Liberty Bell proved flawed treasure with new radiographs
Philadelphia report details radiograph analysis by Mike Modes showing the Liberty Bell has multiple defects beyond its famous crack. He notes shrinkage and porosity from 18th century casting, but says the bell is safe to move to a new display, though it remains structurally imperfect.
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Philadelphia
America
Mike Modes
Independence Hall
Modes
London
Whitechapel
John Marshall
Federal Trade Commission rates tobacco brands on tar and nicotine
The FTC test of 135 domestic cigarettes finds Carlton and King Sane at the low end of tar and nicotine. Players and King-size English Ovals rank highest in tar and nicotine. The report notes Carlton filter regular and market availability limitations, with broader Carlton variants second and King Sano third.
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Washington
Carlton
King Sane
Federal Trade Commission
American Cancer Society
George P. Rosemond
Temple University
FTC
Marvel
March Begins march into Spanish Sahara under King Hassan
Moroccan King Hassan launches the March of Conquest into Spanish Sahara. Early reports say advance columns reach six miles beyond the border near Tah, with large mobilizations from Tarfaya and Hassan’s circle crossing into the territory. Moroccan radio notes no opposition as flags fly at the border fort. U.N. plea to halt the march is rejected by Moroccan officials.
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Agadir
Morocco
Hassan
Spanish Sahara
Tah
Tarfaya
Ahmed Osman
Spain
Algeria
Tahn
U.N. Security Council
Jacob Malik
Soviet Union
Council
U.N
Rockefeller withdraws from Ford ticket over party squabbles
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller renounced a spot on President Ford's 1976 ticket saying he did not come to be part of party squabbles. He cited the need for Ford to have full attention on national problems and noted ongoing differences but clarified they were not the primary reason for stepping aside.
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Washington
Nelsomt A. Rockefeller
Ford
Rockefeller
Ture
White House
Tme
Susan
Jack
Happy
Official Business State Auditor Charged With Eckerd Drug Hit
Lawrence I. Laby 46 of Pittsburgh admitted to stealing Valium and Fulvicim tablets from Eckerd Drugs in Corry Plaza during a store audit. Police recovered $150 in drugs from his car and he posted 300 bond. District Justice Porter Auer set a court date after arraignment. A separate juvenile theft involved a $1.52 bottle of tooth polish.
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Laby
Mancino
Pittsburgh
Porter Auer
Auer
October Prices Up 1 8 Percent in Wholesale Index Rise
Washington AP reports wholesale prices jumped 1.8 percent in October the largest monthly rise in a year with broad based gains in new model cars lumber and textiles. Farm prices also rose sharply though at a slower pace while industrial prices surged 1.2 percent raising concern about the recovery and inflation.
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Washington
Labor Department
After Oil Well Blast Corry Man Placed On Critical List
A Corry man, Thomas Dominessy, 26, remained in critical condition with burns over 60 percent of his body after an oil and gas lease explosion near Clarendon. Two other workers, Quay Shaffer and Donald Fowler, were listed satisfactory with first and second degree burns. The blast caused an estimated 300000 dollars in damage. State Police seek 15 year old foster child Lorrie Lynn Lewis missing from Union City.
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Clarendon
Warren General Hospital
Thomas Dominessy
South Center Street
Warren Hospital
Quay Shaffer
Liberty Street
Donald Fowler
Youngsville
Len Falbriski
Dowell, Inc
Corry
Morrison Run
Falbriski
R.D. 4
Union City
Lorrie Lynn Lewis
Judith Mitchell
Crawford County Child Welfare Service
Corry State
Juveniles Caught During Burglary at Pleasantville Eatery
Two juveniles are to be charged after a burglary at a Pleasantville restaurant on R.D. 1. Dale Armagast, son-in-law of owner Mrs. Geraldine Rumbaugh, returned after hours to recover a purse and found one juvenile in the parking lot while another wore possession of over 57 dollars taken from the till. The entry was made by breaking a rear window. Juvenile petitions will be filed.
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Rd Restaurant
R.D. 1
Pleasantville
Dale Armagast
Geraldine Rumbaugh
Armagost
Bus Driver Passes Out On Florida School Bus
In Orlando, 45 Boone High School students steadied a bus as Jerry King fainted at the wheel. Faith Brant steered the bus to the curb while others assisted. King recovered from insulin shock and was treated. students urged the district to keep him on, with some suggesting a post as dispatcher if needed.
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Orlando
Fla
Jerry King
Boone High School
Faith Brant
Mike Purdy
Ortiz King
King
Jerry
Ortiz
Manford Lunde
Dispatch Office
Chris Hottiger
Danny Ortiz
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