Century-Old Homesteader Recalls 11 Rattlesnakes On Colorado Farm
William Barrington now 102 recalls a 160 acre Colorado homestead taken in 1907 after years as a Lamar blacksmith. He describes tough prairie life, wind swept farms, horse drawn machinery, and a deed signed by President Wilson. Barrington still enjoys pool and smokes about 100 cigars a month.
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Denver
UPI
William Barrington
Colorado
Barrington
Bureau of Land Management
Prairie
Lamar
Woodrow Wilson
Texas
Oklahoma
Laura Maude
James Barrington
Viking scientists shift targets for Viking 2 soil work
In Pasadena NASA officials said Viking 2 will skip a second trench at the current Martian soil site. They plan to pick a new area a few yards away next week and direct the robot accordingly, likely delaying results by about a week.
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Pasadena
Calif
UPI
Viking 2
Maurice Parker
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Parker
Viking
Congress Approves $3.7 Billion Public Works Jobs Bill
The House approved the conference version 263 to 53, sending a $3.7 billion package to the White House. It funds public works jobs, state and local aid, and water treatment plant construction, aiming to create about 300,000 jobs chiefly in construction amid high unemployment.
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Washington
Congress
Ford
House votes to reopen Kennedy and King assassinations probe
The House approved a special committee by 280 to 65 to reopen investigations into the deaths of President Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. and to review other cases. Retiring Chairman Thomas Downing cited CIA and FBI activity as reasons for new probes.
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Downing
D-Va
CIA
FBI
Fidel Castro
Mafia
Cuba
Kennedy
Warren Commission
Lee Harvey Oswald
Senate Overrules Ford to Fund Energy Efficient Car Program
The Senate, voting 53-20, and House 307-101 overrode President Ford to authorize 160 million dollars for a five year program to produce energy efficient electric cars. The plan starts with a one year test and contracts for 2,500 cars leased to governments and individuals, with small businesses guaranteed a share. By year four 5,000 more advanced vehicles would be leased, then private makers would handle production and sales as demand grows.
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Washington
Senate votes to ban federal funding for abortion services
The Senate approved a measure 47 to 21 to bar using federal funds for abortions for the poor unless the mother's life is at risk. The $56.6 billion bill, sent to President Ford, faces possible veto as it exceeds his request by 4 billion. The House backed the ban 256 to 114. last year government-financed abortions topped 250,000, mainly through Medicaid.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Congress
Ford
House
Man surrenders after 26 hour hostage in Florida
Wayne Wilson a former patient held his female psychiatrist Je Hirsch in a windowless office for 26 hours then surrendered to SWAT officers and his attorney. Police considered charges of false imprisonment and no immediate charges were filed. Hirsch, shaken and in consultation with Dr. Arthur Stillman, said she was okay.
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Coral Gables
Fla
UPI
SWAT
Wayne Wilson
Miami
Je Hirsch
Miss Hirsch
Wilson
Arthur Stillman
South Florida State Hospital
Lew Mertz
Dr. Stillman
Stillman
Stanford Blake
Readings Show Midnight 61 and Friday 66 High
Local readings report midnight temperature 61 degrees and a Friday high of 66. Year ago values were 57 for the low and 72 for the high.
Drought aid approved for Nebraska livestock producers
Nebraska drought relief for livestock producers is authorized by the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Payments revert to full relief after a prior 10 percent cut for silage harvests. Eligible growers must file with county offices within 15 days of harvest or before. a 5 percent field strip may be required for post harvest claims. Basis disaster payment is 52 cents per bushel with possible adjustments. Governor Exon designated 38 of 93 counties drought disaster areas. total crop damage estimated at $400 million.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
Paul Lindt
The
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Sindt
County Conservation
J. James Exon
Nebraska
Hand carved craftsman builds import business from hobby
Fred Hess, 36, runs World Imports from his Butler County home, selling hand carved pieces imported from Kenya India Thailand and Europe. He began with $7, aims to open a shop, touts unique prices, worldwide friendships, and a lifelong interest in painting chess and plants.
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Fred Hess
Kenya
India
Thailand
Hess
Bay Meadows Court
Columbus
Butler County
Japan
Lincoln
Omaha
Germany
U.S
Denmark
Holland
Spain
Hong Kong
Steve Benck
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