating the 1970 law to balance environment with economy and energy needs. House action pending. sponsors Edmund Muskie and others tout a costed approach while critics warn it may hinder industrial growth until a new commission completes studies.
Rescue workers in Loveland and Fort Collins continue divers and dogs probing the Big Thompson Canyon for missing people after a devastating flood. Officials say more than 500 are still unaccounted, with bodies likely to number between 150 and 200 as dental and biometric IDs proceed.
Parowan gains Spectrum Correspondents Rose Elise Gurr and Darlene Pendleton to cover social political and daily news in the Parowan area. Both women native to Utah with farming families and active church roles will report on local organizations events and people from Parowan addresses and contact numbers.
Cedar City Council names Ron Ambuehil as permanent airport manager after a month as acting head. The council raises the mill levy to maintain income as the assessed valuation drops from 23 million to 21.24 million.
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