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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1972
Page
3
A massive inland oil spill in southern Pennsylvania threatened five counties including Philadelphia. Agencies led by EPA and the Coast Guard used absorbents and straw barriers to corral the slick, claiming containment of the majority as cleanup crews moved downstream toward Philadelphia.
EPA officials estimate the oil spill along the river could cost up to 5,000 dollars per mile as workers curb the leak near its source. Valves and intake sites were protected by barriers and absorbent material while communities rely on alternative water sources. Unknowns persist about long term environmental damage as response continues.
In Tokyo Saturday the dollar faced a weak tone with dealers noting a flight from American currency. Yen traded around 107 at times as market sources cited cautious action and reduced willingness to buy dollars, while some buyers faced limited exchange rates and broader volatility following Britain’s barometer moves.
Fragmentary report describes a Communist attack on a convoy along Highway 1 near the My Chan river area. Fires and shelling wounded soldiers, hundreds of civilians killed or trapped, with families and bystanders among the casualties.
In Granby Colorado thousands of youths converged for a four day religion gathering at Strawberry Lake high in the Rockies. About 6000 camped nearby with 4000 arriving since Friday as county roadblocks sparked legal questions and local tensions. Authorities feared health and safety issues as the crowd pressed toward Strawberry Lake.
In San Leandro neighbors watched as Taandre and teammates set a world ping pong record at the Regas home garage. A florist delivered a dozen yellow roses as supporters praised the boys who heard of a 304 hour San Diego record set last week. A pizza parlor offered free pizza for the players as the match continued and local service donated one prize per hour.
The partially decomposed body of 35 year old Geraltine Burk was found in a sitting position on a living room couch Friday afternoon after police were alerted. Neighbors reported she had not been seen or heard from in weeks. Burk, of 494 Hedbid Lane, had reportedly been treated at Agnew State Hospital multiple times for pill and alcohol overuse, with cause of death undetermined due to body condition.
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